Title: 
Beat The Band

Type: 
Musical Quiz

Broadcast History:
Jan 28, 1940-Feb 23, 1941		NBC Chicago. 30m, Sundays at 6:30. Kix Cereal
Jun 15, 1943-Sep 6, 1944		NBC New York. 30m, beginning as a summer replacement for The 
Red Skelton Show. Tuesday at 10:30 until Sept 1943; then Wednesdays at 8:30. Raleigh Cigarettes until
 June 1944.

Host:
1940-1941	Garry Moore 
1943-1944	Hildegarde Loretta Sell
1944		Eddie Mayehoff

A musical question submitted by home listener was used to try and stump the orchestra. If successful
 the listener won $10-$25 and the band paid 50c into the kitty. The orchestra member identifying the
 most songs won the money in the kitty.

Source:	On the Air - John Dunning
Source: Radios Golden Years - Vincent Terrace