Unsold 1969 pilot #1, pt. 1 - This is part 1 of the unsold 1969 pilot of The Joker's Wild with host Allen Ludden. Celebrities with questions are Don Grysdale (baseball), Rosemary Clooney (music), Rich Little (show biz), Irene Ryan (homemaking), and Pat Paulsen (politics)
Unsold 1969 pilot #1, pt. 2 - Carol and Craig are the first two players. This is the first part of their game that takes unusual rules...I think I see why this one didn't sell
Unsold 1969 pilot #1, pt. 3 - Part 2 of Carol vs. Craig. The bonus round here kinda acts like the first bonus round format of the real show, yet it's not quite
Unsold 1969 pilot #1, pt. 4 - New challengers are Sandra and Richard. New game here
Unsold 1969 pilot #1, pt. 5 - The final parts of the game and then the closing credits. I can really see why this didn't sell
With host, JACK BARRY
Mary vs. Tex, pt. 2 - Mary's at $150 and Tex is at $250, so she's got to get in there otherwise her $1,000 may be lost. Bonus round included, which was switched after two shows, and this was the show it got changed
Mary vs. Tex, pt. 3 - The champion's new challenger is Minnie McGritt (sp?)
Mary vs. Tex, pt. 4 - The heated battle here finishes up. We also learn something about the champ at the end of the show
Cindy vs. bonus round, pt. 1 - Cindy returns to finish her game as new champ by playing the bonus round, after defeating a champion who was on the verge of winning the Joker's Jackpot. After the bonus round, we meet John King and a new match is underway
Cindy vs. bonus round, pt. 2 - The game between Cindy and John continues. The bonus round is again played, and a new match with challenger Kathy Wexler is played
John vs. Kathy, pt. 1 - We see a match continue, a heated one at that. John King and Kathy Wexler are tied at $350 a piece. Their match is completed here
John vs. Kathy, pt. 2 - The bonus round is played, and we are introduced to a contestant who made it to the blooper reels: Sophie Garry. This is the rest of the episode
Sophie's comedic run - If it's Sophie Garry's comedic run you want, entirety here
Kathy vs. Sophie, pt. 1 - Kathy Wexler is pinning Sophie down at $450 to $100. Game completion here, with bonus round and new challenger Ivan Yench
Kathy vs. Sophie, pt. 2 - The champion is in her third game, going for the Jackpot. But Ivan is trying to stop her in her tracks. Is this a success?
Kathy vs. Sophie, pt. 3 - The closing credits of this show
Crosby/Horse racing episode, pt. 1 - Ken Fife is in the middle of his 4th game, aiming towards jackpot #2. With his total at $250, his challenger, Katherine is at $200, so the game continues very much heated. The game is continued and the bonus round is also played
Crosby/Horse racing episode, pt. 2 - A new game begins with Karen, and here's where things really kick in for the episode. I guarantee you'll end up laughing as hard as everyone in the audience did! Closing credits included
Ken vs. Katherine, pt. 4 - Ken and Karen continue the Crosby/Horse racing blooper...even Ken has some funny moments
Paul vs. Sandy, pt. 1 - Sandy King returns with $550 and faces off against Paul Cooper, a beekeeper. Face the Devil is played and then we are introduced to new competitor, Tony
Paul vs. Sandy, pt. 2 - The rest of the show is contended here, very fun with the Jokers and triples I must say
Hal's lucky suit, pt. 1 - Hal Shear and his challenger, Kathy Shelley are in the middle of a match right now, with Hal leading $450 to $200. The categories in use are Capital Cities, TV Comedy Shows, World War II, Rodgers & Hammerstein and Famous Residences. Kathy takes her next turn to start the clip off. Intro missing
Hal's lucky suit, pt. 2 - Our winner (I think you know who it is) now faces off against the Devil, and the new challenger is Adrienne Carter. Here's where the magic comes in
Hal's lucky suit, pt. 3 - Face the Devil is played and the closing moments are seen of this amazing episode of The Joker's Wild
Nancy vs. Terry, pt. 1 - We see a game in progress with champion Nancy leading $300 over challenger Terry's $200. Nancy is in her 4th game, and we do see Face the Devil played. The new challenger that walks in afterwards is Rainelle, who works at a restaurant and zoo. That full game is also played
Nancy vs. Terry, pt. 2 - Now, Jack goes into the audience and three lucky members play for cash, and hopefully a new camper trailer
Joe Dunn's 9th game, pt. 1 - Joe Dunn engages his 9th game with Mike Stepenko (sp?), a former Girl Scout leader and refurbishing an old car
Joe Dunn's 9th game, pt. 2 - Mike and Joe continue their match, and Face the Devil is played
Joe Dunn's 9th game, pt. 3 - New challenger is Pat Jackson, and the Mystery category is in play. Face the Devil is again played
Joe Dunn's 9th game, pt. 4 - Jack now goes to the audience for the audience game. Closing credits included
With host, PAT FINN
1990 premiere, pt. 2 - Here comes the bonus round and closing credits of the premiere episode of the '90s Joker's Wild
Michael/Carolyn/Greg, pt. 1 - Michael Cedar is back again after breaking the Joker's Jackpot! His new competitors are Carolyn and Greg. This is the full first round, but keep an eye on Carolyn
Michael/Carolyn/Greg, pt. 2 - This game now continues in round 2 through the bonus round, where the Joker's Jackpot is $5,000. Can it be done two times in a row?
Jonathan/Carlene/Thomas Van Dyke, pt. 1 - Champion Jonathan returns with over $2,000 in cash in the previous day. He now faces graduate student Carlene, and musician Thomas Van Dyke. Full game here
Jonathan/Carlene/Thomas van Dyke, pt. 2 - Here comes the bonus round where the Joker Jackpot is up to $11,500. Can it be done by our champion?
Thomas Van Dyke's 13th show, pt. 1 - Thomas Van Dyke ($36,017) faces off against Najee and Barney
Thomas Van Dyke's 13th show, pt. 2 - Thomas Van Dyke is one win away from becoming the all-time champion, surpassing Donna McNealy. Can he do it?
Thomas Van Dyke's 13th show, pt. 3 - Joker's Jackpot is at $17,500, and the champion is playing for it. Thomas Van Dyke was on Game Show Temple LIVE! His interview returning soon
Steve/Jann/John - Returning champion, army man Steve Brown. His two opponents are Jann, a legal assistant and John, a school teacher. The Joker's Jackpot is $5,500
Jeff/Joan/Ted, pt. 1 - A few days after the format had changed, Jeff is playing for his third championship. Sorry for sound quality
Jeff/Joan/Ted, pt. 2 - The conclusion of round 1
Jeff/Joan/Ted, pt. 3 - Round 2 of this interesting episode
Jeff/Joan/Ted, pt. 4 - The bonus round of the show, with a $29,000 Joker's Jackpot. Also includes a rare audience game
The $36,000 episode, pt. 1 - Mary Hunt plays the bonus round for $36,000, and then faces off agaisnt Tim and William in the main game
The $36,000 episode, pt. 2 - The full second round here, and it's really exciting!
The $36,000 episode, pt. 3 - The closing moments of the show
Tom/John/Jock, pt. 1 - In this episode of The Joker's Wild 1990 in the category version, champion Tom returns, having won $2,000 on the last show. He now faces off against John and Jock
Tom/John/Jock, pt. 2 - Here comes the second round of the show, followed by the bonus round and a rarely-seen Audience Game with three spins to try and match 3 for $100. But, I can tell the Audience Game was pre-taped on the previous episode
John/Rochelle/Tony, pt. 1 - John Burke returns with over $13,500 in cash and prizes in his previous two championships. Contending for his third title reign, he plays against Rochelle, an executive secretary, and John, a money trader. The entire main game is played here
John/Rochelle/Tony, pt. 2 - Here comes the bonus round, where the Joker Jackpot is up to $5,500. Can it be done?
All postings of The Joker's Wild are in memory of Jack Barry (1917 - 1984), its creator, and final classic host Bill Cullen (1920 - 1990)