Balance Your Budget

a quiz show where people discuss their "money problems" to host Bert Parks, and then try to solve them by answering questions for cash and later, choosing a key that might unlock a treasure chest.

Broadcast
CBS October 18, 1952-May 2, 1953

Host
Bert Parks

Announcer
Lee Vines

Model
Lynn Connor

Gameplay
Contestans described what caused their household budgets to slip into the red and then were given the opportunity to win money by answering questions. Winners were also given the chance to choose a key, one of which would open the treasure chest, containing am additional jackpot of $1,500 or more.