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Title: A Summary Of Quiz Show
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Quiz Show, based on a true story, takes place in the 1950's right as the great invention of the television began to become a necessary furnishing in American homes. The movie deals with the idol-like status that Americans so willing give to those in the spotlight.
The movie opens with Herbert Stemple being fed answer to questions on a popular game show, 21. The producers, Dan Enwright and Jack Berry, have decided that because the audience can relate to Stemple that he will continue to be fed the answers and he will continue to win. However, someone higher up realizes that the ratings have plateaued and a new face could help to raise them. This is when Charles VanDoren comes into the picture.
Charles VanDoren is a member of a very prominent and educated family. He first d ...
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