About this title

Storyline

A parody of traditional beauty contests hosted by oddball comedian Rip Taylor. Mock pageant contestants would be put through a series of bizarre and embarrassing routines until one emerged as the winner. After a brief fanfare the winner was presented with her prize, worth $1.98.

Country: United States

Type: scripted

Status: Ended

Language: English

Release Date: September 4, 1978

Also Known As: The $1.98 Beauty Show

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Company Credits

Production Co: Chuck Barris Productions

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

1977 | 78 Episodes

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