S4·E9 The Quiz Show Scandal
Synopsis
When CBS premiered The $64,000 Question in 1955, the show was more than a hit; it was a national phenomenon. More quiz shows followed. What the audience was to learn, much later, was that many of these shows were fixed. Slowly, painfully, the deceit unravelled. A look at the formative years of television and the scandal's impact on the TV business and a naive America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 4 Episode 9 of American Experience air?
Season 4, Episode 9 ('The Quiz Show Scandal') originally aired on January 6, 1992.
How long is Season 4 Episode 9 ('The Quiz Show Scandal')?
The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for American Experience.
What happens in American Experience Season 4 Episode 9?
When CBS premiered The $64,000 Question in 1955, the show was more than a hit; it was a national phenomenon. More quiz shows followed. What the audience was to learn, much later, was that many of these shows were fixed. Slowly, painfully, the deceit unravelled. A look at the formative years of telev...