quiz show
noun
: an entertainment program (as on radio or television) in which contestants answer questions
called also quiz program
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a popular TV quiz show
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The changes to Collins’ show aren’t the most surprising the network has ever tested — does anyone recall the quiz shows backed by previous CNN chief Jeff Zucker?
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 May 2025
Sony, which produced the quiz show, named Richards the permanent host of the program in August 2020.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
He was even invited by two Bury fans to join them in applying for a place on BBC quiz show Only Connect.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Mike Richards, the veteran TV producer who briefly succeeded Alex Trebek as the host of the quiz show Jeopardy!, has landed a big job in conservative media.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 May 2025
Sony, which produced the quiz show, named Richards the permanent host of the program in August 2020.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
He was even invited by two Bury fans to join them in applying for a place on BBC quiz show Only Connect.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 9 May 2025
Mike Richards, the veteran TV producer who briefly succeeded Alex Trebek as the host of the quiz show Jeopardy!, has landed a big job in conservative media.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for quiz show
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“Quiz show.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quiz%20show. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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