Pilot, pt. 1 - Second Chance was never given a good chance back in 1976, gone in 13 weeks and wiped! Bill Carruthers went back to the drawing board and reformatted it, and renamed it Press Your Luck, with former Hit Man host, Peter Tomarken. The three contestants here are Jack Campion, Maggie Brown and Matt Dorf. Jack and Maggie were on the pilot for Second Chance, and they're back again. Although Jack is known to be on pilots, Maggie is the only one of them who's made it into real shows! This includes the first round
Pilot, pt. 2 - Here's the final installment of what led to a 3-year phenomenon on CBS
Lana/Linda/Phil (PREMIERE!), pt. 1 - I ain't kidding you guys, it's the official premiere of Press Your Luck! Here's the full first round
Lana/Linda/Phil (PREMIERE!), pt. 2 - The second question round
Lana/Linda/Phil (PREMIERE!), pt. 3 - The third part of this exciting premiere of Press Your Luck in 1983
Tony/Dan/Cre, pt. 1 - A 1983 episode of Press Your Luck, where Tony Filosa returns with $24,103, on his fourth day! His competition is Dan Williams and Cre Smith. Complete first round here
Tony/Dan/Cre, pt. 2 - The complete second round. Can Tony protect his championship again?
Tony/Dan/Cre, pt. 3 - The closing moments of this 1983 episode of Press Your Luck. If GSN returns PYL to its airwaves, I suggest they grab the rights to the years they couldn't show!
Richard/John/Ann, pt. 1 - The GSN premiere of Press Your Luck! Champion John Shelton plays against freelance butcher Richard, and cement mixer Ann. Full first round here
Richard/John/Ann, pt. 2 - The final part (yes, it all fits!) of this episode of Press Your Luck, and it is VERY exciting! Despite I still feel bad we can't see the entire Press Your Luck library, I think they chose a good start to it in either case
Mac/Kevin/Margaret, pt. 1 - In this episode of Press Your Luck, champion Mac returns with $22,819. His new challengers are UCLA student and basketball player Kevin, and Scotland-born Margaret. The full first round is played here
Mac/Kevin/Margaret, pt. 2 - Here's the final round, in full. Closing moments included. Can Mac upgrade his total again, or will Kevin or Margaret have something to say about that?
$10 difference! - Between competitors Geron, Chris and Ruth, it gets really tense between Chris and Ruth when it comes down to the final spin. Watch that spin closely!
Michael McSweeney/Bob/Maggie Brown, pt. 1 - Champion, Michael McSweeney with $16,156 returns to play for his second day, against Bob and Maggie...Maggie's last name may be Schpock, but we recognize her as Maggie Brown, who appeared on The Joker's Wild in the 70s, the Second Chance pilot, as well as the pilot for Press Your Luck itself, but now she's married. Full first round and second question round is played here
Michael McSweeney/Bob/Maggie Brown, pt. 2 - Here is the final board round, with a phrase I'm sure a lot of people can associate with Maggie. Who takes it all home? Closing moments included
Maggie Brown/Burt/Laureen, pt. 1 - Maggie Brown returns to play Press Your Luck for the fourth time (also counting the two pilots), but only the winnings from her last show count. Her new opponents are Burt and Laureen. Full first round here
Maggie Brown/Burt/Laureen, pt. 2 - Here's the final round of Press Your Luck, showing who wins in this ultimately tense game. Sorry, but I don't have the closing moments
Susie/Cliff/Joanne, pt. 1 - Champion Susie English faces off against ski instructor Cliff, and jewelry saleslady Joanne. Full first round here
Susie/Cliff/Joanne, pt. 2 - The second question round...but, it's all on food! What, is the question coordinator trying to make our players hungry?
Susie/Cliff/Joanne, pt. 3 - The final board round. Does Susie protect her championship, maybe Cliff or Joanne become the new champ? A small note, keep your eye on Joanne, because she's involved in a very tense situation that makes me call her the gutsiest player in all of Press Your Luck!
Miguel/LaVerne/Patti, pt. 1 - Champion LaVerne now faces off against Miguel and Patti, and this was taped on April 1st, 1984. Full first round here.
Miguel/LaVerne/Patti, pt. 2 - The game now takes charge to crown a winner. You might see something that was introduced to the future PYL intros here!
Miguel/LaVerne/Patti, pt. 3 - The closing moments
Lynn/Fredda/Rick Perrie, pt. 1 - In this 1984 episode of Press Your Luck (April 20th, 1984 to be exact), we meet three new players: Lynn, a horse handicapper, Fredda, a sales clerk and former cheerleader, and Rick Perrie, a black belt and student. The full first round and the second question round is played
Lynn/Fredda/Rick Perrie, pt. 2 - Here's the second board round, with a moment that would futurely hit the intros of future Press Your Luck programs. Closing moments included
Sue/Rick Perrie/David, pt. 1 - Champion, Rick Perrie returns with $23,400 in two days! He is challenged by Sue and David, and this is the full first round and second question round.
Sue/Rick Perrie/David, pt. 2 - Here comes the final round, and Rick may break a record! Closing moments included
Barbara/Menard/Keith, pt. 1 - The first day of the Home Player Spin, with competitors Barbara, Menard, and champion Keith. Full first round is here
Barbara/Menard/Keith, pt. 2 - The second question round
Barbara/Menard/Keith, pt. 3 - Peter introduces the number of the Home Player Spin, the first one ever! This game is sure exciting, since someone gets into the intros! I say watch!
Brad/Brian/Teresa, pt. 1 - Another Home Player Spin day with returning champion, Brad Shy with $14,557, who has a special plan for him and his girlfriend. His new competitors are Brian, an ex-Navy man who is attending school, and Teresa, a grandmother who likes to "clog"-aerobic tap dance with her daughter and granddaughters. Part 1 of 2
Brad/Brian/Teresa, pt. 2 - The game is getting exciting, but is it exciting enough for Brad to try and win the game again, or does Brian and Teresa have something to say about that?
Patty/David/Jennenn, pt. 1 - Day 4 of the Home Player Spin, with 3 new players: Patty, David, and Jennenn. This is somewhat of an interesting episode
Patty/David/Jennenn, pt. 2 - The complete second round, with the interesting kick in here, because it's a PYL first
Patty/David/Jennenn, pt. 3 - The closing moments of the show
June/Scot/Veronica, pt. 1 - Part 1 of a fabulous PYL episode...with a familiar blooper!
June/Scot/Veronica, pt. 2 - The final question round June vs. Scot vs. Veronica
June/Scot/Veronica, pt. 3 - The final round and closing moments of this amazing episode of PYL
Veronica/Catherine/Bob, pt. 1 - Here is a 1984 episode of Press Your Luck that I debated on uploading. Champion Veronica ($20,221, and yes, she is that "Ear in his lunch" lady) returns against Catherine and Bob. Catherine was invited back because of a question miswrite. This is the entire first round and the second question round
Veronica/Catherine/Bob, pt. 2 - Here's the final round and closing credits. Hold on tight for this one
Bob/Pamela/David, pt. 1 - An episode where champion Bob ($5,000) faces off against Pamela of Gary, IN (Peter tries to conduct for that!) and David originally from Clearwater Beach, FL. This is the complete first round
Bob/Pamela/David, pt. 2 - The second question round
Bob/Pamela/David, pt. 3 - This terrific game must now end with round 2, and it is really exciting when it comes down to the final 5 spins of the game. Does Bob defend his championship, or what?
Colleen/Nancy/Yogi, pt. 1 - Champion Nancy is now pitted against Colleen, who is from Peter's home state, and Yogi, who has a whale of a money tale from the 1920s. Full first round here
Colleen/Nancy/Yogi, pt. 3 - The final chapter of this great episode where the players now take on the final round, and even shows the closing moments. The question is, who's the winner? Even Yogi is enjoying himself and wrote a little poem for the Whammy!
KAREN MARTIN!/Rich/Mae, pt. 1 - Champion Mae returns with $7,800, now facing off against Rich, and GUESS WHO!!! KAREN MARTIN!!!! Full first round
KAREN MARTIN!/Rich/Mae, pt. 2 - The full second round of Karen Martin's first episode
KAREN MARTIN!/Rich/Mae, pt. 3 - Here's the prizes that were won and the closing credits of this episode of Karen Martin's first show. Don't forget gang, she was in the intros of guess who!
Michael Larson's Spins of Terror - It was taped in May 1984. Contestant Michael Larson proved against CBS, PYL, Ed Long and Janie Litras that he was no ordinary contestant. These are the spins he took at the board!
Clark/Colleen/Charles, pt. 1 - Charles returns with $10,501. His new competitors: Clark is a traveler, and Colleen is a cook and mother of 3. This is the complete first round and second question round
Clark/Colleen/Charles, pt. 2 - Here comes the exciting final round that may make you jump out of your seat!
Gene Snyder/Carol/Nancy, pt. 1 - The wild Gene Snyder comes to town against Carol and champion, Nancy! Full first round
Gene Snyder/Carol/Nancy, pt. 2 - The second question round
Gene Snyder/Carol/Nancy, pt. 3 - Because this round is so exciting, it had to be in a video within itself! This is what made Gene Snyder a star of PYL intros!
Gene Snyder/Carol/Nancy, pt. 4 - What all was won? Find out!
Gene Snyder/Joy/Bob, pt. 1 - Everyon'es been wondering what happened to Gene after that big win, and this is the one as he faces off Joy and Bob. But, I would suggest getting an oxygen tank for Joy!
Gene Snyder/Joy/Bob, pt. 2 - The second question round
Gene Snyder/Joy/Bob, pt. 3 - Here's how Gene's game ends for him, but does it end in his favor?
Peter's Halloween dance - Halloween 1984, Peter is in the spooky spirit to dance in his Frankenstein mask.
Chris/Dom/Diane, pt. 1 - Champion Chris Kass returns with $9,000 against pizza maker Dom and skier Diane. Complete first round with second question round
Chris/Dom/Diane, pt. 2 - OK, I don't want to get started on what happens here. All I can say is: watch!
Chris/Dom/Diane, pt. 3 - I'm not mistyping anything
Chris/Dom/Diane, pt. 4 - The rubber meets the road with these three competitors
Kacey/Chris/Skip, pt. 1 - A fun episode of Press Your Luck with Chris Kass returning. However, we don't meet the contestants here, and I think you might see why later on. Full first round here
Kacey/Chris/Skip, pt. 2 - The second question round of what would lead to an amazing round of Press Your Luck
Kacey/Chris/Skip, pt. 3 - Watch this clip, and you'll see WHY the contestant introductions was passed. I call this to be one of the most exciting rounds I have ever seen, and it sure does wear Peter out!
Kacey/Chris/Skip, pt. 4 - Peter's recovered enough to end the show!
Chris/Paula/Ron, pt. 1 - Chris Kass returns with over $46,527, back for his 5th and final day...and he is NOT through! He now faces off against Paula, who went to two universities, and Ron, part of an athletic panel. This is the full first round and the second question round in this very exciting day
Chris/Paula/Ron, pt. 2 - Here's the final round of Press Your Luck on Chris Kass' final day on the show, and the Whammy is dared!
Adele/Bob/Lee, pt. 1 - Champion Bob has got $20,090 in his wallet, and now faces Adele and Lee Game comes throughout the second question round here
Adele/Bob/Lee, pt. 2 - Be prepared to fasten your seatbelt as Adele is taking her spins. She has me on the edge of my seat!
Alex/Mitch/Margo, pt. 1 - Alex is back after defeating a champion who proved you gotta have guts to press your luck. His new challengers are Mitch and Margo. Complete first round here, with the second question round
Alex/Mitch/Margo, pt. 2 - Here's the final round to determine the winner. Despite the mediocre spins, can Alex fight it out and remain champion, or will Mitch or Margo take that spot? Episode ended right after the champion's total was revealed
Steve/Myke "Gemini" Horton/Robin, pt. 1 - Steve is back with $19,124. He now faces Myke and Robin, but look closely at Myke! If you look closely, he was futurely Gemini on American Gladiators about 5 years later! First round and second question round here
Steve/Myke "Gemini" Horton/Robin, pt. 2 - The final round and closing moments of Gemini's appearance on Press Your Luck
Andrea/Al/Rita, pt. 1 - The Home Player Sweepstakes continues on! Andrea is back with $10,489 in cash and prizes. Her new challengers are Al, a chronic bachelor, and Rita, who splits her time between Florida and New Jersey, but was born in Liverpool, England. The full first round and second question round are played here
Andrea/Al/Rita, pt. 2 - Here comes the final round with the Home Viewer Sweepstakes. But with a crazy spree round, who wins and takes it home?
David/Patrick/Norma - Patrick Jarvis is back with $16,650. His new competitors are car salesman David, and pet lover Norma. Exciting episode this, especially with the enthusiasm of these contenders!
Mark/Norma/Lucia, pt. 1 - Norma returns with $16,661, now facing off against Mark and Lucia, going through the first round to the second question round
Mark/Norma/Lucia, pt. 2 - Now, it's another game for the record books. In the words of Peter Tomarken, "tense up and gerd your loins!" Who will win this exciting battle?
Mark/Norma/Lucia, pt. 3 - What all was won in this amazing game?
Roy/Norma/Shelly, pt. 1 - Norma returns with $34,056 in her pocket! Wanting to make it 3 days, she faces Roy, a man who is looking for a honeymoon since he NEVER got one and Shelly, a nursing student. Complete first round here
Roy/Norma/Shelly, pt. 2 - The second question round, with Peter doing something funny with the final question. You can view that part, and only that one part HERE
Roy/Norma/Shelly, pt. 3 - I think we may be in for another exciting game, as Norma has seen the past two days, and make sure to watch an EXCITING passed spin moment that comes down to the wire! Will Norma add on to the $34,056 she's won, or will Roy or Shelly take charge?
Bill/Shelly/Lori-Ann, pt. 1 - Shelly Ferrari returns with $14,328. Her new competitors are Bill, a retired Army man and bartender, and Lori-Ann, who I think is wanting to be a little bit like Michael Larson with what she says. Complete first round
Bill/Shelly/Lori-Ann, pt. 2 - An interesting question round, and we'll see if Lori-Ann really "takes all the big bucks Press Your Luck has." Does Shelly stop that and protect her championship, or does Bill want to take the championship for himself?
Bill/Shelly/Lori-Ann, pt. 3 - Winner's got a big hunk of change to talk about. Full credits shown here!
Peter dances in! - Jimmie's $18,108 intro, and then Peter dances in when introduced!
EXCITING game! - I'm sorry to say I do not have the full episode to this, but I wish I did. Competitors are Marcia, Mike and champion John. This is their second round, very exciting game!
Lisa/Judy/Steve Bryant, pt. 1 - Lisa returns with $42,223, with new competitors Judy and Steve Bryant, the REAL Steve Bryant! Full first round!
Lisa/Judy/Steve Bryant, pt. 2 - The full second round of what is already a fun episode
Lisa/Judy/Steve Bryant, pt. 3 - Steve helps Peter Tomarken close shop
Steve Bryant/Kent/Lynn, pt. 1 - Steve Bryant returns with $14,005, now against Kent and Lynn. First question round here
Steve Bryant/Kent/Lynn, pt. 2 - The first board and second question round. First baord was here since it would exceed YouTube's limit
Steve Bryant/Kent/Lynn, pt. 3 - Here's the final segment of this episode. But when it comes to Steve, look at the fiasco that popped up for him!
Kathy/Steven/Steve Bryant, pt. 1 - Steve Bryant again returns with $16,000+, now against Kathy and Steven (not to confuse his name with the champ). But by the looks of Kathy, we might have another "Joy"...remember Joy from Gene Snyder's second ep.? Full first round
Kathy/Steven/Steve Bryant, pt. 2 - Can Steve Bryant protect his championship again in this full second round?
Kathy/Steven/Steve Bryant, pt. 3 - Rod appears on camera saying what was won in the closing moments of the show.
Annette/Steven/Kane, pt. 1 - Champion Steven ($10,500) returns after his win over champion, Steve Bryant ("Big Bucks, and no WHAMMMMIIIEESSSS!!!!"). His new challengers are Annette Johnson, a very excited young lady who does skiing from Lake Tahoe, and Gary Kane (who wants to be called Kane), a policeman from Cleveland, OH, who brought along yet ANOTHER fun play-on-words for PYL. Complete first round here
Annette/Steven/Kane, pt. 2 - The final round to decide it all, with the closing moments. Did Steven protect his championship, or did Annette or Kane interfere?
Pam/Sam/Jerry (SYLVESTER!), pt. 1 - Would you believe it guys? Pam/Sam/Jerry is the episode, but why is it called Sylvester? It's all to the final question of round 1 here. This clip goes all the way to the end of the second question round
Pam/Sam/Jerry (SYLVESTER!), pt. 2 - The final round, and an important phone call from guess who!
Al/Lisa/Paul, pt. 1 - Champion, Al Rogers returns with $11,763. He now faces off against Lisa and Paul. Let's see how this, with "Whammybusters" in the audience! Full first round
Al/Lisa/Paul, pt. 2 - Full second round. Can Al defend his crown again?
Myrna/Martin/Al, pt. 1 - Al Rogers is back again with over $41,000 in cash and prizes. He now faces off against Guatamalan-born Texan Myrna, and Martin. Full first round and second question round included, but watch out for the final question of round 1, even I would know that one!
Myrna/Martin/Al, pt. 2 - Here's the final round and closing moments. Can Al defend it all over again?
Damon's intro - Damon's exciting intro. I have his episode somewhere, but I gotta find it
Steve/Ruth/Michael, pt. 1 - It's College Week! Steve represents Notre Dame, Ruth represents Columbia, and Michael represents the University of South Carolina. Full first round in this clip
Steve/Ruth/Michael, pt. 2 - The second question round and final board round. WIth the looks of the contestants, can you tell who won?
Jacklynn/Mark/Matt, pt. 1 - In this 1985 episode of Press Your Luck, champion Mark returns with $11,595. He returns against part-time model and acting student Jacklynn (very single!), and Matt, a waiter who sometimes makes mistakes, since he works at two restaurants. The complete first round is seen as well as the second question round
Jacklynn/Mark/Matt, pt. 2 - Here's the second board round...I'm told it blows somewhere, watch closely! Also, Peter lets one of the contestants plug Back-to-School week!
Jacquie/Matt/Roxy (UNAIRED!), pt. 1 - Somehow, this Back-to-School episode of Press Your Luck originally was unaired on CBS, which I'm sure didn't leave any smiles on Jacquie, Matt, and Roxy's faces. But then, it was found on GSN
Jacquie/Matt/Roxy (UNAIRED!), pt. 2 - The first board round and second question round of this unaired episode of Press Your Luck
Jacquie/Matt/Roxy (UNAIRED!), pt. 3 - This is the third and final part of this unaired Back-to-School episode. As I ask you to watch and see who wins, I can't help but wonder why this went unaired...
Katie/Ramon/Greg, pt. 1 - Here's another BTS week episode on PYL that WAS aired, with Katie, Ramon and Greg playing.
Katie/Ramon/Greg, pt. 2 - Katie, Ramon and Greg now take on the second round. Who's going to win this one?
Katie/Ramon/Greg, pt. 3 - Here's the closing moments of this cool episode
Mark/Carolyn/Yolanda, pt. 1 - In this episode of PYL, Mark returns with over $7,000 in cash. His challengers are Carolyn, who is an Irish fan, and Yolanda, visiting and picking up her twin sister. Full first round here, but man what an odd board round...especially Mark keeping his eye on one particular spot...
Mark/Carolyn/Yolanda, pt. 2 - Now, the full second round and closing moments. Despite Mark's concentration on only one spot, can he win his game or does one of the ladies' do it? Gotta warn you, a lot of tension is going around, especially for the Home Player Spin
Maxie/Jean/Donarae, pt. 1 - Champion Jean returns against Maxie (from my neck of the woods!), and Donarae. Complete first round here
Maxie/Jean/Donarae, pt. 2 - Not much time spent in the question round, and here comes another exciting second round that really makes you want to buckle your seatbelts once you see Donarae take charge at the board!
Maxie/Jean/Donarae, pt. 3 - The final moments of this episode. I am trying to secure an interview with Donarae as we speak
Bruce/Jo/Paige, pt. 1 - A 1986 episode of Press Your Luck where Jo returns with a big total against Bruce and Paige. Full first round
Bruce/Jo/Paige, pt. 2 - The game continues. Who will win it?
Bruce/Jo/Paige, pt. 3 - What all was won today? Closing credit included due its USA rerun!
GST Whammy Collection - Special video from the Game Show Temple with some of the best Whammy collections of all of Press Your Luck! It's even like it was in intro form with the music!
MICHAEL'S PROJECT
Yes, I did it!
Part 1 - Kim Gordon returns with $47,262. Her new competitors are Matthew Wojis, an accounting student from NY, and IJ Morgan, a carpet cleaner from GA. First question round here
Part 2 - Now, it's into the game we go. Board is loaded with over $13,000 in cash and prizes, and our friend the Whammy. Full board round and the second question round included
Part 3 - It's the final board round, with a small correction to someone's score. Will Kim retain her crown, or will Matthew or IJ take that honor...or could the Whammy maybe make a major move?
Part 4 - The closing moments of this project that I was able to do!
My own custom intro - As a little side project, this was my custom intro of PYL. Take note, I might not be able to do a PYL project
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