Woolery was the original host for Wheel of Fortune, holding the position from 1975 until a salary dispute in 1981. He wanted a raise from the $65,000 per year he was reportedly receiving to $500,000 per year, which the late star said was more comparable to what other hosts — like Richard Dawson and Bob Barker — were making at the time.

Chuck Woolery, the game show veteran who was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" and went on to host "Love Connection," has died at 83.