@erikdraven1731 The exception was in round two, where there were five panels in the third window instead of four. Yes, the sixty was on the second window, but I think it was merely eye candy and never really used.
I've watched a dozen episodes of this show and noticed that there are four possibilities on each wheel, with one exception: ROUND ONE: 5-10-20-40 in the first window 20-30-40-50 in the second window 5-20-30-Joker in the third window ROUND TWO: 10-15-20-30 in the first window 10-30-40-50 in the second window 10-20-40-Joker-Opponent's Choice in the third window How often did Opponent's Choice show up, though? I know it appeared at least once, or was it scrapped early on in the cash format?
Well, the Game Show Wiki said that in the Round 1 (General Knowledge), the wheels contained dollar amounts from $5 to $50 and in the Round 2 (Specific Categories), there were dollar amounts from $10 to $75. I thought that the clue values in Round 1 were worth anywhere from $15 to $150 with the Joker's tripled values worth anywhere from $30 to $300. I also thought the clue values in Round 2 were worth anywhere from $30 to $225 with the Joker's tripled values worth anywhere from $60 to $450. I'm not sure if that's true. What do you think? And by the way, the Opponent's Choice card actually appeared in every episode of the front game's cash format.
You know IMO the format of this isn't necessarily that bad, the idea of the definitions is a pretty creative idea and if this had launched a few years earlier or later it might have succeeded of course a shortage of time slots screwed this show as well.
@crich812 I prefer the newer bonus round, because it's more Vegas-like (i.e. 3 in a row). Face the Devil also had the 3-in-a-row element (Natural Triple), but this one was much better.
@"sigmafan" [& everybody else] here, that's right because in year 1990, "The Joker's Wild" game show had Mr. Patrick "Pat" J. Finn as its previous host just as his former studio announcer there was Mr. Edward "Ed" MacKay!
There Better Be a Joker Machine in Heaven
I agree the new version is good. Pat Finn is a great host. He went on to host another show I love Shop Til' You Drop.
The third contestant is from Whittier, CA? sweet, I have an aunt and uncle living in that city.
One of my online BFFs lives there too
0:46, Let's Go to the Joker Machine
@erikdraven1731 The exception was in round two, where there were five panels in the third window instead of four. Yes, the sixty was on the second window, but I think it was merely eye candy and never really used.
It does sound a little echoey, but other than that, great quality in picture.
I've watched a dozen episodes of this show and noticed that there are four possibilities on each wheel, with one exception:
ROUND ONE:
5-10-20-40 in the first window
20-30-40-50 in the second window
5-20-30-Joker in the third window
ROUND TWO:
10-15-20-30 in the first window
10-30-40-50 in the second window
10-20-40-Joker-Opponent's Choice in the third window
How often did Opponent's Choice show up, though? I know it appeared at least once, or was it scrapped early on in the cash format?
Well, the Game Show Wiki said that in the Round 1 (General Knowledge), the wheels contained dollar amounts from $5 to $50 and in the Round 2 (Specific Categories), there were dollar amounts from $10 to $75. I thought that the clue values in Round 1 were worth anywhere from $15 to $150 with the Joker's tripled values worth anywhere from $30 to $300. I also thought the clue values in Round 2 were worth anywhere from $30 to $225 with the Joker's tripled values worth anywhere from $60 to $450. I'm not sure if that's true. What do you think? And by the way, the Opponent's Choice card actually appeared in every episode of the front game's cash format.
Just imagine if Round One contestant landed with only $30 or $270 and Round 2 contestant landed with only $20 as an opponent picks a category or $240
Of course I do!!!
Only on this version! LOL
It was decent though.
Remember him from Shop 'Til You Drop?
You know IMO the format of this isn't necessarily that bad, the idea of the definitions is a pretty creative idea and if this had launched a few years earlier or later it might have succeeded of course a shortage of time slots screwed this show as well.
Spoiler alert 5:30
This is Episode #3 of this particular version?
I Love that Joker Machine!
The Joker's Wild's 1991 cancellation was a contestant on the October 24, 2017 episode of Celebrity Bucket Kickers.
2:04, Jody Spins a Joker
@gatorman295 I noticed a 60 on the second window at 5:07... was that the exception you mentioned???
weird to see pat finn on something besides the big spin, and with glasses...
@crich812
I prefer the newer bonus round, because it's more Vegas-like (i.e. 3 in a row). Face the Devil also had the 3-in-a-row element (Natural Triple), but this one was much better.
I rather like the echo. It gives the video that "in studio" feel.
And jeez, does Jody have an itchy finger or what?
Not only he hosted "Shop Til You Drop" and "The Joker's Wild", he also hosted the California Lottery's former game show, "The Big Spin".
@"sigmafan" [& everybody else] here, that's right because in year 1990, "The Joker's Wild" game show had Mr. Patrick "Pat" J. Finn as its previous host just as his former studio announcer there was Mr. Edward "Ed" MacKay!
Ladies and gentlemen, The Joker's Wild is a game of definitions.
I didn't know Rod Blagoyjevich was a contestant on this show.
His Name is MICHAEL CEDAR