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howilu · 05-30-2008, 12:44 AM

Sophie Altman, creator of the long-running quiz show "It's Academic" passed away May 24. She was 95.

"it's Academic" debuted in 1961 on WRC-TV in Washington, DC and is still on the air with the same host, Mac McGarry. Other cities over the years that have aired their own versions are Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago and New York. I remember the New York version from the mid 60s and early 70s that aired on WNBC-TV on Saturdays and was hosted by Art James. I also remember watching a late 60s episode where then Jeopardy host Art Fleming subbed for James.

Anyone remember this show? Feel free to post.

stevea · 06-20-2008, 09:58 AM

Sounds like something that has run here in Indianapolis for years. Here it's called the Brain Game, and it pits local high school teams of 4 or 5, answering academic questions on many subjects. It was hosted by the long-time WTHR weatherman Bob Gregory, until he retired, and was replacd by the new longtime weatherman, Chris Wright.

Bob's TV Treasures · 06-20-2008, 08:49 PM

I have an episode of the NEW YORK version with Art James, and one
DC episode as well. Both are nice quality. I recall watching the
show in my youth. It used to air on Saturday afternoons/early evening.

Scoobiedoo30 · 06-20-2008, 09:26 PM

rest in peace

05-30-2008, 12:44 AM	#1
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,963	Quiz Show Creator Passes Away Sophie Altman, creator of the long-running quiz show "It's Academic" passed away May 24. She was 95. "it's Academic" debuted in 1961 on WRC-TV in Washington, DC and is still on the air with the same host, Mac McGarry. Other cities over the years that have aired their own versions are Baltimore, Cleveland, Chicago and New York. I remember the New York version from the mid 60s and early 70s that aired on WNBC-TV on Saturdays and was hosted by Art James. I also remember watching a late 60s episode where then Jeopardy host Art Fleming subbed for James. Anyone remember this show? Feel free to post.

06-20-2008, 08:49 PM	#3
Bob's TV Treasures Member Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 12, 2004 Location: california Posts: 529	IT'S ACADEMIC I have an episode of the NEW YORK version with Art James, and one DC episode as well. Both are nice quality. I recall watching the show in my youth. It used to air on Saturday afternoons/early evening.

06-20-2008, 09:26 PM	#4
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	rest in peace
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06-20-2008, 09:58 AM	#2
stevea 22 Years On Sitcoms Moderator Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 13, 2003 Location: Indy Posts: 44,832	Sounds like something that has run here in Indianapolis for years. Here it's called the Brain Game, and it pits local high school teams of 4 or 5, answering academic questions on many subjects. It was hosted by the long-time WTHR weatherman Bob Gregory, until he retired, and was replacd by the new longtime weatherman, Chris Wright.