The Joker's Wild

A quiz based game show where the categories are presented by spinning a slot machine.

Several categories are in the mix and after choosing a category, you answer a question related to it to get money.

One category showing is worth single amount, two of the same category is worth double the amount and three of the same is worth triple. Also, there is one Joker space on each reel, the player has the choice of making the joker any category or by selecting one of the others and the joker.

Broadcast
Pilot 1969

CBS 1972-1975

Syndicated 1977-1986

Syndicated 1990-1991

Hosts
Jack Barry 1972-1975, 1977-1984

Bill Cullen 1984-1986

Pat Finn 1990-1991