The original post: /r/television by /u/PokePress on 2025-03-01 21:55:28.
I’m curious if anyone knows the first/early instances of a show using a “Q&A” bumper format, where just before a commercial break, the show will ask a question, then when the show is about to come back, that question will be answered before the program proper continues. It’s commonly been used for educational shows and game shows, but the most famous version is probably “Who’s That Pokémon?” from that show. I honestly wouldn’t be surprised if it dates back to radio, but I’m curious if anyone knows of where that may have originated.