Youth Wants To Know
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| Youth Wants To Know | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| Original release | |
| Network | NBC (1951–1957) |
Youth Wants To Know was a news and education television program broadcast on NBC from 1951 to 1957. It was presented in a panel format in which high school and college students were able to ask questions of noted persons in politics and business.[1]
The program was developed by Theodore S. Granick, the producer of The American Forum of the Air.[1]
In 1956, the program won the George Foster Peabody Award for youth and children's programs.[2] It also won a public service award at the 1952 Sylvania Television Awards.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "' Youth Wants to Know,' Weekly Offering on N. B. C., Sets Example for Discussion Programs". The New York Times. March 10, 1952. p. 28.
- ^ "Youth Wants to Know". Peabody Awards. Retrieved September 25, 2020.
- ^ "Sylvania Television Grand Award Goes to N.B.C.'s 'Victory at Sea'". The Courier-Journal (AP story). December 12, 1952. p. II-2 – via Newspapers.com.