THE ZB "TELEPHONE QUIZ"
Novel Competition On The Air
HE "Telephone Quiz," radio’s newest feature, which began on Saturday March 16 at 8 p.m., from all ZB stations and 2ZA Palmerston North, is proving of great interest to readers. Although general knowledge competitions are not new, the form of this session is something which has not been presented in this country before. Briefly, the "’Telephone Quiz" represents exactly what the title signifies. Names are picked at random from the telephone directories in the various centres, and the announcer at the ZB studio rings these people in turn to ask them if they can
supply the answer to some general knowledge question. To those who can give the correct answer a case of apples is delivered free as a prize. Listeners actually hear both sides of the telephone conversation- the announcer putting the question, and the questionee’s comments and reply. It can be realised that the broadcast is interesting and often amusing. The "Telephone Quiz" will run for approximately two months, being presented every Saturday night at 8 o’clock. Listeners are also invited to submit questions suitable for the purpose of the Quiz. Free cases of apples are offered as prizes in this section of the competition. Listeners who want more details can inquire from their local ZB station.
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 39, 21 March 1940, Page 47
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218THE ZB "TELEPHONE QUIZ" New Zealand Listener, Volume 2, Issue 39, 21 March 1940, Page 47
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