Battle of the Ages (1)

Two teams of entertainers, divided according to age, vie for audience approval as each side played for an arts charity.

Broadcast
DuMont 01/01/52-06/17/52

CBS 09/06/52-11/29/52

Hosts
John Reed King (DuMont Version)

Morey Amsterdam (CBS Version)

Announcers
Norman Brokenshire

Arthur Van Horne

Gameplay
Two teams of professional performers competed for audience applause to determine the better of the two. One team, called "The Veterans" was made up of people over the age of 35 who played for the Actors Fund of America. While the other team, called "The Youngsters" under the age of 35, played for the Professional Children's School.