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The original host of Wheel of Fortune was Chuck Woolery, who hosted the series from its 1975 premiere until December 25, 1981, save for one week in August 1980 when Alex Trebek hosted in his place. [7] [46] Woolery's departure came over a salary dispute with show creator Merv Griffin, and his contract was not renewed. [9]
Rolf Benirschke, a former kicker with the NFL’s San Diego Chargers, took over hosting duties of the daytime version of "Wheel of Fortune" when Sajak left in 1989. Benirschke previously told ...
Patrick Leonard Sajak (/ ˈ s eɪ dʒ æ k / SAY-jak; né Sajdak, [3] born October 26, 1946) is an American game show host, television personality, and creative consultant. He is best known as the host of the television game show Wheel of Fortune, a position which he held from 1981 to 2024.
Woolery was the original host of the original daytime Wheel of Fortune from 1975 until 1981, when he was replaced by Pat Sajak. After leaving Wheel of Fortune, Woolery hosted a number of other game shows including Love Connection (1983–1994), Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993), Greed (1999–2000), and Lingo (2002–2007).
Although "Wheel of Fortune" debuted in 1975 as a daytime program hosted by Chuck Woolery, Pat Sajak helped bring the series to fame after taking over as host in 1981. He and cohost Vanna White ...
Wheel of Fortune (1991–96) Robert Lembke: Germany: Was bin ich? Keith Lemon (Leigh Francis) United Kingdom: Celebrity Juice (2008–2022), Sing If You Can (2011), Through the Keyhole (2013–2019) Sunny Lenarduzzi: Canada: Beer Money (2012) Jay Leno: United States: You Bet Your Life (2021–23) John Leslie: United Kingdom: Wheel of Fortune ...
Chuck Woolery, the original host of “Wheel of Fortune” and an iconic force on a number of game shows over the years, has died, TMZ reported late Saturday.He was 83. Woolery hosted “Wheel ...
Seacrest is the host of Wheel of Fortune, having hosted since replacing long-time host Pat Sajak in September 2024. Seacrest co-hosted and served as executive producer of Live with Kelly and Ryan, and has hosted other media including American Idol, American Top 40, and On Air with Ryan Seacrest.