''Quizzing the News'' was an American

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which aired on

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between August 11, 1948, and March 5, 1949, at 8:00 PM on Monday nights.

Premise

Three panelists had to identify events in the news based on spoken clues and drawings. Master of ceremonies Alan Prescott provided the words, and cartoonist Albee Tribler created the sketches, Panelists included

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, Robert Garland,

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, and Joan Lloyd. People viewing the program on TV also had an opportunity to take part and win prizes.

Production

The series was produced by Robert Brenner Productions, with Brenner as the producer, Tom DeHuff was the director, and

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was the writer. After initially originating from an independent station with ABC production personnel in charge, it began originating from

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after that station went on the air.

Reception

A review of the September 6, 1948, episode in the trade publication ''

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'' found that the program had potential but, "there's too much gab and too little action". Reviewer Jerry Franken suggested that the show would be better suited to a 15-minute slot.

Episode status

The series appears to have been

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, as was the custom of the networks at the time.

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