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

When there was a commercial break in the middle of a puzzle, the contestants would be asked to turn their backs so that they couldn't study the board.

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Connections

Referenced in ALF: It Isn't Easy... Bein' Green (1987)

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