The original version of Press Your Luck aired on CBS between 19. Its format is a revival of an earlier Carruthers production, Second Chance, which was hosted by Jim Peck and aired on ABC in 1977.
Landing on a Whammy eliminates any cash and prizes accumulated while also displaying a short comedic animation. On each episode, contestants answer trivia questions to earn 'spins' on a randomly cycling game board whose spaces display cash, prizes, extra spins, special items, or the show's mascot, a cartoon creature known as the Whammy. Press Your Luck is an American television game show created by Bill Carruthers and Jan McCormack.
