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Hosts
Radio:
Jack McCoy
Television:
Jack McCoy (January–March 1951)
John Nelson (March 1951–1953)
Announcers
John Nelson
Jack Gregson
Michael Fitzmaurice
Assistants (CBS only)
Michael O'Halloran as "Merton the Butler" (early episodes)
Connie Clawson
Broadcast
NBC Radio (Daily): 6/5/1950 – 9/12/1952
CBS Primetime: 1/5/1951 – 3/14/1952
ABC Primetime: 10/18/1952 – 2/7/1953
ABC Radio (Daily): 11/3/1952 – 8/28/1953
Packager
Masterson-Reddy-Nelson Productions

"General Mills Presents, LIVE LIKE A MILLIONAIRE! This is the family-variety program where bright youngsters proudly present their talented parents, one of whom you'll pick to Live Like a Millionaire! And now, here's the man who will bring you the talent sprouts and their talented folks, John Nelson!"

Live Like a Millionaire was an early short-lived talent contest featuring parents who were being introduced by their children.

Premise[]

On each episode, three or four sets of talented parents performed for the audience, after they were introduced by their children. The winners, determined by audience applause, won the chance to "live like a millionaire" for a whole week, in which they were waited on, sent on trips, provided with expensive cars, or anything else they desired. When the show moved to ABC, the prize became purely monetary: the winning parents received a week's interest of $1,000,000 and an all-expense-paid vacation. In either case, each child received a bicycle or camera for bringing their parents on the show.

Taping Location[]

New York City, NY

YouTube Video[]

Opening of a John Nelson-hosted episode