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S4·E9 The Quiz Show Scandal

Episode
Season 4, Episode 9
Air Date
January 6, 1992
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 6, 1992 55 min
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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 runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

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...

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