#17: Press Your Luck (1983)
No Whammies! If you remember this phrase, then you’re probably familiar with Press Your Luck, the fast-paced game show that debuted in 1983. Contestants answered trivia questions to earn spins on the Big Board, where they could win cash and prizes or hit a Whammy and lose it all.
The sign of a good game is that the animated Whammies who smacked their lips to steal your winnings from the board were every bit as memorable as the contestants themselves. The tension of risking everything for the shot at big dollars gave Press Your Luck a unique thrill, and it remains one of the most beloved game shows among gamblers.