Ep 21. Press Your Luck - 1984 - Episode 101

Press Your Luck - 1984 - Episode 101 is the twenty-first episode of season one of the classic game show, Press Your Luck. This episode originally aired on September 24th, 1984, and was hosted by Peter Tomarken.

In this episode, three new contestants compete against each other in hopes of winning big bucks without hitting the infamous "Whammy," a cartoon character who steals all the player's money. The contestants answer trivia questions in the first round to earn spins on the big board. The more spins a contestant has, the better their chances of winning big.

In the second round, the contestants use their spins to play the game board. The board is filled with various prizes, cash amounts, and "Whammies," which can cause them to lose all their money. The contestants take turns pressing their luck by taking spins and hoping to land on a prize or cash amount and avoid the Whammy.

The contestant with the most money at the end of the game wins and gets to keep their cash and move on to compete in the bonus round. In the bonus round, the contestant plays a final game board for the chance to win even more cash and prizes.

In this episode, the contestants are Dawn, Mark, and Ken. They answer trivia questions to earn spins, and Mark takes an early lead with two spins. But Ken quickly catches up with three spins, and Dawn struggles to gain any spins at all.

During the game board round, Ken uses his spins to win a trip to Mexico and some cash, while Mark lands on a Whammy and loses his cash. Dawn finally gets her chance to press her luck and wins some cash and a gym set.

As the game progresses, Ken continues to dominate, earning more spins and landing on more prizes. Mark manages to hold on and bounce back from his earlier loss, but ultimately can't catch up to Ken's lead.

In the end, Ken wins the game and earns a chance to play the bonus round. In the bonus round, he takes on the "Big Board" for the chance to win even more cash and prizes.

Press Your Luck - 1984 - Episode 101 is a classic example of the beloved game show that kept viewers on the edge of their seats for over a decade. With its iconic game board, catchy theme song, and hilarious Whammy animations, the show became a fan favorite and has been remembered fondly for decades.