Youth Wants To Know Explained

Country:	United States
Language:	English
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]

Awards

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]

Notes and References

1. News: ' Youth Wants to Know,' Weekly Offering on N. B. C., Sets Example for Discussion Programs. The New York Times. March 10, 1952. 28.
2. Web site: Youth Wants to Know. Peabody Awards. September 25, 2020.
3. News: Sylvania Television Grand Award Goes to N.B.C.'s 'Victory at Sea'. The Courier-Journal (AP story). December 12, 1952. II-2. Newspapers.com.