Queen for a Day
Series Overview
Queen for a Day was an American radio and television game show that helped to usher in American listeners' and viewers' fascination with big-prize giveaway shows. Queen for a Day originated on the Mutual Radio Network on April 30, 1945 in New York City before moving to Los Angeles a few months later, and running until 1957. The show then ran on NBC Television from 1956 to 1964. The series is considered a forerunner of modern-day "reality television". 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.
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1 Season • 1 Episodes
30 min per episode
1945 – 1945
Premiered: Mon, Apr 30, 1945
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Season 1, Episode 1: “Episode 1”
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What is Queen for a Day about?
Queen for a Day was an American radio and television game show that helped to usher in American listeners' and viewers' fascination with big-prize giveaway shows. Queen for a Day originated on the Mutual Radio Network on April 30, 1945 in New York City before moving to Los Angeles a few months later, and running until 1957. The show then ran on NBC Television from 1956 to 1964. The series is considered a forerunner of modern-day "reality television". 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.
How many seasons does Queen for a Day have?
Queen for a Day comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Queen for a Day?
Key cast members in Queen for a Day include Jack Bailey.
Who created or directed Queen for a Day?
Queen for a Day was developed and directed by Not specified.