The Joker's Wild

The Joker's Wild (1972)

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The Joker's Wild is an American television game show that aired at different times during the 1970s through the 1990s. Contestants answered questions based on categories that were determined randomly by a mechanism resembling a slot machine. The show's title refers to the game's slot-machine mechanism also having jokers. The show was billed as "the game where knowledge is king and lady luck is queen", and was notable for being the first successful game show produced by Jack Barry after his company's role in the quiz show scandals during the late 1950s. The success of the series led in part to the reformation of Barry & Enright Productions in the 1970's, which reunited Barry with his partner Dan Enright. The show aired on CBS from 1972 to 1975, and from 1977 to 1986 in broadcast syndication.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (30 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E01Episode 1Sep 4, 1972
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did 'The Joker's Wild' premiere?

'The Joker's Wild' premiered on September 4, 1972.

Who was the original host of 'The Joker's Wild'?

The original host of 'The Joker's Wild' was Jack Barry.

What was the format of 'The Joker's Wild'?

'The Joker's Wild' was a game show where contestants answered questions to win money.

How many categories were there in 'The Joker's Wild'?

There were nine different categories in 'The Joker's Wild'.

What was the maximum amount of money a contestant could win in one game?

The maximum amount of money a contestant could win in one game was $1,000.

What was the role of the jokers in 'The Joker's Wild'?

The jokers were wild cards that could be used to match any category and increase the contestant's chances of winning.

Who were the announcers of 'The Joker's Wild'?

The announcers of 'The Joker's Wild' were Johnny Jacobs, Jack Clark, and Charlie O'Donnell.

How many seasons did 'The Joker's Wild' have?

'The Joker's Wild' had a total of five seasons.

What were the different rounds in 'The Joker's Wild'?

The different rounds in 'The Joker's Wild' were the main game, bonus game, and the Devil's Dozen.

How many jokers were present on the slot machine in 'The Joker's Wild'?

There were three jokers on the slot machine in 'The Joker's Wild'.

What were the different categories in 'The Joker's Wild'?

The different categories in 'The Joker's Wild' included movies, sports, literature, music, and more.

How many contestants played in each episode of 'The Joker's Wild'?

Two contestants played in each episode of 'The Joker's Wild'.

What were the cash values assigned to the different categories in 'The Joker's Wild'?

The cash values assigned to the different categories in 'The Joker's Wild' ranged from $10 to $50.

Did 'The Joker's Wild' have a live studio audience?

Yes, 'The Joker's Wild' had a live studio audience.

What was the catchphrase used by the host in 'The Joker's Wild'?

The catchphrase used by the host in 'The Joker's Wild' was "Come on down!"

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