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Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, “Wheel of Fortune” debuted Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience.

Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, Wheel of Fortune debuted Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience. Woolery, then 33, was trying to make it ...

Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, "Wheel of Fortune" debuted on Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience.

After a few years, Woolery demanded a raise to $500,000 a year, or what host Peter Marshall was making on “Hollywood Squares.” Griffin balked and replaced Woolery with weather reporter Pat Sajak.

After hosting the program for seven years, he departed over a salary dispute and was replaced by Pat Sajak. “Chuck Woolery was without doubt the Real Deal. He was an original.

Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, "Wheel of Fortune" debuted Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience. Woolery, then 33, was trying to make ...

Woolery hosted "Wheel of Fortune" from 1975 to 1981 before he was replaced by Pat Sajak amid a contract dispute. Sajak has since retired and been succeeded by Ryan Seacrest.

Although most associated with Pat Sajak and Vanna White, “Wheel of Fortune” debuted Jan. 6, 1975, on NBC with Woolery welcoming contestants and the audience.