The $64,000 Question

Contestants pick a category and answer a series of questions increasing in difficulty starting at $1 and doubling up to $64,000 dollars.

Broadcast
CBS 1955-1958

Syndicated "The $128,000 Question" 1976-1978

Host
Hal March 1955-1958 Mike Darrow 1976-1977 Alex Trebek 1977-1978

Inventor
Louis G. Cowan - Based on a radio show Take it or Leave it

Spin-Offs
The $64,000 Challenge - Show aired on CBS from 1956-1958

Merchandise
A record album entitled $64,000 Jazz was issued due to the popularity of the Jazz category at the time.