Monty Hall's hilarious half-hour gameshow features audience contestants in ridiculous costumes who pick curtain numbers 1, 2, or 3 randomly. Before their choice, Monty would tempt them with small box contents or offer cash. It was a gamble to win big prizes like cars, cash, or jewelry but knowing they might choose the wrong curtain. Some participants ended up winning donkeys or pigs instead and even came away with valuable items like cars, cash, or jewelry at the end of each show. Monty would then give out cash prizes if contestants had what he asked for.
1. Monday December 30, 1963 (Debut in Color on NBC)
Aired: Dec 30, 1963