USA Today:
As a game of chance, Wheel of Fortune has been a sure thing.
The top-rated syndicated series celebrates its 5,000th episode Friday (check local listings), a milestone achieved by few shows in TV history.
Host Pat Sajak says he's mystified about the long-running success of a simple concept -- a wheel of chance melded to the word game Hangman -- except to say it offers comfort and familiarity.
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I want Vanna's Job!
I heard she was getting around $1 million back in the 80's when she actually had to spin the letters around. Now, she just touches them.
That is hard work!
I have to admit - in this age of hypocrisy and such, once in awhile it's good to just watch a piece of fluff that doesn't try to be anything other than what it is.
Kudos to two troopers, day/in/day/out - with a smile anna wave.
Keep on being!
There will be celebrations in nursing homes across America!
Jeopardy for dummies.
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USA Today | Bill Keveney | 02/26/09