Wheel of Fortune 40 years old

Wheel of Fortune

This game show sees contestants solve word puzzles, similar to those used in Hangman, to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel.

Credits

Cast

Name Character
Chuck Woolery He was 42 , now 83 years old
Vanna White She was 26 , now 67 years old
Johnny Gilbert He was 59 , now 99 years old
Don Pardo He was 65 , 96 years old when he died

Crew

Name Job title
Merv Griffin Crew He was 58 , 82 years old when he died Creator
Merv Griffin Production He was 58 , 82 years old when he died Producer
Jody Vaclav Art Set Designer
Wheel of Fortune poster
Wheel of Fortune (40 years)

Returning Series

  • First Air Date: 1983-09-19
  • Runtime: [25] minutes
  • Number of Episodes: 2001