#98 6 Million $ Man - The Classic Pinball Podcast
The Classic Pinball Podcast
1 hr 46 min
Summary
Six Million Dollar Man (1978 Bally) deep dive covering design, production history, and technical restoration.
The Classic Pinball Podcast episode #98 features an in-depth discussion of the 1978 Bally Six Million Dollar Man pinball machine, designed by Jim Patla. The hosts explore the game's unique 6-display layout, production history (over 10,000 units), and engineering quirks including the transition from 444 to 555 bulb sockets. The episode includes technical repair segments, listener emails, and personal anecdotes about pinball ownership and operation.
Another Bally 6 Million Dollar Man is in for service. What’s up Doc? An email asking for a flipper recommendation. George has a list. Not that list! Dave’s Christmas songs: both new and old. They finally make it to the basement and play several games.
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