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Wheel of Fortune (often known simply as Wheel [b]) is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin.The show has aired continuously since January 6, 1975. Contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those in hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carniv
Wheel of Fortune is an American television game show that was created by Merv Griffin and first aired in 1975, with a syndicated version airing since 1983. Since its premiere, the program has been adapted into several international adaptations.
After 11 years on the air, NBC canceled Jeopardy! while it still had a year remaining on its network contract. The final episode aired on January 3, 1975. Wheel of Fortune, another game show created by Griffin, premiered the following Monday. The show became a cultural phenomenon when its nighttime syndicated version debuted in 1983.
Pat Sajak, 77, signs off as host of 'Wheel of Fortune' on Friday after more than 40 years at the helm, three Daytime Emmys and a Guinness world record.
After Wheel of Fortune premiered in 1975, it took television by storm. By 1981, Woolery was getting paid $65,000 a year, but his salary didn't quite compare to what his competitors were making.
After Pat Sajak retired from hosting 'Wheel of Fortune,' fans want to know when incoming host Ryan Seacrest's first episode will air. Read on for the premiere date.
Wheel 2000: 1998–2001 Wheel of Fortune (Woolery) 2007 Who Dares Wins (Australian game show) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (Vieira and Harrison) 2008–12, 2017–18 Who Wants to Be a Super Millionaire? 2005–07 Wild Animal Games: 1999 Win Ben Stein's Money: 2004–06 Win, Lose or Draw (Convy) 2002–04 Winner Take All: Winning Streak: 1998
Wheel of Fortune: NBC January 6, 1975 June 30, 1989 Network version normally ran in the late morning. Originally hosted by Chuck Woolery (1975–1981), followed by Pat Sajak (1981–1989), Rolf Benirschke (1989), and Bob Goen (1989–1991). CBS July 17, 1989 January 11, 1991 NBC January 14, 1991 September 20, 1991 40 Syndicated September 23 ...