John Reed King TV Shows

Beat the Clock

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Classic game show where couples (and sometimes families) competed to win prizes by completing stunts within a time limit.

Missus Goes A-Shopping

One of television's first game shows. The host, John Reed King, supervised activities from various New York City supermarkets with the help of his assistant, Jimmy Brown. Riddles with a "... See full summary »

What's Your Bid

This show originated on the ABC-TV network in February 1953 with one cast and switched to the Dumont TV network in May 1953 with a different cast. The theme of the show was auctioning goods... See full summary »

King's Party Line

Quiz show broadcast on CBS station in New York, New York featuring music, audience participation and quiz questions.

Chance of a Lifetime

At first a lighthearted guessing game, the format switched to a talent contest in 1952.

It's a Gift

Battle of the Ages

A prime-time talent-contest game show in which children and adult celebrity teams competed for the "most talented team" prize, selected by the studio audience. If the children's team won, ... See full summary »

Give and Take

Chance of a Lifetime

At first, it was a guessing game; but in 1952 the format changed to being a talent contest.

On Your Way

A quiz show in which contestants tried to win a bus trip to their dream destination in the United States.

Where Was I?

Quiz show with the panelists attempting to guess a location by looking at photos and listening to clues.