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The $1.98 Beauty Show
1978·Show
·1Episode in3Seasons·TV-PG·
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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.
Game Show ParodyCult ClassicCampy HumorRetro TelevisionAbsurdist Comedy70s Pop CultureSatiricalIronic EntertainmentPhysical ComedyQuirky Showbiz
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Is The $1.98 Beauty Show okay for kids?
TV-PG
Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
How long does it take to watch The $1.98 Beauty Show?
1 h
About 1 hour: 1 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1978 to 1978.
Can I half-watch The $1.98 Beauty Show?
Easy watchDemanding
Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.
Will The $1.98 Beauty Show make me laugh?
Very funny
Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and absurd humor (9 of 10).