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Wheel of Fortune (often known simply as Wheel [d]) is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. The show has aired continuously since January 6, 1975. Contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those in hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.
The single day record for shows in daytime television was set in 1984 by Michael Larson, who won $110,237 (equivalent to $323,000 in 2023) [3] on Press Your Luck. Larson achieved this record by memorizing the show's board patterns, repeatedly hitting the board's squares that awarded contestants money and an additional spin, which would, in turn, replace the spin he had just used, effectively ...
Wheel of Fortune: Ernie Sigley (1981–84) John Burgess (1984–96) Tony Barber (1996) Rob Elliott (1997–2003) Steve Oemcke (2004–05) Larry Emdur (2006) Adriana Xenides (1981–96, 1997–99) Kerrie Friend (1996–97) Sophie Falkiner (1999–2005) Laura Csortan (2006) Seven Network: July 21, 1981 – July 28, 2006 Million Dollar Wheel of ...
For only the second time in the game show's history, someone has won $1 million on "Wheel of Fortune." It happened to Autumn Erhard of Laguna Niguel, Calif., on Thursday night.
And while some fans were worried the show might run out of money, like the viewer who tweeted, “Wheel of Fortune just gave out $100k two days in a row, get ready for some crazy words the next ...
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"Wheel of Fortune" (1951 song), originally performed by Johnny Hartman; popularized by Kay Starr "Wheel of Fortune" (Ace of Base song) "Wheel of Fortune" (Eiko Shimamiya song) "Wheels of Fortune" (song), first released in 1976 by the Doobie Brothers; Wheel of Fortune, an album by Susan Raye; Wheel of Fortune, an album by Robin Williamson and ...
Wheel of Fortunate is not for the faint of heart—as evidenced by a contestant named Vivian's devastating mistake during an "easy" Bonus Round puzzle.. On Monday, Sept. 16, Vivian won the popular ...