| Born | Susanna Gail Carney October 13, 1945 (age 75) |
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| Years active | 1970–present |
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| Partner(s) | Dan Enright (1983–1992) |
| Website | susanstafford.org |
Susan Stafford (born Susanna Gail Carney October 13, 1945) is an American former model, actress and television host. She was the original hostess of the American game show Wheel of Fortune from January 6, 1975, until she left on October 22, 1982. She returned briefly to Wheel of Fortune in 1986 to substitute for Vanna White.[1][2]
Personal life[edit]
By 1986, the show had the highest ratings of any syndicated television series in history. Pat Sajak, a former weatherman, has hosted the syndicated Wheel of Fortune since its 1983 inception. Co-host and letter-turner Vanna White also continued her role from the daytime version. Watch Gloria Copeland and Kellie Copeland on the Believer's Voice of Victory broadcast share on the freedom that comes from refocusing your gaze on Jesus. Wheel of Fortune Deluxe edition (1986) round 3. By wheelgenius Watch. Round 3 of Pressman's WOF Deluxe editoin from 1986. Now, you have the purple $2500, and the second 'Bankrupt' atop the 'Free Spin'. Wheel of Fortune August 06, 2020 - WOF 8072020 Wheel of Fortune 08072020 News Today 2W-ZTxlKWgPg360p. WOF (1986) Kate Marc Caryn. Margarita sandro. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1986 Vinyl release of Wheel Of Fortune on Discogs. Label: Metronome - 883 939-1. Format: Vinyl 12 Avalanche - Wheel Of Fortune (1986, Vinyl) Discogs.
Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Stafford grew up in Missouri, and won several beauty contests as a teenager in Kansas City.[3] Stafford moved to California as an adult to work as a television actress.
Stafford married radio pioneer Gordon McLendon in 1973,[4] and was then married to Dick Ebersol of NBC Sports and Saturday Night Live in 1976. Ebersol and Stafford were married on a beach in Malibu. Their wedding was attended by John Belushi, Chevy Chase, and SNL producer Lorne Michaels. After they exchanged vows, Chase jokingly grabbed Stafford and threw her into the ocean.[5] According to People magazine, '[they] parted 18 months later.'[6] Their marriage was annulled in 1981.[7] Stafford later fell in love with game show producer Dan Enright. Enright employed her as vice president of Barry & Enright Productions.[8]
Stafford currently lives in Las Vegas.
Career[edit]
After leaving Wheel of Fortune, Stafford earned a B.A. in nutrition and an M.A. in clinical psychology from Antioch University, and a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the unaccreditedPacific Western University.[9] During this time, Stafford returned to television in 1988 as host of Alive, which aired on the Christian Broadcasting Network and in syndication. In 2003, Stafford made her first game show appearance since Wheel of Fortune, appearing on Hollywood Squares Game Show Week (Part 2).[10]
Other Work[edit]
In 2011, Stafford published her first book, Stop the Wheel, I Want to Get Off.[11]
Walk of Stars- Golden Palm[edit]
In 2005, a Golden Palm Star on the Palm Springs, California, Walk of Stars was dedicated to her.[12]
References[edit]
- ^Greene, Bob (February 22, 1987). 'THAT'S HOW 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' SPINS'. The Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^'Vanna White takes time off from 'Wheel of Fortune''. The Greenville News. June 1, 1986. p. 9. Retrieved October 26, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^Mitchell, Marilyn. Walking with the Stars. BearManor Media.
- ^Dary, David. 'MCLENDON, GORDON BARTON'. tshaonline.org. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^Mitchell, Marilyn. Walking with the Stars. BearManor Media.
- ^Lemon, Richard. 'Live from Litchfield! It's the Improbable Duo of Dick Ebersol and Susan Saint James'. People. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^Potempa, Philip (July 6, 2008). 'Susan St. James smiling for life's happier moments'. The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved October 3, 2020 – via nwitimes.com.
Ebersol and Stafford where [sic] only married for a short time, from 1976 to 1981, before agreeing to have the marriage annulled.
- ^'Stafford/Enright bows TV/pix unit'. Variety. January 21, 1993. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^'Dr. Susan - Susan Stafford'. cmslogin.info. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^'Susan Stafford'. IMDb.com. IMDb, Inc. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^Stafford, Susan (2010). Stop the Wheel, I Want to Get Off!. Xlibris Corporation.
- ^Palm Springs Walk of Stars by date dedicatedArchived 2012-10-13 at the Wayback Machine
External links[edit]
- Susan Stafford at IMDb
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| Preceded by New creation | Wheel of Fortune Hostess 1975–1982 | Succeeded by Vanna White |
Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Feb. 14
Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.
'Wheel of Fortune' viewers were doubled over in laughter during Thursday night's episode after one of its puzzles revealed a risqué message.
Contestant Adam Goodell scored $2,450 and advanced to the bonus round for solving the puzzle, 'Brushing up on my Italian sausage' — a phrase that got much more attention than the player who guessed it.
Gala casino. Those watching at home immediately took to Twitter to express their disbelief over the solved puzzle, which was dubbed 'kinky' and 'hilarious.'
'Yeah, I don't know about this one #wheeloffortune #ohvannapickmealetter,' one user wrote, sharing a photo of his television screen with the proof.
'I found the 'Brushing up on my Italian sausage' puzzle on #WheelofFortune tonight hilarious for some reason!' another commented.
Others found it hard to believe the family-friendly game show let it slide.
'Bruh what intern must made the puzzle 'brushing up on my Italian sausage' I'm dead,' one social media user said.
- ^Greene, Bob (February 22, 1987). 'THAT'S HOW 'WHEEL OF FORTUNE' SPINS'. The Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on October 14, 2018. Retrieved November 2, 2018.
- ^'Vanna White takes time off from 'Wheel of Fortune''. The Greenville News. June 1, 1986. p. 9. Retrieved October 26, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^Mitchell, Marilyn. Walking with the Stars. BearManor Media.
- ^Dary, David. 'MCLENDON, GORDON BARTON'. tshaonline.org. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^Mitchell, Marilyn. Walking with the Stars. BearManor Media.
- ^Lemon, Richard. 'Live from Litchfield! It's the Improbable Duo of Dick Ebersol and Susan Saint James'. People. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^Potempa, Philip (July 6, 2008). 'Susan St. James smiling for life's happier moments'. The Times of Northwest Indiana. Retrieved October 3, 2020 – via nwitimes.com.
Ebersol and Stafford where [sic] only married for a short time, from 1976 to 1981, before agreeing to have the marriage annulled.
- ^'Stafford/Enright bows TV/pix unit'. Variety. January 21, 1993. Retrieved June 25, 2020.
- ^'Dr. Susan - Susan Stafford'. cmslogin.info. Retrieved June 4, 2020.
- ^'Susan Stafford'. IMDb.com. IMDb, Inc. Retrieved June 23, 2020.
- ^Stafford, Susan (2010). Stop the Wheel, I Want to Get Off!. Xlibris Corporation.
- ^Palm Springs Walk of Stars by date dedicatedArchived 2012-10-13 at the Wayback Machine
External links[edit]
- Susan Stafford at IMDb
| Media offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by New creation | Wheel of Fortune Hostess 1975–1982 | Succeeded by Vanna White |
Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for Feb. 14
Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.
'Wheel of Fortune' viewers were doubled over in laughter during Thursday night's episode after one of its puzzles revealed a risqué message.
Contestant Adam Goodell scored $2,450 and advanced to the bonus round for solving the puzzle, 'Brushing up on my Italian sausage' — a phrase that got much more attention than the player who guessed it.
Gala casino. Those watching at home immediately took to Twitter to express their disbelief over the solved puzzle, which was dubbed 'kinky' and 'hilarious.'
'Yeah, I don't know about this one #wheeloffortune #ohvannapickmealetter,' one user wrote, sharing a photo of his television screen with the proof.
'I found the 'Brushing up on my Italian sausage' puzzle on #WheelofFortune tonight hilarious for some reason!' another commented.
Others found it hard to believe the family-friendly game show let it slide.
'Bruh what intern must made the puzzle 'brushing up on my Italian sausage' I'm dead,' one social media user said.
Another tweeted: 'Brushing up on my Italian sausage' may be one of the most lurid-sounding #WheelofFortune puzzles ever.'
Wheel Of Fortune 1990
'So apparently the solution to a puzzle on Wheel of Fortune yesterday was 'Brushing Up On My Italian Sausage'..and I think the jokes write themselves,' another user wrote with several laughing face emojis.
Wheel Of Fortune 1986 Daytime
'That doesn't sound right,' pointed out another.
Host Pat Sajak even joined in on the laughter. After the scandalous puzzle was revealed, he provided a smirk and quickly said, 'Uh..it's a grilling expression.'
This is far from the first time the popular game show has drawn giggles from the viewership. Just last month the audience was captivated after one contestant's guess during the game's Bonus Round had the crowd erupting in laughter.
Contestant Marie Leo was tasked with solving, '-----NG -A--' and in a matter of seconds she blurted out, 'Chasing Tail.'
Wheel Of Fortune 1986 Daytime Dailymotion
Realizing her flub, the contestant immediately said, 'No,' before her time ran out. The answer was revealed to be 'Kicking Back.'
