Queen for a Day shared much in common with two other shows of its era, Strike It Rich (on radio and television from 1947 to 1958) and.

Host Jack Bailey poses for a promotional photo. Created by John Masterson Presented by (1945) (1945–1964) Dick Curtis (1969–1970) (2004) Narrated by Gene Baker Country of origin United States Original language(s) English Production Executive producer(s) John Masterson Running time 30 minutes, later 45 Production company(s) John Masterson Productions (1945-1964) The Raymond R. Morgan Company (1956-1958) Queen for a Day, Inc.

(1958-1964) (1969-1970) The Gurin Company (2004) Distributor (1969-1970) Release Original network (radio) (1956–1960) (1960–1964) (1969–1970) (2004 Special) Picture format (original NBC run) (Syndicated) (Lifetime) Audio format Original release April 30, 1945 – May 27, 2004 Queen for a Day was an American radio and television that helped to usher in American listeners' and viewers' fascination with big-prize giveaway shows. Queen for a Day originated on the on April 30, 1945, in before moving to a few months later and ran until 1957. The show then ran on NBC Television from 1956 to 1960 and on ABC Television from 1960 to 1964. The show became popular enough that NBC increased its running time from 30 to 45 minutes to sell more commercials, at a then premium rate of $4,000 per minute. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Format [ ] The show opened with host asking the audience—mostly women—'Would YOU like to be Queen for a day?' After this, the contestants were introduced and interviewed, one at a time, with commercials and fashion commentary interspersed in between.

Gsa Email Spider 6.34 Multilanguage{worldend}{h33t}. Using the classic, as did many game and hit parade-style shows of the time, Queen for a Day had its own special twist: Each contestant had to talk publicly about the recent financial and emotional hard times she had been through. The applause meter had also been used on earlier series, including 's, a variety and game show which aired on NBC from 1953 to 1954. Bailey began each interview gently, asking the contestant first about her life and family and maintaining a positive and upbeat response no matter what she told him. For instance, when a woman said she had a crippled child, he would ask if her second child was 'Okay.' On learning that the second child was not crippled, he might say, 'Well, that's good, you have one healthy child.' The interview would climax with Bailey asking the contestant what she needed most and why she wanted to win the title of Queen for a Day. Often the request was for medical care or therapeutic equipment to help a chronically ill child, but sometimes it was as simple as the need for a hearing aid, a new washing machine, or a refrigerator.