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The $1.98 Beauty Show (1978)

30m

Running Time

3
Seasons

1
Episodes

September 4, 1978
Release Date

The $1.98 Beauty Show (1978)

30m

Running Time

3
Seasons

1
Episodes

September 4, 1978
Release Date

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Plot.

The $1.98 Beauty Show is an American game show that aired in syndication from September 1978 to September 1980. Hosted by Rip Taylor, the series is a parody of beauty contests, and featured six female contestants competing for the title of "$1.98 Beauty Queen". Chuck Barris created the series and was executive producer while Johnny Jacobs announced.

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Cast & Crew.

Rip Taylor

Presenter / Self

John Dorsey

Director

Anne Lockhart

Actress

Lou Mulford

Mary Lou Mulberry

Chuck Barris

Writer

Johnny Jacobs

Announcer (1978-1980)

Jamie Farr

Self / Judge

Louis Nye

Self / Judge

Jaye P. Morgan

Self / Judge

Chuck Woolery

Self / Judge

Details.

Release Date
September 4, 1978

Status
Ended

Seasons
3

Episodes
1

Running Time
30m

Content Rating
TV-PG

Last updated: 2023-11-20

This TV Show Is About.

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Wiki.

The $1.98 Beauty Show is an American game show that aired in syndication from September 1978 to September 1980.

Hosted by Rip Taylor, the series is a parody of beauty contests, and featured six female contestants (including the occasional overweight ones, as well as celebrities Sandra Bernhard, Rhonda Shear, and actress Teresa Ganzel, and on at least one occasion a male dressed in drag) competing for the title of "$1.98 Beauty Queen".

Chuck Barris created the series and was executive producer. Johnny Jacobs was the announcer.