The Ways of the World: The Beginning of TV

Queen for a Day – Early TV Series

In 1948-50 they were still learning how to sell on TV. Surely, the investors in the technology were sold on the Return on their Investment (ROI). I watched this!!! The script started with a hard-luck story that could bring you to tears. Then the sorrowful woman was crowned Queen for a Day. The REST of the program was the parade of PRIZES. The top prize was always an “automatic washer and dryer.” They explained all the cool features and the VALUE! In between each prize we watched the tears of joy on the woman’s face after every presentation. I remember being pinned to this show of COMMERCIALS, just for the thrill of it.