"Wheel of Fortune" (1975)TV series 1975-????

Creator:

Merv Griffin

Seasons:

2 | unknown

Release Date:

6 January 1975 (USA)

Genre:

Game-Show

Plot:

Pat Sajak hosts this game show, where contestants guess letters in mystery words and phrases. They win...

Plot Keywords:

Game Show | Money | Non Fiction

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 4 wins & 15 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. July 7	7:30 PM	ABC
Tue. July 8	7:30 PM	ABC

Cast

Pat Sajak	...	Himself - Host / ... (18 episodes, 1983-2007)
Vanna White	...	Herself - Hostess / ... (18 episodes, 1983-2007)

Also Known As:

Shoppers' Bazaar (USA) (working title)

Runtime:

USA:30 min (1975-) | USA:60 min (1975-1976)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (1975-1983) | Stereo (1983-)

Certification:

USA:TV-G

Filming Locations:

Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Califon Productions

Trivia:

Chuck Woolery's last week hosting was also the first week of the four-row puzzle board. Wheel had previously used a three-row board.

Quotes:

Host: [during final spin round when music is played] You know, in hell, they play this song for eternity.

Movie Connections:

Spoofed in The Fairly OddParents in: Channel Chasers (2004) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Changing Keys

Fun game show

First off, I must say that this is a fun game show. Also, since I am 24, I haven't seen every episode. However, since I have been watching for as long as I can remember, I do know the show very well. Every time I've watched it, I have a lot of fun playing along and watch. This makes me long to be a contestant. The things I like most about it are Pat Sajak, his occasional jokes, Vanna White, the puzzles, and the contestants. If anyone replaced Pat Sajak, I would be really sad. When it goes off the air, I hope some network brings it back so I can play along and watch again. If that happens, I will be really happy. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever. Now, in conclusion, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.