It's always exciting when your town is highlighted in some type of way and Michigan made an appearance on Jeopardy! last week.
The episode aired on Wednesday, May 3rd says MLive. It was a $1,200 question under the category "Where Ya From...
It was 40 years ago, Jan. 6, 1975, A brash, young Chuck Woolery reached down and spun a giant wheel on the television game show "Wheel of Fortune."
Vanna White was still a 18-year-old bubbly high school student. And Pat Sajak was a part-time DJ in Nashville.
It's been a few years since I actually sat down and watched an episode of "Wheel of Fortune," but I used to think I was pretty good at it. When I was in the comfort of my own home, I could answer those puzzles in no time at all!
But, I'm realistic and know that I'd have a harder time if I were there in the moment. This guy didn't have a problem, though! He solved the puzzle after only on
Pat Sajak has hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 81 years. That's only strange because he just turned 68 last month, but I digress. He's a TV icon, with thousands of broadcasts under his belt.
"Wheel of Fortune" is the most-watched game show in the world.
More than 10 million viewers tune in to see Kelly from Fort Worth, Texas, win a trip to Fiji and $30,000 in the bonus round every night.
But long before Pat Sajak and Vanna White took spins on "Wheel" every night, it was Chuck Woolery.
Congrats to Darl Gilliland, Ashley Boelens, and the Parker family! These West Michigan natives are all going to be on TV game shows in the next week! Way to go! Gilliland joins a host of other West Michiganders who have been on the Price is Right since Drew Carey took over as host.