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Occupation
  
Actor/Game show host

Years active
  
1944–1975


Name
  
Jack Bailey

Role
  
Actor

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Born
  
September 15, 1907 (
1907-09-15
)

Died
  
February 1, 1980, Santa Monica, California, United States

Movies and TV shows
  
Queen for a Day, Truth or Consequences, The Strongest Man in th, Place the Face

Similar People
  
Ralph Edwards, Frank Capra, Vincent McEveety, Arthur Lubin

John Wesley "Jack" Bailey, Jr. (September 15, 1907 – February 1, 1980) was an American actor and daytime game show host. He was born in Hampton, Iowa, and died in Santa Monica, California.

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Career

A former vaudeville musician and World's Fair barker, Bailey is best remembered as the host of Queen for a Day, a daytime game show which first aired on the Mutual Radio Network in 1945 and later moved to television, where it ran locally in the Los Angeles area from 1948 through 1955, on the NBC Television network from January 3, 1956 to September 2, 1960, and on the ABC network from September 5, 1960 to October 2, 1964. Each episode started with a different introduction (some of which were parodies of other popular shows of the time period), but inevitably the opening would resolve when Bailey pointed to the camera (and the audience) and loudly asked, "Would you like to be Queen for a Day?" as the live audience, mostly women, cheered.

Prior to his success with Queen for a Day, Bailey had a varied career, including "playing with jazz bands, directing musical comedy, tent shows and barking for the World's Fair in Chicago in 1933." He was an announcer for several radio programs, including The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, Duffy's Tavern, and Meet the Missus.

Bailey also hosted the television game shows Place the Face (1953 – February 1954) and Truth or Consequences from 1954 to 1956. His run as host on that show followed Ralph Edwards as host (1940–1957 on the radio and 1950–1954 on television). In time Bailey was succeeded by Bob Barker (1956–1975) Bob Hilton (1975–1978), and Larry Anderson (1987–1988). The television version of the show ran on CBS, NBC, and also in syndication.

His other work in television included appearances in episodes of The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford, Mister Ed, Green Acres, I Dream of Jeannie, Gunsmoke, and Ironside, plus narration for the Walt Disney organization. He had a small part in the Frank Capra film It's a Wonderful Life and he also toured the country in musical stage productions, such as Hello Dolly, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man.

Bailey joined Alcoholics Anonymous around 1948 and was a public supporting member of the organization for more than 30 years.

He was awarded two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame—one for his radio career, at 1708 Vine Street, and one for his work in television, at 6411 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.

Family

Bailey was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol. He was survived by his second wife, Jean. He had no children.

Filmography

Actor
1975
The Strongest Man in the World as
Jack
1974
Apple's Way (TV Series) as
Kilkenny
- The Accident (1974) - Kilkenny
1974
Police Story (TV Series) as
Riley
- Wyatt Earp Syndrome (1974) - Riley
- The Hunters (1974) - Riley
1974
Dusty's Trail (TV Series) as
Gen. Cunningham
- The Cavalry Is Coming (1974) - Gen. Cunningham
1974
How to Seduce a Woman as
Mr. Toklas
1973
Emergency! (TV Series) as
Homer
- An English Visitor (1973) - Homer
1972
Adam-12 (TV Series) as
George Nash
- Badge Heavy (1972) - George Nash
1971
The Day of the Wolves as
The Mayor
1971
The D.A. (TV Series) as
Lindsey
- The People vs. Lindsey (1971) - Lindsey
1969
Lancer (TV Series) as
Godfrey Evans
- Little Darling of the Sierras (1969) - Godfrey Evans
1967
Gunsmoke (TV Series) as
Judge Brooker / Ben Leary
- A Matter of Honor (1969) - Judge Brooker
- Noose of Gold (1967) - Ben Leary
1967
I Dream of Jeannie (TV Series) as
Dr. Dawson
- There Goes the Bride (1967) - Dr. Dawson
1967
The Monroes (TV Series) as
Crick
- Ghosts of Paradox (1967) - Crick
1966
Green Acres (TV Series) as
Announcer
- Never Trust a Little Old Lady (1966) - Announcer
1966
Batman (TV Series) as
Election Debate Moderator
- Dizzoner the Penguin (1966) - Election Debate Moderator (uncredited)
1966
Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre (TV Series) as
Albert House
- When Hell Froze (1966) - Albert House
1965
Mister Ed (TV Series) as
Purser
- Ed the Stowaway (1965) - Purser
1955
The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) as
Narrator
- The Goofy Success Story (1955) - Narrator (voice)
1951
Queen for a Day as
Jack Bailey - Program Host
1950
Mrs. O'Malley and Mr. Malone as
Announcer
1948
He Walked by Night as
Witness in Pajamas and Robe (uncredited)
1946
It's a Wonderful Life as
One of Vi's Suitors (uncredited)
1944
The Contender as
2nd Fight Ring Announcer (uncredited)
1939
Goofy and Wilbur (Short) as
Goofy (uncredited)
Soundtrack
1960
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Jack Bailey (1960) - (performer: "Talk to Me" - uncredited)
Self
1965
The Mike Douglas Show (TV Series) as
Self - TV Host / Self - Co-Host / Self
- Episode #11.92 (1972) - Self - TV Host
- Episode #7.25 (1967) - Self - Co-Host
- Episode #6.250 (1967) - Self - TV Host
- Episode #4.223 (1965) - Self
1967
The Merv Griffin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Old Times: Part II (1971) - Self
- Eartha Kitt, David Hedison, Fifi D'Orsay, Jack Bailey (1967) - Self
1967
The Linkletter Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 3 January 1969 (1969) - Self
- Episode dated 13 December 1967 (1967) - Self
1968
George Jessel's Here Come the Stars (TV Series) as
Self
- Art Linkletter (1968) - Self
1968
The Woody Woodbury Show (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode #1.120 (1968) - Self - Guest
1965
That Regis Philbin Show (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #1.87 (1965) - Self
- Episode #1.69 (1965) - Self
1962
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) as
Self - Guest / Self
- George Jessel, Eydie Gormé, Jack Bailey (1964) - Self - Guest
- Benny Goodman, Corbett Monica, Jack Bailey, Louis J. Camuti, Julie Wilson (1962) - Self
1947
Queen for a Day (TV Series) as
Self - Host / Self
- ABC Network Television Debut (1955) - Self - Host
- Television Debut (1952) - Self - Host
- Television Premiere (1947) - Self - Host
1960
Hollywood Christmas Lane Parade of the Stars (TV Special) as
Self
1957
The Tennessee Ernie Ford Show (TV Series) as
Self - Game Show Host / Self - TV Host / Self
- Tab Hunter, Cliff Arquette and Jack Bailey (1960) - Self - Game Show Host
- Jack Bailey (1960) - Self - Game Show Host
- Jack Bailey (1960) - Self - Game Show Host
- Roger Williams and Jack Bailey (1959) - Self - TV Host
- Jack Bailey (1957) - Self
1959
The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.140 (1959) - Self
1958
This Is Your Life (TV Series) as
Self
- Ben Alexander (1958) - Self
1953
The All New Truth or Consequences (TV Series) as
Self - Host / Emcee
- Last show on NBC prime time and last show featuring Jack Bailey as host (1956) - Self - Host
- Bob Mathias (1956) - Self - Host
- Dress in Upper; That's the Father; Wild Bill Hickok; Cartoons Carryover (1956) - Self - Host
- Dixie Cup; Band Reunion Husband; T or C Strikes Again; Hug Eggs (1955) - Self - Host
- Mistletoe; Dress Zipper Upper; Real vs. Phony; Department Store Santa; Find Bailey Audience Beard (1955) - Self - Host
- Mention Water Tank; Terry Moore; T or C Strikes Again; Camera Celebrity (1955) - Self - Host
- Picture Quiz; Service Couple Reunion; T or C Strikes Again; Camera Celebrity (1955) - Self - Host
- Weatherman; Pair 'Em Up; TV Store (1955) - Self - Host
- Marshmellow Chimp Kiss; Model Home; Santa Claus Lane; Olsen-Johnson (1955) - Emcee
- Inner Tube Race; Gas Station; Piper Laurie; Model Home (1955) - Self - Host
- Kick Hats; Melchior Duet; Man Hunt; Big Prize Seltzer (1955) - Self - Host
- $100 Switch; Teletype Love Letter; Greased Poles (1955) - Self - Host
- Boris Karloff (1954) - Self - Host
1955
The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) as
Self
- A Cavalcade of Radio 1920-1955 (1955) - Self
1954
Place the Face (TV Series) as
Self - Host
- Episode dated 21 January 1954 (1954) - Self - Host
1953
Carson's Cellar (TV Series) as
Self
- Premier (1953) - Self
1951
20 Questions (TV Series) as
Self
- Jack Bailey (1951) - Self
Archive Footage
2012
American Masters (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Johnny Carson: King of Late Night (2012) - Self
1988
Television (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Fun and Games (1988) - Self
1977
The Magical World of Disney (TV Series) as
Jack

References

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