 The show launched with a limited-run pilot season in 1995, which was distributed by Hearst-Argyle Television (via their Milwaukee station, WISN-TV, which helped to coordinate the pilot tapings) and Beau & Arrow to stations throughout the Midwest during the test run.Nationally, the show debuted on September 20, 1996 and was canceled in the midst of its third season in 1999 (during which time the spelling of its title was altered to "Quick Witz").David Schwartz, Steve Ryan & Fred Wostbrock "The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows - 3rd Edition" Checkmark Books