With so little to be sure of in this topsy-turvy world, at least one thing is certain: Each weeknight, Vanna White will glide across the stage of 'Wheel of Fortune,' revealing letters, applauding. This is the official page for Wheel of Fortune’s co-host, Vanna White! See her fashion, videos, fun facts and more.
The Question:
Producers of long-running game show Wheel Of Fortune are in crisis mode after being forced to fire presenter Vanna White after over thirty years of service. The shocking firing comes after footage. Vanna White quickly became a household name when she was named Co-Host of Wheel of Fortune in 1982. After auditioning alongside over 200 other hopefuls, Merv Griffin ultimately awarded the coveted spot to Vanna because “she turned the letters the best.”.
Before Vanna White & Pat Sajak there were two other hosts of Wheel of Fortune. One was Chuck Woolery. Who was the woman?
The Answer:
You are correct. Game show veteran Chuck Woolery was one of the first hosts of the show when it debuted on Jan. 6, 1975.
Now, would you like to spin or buy a vowel?
Just kidding.
To answer your question, L.A.-based talk show personality Susan Stafford was the show's other host. Pat Sajak debuted as host in December 1981 and Vanna White replaced Stafford a year later.
And while we have your attention, here's one you can stump your friends with at your next party. The first letter Vanna ever turned on the Wheel of Fortune puzzleboard was a 't.'
In case you're wondering, we found all this information at the Wheel of Fortune web site.
-The Editors
Vanna White is known for being the picture of poise and grace on ABC’s Wheel of Fortune. But on a recent episode of the long-running game show, White had a bit of a mishap involving her dress and a holiday prop from the set. Although the scene wasn’t shown during the game, host Pat Sajak insisted that it air at the end of the episode during a behind-the-scenes clip.
In the segment, a wrapped gift box decorating the puzzle board becomes entangled in White’s dress and drags behind her as she walks across the stage. “It’s like you’re walking your dog,” said a laughing Sajak.
See the full video below: