By Popular Demand

An entertainment competition in which the winner was chosen by audience applause.

Broadcast
CBS 07/02/50-09/22/50

Hosts
Robert Alda (July 2-September 1)

Arlene Francis (September 8-22)

Announcer
Bern Bennett

Gameplay
Four entertainment acts competed with each other in an elimination-styled competition to determine which act would return the following week. The first two acts competed, with the winner determined by studio audience applause. That winner took on the next competitor, and the last winner of the day returned on the next show.