Vanna White Years On Wheel Of Fortune

Vanna White is a TV legend! The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ hostess has been a staple on the hit game show for 38 seasons. Take a look at the icon over the years. Vanna White, now 63, and her longtime Wheel of Fortune co-host Pat Sajak, now 74, are putting a new spin on their famous game show. For nearly 35 years, Vanna White has been revealing letters—and contestant fates—on Wheel of Fortune, the hugely successful syndicated game show that plays like a supercharged version of hangman. The game show co-host explains her and Pat Sajak's perfect partnership, pre-game show rituals and more on the long-running family show.

Updated February 28, 2017 Infoplease Staff
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The Question:

Before Vanna White & Pat Sajak there were two other hosts of Wheel of Fortune. One was Chuck Woolery. Who was the woman?

The Answer:

Fortune

You are correct. Game show veteran Chuck Woolery was one of the first hosts of the show when it debuted on Jan. 6, 1975.

Vanna White How Many Years On Wheel Of Fortune

Now, would you like to spin or buy a vowel?

Vanna white through the years

Just kidding.

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Vanna White Wheel Of Fortune Age

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.'

In case you're wondering, we found all this information at the Wheel of Fortune web site.

-The Editors