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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER "WHEEL OF FORTUNE" SALUTES MILITARY SPOUSES, REUNITES SOLDIER AND WIFE
Culver City, CA (January 30, 2012) – For many years Wheel Of Fortune has celebrated our nation’s military with theme weeks featuring active, reserve and retired military personnel as contestants. Now, for the first time, America’s Game will be honoring those who make sacrifices on the home front with “Military Spouses Week.” The fifteen contestants selected to play are military spouses representing all branches. The heartwarming week of shows airs February 6-10, 2012, and features a welcome message from First Lady Michelle Obama, as well as information about “Joining Forces,” her initia...
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‘WHEEL OF FORTUNE’ AND SEARS TEAM UP TO BRING REAL JOY TO LOYAL WHEEL WATCHERS IN THE “SEARS SECRET SANTA SWEEPSTAKES”
Sweepstakes runs from Nov. 7 through Nov. 22 CULVER CITY, CALIF. (October 24, 2011) – This November, Christmas will come early for some very lucky Wheel of Fortune viewers. America’s favorite game show has teamed up with Sears for the most exciting sweepstakes in the show’s history. In the “Sears Secret Santa Sweepstakes,” which runs from Nov. 7 through Nov. 22, every Wheel of Fortune in-studio contestant will become a “Secret Santa” to a home viewer. If the viewer has a Wheel Watchers Club SPIN ID number, he or she will be eligible to win the exact same prizes won by the in-studio conte...
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE INVITES FANS TO WATCH, TWEET AND WIN THIS HALLOWEEN
CULVER CITY, CALIF. (October 20, 2011) – No tricks, just Tweets this Halloween as Wheel of Fortune introduces its “Trick or Tweetstakes,” a watch, tweet and win sweepstakes that will run from October 20th through October 31st. Fans will be Tweeting for daily treats provided by The Popcorn Factory®. Wheel of Fortune fans who follow the show on Twitter (@WheelofFortune) will want to tune in to the show each night, then tweet the bonus round puzzle solution with the hashtag, #WOFTreats. Those who tweet the correct bonus round puzzle solution and proper hashtag will be entered to win the nigh...
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“WHEEL OF FORTUNE’S” 29TH SEASON OFFERS MORE WAYS TO WIN, MORE REASONS TO WATCH
Culver City, CA (September 19, 2011) – Fresh off winning the Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show, Wheel of Fortune will kick off its 29th season in syndication, on September 19, with more chances than ever for contestants and viewers to win big. A new game feature, the “½ Car Tag,” will give contestants the opportunity to go home with a car, regardless of whether they go to the bonus round. Two “½ Car Tags” will appear on the wheel during the first three rounds of play. If a contestant collects both of them, he or she will win a new car. Also new for Season 29, Jim Thornton will tak...
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VETERAN RADIO ANNOUNCER JIM THORNTON IS THE NEW VOICE OF "WHEEL OF FORTUNE"
CULVER CITY, CA (June 13, 2011) - After an extensive search following the passing of legendary voice Charlie O'Donnell, Wheel of Fortune has selected Jim Thornton to succeed him as the show's announcer. The announcement was made today by the show's Executive Producer, Harry Friedman. "We are delighted to welcome Jim Thornton into the Wheel of Fortune family," said Friedman. "Jim's rich, friendly voice and engaging personality are a great fit for our show and its tradition." "This has been a lifelong dream, and to be able to follow in the footsteps of a legend like Charlie O'Donnell is tr...
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'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' SERVES UP FIRST-EVER "TENNIS WEEK" WITH TENNIS CHANNEL
Culver City, CA (May 25, 2011) - Wheel of Fortune has teamed up with Tennis Channel to present viewers with the show's first-ever "Tennis Week," airing May 30-June 3, 2011. Tennis Channel worked with the WTA, ATP and USTA to provide the featured prizes on the Wheel which include luxury vacation packages surrounding upcoming major tennis tournaments around the world: the French Open in Paris, the Australian Open in Melbourne, the US Open in New York, the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London, and the Sony Ericsson Championships in Istanbul. Former World No. 1 female professio...
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'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' AND WENDY'S INVITE FAMILIES TO "WATCH WHEEL WITH WENDY'S"
America's Favorite Game Show and One of America's Favorite Food Chains Partner for "Wendy's Family Week"CULVER CITY, CALIF. (April 11, 2011) - For the first time ever, Wendy's is partnering with a game show for a "Watch, Match and Win" game. The "Watch Wheel with Wendy's" Game will give fans a chance to win one of five family Caribbean cruises during "Wendy's Family Week" on America's favorite game show, Wheel of Fortune.From April 11 until May 15, Wendy's Kids' Meals will feature Wheel of Fortune branding, including five specially designed Wheel of Fortune-themed toys and a game piece fea...
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE IS HEADING TO NEW ORLEANS
WHATWheel of Fortune will tape three weeks worth of shows in New Orleans, marking the first time the show's production will return to the city after being evacuated in 2005 in advance of Hurricane Katrina. The theme weeks will celebrate popular aspects of New Orleans culture including "Celebrating New Orleans," "College Week" and "Fabulous Food." We invite you to come and get a "behind the scenes" look at one of our most exciting on-location tapings as contestants from New Orleans and all over the country compete for Big Cash & Exciting Prizes!• One-on-one interviews with Pat and Vanna• Ad...
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WHEEL OF FORTUNE ANNOUNCES THE FIVE 'VANNA FOR A DAY' FINALISTS
Culver City, CA (January 26, 2011) - Wheel of Fortune and co-host Vanna White today announced the five lucky women who will be vying for the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be "Vanna for a Day." From the more than 1,000 audition videos submitted, the producers have narrowed the field to these finalists: Katie C. of Wooster, OH, who currently attends school in Savannah, GA http://www.wheeloffortune.com/vannaforaday/viewentries/profile.php?id=30423 Samantha M. of San Francisco, CAhttp://www.wheeloffortune.com/vannaforaday/viewentries/profile.php?id=4584 Anna H. of Friendswood, TXhttp://www...
