New Show Tests Contestants Knowledge of Chicago-centric Trivia

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer to learn more about THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW.

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WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with WTTW's Geoffrey Baer to talk about THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW.

“As am I’m hosting the show, I’m almost picturing the people at home sitting on the edge of their sofas, trying to outguess the contestants on-screen, seeing if they can get the answers first, and imagining their reactions when I give the real answer. I just love this idea of being as interactive as possible.” - THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW host Geoffrey Baer talking about the interactive nature of a program like this.

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer

How many stars were on the original Chicago flag?

Three First Ladies of the United States were born in Illinois, Hillary Clinton, Michelle Obama, and who?

 Chicago’s annual Bud Billiken Day features the largest African American parade in the nation. Who was Bud Billiken?

If you’re able to answer these questions, you might just be a fit for a new quiz show that’s set to launch on WTTW. It’s called THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW. The limited-run weekly show is set to debut on Friday March 26 at 8pm on WTTW and its digital platforms.

WTTW’s Geoffrey Baer asking White Sox announcer Jason Benetti a question during a taping of THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW.

Every week a new batch of contestants will be put to the test on the show, but there’s also an interactive component that will allow people at home to participate.

Who better to host a Chicago-themed quiz show than WTTW’s own Geoffrey Baer. The longtime host and producer has taught channel 11 viewers a lot of trivia over the years with his Chicago-centric specials that dive deep into the region’s history.

THE GREAT CHICAGO QUIZ SHOW premieres Friday March 26 at 8pm on WTTW. You can find more info at wttw.com/quiz.