When this show began its run, contestants came on the show to earn money for a charitable purpose. For example, a man wanted to reward an anonymous girl who returned his misplaced wallet. Players answered questions to raise the money and the studio audience chose one player from the day's contestants for the jackpot prize. By 1955, the format had changed to where three contestants each begin with $50. They then picked questions worth $25 to $100. Correct answers led to the big bonus worth $1500 and merchandise prizes.