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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]
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).
The hit dating show, which helped revive Woolery's career, was one of the most popular game shows of the 1980s and '90s. Chuck Woolery, “Love Connection” and original “Wheel of Fortune ...
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Chuck Woolery, who died on Nov. 23 at age 83, is possibly best known as the original host of the popular TV gameshow Wheel of Fortune.However, the hosting gig was eventually given to Pat Sajak ...
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 ...
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He was the original host of Wheel of Fortune, hosted the popular dating show Love Connection for over a decade and also hosted shows Scrabble, Greed and Lingo. He was born in Ashland, Ky., in 1941.