The $1.98 Beauty Show

The $1.98 Beauty Show was the show that spoofed beauty contest where it was "in a make believe search for the most beautiful girl on Earth!"

Format
Six women (from eighteen to eighty years old) were vying for the title of $1.98 Beauty of The Week. On the show, there were three rounds such as: Introduction, Talent and Swimsuit.

Introduction/Round 1
Each girl (Introduced by Taylor) came out one by one to be judged by a panel of three celebrity judges.

Talent/Round 2
The six women each performed in a variety of ways in the talent round.

Swimsuit/Round 3
Finally, one at a time all six came out in gorgeous swimsuits. After each one came out, they stood at the right side of the set with the show's title on it.

And the Winner is...
At the end of each episode, Taylor is given a piece of paper (delivered by Barris' staffer Larry Spencer in a jester costume) to announce the week's winner. The winner won $1.98 (personally given by Taylor via the coin holder on his belt) a tacky plastic crown, the sash along with a bouquet of rotten vegetables. Additionally, the winner walking "the plank of propertude" was treated to a song that was sung by Taylor himself which was a parody of "Here she is, Miss America".

Winner's Serenade
Sung by Rip Taylor

You win the prize.

You take the cake.

You get the crown, and a dollar ninety-eight!

You ring the bell!

You hit the spot!

In other words,

We like what you got!

We like your style!

You have such grace!

We love your smile,

And just look at that face!

Your dream came true,

And may your shining star!

Stay with you,

Whatever you do!

Wherever you are!

End-of-Show Disclaimer
"The preceding program was not a contest and was intended as entertainment only. All winners were selected by the production company."

Trivia
Four unknown celebrities Sandra Bernhard, Hanala Sagal, Teresa Ganzel and Rhonda Shear all appeared on the show as contestants. Bernhard and Sagal each appeared under a different name while Bernhard and Shear won. Sagal's original song was banned by the censors.

Episode Status
See Also: The $1.98 Beauty Show/Episode Guide