The Question:

Before Vanna White & Pat Sajak there were two other hosts of Wheel of Fortune. One was Chuck Woolery. Who was the woman?

Vanna White Hosts Wheel of Fortune for the First Time in 37 Years: 'I'm Excited and Nervous' this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. The first letter that White ever turned on Wheel of Fortune was 'T' These days — actually since 1997 — the puzzle board is computerized so she no longer physically turns the numbers. 'The ideal Wheel of Fortune contestant, first and foremost, is someone who's been watching the show for a long time, so they really understand how the game is played,' said Harry Friedman. 'The ideal Wheel of Fortune contestant, first and foremost, is someone who's been watching the show for a long time, so they really understand how the game is played,' said Harry Friedman. Wheel of Fortune has been on the air in some form since 1975. The current nightime version, which began in 1983, has accounted for over 30 seasons in its own right. Merv Griffin first conceived Wheel in 1973 while his other major creation, Jeopardy!, was in its tenth year on NBC. He decided to create a game show based on Hangman, and added a wheel to it as a 'hook' after being inspired by Roulette (rather than.

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.

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-The Editors