Battle of the Ages

infobox television
show_name = Battle of the Ages


caption =
format = Game show
runtime = 30 minutes
creator =
starring = Morey Amsterdam (host, CBS)
John Reed King (host, DuMont)
Norman Brokenshire
Arthur Van Horn
country = USA
network = DuMont (Jan-June 1952)
CBS (Sept-Nov 1952)
first_aired = January 1, 1952
last_aired = November 29, 1952
num_episodes =
imdb_id = 0044237

"Battle of the Ages" was an early American television program originally broadcast on the now defunct DuMont Television Network and later on CBS. The series ran during 1952. It was a prime time game show/talent contest which pitted children against adult celebrities. Whichever team won would have their winnings donated to either the Professional Childrens' School (the kids) or the Actors Fund of America (the adults). The DuMont version, which ran from January to June, was hosted by John Reed King. DuMont cancelled the series on June 17, 1952.McNeil, Alex (1980). "Total Television" (4th ed.). New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-024916-8.]

The series was briefly picked up by CBS for a fall run. The CBS episodes were hosted by Morey Amsterdam. The last episode aired on 29 November, 1952.

Footnotes

References

* McNeil, Alex. "Total Television". Fourth edition. New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 0-14-024916-8.
* Brooks, Tim & Marsh, Earle (1964). "The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network TV Shows" (3rd ed.). New York: Ballantine. ISBN 0-345-31864-1.

External links

*imdb title|id=0044237|title=Battle of the Ages