Miss America

Miss America (1954- )

RunningVariety show

Miss America (also known as the Miss America Pageant) is a beauty pageant that is held annually and is open to women from the United States between the ages of 17 and 24. Originating in 1921, the contest is now judged on competitors' talent performances and interviews in addition to their physical appearance. It is run by the Miss America Organization, a not-for-profit corporation based in Linwood, New Jersey, which has developed the "Miss America Scholarship Program", which awards educational scholarships to successful competitors. The stated purpose of the contest is that it "provides young women with a vehicle to further their personal and professional goals and instills a spirit of community service through a variety of unique nationwide community-based programs". Miss America travels about 20,000 miles a month, changing her location every 24 to 48 hours, touring the nation and promoting her particular platform of interest.

Networks

Last Episode

The 2020 Miss America Competition
Year 2019Episode 1120 min

The 2020 Miss America Competition

The Miss America Organization returns to NBC live from Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. The competition highlights a diverse group of young students and professionals who are advancing the message of female strength, independence and empowerment through their efforts in the areas of scholarship, talent and social impact.

Dec 19, 2019

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2019-12-19The 2020 Miss America CompetitionDec 19, 2019
2018-09-09The 2019 Miss America CompetitionSep 9, 2018
2017-09-10Miss America 2018Sep 10, 2017
2016-09-11Miss America 2017Sep 11, 2016
2015-09-13Miss America 2016Sep 13, 2015
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Miss America premiere?

Miss America first aired on July 7, 1954.

What caused controversy for the 1954 pageant?

The crowning of Miss New Jersey, Borniece McKinney Burns, as the first African American Miss America, caused controversy.

Who hosted the 1954 Miss America Pageant?

Bert Parks hosted the 1954 Miss America Pageant.

Name one talent performed by a contestant that year?

One of the talents performed was opera singing.

Which contestant won?

Miss New Jersey, Berniece McKinney Burns, won the 1954 Miss America Pageant.

How many contestants competed?

There were 51 contestants who competed in the 1954 Miss America Pageant.

Cast

Kathie Lee Gifford

Kathie Lee Gifford

plays herself
Regis Philbin

Regis Philbin

plays himself
Gary Collins

Gary Collins

plays himself
Bert Parks

Bert Parks

plays himself
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Characters

Hostess

Hostess

played by Kathie Lee Gifford
Host

Host

played by Regis Philbin
Host

Host

played by Gary Collins
Host

Host

played by Bert Parks
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Also known as

  • Miss America Competition (United States)
  • Miss America Pageant (United States)

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