"Wheel of Fortune" (1975) TV series 1975-1991

User Rating:

7.8/10   

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:

Money | Non Fiction

Awards:

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 5 wins & 33 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Sat. July 18	7:30 PM	ABC
Mon. July 20	7:30 PM	ABC

Cast

Pat Sajak	...	Himself - Host / ... (19 episodes, 1983-2007)
Vanna White	...	Herself - Hostess / ... (19 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:

The category "Same Name" was introduced in the 1988 season.

Quotes:

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

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Played (2006)

Soundtrack:

Changing Keys

BETTER THAN EVER!!!

I remember when this show came on, The highest prize won was $25,000 in the bonus round. Now a days is 100 grand. And all the toss ups. I'm telling you this show is better than ever. And the theme song is pretty good. Unlike the 1983 "Changing Keys" version which was ugly and used too many synthesizer or the 1997 version where they jazed up the theme. I Like the new hi-tech puzzle board because it gives a more 21st century feel to the show. And the PRIZES!!! We'll What more can be said this show is better than ever before. And the set is cool. Better than the previous sets including the Ugly Sunburst's in 1983. Long Live Wheel.