Quick as a Flash
Features the Shadow
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Quick as a Flash is a radio quiz program built around puzzles, riddles, and wordplay. Contestants try to solve questions posed on the air, making the listener part of the challenge: follow the clues, think quickly, and see whether you can arrive at the answer before the players do.
The title notes that this installment features the Shadow, the mysterious crime-fighting character familiar from radio drama. The combination brings a recognizable dramatic presence into a program centered on mental challenges, adding a touch of suspense to the quiz format.
Its appeal lies in the contrast between brisk questions and the atmosphere of radio performance. Listen along for the riddles and verbal twists, and enjoy the added intrigue suggested by the Shadow’s appearance.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.