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->"You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with 4 players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!"
-->--The host's explanation of the title, which he gave every episode.
-->--The host's explanation of the title, which he gave every episode.
* LovelyAssistant: A rare male example in Costas, a no-nonsense man in a suit and sunglasses, whom Mark claimed was his personal security guard flown in from Miami. His sole job was to lead the first contestant in and out of the isolation booth.
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* LovelyAssistant: A rare male example in Costas, a no-nonsense man in a suit and sunglasses, whom Mark claimed was his personal security guard flown in from Miami. His sole job was to lead the first contestant in and out of the isolation booth.
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* LovelyAssistant: A rare male example in Costas, a no-nonsense man in a suit and sunglasses, whom Mark claimed was his personal security guard flown ExcessiveSteamSyndrome: There were plenty of pipes that spewed out steam on the set; you could clearly see some of it wafting in from Miami. His sole job was to lead offscreen during the first contestant in and out of the isolation booth.opening minutes.
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* WordSaladTitle: In addition to being a nonsensical phrase, it was odd to call the show ''Pressure "1"'' when it was the second show of the pair to be made & released. To be fair, Mark did at least try to justify the title at the start of each show.
--> '''Mark:''' You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with four players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!
--> '''Mark:''' You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with four players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!
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* WordSaladTitle: In addition to being a nonsensical phrase, it was odd to call the show ''Pressure "1"'' when it was the second show of the pair to be made & released. To be fair, Mark did at least try to justify the title at the start of each show.
--> '''Mark:''' You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with four players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!show.
--> '''Mark:''' You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with four players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!
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The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the day's winner and take home a prize package.
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The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 60 seconds[[labelnote:*]]The timer looks like it only has room for 30 seconds at first, but it flips over to reveal the remaining time if need be.[[/labelnote]] to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the day's winner and take home a prize package.
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* GameShowHost: Mark Long, who doubled as announcer. Oddly, he neglected to introduce himself in some episodes, meaning you wouldn't know his name unless you checked the credits.
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* GameShowHost: Season 1 ''Series/RoadRules'' contestant Mark Long, who also doubled as announcer.TheAnnouncer. Oddly, he neglected to introduce himself in some episodes, meaning you wouldn't know his name unless you checked the credits.
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* ConfessionCam: The first eliminated contestant would [[EliminationStatement discuss their most humiliating moment.]]
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* ConfessionCam: The Wall of Shame, in which the first eliminated contestant would [[EliminationStatement discuss their most humiliating moment.]] moment]] in front of a brick wall.
* LovelyAssistant: A rare male example in Costas, a no-nonsense man in a suit and sunglasses, whom Mark claimed was his personal security guard flown in from Miami. His sole job was to lead the first contestant in and out of the isolation booth.
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* SoundProofBooth: One was brought onstage for in the final round, since both contestants played with the same stack of questions.
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* SoundProofBooth: One called the "Pressure Chamber" was brought onstage for in the final round, since both contestants played with the same stack of questions.questions.
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* TheVoiceless: Costas, who simply gives a thumbs up when the contestant is set up in the isolation booth. He did avert this in at least one episode, when one commercial bumper consisted of him discussing HIS most embarrassing moment.
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A strangely-titled, syndicated GameShow played on a set with a steamy factory motif, where four teenagers answered trivia questions in the hopes to win a grand prize.
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A strangely-titled, strangely-titled syndicated GameShow played on a set with a steamy factory motif, where four teenagers answered trivia questions in the hopes to win a grand prize.
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* SpinOff: From ''Peer Pressure/Pressure 2''. The two really don't have anything in common beyond their theme song and [[InNameOnly a similar title]]; the other show has a board game-style format and a completely different cast & presentation.
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* SpinOff: From ''Peer Pressure/Pressure 2''. The two really don't have anything in common beyond their theme song and [[InNameOnly a similar title]]; the other show has a board game-style format format, an emphasis on moral dilemmas, and a completely different cast & presentation.presentation.
* WordSaladTitle: In addition to being a nonsensical phrase, it was odd to call the show ''Pressure "1"'' when it was the second show of the pair to be made & released. To be fair, Mark did at least try to justify the title at the start of each show.
--> '''Mark:''' You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with four players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!
* WordSaladTitle: In addition to being a nonsensical phrase, it was odd to call the show ''Pressure "1"'' when it was the second show of the pair to be made & released. To be fair, Mark did at least try to justify the title at the start of each show.
--> '''Mark:''' You know why we call it ''Pressure 1''? Because we start with four players, and then we apply the ''pressure'' until we get down to 1!
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Round 1 was titled "Four's a Crowd"; the contestant in control would pick from two categories, and host Mark Long would ask a question. Getting it right won a point, a new category would replace the used one, and the process would be repeated. The first three players to win two points advanced to Round 2.
Round 2 was titled "Take That!"; the scores were reset to 0, and two new categories were shown. The contestant in control would pick a category for themselves, while the remaining category would be a buzz-in question for the other two. Right answers were worth 10 points. This process was repeated until time ran out; the lowest scorer was eliminated, and Mark would escort them out the double doors.
The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the winner and take home a prize package.
Round 2 was titled "Take That!"; the scores were reset to 0, and two new categories were shown. The contestant in control would pick a category for themselves, while the remaining category would be a buzz-in question for the other two. Right answers were worth 10 points. This process was repeated until time ran out; the lowest scorer was eliminated, and Mark would escort them out the double doors.
The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the winner and take home a prize package.
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Round 1 was titled "Four's a Crowd"; the contestant in control would pick from two categories, and host Mark Long would ask a question. Getting it right won a point, a new category would replace the used one, and the process would be repeated. The first three players to win two points advanced to Round 2.
2; the lowest scorer was eliminated, and Mark would escort them out the double doors.
Round 2 was titled "Take That!"; the scores were reset to 0, and two new categories were shown. The contestant in control would pick a category for themselves, while the remaining category would be a buzz-in question for the other two. Right answers were worth 10 points. This process was repeated until time ran out; thelowest scorer was eliminated, and Mark two contestants in the lead would escort them out the double doors.
move on.
The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the day's winner and take home a prize package.
Round 2 was titled "Take That!"; the scores were reset to 0, and two new categories were shown. The contestant in control would pick a category for themselves, while the remaining category would be a buzz-in question for the other two. Right answers were worth 10 points. This process was repeated until time ran out; the
The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the day's winner and take home a prize package.
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* RecycledSoundtrack: The theme song originated on "Peer Pressure" (later renamed "Pressure 2" to go along with this show), which had debuted two years earlier. Especially noticeable since Pressures 1 & 2 were frequently paired with each other in syndication.
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* RecycledSoundtrack: The theme song originated on "Peer Pressure" ''Peer Pressure'' (later renamed "Pressure 2" ''Pressure 2'' to go along with this show), which had debuted two years earlier. Especially noticeable since Pressures 1 & 2 were frequently paired with each other in syndication.
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* SpinOff: From "Peer Pressure/Pressure 2''. The two really don't have anything in common beyond their theme song and [[InNameOnly a similar title]]; the other show has a board game-style format and a completely different cast & presentation.
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* SpinOff: From "Peer ''Peer Pressure/Pressure 2''. The two really don't have anything in common beyond their theme song and [[InNameOnly a similar title]]; the other show has a board game-style format and a completely different cast & presentation.
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* ConfessionCam: The first eliminated contestant would discuss their most humiliating moment. At least one episode had a clip from their audition tape instead, where they demonstrated an odd talent they had.
* DancePartyEnding: Each episode ended with all four contestants dancing to the theme music.
* DancePartyEnding: Each episode ended with all four contestants dancing to the theme music.
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* ConfessionCam: The first eliminated contestant would [[EliminationStatement discuss their most humiliating moment. moment.]]
** At least one episode had a clip fromtheir the losing contestant's audition tape instead, where they demonstrated an odd talent they had.
* DancePartyEnding: Each episode ended with all four contestants dancing to the theme music. Mark often joined them as well.
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* DancePartyEnding: Each episode ended with all four contestants dancing to the theme music. Mark often joined them as well.
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[[caption-width-right:350:The pressure's on!]]
A strangely-titled, syndicated GameShow played on a set with a steamy factory motif, where four teenagers answered trivia questions in the hopes to win a grand prize.
Round 1 was titled "Four's a Crowd"; the contestant in control would pick from two categories, and host Mark Long would ask a question. Getting it right won a point, a new category would replace the used one, and the process would be repeated. The first three players to win two points advanced to Round 2.
Round 2 was titled "Take That!"; the scores were reset to 0, and two new categories were shown. The contestant in control would pick a category for themselves, while the remaining category would be a buzz-in question for the other two. Right answers were worth 10 points. This process was repeated until time ran out; the lowest scorer was eliminated, and Mark would escort them out the double doors.
The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the winner and take home a prize package.
Made by Wheeler-Sussman Productions, ''Pressure 1'' was a show was borne from necessity. From 1997-1999, Hearst-Argyle distributed two syndicated kids game shows that were often paired up with each other; another Wheeler-Sussman production called ''Series/PeerPressure'', and a Creator/MervGriffin production called ''Series/{{Click}}''. When ''Click'' was cancelled at the end of its second season, something was needed to fill the gap. That something was ''Pressure 1'', which debuted on September 4, 1999, while ''Peer Pressure'' was renamed ''Pressure 2'' to justify the title.[[labelnote:*]]Amusingly, ''Pressure 2'' was simply reruns of ''Peer Pressure'' with awkward edits to shoehorn the new title in.[[/labelnote]] Both shows were cancelled at the end of the season, leaving syndication in September 2000.
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!!GameShowTropes in use:
* BonusRound: The Pressure Point round.
* GameShowHost: Mark Long, who doubled as announcer. Oddly, he neglected to introduce himself in some episodes, meaning you wouldn't know his name unless you checked the credits.
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!!This series provides examples of:
* ConfessionCam: The first eliminated contestant would discuss their most humiliating moment. At least one episode had a clip from their audition tape instead, where they demonstrated an odd talent they had.
* DancePartyEnding: Each episode ended with all four contestants dancing to the theme music.
* RecycledSoundtrack: The theme song originated on "Peer Pressure" (later renamed "Pressure 2" to go along with this show), which had debuted two years earlier. Especially noticeable since Pressures 1 & 2 were frequently paired with each other in syndication.
* RougeAnglesOfSatin: The bonus round clock was called the "Pressure Gage". At no point did anyone notice there was supposed to be a U in there.
* SoundProofBooth: One was brought onstage for in the final round, since both contestants played with the same stack of questions.
* SpinOff: From "Peer Pressure/Pressure 2''. The two really don't have anything in common beyond their theme song and [[InNameOnly a similar title]]; the other show has a board game-style format and a completely different cast & presentation.
[[caption-width-right:350:The pressure's on!]]
A strangely-titled, syndicated GameShow played on a set with a steamy factory motif, where four teenagers answered trivia questions in the hopes to win a grand prize.
Round 1 was titled "Four's a Crowd"; the contestant in control would pick from two categories, and host Mark Long would ask a question. Getting it right won a point, a new category would replace the used one, and the process would be repeated. The first three players to win two points advanced to Round 2.
Round 2 was titled "Take That!"; the scores were reset to 0, and two new categories were shown. The contestant in control would pick a category for themselves, while the remaining category would be a buzz-in question for the other two. Right answers were worth 10 points. This process was repeated until time ran out; the lowest scorer was eliminated, and Mark would escort them out the double doors.
The third and final round was titled "Pressure Point". One contestant would be in isolation, while the other would have 30 seconds to answer 5 questions. Once they were finished, the isolated contestant came out to try their luck with the same questions. The one who answered 5 questions in the fastest time...or the one who answered the most questions right...would be declared the winner and take home a prize package.
Made by Wheeler-Sussman Productions, ''Pressure 1'' was a show was borne from necessity. From 1997-1999, Hearst-Argyle distributed two syndicated kids game shows that were often paired up with each other; another Wheeler-Sussman production called ''Series/PeerPressure'', and a Creator/MervGriffin production called ''Series/{{Click}}''. When ''Click'' was cancelled at the end of its second season, something was needed to fill the gap. That something was ''Pressure 1'', which debuted on September 4, 1999, while ''Peer Pressure'' was renamed ''Pressure 2'' to justify the title.[[labelnote:*]]Amusingly, ''Pressure 2'' was simply reruns of ''Peer Pressure'' with awkward edits to shoehorn the new title in.[[/labelnote]] Both shows were cancelled at the end of the season, leaving syndication in September 2000.
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!!GameShowTropes in use:
* BonusRound: The Pressure Point round.
* GameShowHost: Mark Long, who doubled as announcer. Oddly, he neglected to introduce himself in some episodes, meaning you wouldn't know his name unless you checked the credits.
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!!This series provides examples of:
* ConfessionCam: The first eliminated contestant would discuss their most humiliating moment. At least one episode had a clip from their audition tape instead, where they demonstrated an odd talent they had.
* DancePartyEnding: Each episode ended with all four contestants dancing to the theme music.
* RecycledSoundtrack: The theme song originated on "Peer Pressure" (later renamed "Pressure 2" to go along with this show), which had debuted two years earlier. Especially noticeable since Pressures 1 & 2 were frequently paired with each other in syndication.
* RougeAnglesOfSatin: The bonus round clock was called the "Pressure Gage". At no point did anyone notice there was supposed to be a U in there.
* SoundProofBooth: One was brought onstage for in the final round, since both contestants played with the same stack of questions.
* SpinOff: From "Peer Pressure/Pressure 2''. The two really don't have anything in common beyond their theme song and [[InNameOnly a similar title]]; the other show has a board game-style format and a completely different cast & presentation.
