Quiz Kids

Quiz Kids was a popular American radio and television program that ran from 1940 to 1953 on radio and from 1949 to 1956 on television. The show featured a panel of child prodigies, typically between the ages of 6 and 16, who answered difficult questions on a wide range of topics including history, geography, literature, mathematics, and current events.

Created by Chicago publicist Louis G. Cowan, the show originated as a local radio program in Chicago before achieving national prominence on the NBC Blue Network. It later moved to CBS. The television version of Quiz Kids was initially broadcast on NBC before also moving to CBS.

The success of Quiz Kids spawned numerous similar programs that showcased the intellectual abilities of children. It also helped to shape public perceptions of gifted children and their educational needs. Some of the notable child prodigies who appeared on the show went on to achieve significant success in their respective fields later in life. The show's popularity can be attributed to the combination of intellectual challenge and the novelty of seeing young children display remarkable knowledge and quick thinking. The show ceased production as interest waned in the mid-1950s.