This popular hangman typle game was created by Merv Griffin that was first hosted & co-hosted by Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford. 3 players spun a big wooden wheel for money and tried to guess letters on a big puzzle board and used the money to by prizes. In 1981, former weatherman from LA, Pat Sajak took over and Vanna White (who was a contestant on The Price is Right in 1980) began turning letters in 1982. In 1983, the show went into Syndication & has been on TV since 1975. There have also been versions of the show in four or five other countries.
Intros
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Theme used from 1983 to 1989.
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Christmas 1981 intro.
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Intro used from 1999 to 2000.
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This is a vintage intro from 1988, showcasing that episode's prizes, as well as Vanna White.