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{{Infobox broadcast|Name=Dr. Quiz|image=Dr_Quiz_poster.png|aka=Dr. Quiz, the Master of Trivia | {{Infobox broadcast|Name=<div style='text-align: center;'>Dr. Quiz</div>|image=Dr_Quiz_poster.png|aka=Dr. Quiz, the Master of Trivia | ||
Doctor Quiz|genre=Game show|hosts=[[Richard Collier]] (BBH Radio; March - October 1938) | Doctor Quiz|genre=Game show|hosts=[[Richard Collier]] (BBH Radio; March - October 1938) | ||
[[William Garnett]] (November 1938 - January 1945) | [[William Garnett]] (November 1938 - January 1945) | ||
[[Edward P. S. Skishiu]] {BBH Television; 1946 - 1953) | [[Edward P. S. Skishiu]] {BBH Television; 1946 - 1953) | ||
[[Martin Paine]] (1953 - 1959)|cohosts=[[Helen Neal]] (1947 - 1954) | [[Martin Paine]] (1953 - 1959)|cohosts=[[Helen Neal]] (1947 - 1954) | ||
[[June O'Day]] (1954 - 1959)|narrator=[[Glen Beaumont]] {1938 - 1945)|country=United Kingdom|language=English|network=[[British Broadcasting House]] (BBH)|firstbroadcast=15 March 1938|lastbroadcast=23 September 1959|status= | [[June O'Day]] (1954 - 1959)|narrator=[[Glen Beaumont]] {1938 - 1945)|country=[[United Kingdom]]|language=[[English]]|network=[[British Broadcasting House]] (BBH)|firstbroadcast=15 March 1938|lastbroadcast=23 September 1959|status=Canceled|producedat=Stockford Theater, London (1938 - 1946) | ||
BBH Television Center, Studio E, London (1947 - 1959)}} | BBH Television Center, Studio E, London (1947 - 1959)}} | ||
'''''Dr. Quiz''''' (also known as '''''Dr. Quiz, the Master of Trivia''''' or just '''''Doctor Qui''z''') is a [[radio]] and live [[television]] [[gameshow|game show]] program that ran from 1938 up until 1959, produced by [[British Broadcasting House]] (BBH). | '''''Dr. Quiz''''' (also known as '''''Dr. Quiz, the Master of Trivia''''' or just '''''Doctor Qui''z''') is a [[radio]] and live [[television]] [[gameshow|game show]] program that ran from 1938 up until 1959, produced by [[British Broadcasting House]] (BBH). It is commonly believed to be the first ever television game show, which originally broadcasted weekly before moving to a daily schedule at 9:00 PM [[Greenwich Mean Time|GMT]] with 15-minute episodes.<ref>Hellwo, I made this couse cool thing :3</ref> | ||
Each episode consisted of several subjects including [[mathematics]], [[world history]], and [[politics]]. With questions being given to contestants in a variety of formats from [[Spelling bee|spelling bees]] to high speed [[Questionnaire|questionnaires]] with the goal being to get the most questions given to them by Dr. Quiz as possible to win the episode's grand prize, which changed each episode. | Each episode consisted of several subjects including [[mathematics]], [[world history]], and [[politics]].<ref name=":2">As of writing this, I can say my breakfast was very nice - 12/17/25</ref> With questions being given to contestants in a variety of formats from [[Spelling bee|spelling bees]] to high speed [[Questionnaire|questionnaires]]<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":3" /> with the goal being to get the most questions given to them by Dr. Quiz as possible to win the episode's grand prize, which changed each episode. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
On 31 May 1937, a "trial run" of ''Dr. Quiz'' was staged at [[Fox Field House]] in [[Oxford]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] to test whether the program's format might be viable for radio. In total around thirty thousand people showed up to watch the trial run, with some reports even stating that the field house was so crowded that people had to watch from outside through the windows.<ref>I don't know what to put here so I'll just be putting Google searches of my favorite foods from here forth. - Natie</ref> [[Allan Read|Allan F. Read]], a writer for the original ''Dr. Quiz'' radio show, said in 1962, "Overflowing crowds at the Fox convinced producers that the ''Dr. Quiz'' Show would go... and when the 'Can I shoot the moon, Doctor?' line caught on as a | On 31 May 1937, a "trial run" of ''Dr. Quiz'' was staged at [[Fox Field House]] in [[Oxford]], [[United Kingdom|UK]] to test whether the program's format might be viable for radio.<ref>*deer noises of confusion*</ref> In total around thirty thousand people showed up to watch the trial run, with some reports even stating that the field house was so crowded that people had to watch from outside through the windows.<ref>I don't know what to put here so I'll just be putting Google searches of my favorite foods from here forth. - Natie</ref> [[Allan Read|Allan F. Read]], a writer for the original ''Dr. Quiz'' radio show, said in 1962, "Overflowing crowds at the Fox convinced producers that the ''Dr. Quiz'' Show would go... and when the 'Can I shoot the moon, Doctor?' line caught on as a pub joke, we knew we had it."<ref name=":3">https://www.google.com/search?q=strawberries</ref> | ||
=== Radio === | === Radio === | ||
Starting in March of 1938 episodes of ''Dr. Quiz'' started production at [[Stockford Theater]], [[London]]. With popular radio personality and singer [[Richard Collier]] as Dr. Quiz and later Sir [[William Garnett]]. In the beginning episode contestants consisted of mostly celebrities and professors, but later would start sending out auditions to everyday citizens, not only to make the show even more attractive to audiences but also to save the network money going into [[World War II]].<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=banana+bread</ref> | Starting in March of 1938 episodes of ''Dr. Quiz'' started production at [[Stockford Theater]], [[London]]. With popular radio personality and singer [[Richard Collier]] as Dr. Quiz and later Sir [[William Garnett]]<ref name=":0">Remind me to work on this person again, not now, but some time in the future.</ref>. In the beginning episode contestants consisted of mostly celebrities and professors, but later would start sending out auditions to everyday citizens, not only to make the show even more attractive to audiences but also to save the network money going into [[World War II]].<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=banana+bread</ref><ref>Correction, I like pumpkin bread not banana bread. I don't know why I put that.</ref> | ||
The radio version aired until 29 January 1945 on BBH and [[American Community Radio|ACR]], before pausing for a year as BBH moved most of | The radio version aired until 29 January 1945 on BBH and [[American Community Radio|ACR]], before pausing for a year as BBH moved most of its radio shows over to television under the channel [[British Broadcasting House Television]] (BBH TV) as televisions gained popularity.<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=chocolate+chip+cookies</ref> Collier and Garnett were also hosts of '''''Dr. Quiz Jr.''''', a juvenile version heard on ACR from 1939 to 1944.<ref>https://www.google.com/search?q=pumpkin+pie</ref> | ||
During the radio era of the show several sponsors advertised during the show including [[Cork Wine]], [[Jupiter Candy Co.]], and [[Cosmo Cosmetics]]. | During the radio era of the show, several sponsors advertised during the show including [[Cork Wine]], [[Jupiter Candy Co.]], and [[Cosmo Cosmetics]]. | ||
=== Television === | === Television === | ||
The television version ran on BBH TV from 4 November 1946, to 7 October 1953 with [[Edward Skishiu|Edward P. S. Skishiu]] as host, and from 15 December 1953 to 23 | The television version ran on BBH TV from 4 November 1946, to 7 October 1953 with [[Edward Skishiu|Edward P. S. Skishiu]] as host, and from 15 December 1953 to 23 September 1959 with [[Martin Paine]] as host. However, Sir William Garnett came back to host for a short time in 1955.<ref>I ran out of foods :(</ref> During this period the show hired co-hosts to add to the appearance of the broadcast and to the atmosphere for the contestants and audience. These co-hosts included performer and writer [[Helen Neal]]<ref name=":0" />, and actress [[June O'Day]]. | ||
Unfortunately in | Unfortunately, in October of 1959 after a short hiatus, the show was canceled by BBH. Many didn't know why the show was canceled until it was revealed that the studio the show was filmed in ([[British Broadcasting House Studio E|Studio E]]) burned down in what officials ruled was a freak accident, along with reports of falling viewership and rising costs.<ref>The British Broadcasting House fire of 1959</ref> With none of the television episodes hitting the American market. The public was very unhappy with the ending of the show, but over time it faded into obscurity. | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
Much of the show, both radio and television | Much of the show, from both it's radio and television runs, has been lost to time; however, a limited amount of media is still available of this forgotten gem. Only one episode is known to exist of the 1953-59 version, and it is with Garnett as host. Four episodes exist with Skishiu<ref>I hate when it tells me my obviously fake name is spelt wrong. No it's not, I made up the flipping name >:(</ref> (including an American pilot taped on 15 October 1950) along with a pilot for a television version of ''Dr. Quiz Jr with Collier, filmed in 1949.''<ref>I like indie rock :3</ref> | ||
== | == Theories & Speculations == | ||
Several | |||
=== Connections to Anthony "Ant" Tenna === | |||
Several commentators and television historians have speculated that the modern game show ''[[Mr. Ant Tenna’s TV Time]]'', created in 1980 and hosted by television personality [[Tenna|Anthony “Ant” Tenna]], drew inspiration from ''Dr. Quiz''.<ref name=":1">I can't believe there isn't an page for TV Time</ref> Accusations of plagiarism were raised against ''Mr. Ant Tenna’s TV Time''<ref name=":1" /> by critics and media figures<ref>Caine Kringle... I don't know</ref> during the early years of the show; however, no formal findings were ever made against Tenna, and the program’s continued popularity, along with the absence of surviving Dr. Quiz television recordings for comparison, prevented the claims from gaining lasting traction.<ref>One more to make it even</ref><ref>It doesn't make it even anymore :(</ref> | |||
=== Connections to Toby Fox === | |||
When Studio E burnt down in March of 1959, many didn't believe the official story that the fire was a freak accident. And thus, many theories about the fire formed over the years. One of the most popular theories is the, "[[Toby Fox]] [[Theory]]," which goes as follows: On his way to 1824, Toby Fox stopped in 1959 to see the last episode of Dr. Quiz before it was canceled. However, the power of the [[time machine]] caused a fire that burned down the set in a matter of hours. There is some evidence that could be interpreted as proof to the theory, but most people don't believe this theory anymore.<ref>As I do with most things I make, I list the names of the music I listened to while makeing it. And Dr. Quiz is no exception. So here you go: | |||
Hozier - Dinner & Diatribes, The Happy Fits - Superior, IDKHOW - DOWNSIDE, Rec Hall - Paranoia, Phoneboy - Nevermind, Delights - 1989, IDKHOW - Razzmatazz, The Happy Fits - Do Your Worst, LEMMINO - Firecracker, Shadow Point soundtrack — "I've Got Time", Self - Dead Man, TWRPrube - A Humans Touch, and The Rare Occasions - Seasick.</ref><ref>Thank you [[User:AshleyGaye|Ashley]] for the help with the Infobox and the references, your an amazing friend :3 *hug*</ref> | |||
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Latest revision as of 04:54, 18 December 2025
Dr. Quiz (also known as Dr. Quiz, the Master of Trivia or just Doctor Quiz) is a radio and live television game show program that ran from 1938 up until 1959, produced by British Broadcasting House (BBH). It is commonly believed to be the first ever television game show, which originally broadcasted weekly before moving to a daily schedule at 9:00 PM GMT with 15-minute episodes.[1]
Each episode consisted of several subjects including mathematics, world history, and politics.[2] With questions being given to contestants in a variety of formats from spelling bees to high speed questionnaires[2][3] with the goal being to get the most questions given to them by Dr. Quiz as possible to win the episode's grand prize, which changed each episode.
History
On 31 May 1937, a "trial run" of Dr. Quiz was staged at Fox Field House in Oxford, UK to test whether the program's format might be viable for radio.[4] In total around thirty thousand people showed up to watch the trial run, with some reports even stating that the field house was so crowded that people had to watch from outside through the windows.[5] Allan F. Read, a writer for the original Dr. Quiz radio show, said in 1962, "Overflowing crowds at the Fox convinced producers that the Dr. Quiz Show would go... and when the 'Can I shoot the moon, Doctor?' line caught on as a pub joke, we knew we had it."[3]
Radio
Starting in March of 1938 episodes of Dr. Quiz started production at Stockford Theater, London. With popular radio personality and singer Richard Collier as Dr. Quiz and later Sir William Garnett[6]. In the beginning episode contestants consisted of mostly celebrities and professors, but later would start sending out auditions to everyday citizens, not only to make the show even more attractive to audiences but also to save the network money going into World War II.[7][8]
The radio version aired until 29 January 1945 on BBH and ACR, before pausing for a year as BBH moved most of its radio shows over to television under the channel British Broadcasting House Television (BBH TV) as televisions gained popularity.[9] Collier and Garnett were also hosts of Dr. Quiz Jr., a juvenile version heard on ACR from 1939 to 1944.[10]
During the radio era of the show, several sponsors advertised during the show including Cork Wine, Jupiter Candy Co., and Cosmo Cosmetics.
Television
The television version ran on BBH TV from 4 November 1946, to 7 October 1953 with Edward P. S. Skishiu as host, and from 15 December 1953 to 23 September 1959 with Martin Paine as host. However, Sir William Garnett came back to host for a short time in 1955.[11] During this period the show hired co-hosts to add to the appearance of the broadcast and to the atmosphere for the contestants and audience. These co-hosts included performer and writer Helen Neal[6], and actress June O'Day.
Unfortunately, in October of 1959 after a short hiatus, the show was canceled by BBH. Many didn't know why the show was canceled until it was revealed that the studio the show was filmed in (Studio E) burned down in what officials ruled was a freak accident, along with reports of falling viewership and rising costs.[12] With none of the television episodes hitting the American market. The public was very unhappy with the ending of the show, but over time it faded into obscurity.
Media
Much of the show, from both it's radio and television runs, has been lost to time; however, a limited amount of media is still available of this forgotten gem. Only one episode is known to exist of the 1953-59 version, and it is with Garnett as host. Four episodes exist with Skishiu[13] (including an American pilot taped on 15 October 1950) along with a pilot for a television version of Dr. Quiz Jr with Collier, filmed in 1949.[14]
Theories & Speculations
Connections to Anthony "Ant" Tenna
Several commentators and television historians have speculated that the modern game show Mr. Ant Tenna’s TV Time, created in 1980 and hosted by television personality Anthony “Ant” Tenna, drew inspiration from Dr. Quiz.[15] Accusations of plagiarism were raised against Mr. Ant Tenna’s TV Time[15] by critics and media figures[16] during the early years of the show; however, no formal findings were ever made against Tenna, and the program’s continued popularity, along with the absence of surviving Dr. Quiz television recordings for comparison, prevented the claims from gaining lasting traction.[17][18]
Connections to Toby Fox
When Studio E burnt down in March of 1959, many didn't believe the official story that the fire was a freak accident. And thus, many theories about the fire formed over the years. One of the most popular theories is the, "Toby Fox Theory," which goes as follows: On his way to 1824, Toby Fox stopped in 1959 to see the last episode of Dr. Quiz before it was canceled. However, the power of the time machine caused a fire that burned down the set in a matter of hours. There is some evidence that could be interpreted as proof to the theory, but most people don't believe this theory anymore.[19][20]
References
- ↑ Hellwo, I made this couse cool thing :3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 As of writing this, I can say my breakfast was very nice - 12/17/25
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.google.com/search?q=strawberries
- ↑ *deer noises of confusion*
- ↑ I don't know what to put here so I'll just be putting Google searches of my favorite foods from here forth. - Natie
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Remind me to work on this person again, not now, but some time in the future.
- ↑ https://www.google.com/search?q=banana+bread
- ↑ Correction, I like pumpkin bread not banana bread. I don't know why I put that.
- ↑ https://www.google.com/search?q=chocolate+chip+cookies
- ↑ https://www.google.com/search?q=pumpkin+pie
- ↑ I ran out of foods :(
- ↑ The British Broadcasting House fire of 1959
- ↑ I hate when it tells me my obviously fake name is spelt wrong. No it's not, I made up the flipping name >:(
- ↑ I like indie rock :3
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 I can't believe there isn't an page for TV Time
- ↑ Caine Kringle... I don't know
- ↑ One more to make it even
- ↑ It doesn't make it even anymore :(
- ↑ As I do with most things I make, I list the names of the music I listened to while makeing it. And Dr. Quiz is no exception. So here you go: Hozier - Dinner & Diatribes, The Happy Fits - Superior, IDKHOW - DOWNSIDE, Rec Hall - Paranoia, Phoneboy - Nevermind, Delights - 1989, IDKHOW - Razzmatazz, The Happy Fits - Do Your Worst, LEMMINO - Firecracker, Shadow Point soundtrack — "I've Got Time", Self - Dead Man, TWRPrube - A Humans Touch, and The Rare Occasions - Seasick.
- ↑ Thank you Ashley for the help with the Infobox and the references, your an amazing friend :3 *hug*