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Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck

2002·Show
122Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb5.8

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Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck fingerprint

High energy, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Games, everyday modern life, and pop culture

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality9
  • Music Centrality8
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Whammy! is an American television game show that aired new episodes on Game Show Network from April 15, 2002 to December 5, 2003. The program is updated version of Press Your Luck, which originally aired on CBS from 1983–86. Reruns of Whammy! have aired since production of new episodes stopped in 2003, and the program currently airs in reruns on GSN weekend mornings at 9:30am Eastern/8:30am Central. The series was taped at Tribune Studios and was hosted by Todd Newton, with Gary Kroeger announcing.
Game ShowNostalgic RebootHigh StakesFamily FriendlyCasual ViewingCompetitiveLuck-BasedEntertainingQuick-PacedIconic

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck worth watching?

70
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 122 episodes of about 30 minutes each.

When did Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck air?

It ran from 2002 to 2003 and has ended.

What language is Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck in?

English

It was made in English.

What tropes does Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck use?

Visual PunVocal EvolutionNo Celebrities Were HarmedPilotThe AnnouncerPress X to DieButt-MonkeyMy Greatest Second ChanceProgressive JackpotObvious Rule PatchMotor MouthAudience Participationand 48 more

TV Tropes lists 60 storytelling tropes for Whammy! The All-New Press Your Luck, including Visual Pun, Vocal Evolution, No Celebrities Were Harmed.