Eh, what’s up, Doc? This is Hector. How are things going with you?
I just watched and recorded
“Press Your Luck” on
Game$how Marathon last night. I thought that was very groovy. It has some classic clips, including the Michael Larson episode. In fact, I have recorded the entire documentary entitled:
“Big Bucks: The Press Your Luck Scandal” on Game Show Network several months ago.
The staff at
Game$how Marathon managed to get the PYL set made as close as possible to the authentic one back in the mid-1980s. The big board is just like Peter Tomarken’s version – cash, prizes, and classic Whammies. But I am beginning to wonder what had happened to the original props from 1983-1986.
Ricki Lake became overly excited about hosting the show. It is highly possible that she grew up watching PYL when she was a teenager. She had a style of hosting like Peter, but also, on occasion, she had her own style. And, oh, my goodness! I confess that I am very attracted to Ricki's black dress and pumps, which really compliment her legs! I love that outfit! Sorry about that!
Ricki’s 4th question of the 1st round to Leslie Nielsen, Kathy Najimy and Tim Meadows caught me in interest: According to TV Guide, who is the greatest cartoon character of all time? I immediately responded, “Bugs Bunny” just before Leslie answered Mickey Mouse. Tim also answered “Mickey”, but Kathy responded my answer. Several minutes after that question was asked, I asked the same question to my beloved wife Betsy. She replied, “Fred Flintstone.” I was surprised to find out that Kathy and I came up with the correct answer:
Bugs Bunny! I missed watching Looney Tunes on television.
I also have the same thought as
“br”: With the final few spins remaining, it was a close competition between Kathy and Tim, and it was almost similar to an episode in which two women are gathering up thousands of dollars in cash and prizes, and bonus spins were passed, back to back!
Even though this certain Whammy clip was not shown on G$M, one of my favorite clips was the 4 Whammies imitating the Four Tops, if I am not mistaken. The classic clips are more hilarious and enjoyable to watch than the Whammies on
“Whammy!”After watching the entire G$M episode of PYL, on a scale from 0 to 10, I would give it a 9.6. Great job, Ricki! But it was bitter sweet after learning about the loss of the great host, Mr. PYL himself, Peter Tomarken. We also miss Rod Roddy.
I understand that this is highly impossible, but I have a similar thought like a few of you members in this forum: If PYL were to return to television, whether on CBS, Game Show Network, or syndicated, I would like the set to return to the original 1980s form. I would love to see Ricki Lake host the show, but I understand that some of you would prefer Todd Newton (remember, we lost Peter this past February), and yet I do not know what other host the others prefer. Who knows?
Well, now it’s time to say goodbye to all of our company. M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E!
Hector Manuel Torres Jr.