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'''''Wheel of Fortune''''' is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. It was originally hosted by Chuck Woolery when it debuted on [[NBC]] on January 6, 1975, but is currently hosted in [[broadcast syndication|first-run syndication]] by long-running Pat Sajak (who debuted as host on the NBC version in 1981 and has hosted the syndicated version since its debut on September 19, 1983). Vanna White shows the letters on the puzzle board. The show is based on the children's game Hangman.  In syndication, it is paired with ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' (the syndicated version of which has aired since 1984); both shows are produced by Sony Pictures Television (the successor-in-interest to original production company Merv Griffin Enterprises) and distributed by CBS Television Distribution (which took over those duties after absorbing original distributor King World in 2007).

'''''Wheel of Fortune''''' is an American television game show created by Merv Griffin. It was originally hosted by Chuck Woolery when it debuted on [[NBC]] on January 6, 1975, but is currently hosted in [[broadcast syndication|first-run syndication]] by long-running Pat Sajak (who debuted as host on the NBC version in 1981 and has hosted the syndicated version since its debut on September 19, 1983). Vanna White shows the letters on the puzzle board. The show is based on the children's game Hangman.  In syndication, it is paired with ''[[Jeopardy!]]'' (the syndicated version of which has aired since 1984); both shows are produced by Sony Pictures Television Studios (the successor-in-interest to original production company Merv Griffin Enterprises) and distributed by CBS Media Ventures (which took over those duties after absorbing original distributor King World in 2007).

==Gameplay==

==Gameplay==

In the case a contestant reaches the end of the game with a score of zero, they win $1,000 instead of walking out empty-handed.

In the case a contestant reaches the end of the game with a score of zero, they win $1,000 instead of walking out empty-handed.

===Other elements===

===Other elements===

*Toss-Ups: One letter is revealed at a time. Once someone buzzes in, they have one attempt to solve the puzzle, and failure prevents them from winning the money.

*Toss-Ups: One letter is revealed at a time. Once someone buzzes in, they have one attempt to solve the puzzle, and failure prevents them from winning the money.

===Video games===

===Video games===

Several video games on consoles, PC, and online have been developed based on the show, by such developers as [[Rare (company)|Rare]], GameTek, and THQ.

Several video games on consoles, PC, and online have been developed based on the show, by such developers as [[Rare (company)|Rare]], GameTek, and THQ.

[[Category:Game Shows]]

[[Category:Game Shows]]