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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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The show proved to be so popular that it got national television exposure on Creator/{{NBC}} from January 1956 to September 1960, then over the weekend moved to Creator/{{ABC}} and continued until October 1964. When the show moved to NBC, the Raymond R. Morgan Company also signed on as a production company and co-produced the first two seasons until 1958, after which John Masterson resumed sole production and formed the dummy company Queen for a Day, Inc. to hold the show's copyright. Two {{Revival}} attempts, a 1969-70 syndicated run helmed by Dick Curtis and produced and distributed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromedia Metromedia]] Producers Corporation, and a 2004 Creator/{{Lifetime}} one-off hosted by Mo'Nique and produced by the Gurin Company, both ended in failure.

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The show proved to be so popular that it got national television exposure on Creator/{{NBC}} from January 1956 to September 1960, then over the weekend moved to Creator/{{ABC}} Creator/AmericanBroadcastingCompany and continued until October 1964. When the show moved to NBC, the Raymond R. Morgan Company also signed on as a production company and co-produced the first two seasons until 1958, after which John Masterson resumed sole production and formed the dummy company Queen for a Day, Inc. to hold the show's copyright. Two {{Revival}} attempts, a 1969-70 syndicated run helmed by Dick Curtis and produced and distributed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromedia Metromedia]] Producers Corporation, and a 2004 Creator/{{Lifetime}} one-off hosted by Mo'Nique and produced by the Gurin Company, both ended in failure.
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The show proved to be so popular that it got national television exposure on Creator/{{NBC}} from January 1956 to September 1960, then over the weekend moved to Creator/{{ABC}} and continued until October 1964. When the show moved to NBC, The Raymond R. Morgan Company also signed on as a production company and co-produced the first two seasons until 1958, after which John Masterson resumed sole production and formed the dummy company Queen for a Day, Inc. to hold the show's copyright. Two {{Revival}} attempts, a 1969-70 syndicated run helmed by Dick Curtis and produced and distributed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromedia Metromedia]] Producers Corporation, and a 2004 Creator/{{Lifetime}} one-off hosted by Mo'Nique and produced by The Gurin Company, both ended in failure.

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The show proved to be so popular that it got national television exposure on Creator/{{NBC}} from January 1956 to September 1960, then over the weekend moved to Creator/{{ABC}} and continued until October 1964. When the show moved to NBC, The the Raymond R. Morgan Company also signed on as a production company and co-produced the first two seasons until 1958, after which John Masterson resumed sole production and formed the dummy company Queen for a Day, Inc. to hold the show's copyright. Two {{Revival}} attempts, a 1969-70 syndicated run helmed by Dick Curtis and produced and distributed by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metromedia Metromedia]] Producers Corporation, and a 2004 Creator/{{Lifetime}} one-off hosted by Mo'Nique and produced by The the Gurin Company, both ended in failure.
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* AllOrNothing: Only the lady crowned Queen actually got anything to help her situation. The rest got what was said to be "nothing" on-air, but was actually a small ConsolationPrize such as a toaster oven or a camera. This measure was in place to prevent con artists from appearing on the show -- there were a small number of contestants who lied about their troubles, and were found out ''after'' their shows aired. Having rightly felt cheated, production reasoned that by stating that only the winner gets any prizes, the ladies had better not think about anything but playing it completely straight. This actually turned out to be very crucial, as sometime later on, the nation became wrapped up in the frenzy that was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals 1950s quiz show scandals]], which ravaged among others, fellow NBC game shows ''Series/{{Dotto}}'', ''Series/TicTacDough'', and, most notoriously, ''Series/TwentyOne''.

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* AllOrNothing: Only the lady crowned Queen actually got anything to help her situation. The rest got what was said to be "nothing" on-air, but was actually a small ConsolationPrize such as a toaster oven or a camera. This measure was in place to prevent con artists from appearing on the show -- there were a small number of contestants who lied about their troubles, and were found out ''after'' their shows aired. Having rightly felt cheated, production reasoned that by stating that only the winner gets any prizes, the ladies had better not think about anything but playing it completely straight. This actually turned out to be very crucial, as sometime later on, the nation became wrapped up in the frenzy that was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals 1950s quiz show scandals]], which ravaged ravaged, among others, fellow NBC game shows ''Series/{{Dotto}}'', ''Series/TicTacDough'', and, most notoriously, ''Series/TwentyOne''.
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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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%% * CondescendingCompassion: The game show version of this trope.



%% * HealthcareMotivation: Once per episode.

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But opinions varied. While some praised ''Queen'' for helping the unfortunate and showcasing the generosity of America, both contemporary and modern critics bashed it for being a sickening spectacle for ratings that seemingly only gave anything helpful to the '''winner''' — basically a crass, trashy, exploitative RealityShow (long before that term existed) that explicitly played on people's misery.

Modern viewers have also noted that Bailey was often downright patronizing toward the contestants, if not openly insulting — while they talked about a myriad of unfortunate events such as losing their homes or suffering through terrible medical problems, he threw out sarcastic barbs and jokes at their expense. Thus, what was seen as wholesome back then comes off as downright creepy and sleazy in modern times.

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But opinions varied. While some praised ''Queen'' for helping the unfortunate and showcasing the generosity of America, both contemporary and modern critics bashed it for being a sickening spectacle exploiting the contestants for ratings that seemingly only gave anything helpful to the '''winner''' — basically a crass, trashy, exploitative RealityShow (long before that term existed) that explicitly played on people's misery.

Modern viewers have also noted that Bailey was often downright patronizing toward the contestants, if not openly insulting — while they talked about a myriad of unfortunate events such as losing their homes or suffering through terrible medical problems, he threw out sarcastic barbs and jokes at their expense. Thus, what was seen as wholesome back then comes off as downright creepy and sleazy in modern times.
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* AllOrNothing: Only the lady crowned Queen actually got anything to help her situation. The rest got what was said to be "nothing" on-air, but was acutally a small ConsolationPrize such as a toaster oven or a camera. This was to prevent con artists from appearing on the show -- there were a small number of contestants who lied about their troubles, and were found out ''after'' their shows aired. Having rightly felt cheated, production reasoned that by stating that only the winner gets any prizes, the ladies had better not think about anything but playing it completely straight. This actually turned out to be very crucial, as sometime later on, the nation became wrapped up in the frenzy that was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals 1950s quiz show scandals]], which ravaged among others, fellow NBC game shows ''Series/{{Dotto}}'', ''Series/TicTacDough'', and, most notoriously, ''Series/TwentyOne''.

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* AllOrNothing: Only the lady crowned Queen actually got anything to help her situation. The rest got what was said to be "nothing" on-air, but was acutally actually a small ConsolationPrize such as a toaster oven or a camera. This measure was in place to prevent con artists from appearing on the show -- there were a small number of contestants who lied about their troubles, and were found out ''after'' their shows aired. Having rightly felt cheated, production reasoned that by stating that only the winner gets any prizes, the ladies had better not think about anything but playing it completely straight. This actually turned out to be very crucial, as sometime later on, the nation became wrapped up in the frenzy that was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals 1950s quiz show scandals]], which ravaged among others, fellow NBC game shows ''Series/{{Dotto}}'', ''Series/TicTacDough'', and, most notoriously, ''Series/TwentyOne''.



* LighterAndSofter: Could be seen as a lighter and softer version of a reality show. The premise might be pretty unsettling in itself, but the audience (if not the host) seemed to genuinely want to see the contestants happy, and the show is very subtle and indirect when it subjects its participants to public humiliation. Nobody is putting anybody's head in a fishtank full of spiders.

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* LighterAndSofter: Could be seen as a lighter and softer version of a reality show. The premise might be pretty unsettling in itself, but the audience (if not the host) seemed to genuinely want to see the contestants happy, and the show is very subtle and indirect when it subjects its participants to public humiliation. Nobody is putting anybody's head in a fishtank fish tank full of spiders.



* StepfordSmiler and StepfordSuburbia: Played straight in the commercial hosting sections, averted like crazy in the sections with the contestants, to the point that - if it wasn't a gameshow featuring real people - you'd consider it a deconstruction. The women are very polite, sweet and well-groomed 50s surburban housewife-types who spend a lot of time smiling out of politeness. But they are also clearly real human beings with complex inner lives and mixed emotional reactions to being on the show.

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* StepfordSmiler and StepfordSuburbia: Played straight in the commercial hosting sections, averted like crazy in the sections with the contestants, to the point that - if it wasn't a gameshow game show featuring real people - you'd consider it a deconstruction. The women are very polite, sweet and well-groomed 50s surburban suburban housewife-types who spend a lot of time smiling out of politeness. But they are also clearly real human beings with complex inner lives and mixed emotional reactions to being on the show.

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Removing complaining (but this show does sound terrible)


-->--'''Jack Bailey'''[='s=] opening catchphrase, possibly uttered whilst [[INeedAFreakingDrink under the influence]].

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-->--'''Jack Bailey'''[='s=] opening catchphrase, possibly uttered whilst [[INeedAFreakingDrink under the influence]].
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!!GameShowTropes in use:
* AllOrNothing: Only the lady crowned Queen actually got anything to help her situation. The rest got...well, not much. It was ''said'' to be nothing, but was in fact a small ConsolationPrize such as a toaster oven or a camera.
** The reason why "nothing" was used? Because there were a small number of contestants who lied to get onto the show, and were found out ''after'' their shows aired. Having rightly felt cheated, production reasoned that by stating that only the winner gets any prizes, the ladies had better not think about anything but playing it completely straight. This actually turned out to be very crucial, as sometime later on, the nation became wrapped up in the frenzy that was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals 1950s quiz show scandals]], which ravaged among others, fellow NBC game shows ''Series/{{Dotto}}'', ''Series/TicTacDough'', and, most notoriously, ''Series/TwentyOne''.
* Personnel:
** TheAnnouncer: Gene Baker on Mutual and NBC, John Harlan on ABC, and Carl King in syndication.
** GameShowHost: Ken Murray, Jack Bailey, Dick Curtis, and Mo'Nique.
** LovelyAssistant: Several models handed the Queen her prizes. Among them were Barbara Lyon, Beverly Sassoon, Maxine Reeves, Darlene Stuart, and Dorene Georgeson. In addition, during the televised versions, there was the position of fashion commentator added. During the network runs, it was Jeanne Cagney, while in the syndicated run, it was Nancy Myers.
** StudioAudience
* ThingOMeter: The winner was determined by an Applause Meter.
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* AdultsAreUseless: The contestants of ill and disabled children clearly care about them, but are often in such a financially vulnerable position that they see appearing on a sadistic gameshow to be a legitimate solution to their problems.
* CondescendingCompassion: The game show version of this trope.
* FalseWidow: Contestants never talk about running away from abusive husbands to live with their family, or falling pregnant out of wedlock, or getting abandoned by (or abandoning) their husbands because the relationship wasn't emotionally or [[HideYourLesbians sexually ]] satisfying. But there are a lot of very brave widows.
* HealthcareMotivation: Once per episode.
* HopeCrusher : The basic premise AND a great alternative title for the show.
* INeedAFreakingDrink: In most of the circulating episodes, Jack Bailey looks and sounds like a man who had a few shots beforehand. It might also explain his great skill at being a {{Jerkass}}. Bailey was actually a member of Alcoholics Anonymous while the show was in production.

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* AdultsAreUseless: The contestants of ill and disabled children clearly care about them, but are often in such a financially vulnerable position that they see appearing on a sadistic gameshow game show to be a legitimate solution to their problems.
* AllOrNothing: Only the lady crowned Queen actually got anything to help her situation. The rest got what was said to be "nothing" on-air, but was acutally a small ConsolationPrize such as a toaster oven or a camera. This was to prevent con artists from appearing on the show -- there were a small number of contestants who lied about their troubles, and were found out ''after'' their shows aired. Having rightly felt cheated, production reasoned that by stating that only the winner gets any prizes, the ladies had better not think about anything but playing it completely straight. This actually turned out to be very crucial, as sometime later on, the nation became wrapped up in the frenzy that was the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1950s_quiz_show_scandals 1950s quiz show scandals]], which ravaged among others, fellow NBC game shows ''Series/{{Dotto}}'', ''Series/TicTacDough'', and, most notoriously, ''Series/TwentyOne''.
* TheAnnouncer: Gene Baker on Mutual and NBC, John Harlan on ABC, and Carl King in syndication.
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* CondescendingCompassion: The game show version of this trope.
* FalseWidow: Contestants never talk about running away from abusive husbands to live with their family, or falling pregnant out of wedlock, or getting abandoned by (or abandoning) their husbands because the relationship wasn't emotionally or [[HideYourLesbians sexually ]] sexually]] satisfying. But there are a lot of very brave widows.
* GameShowHost: Ken Murray, Jack Bailey, Dick Curtis, and Mo'Nique.
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* HealthcareMotivation: Once per episode.
* HopeCrusher : The basic premise AND a great alternative title for the show.
* INeedAFreakingDrink: In most of the circulating episodes, Jack Bailey looks and sounds like a man who had a few shots beforehand. It might also explain his great skill at being a {{Jerkass}}. Bailey was actually a member of Alcoholics Anonymous while the show was in production.



* MoodDissonance: After being crowned [[TitleDrop Queen for a Day]], the contestant was expected to sit on a throne and listen to a five minute in-show commercial about all the consumer items that she'd just won, while pretending to be really excited and thankful about the benefits of things like aluminium cookware and dog treats. You'd expect the queen to feel really excited and happy about winning, right? Well, no. Remember that the winners have usually just suffered significant personal tragedies and usually only appear on the show because they are in desperate need of help for their family, and they've just been put through this gruelling and humiliating ordeal on the vague hope they'd get the desired item. A lot of the time, the Queens are fighting off tears while sitting on the throne, and not tears of joy. That is, unless you define "tears of joy" as tears which are 5 percent joy, 40 percent relief at winning and 55 percent generalised sadness.

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* LovelyAssistant: Several models handed the Queen her prizes. Among them were Barbara Lyon, Beverly Sassoon, Maxine Reeves, Darlene Stuart, and Dorene Georgeson. In addition, during the televised versions, there was the position of fashion commentator added. During the network runs, it was Jeanne Cagney, while in the syndicated run, it was Nancy Myers.
* MoodDissonance: After being crowned [[TitleDrop Queen for a Day]], the contestant was expected to sit on a throne and listen to a five minute in-show commercial about all the consumer items that she'd just won, while pretending to be really excited and thankful about the benefits of things like aluminium aluminum cookware and dog treats. You'd expect the queen to feel really excited and happy about winning, right? Well, no. Remember that the winners except they have usually just suffered significant personal tragedies and usually only appear on the show because they are in desperate need of help for their family, and they've just been put through this gruelling grueling and humiliating ordeal on the vague hope they'd get the desired item. A lot of the time, the Queens are fighting off tears while sitting on the throne, and not tears of joy. That is, unless you define "tears of joy" as tears which are 5 percent joy, 40 percent relief at winning and 55 percent generalised sadness.



* ProductPlacement: the show spent about 15 minutes focusing on the contestants and 25 minutes selling various products.

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* ProductPlacement: the The show spent about 15 minutes focusing on the contestants and 25 minutes selling various products.



* SadistShow: Ho. Lee. '''Shit.''' Look at the below, and explain to us how the hell this lasted 20 years.
## The losers got absolutely ''nothing'' as compensation for being on the show, at least from the viewers' standpoint. They actually got a decent consolation gift, but as detailed above this wasn't mentioned on-air to avoid getting liars as candidates.
## The audience (and Bailey) would sometimes ''laugh'' at some stories, with Bailey throwing out insults and sarcastic remarks. They may have been meant in fun (as it were) back then, perhaps even an attempt by Bailey to soothe the contestants who were (very understandably) not only wracked by their personal problems but nervous due to the natural pressures of a TV show, but they certainly don't seem so innocent these days...
## Not even the show's assistants (also female) were safe, as Bailey openly insulted ''them'' as well. One existing episode even has him saying "Let's give a big hand to Mary Ann for finally doing something right." No, seriously. Unlike the above two, there's really no excuse for this one.
* ShootTheShaggyDog: If this trope were a game show, this would be it.

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* SadistShow: Ho. Lee. '''Shit.''' Look at the below, and explain to us how the hell this lasted 20 years.
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SadistShow:
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The losers got absolutely ''nothing'' as compensation for being on the show, at least from the viewers' standpoint. They actually got a decent consolation gift, but as detailed above this wasn't mentioned on-air to avoid getting liars as candidates.
## ** The audience (and Bailey) would sometimes ''laugh'' at some stories, with Bailey throwing out insults and sarcastic remarks. They may have been meant in fun (as it were) back then, perhaps even an attempt by Bailey to soothe the contestants who were (very understandably) not only wracked by their personal problems but nervous due to the natural pressures of a TV show, but they certainly don't seem so innocent these days...
## ** Not even the show's assistants (also female) were safe, as Bailey openly insulted ''them'' as well. One existing episode even has him saying "Let's give a big hand to Mary Ann for finally doing something right." No, seriously. Unlike the above two, there's really no excuse for this one.
* ShootTheShaggyDog: If this trope were a game show, this would be it.
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* ThingOMeter: The winner was determined by an Applause Meter.



* TrustMeImAnX : There was a vet who would regularly appear in order to explain why your pet needs branded pet merchandise.

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* TrustMeImAnX : TrustMeImAnX: There was a vet who would regularly appear in order to explain why your pet needs branded pet merchandise.
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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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* DeterminedWidow: Once per episode.
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Ill Girl has been cut per TRS decision. Examples are moved to Delicate And Sickly when appropriate.


* [[IllGirl Ill Boy or Girl]]: At least once per episode. Ill boys seemed to have a very slight advantage over ill girls.
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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his eponymous production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his eponymous production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.

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Debuting on the radio on April 30, 1945 as ''Queen for Today'' on the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mutual_Broadcasting_System Mutual Broadcasting System]] with Ken Murray as host and with John Masterson producing the show through his eponymous production company, John Masterson Productions, the show was originally broadcast from New York. A few months into the run, the show moved to Los Angeles and was given its more familiar title; Murray was replaced by Jack Bailey, and beginning in 1948 the show was simulcast on television in the local Los Angeles market through Creator/{{DuMont}} affiliate KTSL-TV[[note]]Later to be purchased by Creator/{{CBS}} and renamed KNXT-TV, and later still, KCBS-TV.[[/note]], whose owner, the Don Lee Network, also owned KHJ-AM, Mutual's Los Angeles affiliate.
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* RealityEnsues: The contestants tend to be extremely sweet, but are a lot shyer and more awkward than you'd expect them to be, if you grew up associating [=50s=] and [=60s=] housewives with ''Series/MadMen''[=-style=] advertising.

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* RealityEnsues: ThisIsReality: The contestants tend to be extremely sweet, but are a lot shyer and more awkward than you'd expect them to be, if you grew up associating [=50s=] and [=60s=] housewives with ''Series/MadMen''[=-style=] advertising.
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* TheShill: Jack Bailey and his co-hosts.
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