Quick as a Flash (1953)
Synopsis
Quick as a Flash was a 30-minute radio quiz program which featured drama segments with guest actors from radio detective shows. Created by director Richard Lewis and emcee Ken Roberts, the program debuted over the Mutual Network on Sunday, July 16, 1944. Sponsored by the Helbros Watch Company, the show was produced by Lewis and Bernard J. Prockter with scripts by Gene Wang. Music was by Ray Bloch and the Helbros Orchestra. Six contestants from the studio audience competed for cash and other prizes. Clues were presented in the form of dramatic sketches covering such subjects as current events, movies, books and historical situations. With a buzzer, a contestant could interrupt at any time to submit an answer. During the Helbros Derby, a guest detective from a radio mystery program put in an appearance. Frank Gallop and Win Elliott were announcers. The series ended on June 29, 1951. Approximately one year later, the series made an attempt to go on television.
First Air Date: 1953-03-12
Last Air Date: 1953-03-12
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 1
Top Cast
- Bobby Sherwood as Self - Host
- Bud Collyer as Self - Host
Seasons
Specials (1952)
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Ep. 1: Pilot
A team of one celebrity and one civilian were presented a play of a person, place, object or event (e.g.: The stork delivering the Dionne quintuplets). The play, performed by actors and actresses, would seem to be a stereotypical dramatic scene, but for those in the know of the answer, some of the dialog could prove to be quite humorous. If a player felt they knew the answer, they buzzed in, and if they were right, they would win $25. If the celebrity was the person answering the question, an additional sum of money was given to a charity.
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