Talent Jackpot was an American game show broadcast on the DuMont Television Network from July 19 to August 23, 1949. The show replaced Ted Steele's program. It was hosted by Broadway producer Vinton Freedley (1891-1969) with Bud Collyer as his assistant and announcer. Contestants won by getting the most applause from the audience, and the top prize was $250. If a contestant won for three consecutive weeks, he or she received a one-week theater contract.