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Investigation of Television Quiz Shows

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Investigation of Television Quiz Shows
Investigation of Television Quiz Shows
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Date

1959-11-04

Maker

Associated Press Wirephoto

Dimensions

8 x 10 in. (20.3 x 25.4 cm)

Accession Number

PA2011.07.0029

Credit Line

Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives

Object Details

Representatives Oren Harris (left) and Steven B. Derounian, members of the House Subcommittee on Legislative Oversight, conferred during the investigation of whether popular television quiz shows of the 1950s were rigged to favor one contestant over the other. Television executives and program sponsors were accused of providing answers to contestants in an effort to boost ratings and product sales. Ironically, the hearings were not televised because Speaker Sam Rayburn felt the presence of television cameras would undermine the dignity of the House.

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