Talent Jackpot

Talent Jackpot
GenreGame show
Presented byVinton Freedley
Narrated byBud Collyer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Running time24 minutes
Original release
NetworkDuMont
ReleaseJuly 13 (1949-07-13) –
August 23, 1949 (1949-08-23)
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Talent Jackpot is an American game show broadcast on the DuMont Television Network from July 19 to August 23, 1949.

The show replaced Ted Steele's program. It was hosted by Broadway producer Vinton Freedley (1891-1969) with Bud Collyer as his assistant and announcer.

Contestants won by getting the most applause from the audience, and the top prize was $250. If a contestant won for three consecutive weeks, he or she received a one-week theater contract.