Press Your Luck

SECOND CHANCE/PRESS YOUR LUCK/WHAMMY! (80 episodes)

SECOND CHANCE (Jim Peck) - The show that eventually became Press Your Luck.
1. From November 9, 1976, Pilot #3; Maggie Brown vs. Jack Campion vs. Lyn (SM, film-like appearance, video problems, especially on Jim in the question rounds; RR1A.14)

PRESS YOUR LUCK (Peter Tomarken) - The epitome of 80s game shows, with the perfect host, great graphics and perhaps Savage Steve Holland's greatest work... the Whammy!
2. 1983 pilot; Jack Campion vs. Maggie Brown vs. Matt; features 5 questions per round, one pattern, one Whammy animation and several different kickknacks (SM, MW14.1)
3. From September 19, 1983; series premiere; Lana vs. Linda vs. Phil (OB, MW14.2)
4. From September 23, 1983; Dave vs. Shirley vs. Robert (OC, MW14.3)
5. From February 21, 1984; Richard Devon (Mahaffey, future $100K Pyramid champion) vs. John vs. Ann (GSN, MW14.4)
6. From February 22, 1984; Jim vs. Cyann vs. Richard Devon (Mahaffey) (GSN, MW14.5)
7. From February 23, 1984; Kerry vs. Darlene vs. Jim (GSNC, MOSU12.4)
8. From March 27, 1984; Geralyn vs. Betty vs. Leon (GSNC)
9. From June 8, 1984; Ed vs. MICHAEL LARSON vs. Janie; ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS GAME SHOW MOMENTS OF ALL-TIME! Michael Larson takes PYL for what would be $110,237! (OB, TMS1.1, also GSNC, from 50 Greatest Game Shows, MW3.1.1)
10. From June 11, 1984; Part 2 of Michael Larson's Massacre! (OB, TMS1.2, also GSNC, from 50 Greatest, MW3.1.2)
11. From August 10, 1984; Randy vs. Lori vs. Cathy; the famous "passing war" that eventually results in a $31K+ loss (GSNC, MW3.2)
12. From September 17, 1984; second season premiere; Kirk vs. Dee Dee vs. Teresa (John Harlan is announcer; GSN, GBA.8)
13. From October 25, 1984; Cynthia vs. Chris vs. Debbie; part of open cut off (GSNC, MW12.6)
14. From November 8, 1984; Adele vs. Bob vs. Lee (GSNC, MW17.1)
15. From November 9, 1984; Laureen Crisafulli (future $1M CoaL winner) vs. Alex vs. Adele (GSNC, MW17.2)
16. From November 12, 1984; Alex vs. Mitch vs. Margo (GSNC, MW17.3)
17. A clip from November 20, 1984; Thanksgiving Whammy (GSN, MW17.4)
18. From November 26, 1984; Chris vs. Dom vs. Diane; $0-$0-$0 tie! (GSNC, MW17.5)
19. From November 27, 1984; Chris vs. Dom vs. Diane: the rematch; opening missing (GSNC, MW17.6)
20. From November 29, 1984; Chris vs. Paula vs. Ron; Chris becomes first 5-day champion; FLOKATI RUG WON! (GSNC, MW17.9)
21. From December 12, 1984; Wendy vs. Greg vs. Robin (who was later on $100K Pyramid) (GSNC, MW16.4)
22. From December 17, 1984; Brian vs. Valerie vs. Jon (GSNC, MW16.9)
23. From December 25, 1984; Christmas episode; Janet vs. Randy vs. Eric; Randy retires with $61,316, and it features caroling Whammies at the end (GSN, part of opening cut off; VM1.4)
24. From December 31, 1984; Mike vs. Bob vs. Sue; Peter wears a tuxedo and a car is won (GSN, JH1.9)
25. From January 16, 1985; Donna vs. Paul vs. Lesley (GSNC, MW16.7)
26. From January 23, 1985; Andrea vs. Al vs. Rita; 11 whammies are hit, and the champion wins $0! (GSNC, MW1.1)
27. From January 28, 1985; Jennie Jones (future talk show host) vs. Terry vs. Nancy (GSNC, MW3.8)
28. From February 6, 1985; Steve vs. Myke "Gemini" Horton vs. Robin (GSNC, MW2.1)
29. From February 26, 1985; Sam vs. Jim Hess vs. Pamela; Jim Hess literally curses the Whammy, for all to hear! (USA, occasional video glitches; DB1.6)
30. From February 27, 1985; the infamous Scott Haven vs. Pamela vs. Lisa; audience members chant for a whammy on Scott in round 2 (GSNC, MW2.8)
31. From February 28, 1985; Scott Haven vs. Suzanne vs. Bob; the audience cheers when Scott hits a Whammy; the show ends with a Rod Roddy poem from someone in Medina, Ohio; Peter joins Rod in the end (GSNC, MW2.9) * From March 1, 1985; partial episode; Dale vs. Norma vs. Bob; joined in progress during big board round 1; 11 whammies are hit and Norma almost whammies out in round 1 (GSNC, MW2.10) * From March 27, 1985; Denny vs. Tony vs. Michele; the first game with the "Mistress of the Pass" (GSNC, MW1.2) * From March 28, 1985; Michele vs. Joe vs. Susan (GSNC, MW1.3) * From March 29, 1985; Jack vs. Michele vs. Patti (GSNC, MW1.4) * From April 1, 1985; College Week Begins; Steve (Notre Dame) vs. Ruth (Columbia) vs. Michael (USC) (GSNC, MW3.3) * From April 2, 1985; College Week; Sonya (UCLA) vs. Lana (Alabama) vs. Stuart (Northwestern) (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW15.12) * From April 3, 1985; College Week; Elizabeth (Ohio State) vs. Cliff (Arizona) vs. Trey (Harvard) (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW3.4) * From April 4, 1985; College Week; John (Wake Forest) vs. Laurie (Texas) vs. Tim (Nebraska) (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW3.5) * From April 5, 1985; Last day of College Week; Brian (Missouri) vs. Terri (California) vs. Chris (Pennsylvania) (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW3.6) * From April 8, 1985; Michele vs. Drew vs. Val (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW1.5) * From April 9, 1985; Brenda vs. Mark vs. Michele; Michele's last pass backfires (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW1.6) * From April 16, 1985; Mike vs. Therese vs. Marlene (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW15.13) * From May 9, 1985; Ken vs. Shequita vs. Lela (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW12.2) * Partial episode from May 13, 1985; begins at round 2; Steve vs. Shauna vs. Jimmie (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW12.3) * From May 14, 1985; Amy vs. Jimmie vs. Joey (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW12.4) * From May 15, 1985; Joey vs. Damon vs. Queta (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW12.5) * From May 16, 1985; Patrick vs. Linda vs. Damon (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW12.7) * From May 17, 1985; David vs. Patrick vs. Norma (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.1) * From May 20, 1985; Mark vs. Norma vs. Lucia; lots of extra spins (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.2) * From May 21, 1985; Roy vs. Norma vs. Shelly; $20K loss (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.3) * From June 6, 1985; "Whammy Busters" episode; Al vs. Lisa vs. Paul (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.4) * From June 10, 1985; Myrna vs. Martin vs. Al (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.5) * From June 14, 1985; Pam vs. Sam vs. Jerry; the Sylvester episode! Also has the "wardrobe man" incident! (USA, courtesy Trent McSwain, TMS1.6) * From June 17, 1985; Bill vs. Christy vs. Pam (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.7) * From June 18, 1985; Andrew vs. Pam vs. Linda (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.8) * From June 19, 1985; Nina Jo vs. Andrew vs. Paul; exciting pass battle, and the game is decided by $3! (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW13.9)
* From July 12, 1985; Lisa vs. Judy vs. Steve "NO WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMMMMMMMMiiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees" Bryant (GSNC/USA, MW2.5)
* From July 15, 1985; Steve Bryant vs. Kent vs. Lynn; his opponents whammy out, and Steve plays against the house (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW2.6)
* From July 16, 1985; Kathy vs. Steven vs. Steve Bryant (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW2.7)
* From July 26, 1985; Mike vs. Melodie vs. Joe (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW17.7)
* From July 30, 1985; Bobby vs. Yvonne vs. Kathy; opening cut off (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW17.8)
* From August 1, 1985; Bobby vs. Thorne vs. Melanie; $26K+ and $15K+ losses! (GSNC, MW17.10)
* From August 23, 1985; Jacklynn vs. Mark vs. Matt; slides explode, and almost a triple whammy-out (GSNC, MW2.4)
* From August 1985; The Lost Episode; Back-to-School episode; Jacquie vs. Matt vs. Roxy; 11 whammies are hit; Matt plays against the house after his opponents whammy out (GSNC, MW2.2)
* From August 26, 1985; Back-to-School episode; Katie vs. Ramon vs. Greg (GSNC, MW2.3)
* From August 29, 1985; Back-to-School episode; Vicki vs. Mona vs. Greg (GSNC, MW16.1)
* From August 30, 1985; Back-to-School episode; April vs. Janis vs. Mike (GSNC, MW16.2) * From September 2, 1985; Feargus vs. Nancy vs. Mark (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW16.3) * From September 3, 1985; Vernon vs. Maxine vs. Mark; Maxine comes for "The Price Your Luck" (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW16.5) * From September 9, 1985; Jin (from Cleveland Heights) vs. Bill vs. Edith; Jin plays against the house (GSNC, courtesy Michael Wise, MW16.6)
* From November 22, 1985; Jon vs. Carla vs. Shirley; the only episode with a Sweepstakes spin, and it's worth $36,000 (USA, bad commercial edits; GG2.9)
* From February 3, 1986; Dorothy vs. Wayne vs. Joe; 3-way (0-0-0) tie, and it's all Joe's fault! It wasn't the only time, contrary to Peter's belief. (USA, CJC2.3)
* From June 16, 1986; Bruce vs. Jo vs. Paige Green (the future Mrs. John Elway); Add-a-One is hit for $10! (USA, HISTK.5)
* From June 17, 1986; Scott vs. Paige vs. Jacques; the "N" in "SPINS" falls off during the last question of round 1, Add-a-One is hit for $10, and Double Your $$ is hit for $720! (OC, DCL1.14)
* From 1986; Debbie vs. Craig vs. Andre; Peter slightly disrobes before the game begins! (OC, JLP1.7)
* From September 1986; unnanounced finale; Andy vs. Karen vs. Bill (OC, JLP1.8)

WHAMMY! (Todd Newton) - A decent revival with a decent host, but nothing beats the 80s classic.
* Alicia vs. Erin vs. James (GSN, GBA.9)

MISCELLANEOUS
* A series of clips courtesy of Michael Wise (GSNC, MW3.9)
* Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal; Peter Tomarken hosts a documentary about Michael Larson's massacre (GSN, MW12.1)

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