A Joker's Wild Idea
Jason Wainman
I would like to see The Joker's Wild return as it was from 1978-86. But
because this is 1998 and due to inflationary and overhead concerns, I
have these suggestions:
1) The set we have come to know and love should return, EXCEPT...the
scoring displays and dollar amounts displays should be LED...it has been
rumoured those breadbox displays can, in addition to blowing bulbs,
become warm at times.
2) The scoring should be as follows: Singles = $100, Doubles = $200,
Triples = $300. Game will be at $1000. (Remember: Three Jokers can be
used for $1000)
3) Remember that Natural Triple Jackpot? Instead of a Jackpot, the
player has a chance to play for a new car.
4) Face the Devil should return. Dollar amounts should be the same, but
a win can net $10,000 in cash. However, if not won the amount becomes
$25000 (remember $25K pyramid?)
5) The opening and closing music for TJW 72 should be used.
6) Due to time problems, the audience portion should be eliminated.
It is a possibility...
Davliv13
>I would like to see The Joker's Wild return as it was from 1978-86. But
>because this is 1998 and due to inflationary and overhead concern
Good Idea!
>1) The set we have come to know and love should return, EXCEPT...the
>scoring displays and dollar amounts displays should be LED...it has been
>rumoured those breadbox displays can, in addition to blowing bulbs,
>become warm at times.
I dissagree. I think scoring should be LED, but the set should have the same
color scheme of the 90's but have it built like the original.
>2) The scoring should be as follows: Singles = $100, Doubles = $200,
>Triples = $300. Game will be at $1000. (Remember: Three Jokers can be
>used for $1000)
It's good except triples should be $400.
>3) Remember that Natural Triple Jackpot? Instead of a Jackpot, the
>player has a chance to play for a new car.
That's a little much isn't it? How about a jackpot that starts at $2500 and
increases by $500.
>4) Face the Devil should return. Dollar amounts should be the same, but
>a win can net $10,000 in cash. However, if not won the amount becomes
>$25000 (remember $25K pyramid?)
I'd rather see a bonus round similiar to "Bullseye." One where if a joker comes
up it's frozen.>
5) The opening and closing music for TJW 72 should be used.
I hate this theme. It sounds like a robot malfunctioning. Bring back the
'78-'86 "whistle" themes.
>6) Due to time problems, the audience portion should be eliminated.
If you straddle the games then time won't be a problem.
Just my opinion,
David Livingston
pin...@mediaone.net
In article <19980119010...@ladder01.news.aol.com>,
davl...@aol.com (Davliv13) wrote:
>
> >4) Face the Devil should return. Dollar amounts should be the same, but
> >a win can net $10,000 in cash. However, if not won the amount becomes
> >$25000 (remember $25K pyramid?)
> I'd rather see a bonus round similiar to "Bullseye." One where if a joker
comes
> up it's frozen.>
"Come on over here and freeze the devil!"
- Brian
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Fred McKinney
TJW was always one of my favorites. Anything to get rid of those
stinkin' t*** s****!
ROBDON33
I agree with Jason's ideas for a Joker's Wild revival...man, someone in
Game-show land let's get this classic hit back on the air!!!
The neon set was my favorite (let's hope that's still around...especially the
famous three-window machine)...the podiums can be modified with LED displays, a
la $ale of the Century with levers to operate the machines and plungers used in
new jump-in categories...more on that later.
The original format (yes, the original, not the joke 1990 format) should be
played as before. All questions worth $50 except $100 for doubles (or pairs,
as Jack Barry would say) and $200 for triples.
The jokers are still used to increase the value of the question or can be
subsituted for categories not shown on the wheels (now if only the champion can
go off the board for the fast forward category on the final spin). Three
jokers are worth an automatic win with one correct answer to the five
categories. $500 is the target number for the victory, with the champion
getting a final spin if the challenger reaches the $500 level first.
NOW THE CHANGES--Best of three games wins the match. Gives both players a
chance to win money.
CATEGORIES--same as before, including the special Fast-Forward, Stumpers,
Mystery 7 and Numbers categories used.
The basic categories like The Presidents, The Thirties, Opera, Sportsworld, Pot
Luck, Multiple Choice, Spelling, Want Ads, Crossword Definitions, Who What or
Where, The Wild West,
The Movies, etc.
NEW CATEGORIES--News of the '90s, Toss-Up (new special category in which both
players can buzz in with the correct answer--also can be used for the
Fast-forward and Numbers categories), Game shows (hey, if Jeopardy can have
that, then TJW can), and a few Jeopardy-type categories (questions, of coruse,
won't be in the nature of Jeopardy).
More in part 2
ROBDON33
Basic rules as before...five matches won results in winning a new automobile.
NEW...Three Joker's Jackpot...anyone who spins 3 jokers wins a cash jackpot
that begins at $1,000 and increases by $500 every day until hit.
Natural Triple Jackpot...as before, bonus prizes should be awarded for spinning
all threes of any category.
FACE THE DEVIL bonus round....no changes made here...
Wheels now have dollar amounts ranging from $50 to $400 with $2,000 the target
number without the devil appearing
for winning a bonus prize package.
Natural triples are worth automatic wins, and players have the option of
stopping at any time or risk the money by continuing on.
AUDIENCE END GAME....hey, the audience and the fans ARE the reason why The
Joker's Wild lasted as long as it did. Why drop this? Instead of every day,
let's do this perhaps at the end of each Friday broadcast or twice a week.
Now it's up to you....pick the host and announcer that fits the game.
BTW...Patrick Wayne and Pat Finn are DQed from the list.
Charles Donegan
ROBDON33 wrote:
>
> AUDIENCE END GAME....hey, the audience and the fans ARE the reason why The
> Joker's Wild lasted as long as it did. Why drop this? Instead of every day,
> let's do this perhaps at the end of each Friday broadcast or twice a week.
They dropped because it was cutting into the game, as it took up about
1/3 of the show. But I did like it, and your idea of playing it once or
twice a week sounds good!
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
Davliv13
I'd have to go with Wink as host. But he might be busy so Jim Peck or Jim Perry
would be good also. Geoff Edwards would also be a good choice. I agree with
having a best of 3 match. As for announcer Charlie O'Donnell, Johnny Gilbert,
or Bob Hilton.
David Livingston
Tjhornikel
>I'd rather see a bonus round similiar to "Bullseye." One where if a joker
>comes
>up it's frozen.>
That was the one part of "Bullseye" I thought needed work.>5) The opening and
closing music for TJW 72 should be used.
>I hate this theme. It sounds like a robot malfunctioning. Bring back the
>'78-'86 "whistle" themes.
>
>
I loved that theme. Sounded like Disney World's Electric Parade. After
recently hearing it, I was amazed that it did not sound the least bit outdated
ROBDON33
I also like the original theme too. I like to have the original opening and
closing theme along with computer graphics at the beginning of the joker doing
flips over the screen with "The Joker's Wild" logo flying up on the screen,
then fade to the set.
BTW...the "Joker" logo should also be restored, too.
Bill Mcdaniel
How about instead of those hosts.......let's get Peter Tomarken!
And of COURSE instead of playing "Face the Devil" he can say, "Come on
over and AVOID THE WHAMMY!"
Especially in this day & age of "Religious consciousness" the "Devil"
might get people up "in arms". Personally I never had a problem,
especially since my high school was the Ewing High Blue Devils!
I had another idea where games would NOT be strattled.
In the main game. A challenger would play a champion naturally & the
challenger would go first. The game would be played in 2 halves. Both
contestants would get 10 spins on the Joker Machine. Dollar values would
be the same as the classic show (50, 100, 200) but if you get three
jokers, the question would be worth 500. The first segment would contain
intros of course, the challenger & champion getting 2 spins, and then a
break. Then 3 more spins each, and then another break. Then after
"halftime" introduce 5 new categories and continue playing. The winner
keeps ALL the cash and advances to the bonus game, the loser takes home
half of his/her winnings won that day.
Added twist. Once in EACH half, have ONE "Bonus Joker" on the board that
would always appear once, but ONLY once per half. If the BONUS joker
comes up it would double the spin value. For example, if you had
Joker/Solar system/Bonus Joker....instead of it being worth $200......a
correct answer would be worth $400 (ala the Mystery Category) if you get
Joker/Joker/Bonus Joker, and get the question right, it adds $1000 to
your score.
Bonus Round (Joker Jackpot Bonus Bonanza),<------kinda lengthy but here's
how it would work
Same as main game. Contestant gets 5 spins with the 2nd half categories
in play. only this time, the spin values are 10x the main game. So if you
get 3 separate categories, and answer right you get $500. If you get
Joker/Joker/Joker and answer a question right, you win $5,000. Get
Joker/Joker/Bonus Joker (the bonus can be in any window) then the
question is worth $10000!
whaddya think?
Tjhornikel
>BTW...the "Joker" logo should also be restored, too.
WHAT???????!!!!!!!!! You do not want to see the "demonic" Joker from the
'90-91 series, with the flashing eyes??????
"May all your consequences be happy ones",
Tom Hornikel
a.k.a. The Winemaster
Bjaustro
In another time and another place, Bill McDaniel says....
>Bonus Round (Joker Jackpot Bonus Bonanza),<------kinda lengthy but here's
>how it would work
>
>Same as main game. Contestant gets 5 spins with the 2nd half categories
>in play. only this time, the spin values are 10x the main game. So if you
>get 3 separate categories, and answer right you get $500. If you get
>Joker/Joker/Joker and answer a question right, you win $5,000. Get
>Joker/Joker/Bonus Joker (the bonus can be in any window) then the
>question is worth $10000!
>whaddya think?
And where do you suppose all this money is going to come from? Higher stakes
do not equal higher ratings, especially for a game starting over after such a
long layoff.
But I do like the Bonus Joker concept (although it may be a bit confusing at
first) ... it has potential.
Ben Austro