When I first started the show in 1982, I "turned" the letters. We would have to stop between each round so they could change out the plastic letters by hand, to make the new puzzle. Because we taped five shows a day, it added a lot of time to our tape day. In 1997, they switched to a new puzzle board that was completely computerized with TV monitors as the letters and I "touched" them instead of turning them. Not only does it save tons of time, it's made my job even more fun!
I like the new puzzle board better. The new board has better functions than the old board. Today the new board looks more professional.
Dear Vana, My husband and I love wheel, we watch it every evening. Hopefully my number will come up. I like the fact that our names are addeded on the screen. Thanks for doing a fantastic job all of these years.
Sincerely,
Rita Spaltholz
I love show and i look at every day
Vanna,
This is a wonderful insight behind the history of the 'turning' letters. Thank you so much for sharing.
By the way, your blog set up is beautiful just as you are! :)
I'm sure I'll be back to read more.
Thanks again, Becky (aka Lady Harley) :)
Vanna I pretend to touch the letters on my school wall at free time and I touch them just as well as you Vanna! I watched the old wheel of fortune at 10 o clock in the morning and WOW you did a wonderful job! I watch the wheel at 7 o clock every day and I always look forword to seeing you on wheel of fortune Vanna!
your fan: MayLyn
i've often wondered, but i never had the opportunity to ask. anyway, do you know what has happened to the old puzzleboard and who has possession of it over the years since it's been retired[maybe even some pictures and video of where it is if you have any of that]? and has anyone put any thought into making some sort of effect on the video puzzleboard where it would give the illusion to look like the letters were being turned as they were revealed in a puzzle. i think would be kind of cool to see that. if only, for a retro week. anyway i think i've rambled on for a bit too long. best wishes and good luck to you and everyone else on the show!
-alex in washington
Realy like your show, and Vanna you too. Wish I could get on the show but probebly never will. Thanks for having the show.
Bye
just an idea.
On the final spin of the wheel, the amount should be the highest amount of the three and that person should go first.
just a thought,I try not to ever miss the show.
Jim
Vanna, How wonderful to be in touch with you.
Have watched you and Pat for many years and just love the show. It is always exciting trying to solve the puzzels at home
Hope someday to be on the show.
When are you and Pat going to trade jobs again?
It was really fun to watch but it has been awhile.
Your dresses are beautiful. You really compliment every one of them
Shirley
dear, vanna l always liked wheel of fortune it's one of my favorite game show on t.v. and always will be and those clothes you get to wear l like alot and wish the best for everybody on the show
Hi Vanna and Pat:
In this day of negatism on TV and radio, it is a relief to see such a popular and wholesome show. Keep up the good work. Vanna, like millions of your fans, I would love to see more of your life. Your home, your family....I know it is an invasion, but your fans feel like they love you and want to "know" you better.
Regards,
Susan Schnackenberg
Hi there,
I also remember the days of old with the wheel.. How the contestants purchased furniture and stuff. My that was a different time wasn't it?
Vanna...I also remember seeing you with Niva and John Gibson in Lewiston...ooh that was a while ago. Do you remember?
dear vanna white, hi again, yes i used to remember the old puzzle board being on wheel,but i really love your updated puzzleboard better, it looks so perfect for you to be on. i'll bet it helps you out bigtime. i'll bet that pat sajak thinks that its worth it too. i hope that you all keep the puzzleboard altogether. the other puzzleboard didn't look great at all. keep up the wonderful work you both do on my no1 show. love you both bigtime. happy holidays again. love your loyal wheel watcher of 27yrs. anne-marie m. gething. ps your no1 fan always.
You mentioned that way back when you taped 5 shows a day, how many do you tape in a day now?
How long does it take to tape one show?
I read several years ago in a magazine that you work about 37 days a year, is that true?
Vanna,my husband & I watch Wheel every night.We
have a cat named Buddy & as soon as we get done with supper he runs in to the living room couch
& sets as he knows we will be coming in to watch
the wheel.I know you are a cat lover too.Everyone
needs a pet, dog or cat.I love your gowns.some of them seem like they are hard to walk in.the long ones are the best.keep on the wheel as long as you can noone can do it like you do.
Sheila B.
Vanna,
I have been watching the show since it came on! It's great fun and I love to see how beautiful you look in the gowns you wear each night. I hope you keep "turning letters" for a long time. One of my biggest wishes is to get to be on the show and to meet you I am a big fan.
Keith
Hi Vanna
Love the new puzzle board and how they show each players name and their prize amounts are shown above. Plus love the different dress' you wear and we can pick the one we like the best under your Vanna Style online each week. Love watching you and Pat on the show, keep up the good work and fun.
Helen
Hello Vanna,
I have a g`son that has cerebral palsy and other health issuse .He tells everyone when its 7;00.Now its time foe Vanna.He gets so excited he will do all most any thing so he can watch Vanna.
Hi Vanna, My daughter was a contestant on the show about 20 years ago, She still has the cocktail table she won in her livingroom! Also treasures yours and Pats autograph. We watch every night,love your gowns,you are such a classy lady. patti from Michigan
Do people wash the puzzle boards during the break???