Think Fast (1949 game show)

Think Fast is an American television quiz show that ran on ABC from March 26, 1949 to October 8, 1950.

For the unrelated American game show of the same name which aired on Nickelodeon, see Think Fast (1989 game show).
Think Fast
GenreGame show
StarringMason Gross
Gypsy Rose Lee
Leon Janney
Eloise McElhone
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time30 minutes
Release
Original networkABC
Original releaseMarch 26, 1949 (1949-03-26) –
October 8, 1950 (1950-10-08)

Media critic John Crosby described the program as "an adult's version of the old child's game, 'King of the Hill'".[1] The quiz show revolved around a group of five panelists (three regulars and two weekly guest panelists) who would compete to see who had the most to say about a particular subject. They sat at a large table, each getting a chance to sit at the "King's" throne by out talking the others on subjects decided by the host. The regular panelists were Leon Janney, David Broekman, who was also the show's musical director, and Eloise McElhone. The moderator was Mason Gross for the first episodes, then Gypsy Rose Lee afterward. Rex Stout was host for the September 3, 1950, episode.[2]

The program originally aired on Saturdays until April, followed by Fridays until September, then Sundays from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time[2] for the rest of its run.

The show's producer was Robert Kennings.[3]

Panelists

See also

References
  1. Crosby, John (November 13, 1949). "Quizmaster Cantor Carries On and On". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. p. 22. Retrieved January 30, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Sunday, September 3". Ross Reports on Television including The Television Index. September 3, 1950. p. 4. Retrieved September 19, 2022.
  3. McNeil, Alex (1996). Total Television (4th ed.). New York, New York: Penguin Books USA, Inc. p. 830. ISBN 0-14-02-4916-8.
  • Brooks, Tim and Marsh, Earle; The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows, ISBN 0-345-45542-8


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