Wheel of Fortune (1975– )

Daytime version of the game show in which contestants guess letters in order to complete a word, phrase or name.

Creator:

Merv Griffin

Stars:

Vanna White, Jack Clark, Susan Stafford

Cast

Series cast summary:
Vanna White	...	Herself - Hostess (55 episodes, 1982-1991)
Jack Clark	...	Himself - Announcer (43 episodes, 1980-1988)
Susan Stafford	...	Herself - Hostess (40 episodes, 1975-1986)
Pat Sajak	...	Himself - Host (39 episodes, 1981-1989)
Charlie O'Donnell	...	Himself - Announcer (38 episodes, 1975-1991)
Chuck Woolery	...	Himself - Host (35 episodes, 1975-1981)

Storyline

Daytime version of the game show in which contestants guess letters in order to complete a word, phrase or name.

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Plot Keywords:

word game | puzzle | non fiction

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Genres:

Family | Game-Show

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 January 1975 (USA)

Also Known As:

Shoppers' Bazaar

Company Credits

Production Co:

Califon Productions, Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS), Merv Griffin Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 30 min (1975, 1976-1991) 60 min (1975-1976) 60 min (1975-1976)

Sound Mix:

Stereo (1983-1991) Mono (1975-1983)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

1982 Susan Stafford decided to leave the show to pursue a career in humanitarian work. Three ladies tried out for the letter turning Hostess job including Summer Bartholomew, Vicki McCarty and Vanna White. On White was picked as Stafford's permanent replacement and her first appearance in that capacity aired on December 13, 1982 and the first letter she turned as the official Hostess on the show was a "T".

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Connections

Referenced in Jeopardy!: Episode #26.64 (2009)

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