"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:

Fri. Sept. 5	7:30 PM	ABC	People Celebrity Week
Mon. Sept. 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:

Referenced in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Special (1997) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Big Wheels

Splendid fun to watch and play along with

I always make sure that I never miss this awesome game show. If I'm not at home when it comes on, I tape it to watch when I get home. It is my opinion that it is one of the best and most exciting game shows of all time. It's always fun to try and solve the puzzles and to see the contestants win big cash and prizes. It's very easy to see why this show has lasted for so many years and I hope it stays around for years to come.