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Wheel of Fortune
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE KICKS OFF HISTORIC SEASON 41
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEEL OF FORTUNE KICKS OFF HISTORIC SEASON 41 Pat Sajak Celebrates Farewell Season While Vanna White Extends Contract for Additional Two Years Social Correspondent Maggie Sajak Headlines “Fan Fridays” Alex Van Wagner Takes Over as Director Culver City, CA (September 19, 2022) – As previously announced, Wheel of Fortune’s Season 41, which kicked off this past week, will be the last for host Pat Sajak. The show will celebrate the 41-derful seasons with him at the helm. Co-host Vanna White has extended her contract for an additional two years,...
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CBS Media Ventures
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THE TWO MOST-WATCHED SHOWS IN SYNDICATION ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ AND ‘JEOPARDY!’ RENEWED THROUGH 2027-2028
THE TWO MOST-WATCHED SHOWS IN SYNDICATION ‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ AND ‘JEOPARDY!’ RENEWED THROUGH 2027-2028 ABC Owned Television Stations Extend Sony Pictures Television’s Hit Game Shows for Five More Seasons Click to download Wheel of Fortune Click to download Jeopardy! LOS ANGELES – January 11, 2023 – Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, the two most-watched shows in syndication, have been renewed for five more years, it was announced today by Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures. The ABC Owned Television Stations have sealed a deal to continue to carry the iconic game shows t...
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE TO KICK OFF SEASON 40 IN “XL” FASHION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WHEEL OF FORTUNE TO KICK OFF SEASON 40 IN “XL” FASHION Puzzleboard Upgraded for the First Time Since 2003 Milestone Season Premieres on September 12th Culver City, CA (September 6, 2022) –Wheel of Fortune will start its 40th season on September 12th, with iconic Hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White. To celebrate this momentous occasion Vanna will be working at a new LED screen puzzleboard and an “XL Week” of shows will kick off the season with more prize money at stake than ever before. For the first time since 2003, Wheel of Fortune has given the puzzleboard a m...
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Wheel of Fortune
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BELLAMIE BLACKSTONE NAMED EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF WHEEL OF FORTUNE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BELLAMIE BLACKSTONE NAMED EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF WHEEL OF FORTUNE Wheel of Fortune Veteran Supervising Producer Steve Schwartz Promoted to Co-Executive Producer [CULVER CITY, CA – March 23, 2022] – Bellamie Blackstone has been named Executive Producer of Wheel of Fortune as the show gears up for its milestone 40th season in syndication. Bolstering her at the helm of the television mainstay is the show’s longtime Supervising Producer Steve Schwartz, who will take on the role of Co-Executive Producer. "With Bellamie joining as Executive Producer and...
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE” HISTORY IS MADE AGAIN WITH THIRD $100,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNER IN A ROW!
“WHEEL OF FORTUNE” HISTORY IS MADE AGAIN WITH THIRD $100,000 GRAND PRIZE WINNER IN A ROW! CULVER CITY, CA (February 9, 2022) – Wednesday marked another historic night for Wheel of Fortune after the game show awarded a third $100,000 grand prize in as many nights. Bree Yokouchi was the lucky contestant to pull the $100,000 grand prize envelope from the Bonus Wheel and solve the puzzle to win the prize. She won a total of $121,638 in cash and prizes, including a trip to St. Lucia. “I was just excited to be here this morning,” said Yokouchi after her win. “But to be the third...
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PAT SAJAK AND VANNA WHITE SIGN ON TO HOST WHEEL OF FORTUNE THROUGH 2024
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PAT SAJAK AND VANNA WHITE SIGN ON TO HOST WHEEL OF FORTUNE THROUGH 2024 Season 39 Premieres on September 13th Culver City, CA (September 8, 2021) – As Wheel of Fortune is set to kick off its 39th season on September 13th, hosts Pat Sajak and Vanna White have signed on to continue hosting the iconic show through the 2023-2024 season. As part of the deal, Pat Sajak has added consulting producer to his responsibilities to the show. Wheel of Fortune announcer Jim Thornton is celebrating his 10th anniversary with the show, and viewers will get to...
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Wheel of Fortune
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WINNEBAGO AND “WHEEL OF FORTUNE” CELEBRATE RELATIONSHIP WITH WINNEBAGO SOLIS VIEWER GIVEAWAY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINNEBAGO AND “WHEEL OF FORTUNE” CELEBRATE RELATIONSHIP WITH WINNEBAGO SOLIS VIEWER GIVEAWAY CULVER CITY, CA (March 1, 2021) – Winnebago, longtime provider of Wheel of Fortune’s Wheelmobile, is teaming up with America’s Game® for “Wheel’s Win a Winnebago Giveaway,” giving viewers the chance to win a brand-new recreation vehicle. One lucky viewer will win a Winnebago Solis during National Parks Week airing from March 8 – 12, 2021. “Our goal this year has been to continually surprise our audiences with incredible giveaways, and what better way to come t...
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Wheel of Fortune
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE RETURNS FOR SEASON 38!
WHEEL OF FORTUNE RETURNS FOR SEASON 38! The Wheel Spins as Usual for Viewers Though There Have Been Changes Behind the Scenes Culver City, CA (September 9, 2020) – When Wheel of Fortune fans tune in to the show’s 38th season premiere on September 14, they’ll notice an upgrade to the Wheel and the same great game! But there have been some big changes behind the scenes of America’s Game®. Veteran game show producer Mike Richards took over as Executive Producer during the hiatus and has spearheaded the effort to get the venerable game show back on the air. In the studio, th...
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Wheel of Fortune
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VANNA WHITE TO HOST “DISNEY SECRET SANTA” WEEKS ON “WHEEL OF FORTUNE”
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE VANNA WHITE TO HOST “DISNEY SECRET SANTA” WEEKS ON “WHEEL OF FORTUNE” Fan-Favorite Giveaway Will Run December 9 – 20 CULVER CITY, CA (December 5, 2019) – Wheel of Fortune co-host Vanna White will be stepping into Pat Sajak’s spot at the iconic Wheel to preside over the show’s magical “Secret Santa Holiday Giveaway” beginning on December 9. This year, for the first time ever, Disney will be the promotional partner for the show’s annual giveaway where viewers have the chance to win everything an in-studio contestant wins. White stepped in as host ...
