RDF nabs 'Queen for a Day' rights

May 19, 2008 RDF USA has obtained format rights to the long-running reality game show "Queen for a Day," with plans to pitch an updated version to broadcast and cable networks starting this week. The original, hosted by Jack Bailey, featured women recounting their hard-luck tales and personal stories for a chance to win prizes based on the studio audience's applause. The format rights had remained with the family of "Queen" creator-producer Ray Morgan until October, when former Univision TV president Michael Wortsman was able to acquire them from Ray Morgan Jr.

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