More than 40 years after Quiz Kids made its debut on radio, producers Peter Guber & Jon Peters obtained the rights to revive the series, partnering with Columbia Pictures Television (Sony) to create Quiz Kids Challenge, a weekday game show aimed at the after-school crowd. Actor Jonathan Prince (ex-Throb) was the series host.
Unfortunately, this final incarnation of Quiz Kids lasted one season. One reason why it failed might've been the fact it wasn't cleared in as many markets as, say for example, Jeopardy!, which would've been a perfect companion piece. In fact, Jeopardy! announcer Johnny Gilbert, still going strong today in his 90's, has those chores here.
This sample was posted by an actual adult contestant, Joe Walton:
Prince's attempts at humor seem forced, and that may be another reason why this flopped.
Rating: B-.
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