The Question:
Before Vanna White & Pat Sajak there were two other hosts of Wheel of Fortune. One was Chuck Woolery. Who was the woman?
Sajak had hosted 'Wheel of Fortune' for eight years when, in 1989, he tried his luck in late night, hosting his own talk show for one season, from 1989 into 1990. During that time, his spot at the wheel was filled by Bob Goen, a relative unknown at the time who would go on to find greater fame as an 'Entertainment Tonight' co-host. Iconic 'Wheel of Fortune' letter-turner Vanna White says it was 'surreal' hosting the show for the first time in 37 years after Pat Sajak underwent emergency surgery last month for an intestinal.
The Answer:
You are correct. Game show veteran Chuck Woolery was one of the first hosts of the show when it debuted on Jan. 6, 1975.
Now, would you like to spin or buy a vowel?
Just kidding.
To answer your question, L.A.-based talk show personality Susan Stafford was the show's other host. Pat Sajak debuted as host in December 1981 and Vanna White replaced Stafford a year later.
And while we have your attention, here's one you can stump your friends with at your next party. The first letter Vanna ever turned on the Wheel of Fortune puzzleboard was a 't.'
Vanna Hosting Wheel Of Fortune Video
In case you're wondering, we found all this information at the Wheel of Fortune web site.
Wh Vanna White Hosted Wheel Of Fortune
-The Editors