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The Wheel of Fortune

I love Wheel of Fortune and think it is the Best Game Show Ever.  It is probably my favorite game show because I love solving puzzles and I am actually quite good at guessing the puzzles on the show way before the contestants do!  :)  My daughter is always telling me I should go on the show, but I am not so sure I would be as quick thinking as I am sitting in my living room.

 

 

The History of Wheel of Fortune 

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  • the concept for Wheel of Fortune originally appeared in a 1952 game show which lasted for almost one year

  • this show was based on good Samaritans; you had to have done a good deed to get onto the show

  • the good-doer and the person helped both appeared on the show

  • the Wheel contained cash amounts between $30-$1,000 and there were questions to answer to win the money

  • the show concept appeared again in 1973 and was called "Shopper's Bazaar" on the pilot episode

  • after few bad attempts at the show, they tried again in 1975 with Chuck Woolery as the host, Susan Stafford as the letter turner and Charlie O'Donnell as the announcer

  • this show replaced Art Fleming's original version of Jeopardy!

  • 1976; shows first Tournament of Champions was held

  • 1978; Star Bonus Wedge first appears on the Wheel

  • 1981; The "podiums" of prizes were replaced by the famous turntable, which contained the 3 showcases of prizes contestants shopped for

  • 1981; Pat Sajak replaced Chuck Woolery after a contract dispute

  • 1981; official premiere of the show's bonus round

  • 1982; Susan Stafford left the show (on good terms) and was replaced by Vanna White

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  • 1982; Jack Clark becomes the new show announcer

  • 1988; Jack Clark passes away and MG Kelly briefly takes over the announcing duties until Charlie O'Donnell returns again

  • Pat Sajak always hosted the syndicated version of the show and he hosted the network daytime version until 1989

  • 1989, Rolf Benirschke, ex-football player, took over the daytime version of the show

  • 1989; the daytime show moved to CBS and Bob Geon hosted

  • 1989; premiere of the kookie 'Before and After' category

  • 1989; end of the shopping format

  • 1991; daytime version of Wheel of Fortune cancelled

  • 1996; popular jackpot round instituted

  • 1997; old puzzle board replaced by electronic board

  • 1998; the Wheel celebrates 3,000 syndicated episodes

  • 2001; introduction of the miniature bonus round wheel
  • Wheel of Fortune Games 

    WHEEL OF FORTUNE PLUG AND PLAY

    Play at home Wheel of Fortune, be a contestant on America's beloved game show without leaving home!

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    Wheel Of Fortune Deluxe

    2,000 puzzles created by the show's staff
    Play alone, versus the PC, or versus others at the same keyboard
    Earn in-game trophies and badges for high scores

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    Wheel of Fortune

    The ultimate Wheel of Fortune experience!
    Spin for fantastic fantasy prizes and solve 3,000 puzzles!

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    Wheel Of Fortune

    "Wheel-of-Fortune!" Spin the Wheel and experience the enhanced game play and vivid graphics of America's #1 game show!

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    Pat Sajak's Lucky Letters Deluxe

    Win 5 in a row to play in the Championship Game
    Over 30,000 different clues and answers

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    Hasbro WHEELFORTUNE2 Wheel Of Fortune 2 [windows 95/98/me]

    Wheel of Fortune 2nd Edition provides 2,500 New Puzzles!
    Unlock bonus interviews with Vanna White!

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    Wheel Of Fortune 2nd Edition (Mac)

    Be a contestant on America's #1 syndicated TV game show.

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    Wheel of Fortune

    America's favorite game show is now bigger and better than ever on the Sega Game Gear.

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    Deluxe Wheel of Fortune

    Includes spinner wheel, puzzles, display board, wipe off letter card, crayon, tokens and instructions
    Silver replica of the Wheel
    Includes 12 bonus puzzles from the 1980's

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    Wheel Of Fortune Handheld Electronic Game

    Challenge yourself or your friends to 400 all-new puzzles, complete with realistic sound effects and music.

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    Wheel of Fortune Board Game

    This 20th Anniversary Edition plays similarly to the actual game show: take turns spinning the wheel and asking for letters.

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    The Simpson's Wheel of Fortune Game

    The Simpson's Edition Wheel of Fortune Game gives you the wheel spinning, consonant calling, vowel buying excitement of Wheel of Fortune.

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    Wheel of Fortune Tiger Cartridge #8

    Wheel of Fortune Cartridge for Tiger's HandHeld System

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    Vintage Wheel of Fortune Videos 


    Wheel of Fortune speed-up round from 1978

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    Wheel of Fortune Apparel & Accessories 

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    Wheel of Fortune Collectible Ornament 

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    Wheel of Fortune Pinball Games 

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    Knuckleheads on Wheel of Fortune 


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    Wheel of Fortune Watches, Keychains & More! 

    Very unique gift for Wheel fans

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    Wheel of Fortune Scrapbook 

    Past & Present

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    Photo #1: Pat Sayjak, Susan Stafford & Merv Griffin
    Photo #2: Rolf Benirschke
    Photo #3: Bob Geon
    Photo #4: Jack Clark
    Photo #5: Merv Griffin
    Phtoo #6: Susan Stafford & Chuck Woolery
    Photo #7: Vanna White & MG Kelly
    Photo #8: Charlie O'Donnell
    Photo #9: Susan Stafford & Pat Sayjak
    Photo #10: Vanna White & Pat Sayjak

    Wheel of Fortune ~ Pat & Vanna Autographed 

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    Wheel of Fortune Collectible Watch 

    Wheel Of Fortune Collectible WATCH w Bonus Tin Case- Licensed Collector's Edition

    This watch is an Officially Licensed Collector's Edition and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity (included in box).

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    The Shopping Format 

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    Who doesn't miss the shopping format?
    I sure do! The contestants head just floating around all the lame prizes. You could always tell when they really didn't want any of the prizes offered and would rather have just taken the cash. Or, the best was when they set up the entire floating head thing and the contestant didn't even have enough money to buy one prize! They would say, "I think I'll put it on gift certificate". We'll, of course you will, you don't have enough money to buy anything for goodness sakes. How about the times when the contestant couldn't make up their mind or couldn't add and the host would start making suggestions for them. Boy, do I miss that. That was retro television at it's best. Wheel of Fortune executives, if you are reading this, please bring back the shopping format!

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    Wheel of Fortune Vanna Dolls 

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    Limited Edition Vanna White Dolls 

    Limited Edition Vanna White in the USA Fashion Doll

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    Vanna White Doll
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    Limited Edition Vanna White In Aspen Fashion Doll

    Vanna White Doll
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    In Aspen

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