Quiz Kids, the kids’ version of Information Please, was a popular juvenile radio-TV quiz show that went on-air during the 1940s and 1950s. Conceptualized by Chicago public relation officer Louis G. Cowan, NBC aired this show on June 28, 1940 as a replacement for Alec Templeton Time. Bald Joe Kelly became the show’s quiz master, while Eliza Hickok and Rachel Stevenson were the researchers, gathering questions that will be asked by the quizmaster to the contestants. The contestants consisted of five wonderful kids who were qualified on the basis of their academic interests, intelligence, and personality. Every week, only the top three scorers would remain in the show and the other two will be replaced. Should a remaining contestant turn 16, he or she will not be allowed to participate anymore. Winning contestants were awarded with $100 savings.
When the show was aired again from January 12, 1956 to September 27, 1956, Clifton Fadiman served as the quizmaster. Quiz Kids was heard on the radio for 13 years. It also had its television adaptation (under NBC and CBS) which was seen from July 6, 1949 to July 5, 1953. Click here to read more about Quiz Kids, The
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Please enjoy these 133 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
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| 04.16.1941 | quiz kids (043) would you drink aqua fountus |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "Would you drink "Aqua Fountus?" Four of The Q... | |
| 04.07.1941 | quiz kids quiz kids special broadcast from disney studios | ||
| 02.26.1941 | quiz kids (036) what is the name of the largest island |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The program originates from New York City. The first question is, "Wh... | |
| 06.28.1940 | quiz kids can you spell four of the five following words (audition) |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The program begins with the announcement that, "This program is prese... | |
| 12.25.1940 | quiz kids (027) what story's first line is 'marley was dead' | ||
| 07.18.1948 | popular song is name of explorer |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "When you give the title of a curre... | |
| 05.23.1948 | pittsburgh riddle |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What riddle has prevented a lot of... | |
| 05.30.1948 | nymph with telescope |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "Where might you find a nymph with ... | |
| 06.06.1948 | name the dessert |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What popular American dessert woul... | |
| 01.21.1951 | moses father in law |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "On what baseball... | |
| 03.25.1951 | live from the shamrock hotel | ||
| 12.03.1950 | lions club |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ... | |
| 08.13.1950 | international trade fair |
+ The first question is, "Can you give a greeting in any other language other than your own?" The ... | |
| 09.26.1948 | if hawaii is the forty ninth state |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. Chicago origination. The first question is, "If Hawaii is ... | |
| 08.27.1950 | hiawatha and mini ha ha |
+ The first question is, "Hiawatha was interested in Minnehaha, who would be more interested?" Fiv... | |
| 10.29.1950 | he threw off his bird cage and ran past the woodpile |
+ The first question is, "Where might you see the following: he threw off his birdcage and ran pas... | |
| 04.10.1949 | gray hackle and ginger quill |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "If someone gave you a gray hackle ... | |
| 08.20.1950 | geographical delegate |
+ The first question is, "Judging by his name alone, what delegate to the United Nations could you... | |
| 10.03.1948 | fish and the generals name |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. Chicago origination. The first question is, "The name of w... | |
| 10.22.1950 | first landing across the atlantic |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The first question is, "What ... | |
| 07.02.1950 | farm questions |
+ NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. The start of the program is delayed for a bulletin from Korea. B... | |
| 12.17.1950 | elks club |
+ NBC net, Chicago origination. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "When was the fir... | |
| 06.27.1948 | eighth anniversary show |
+ Program #418. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The eighth anniversary program. The first qu... | |
| 05.29.1949 | class of people in washington dc |
+ NBC net, WMAQ, Chicago aircheck. Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer. The first question is, "What class of... | |
| 12.19.1948 | christmas party |
+ Sponsored by: Alka-Seltzer, One-A-Day. The program is a "Christmas Party" from the living room of... |
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