 Three contestants, who were randomly selected from the studio audience, competed; each one came out one by one in round one, much like the 1970s version.One audience member was chosen for a 90-second performance by all three comedians, with each taking 30 seconds.The contestants wagered a portion of their scores on their predictions as to whether any of the comedians could make the audience member laugh; a correct prediction added the amount of the wager, while an incorrect prediction deducted it.