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| - AUDIENCE CHANT (1983-present): WHEEL...OF...FORTUNE! Shopper's Bazaar Pilot Intro (1973): Mike: You are at the Shopper's Bazaar! (theme begins) These ladies have been shopping and selecting gifts from our boutique to play for in our game today. Our first shopper, Marilyn Jensen, is playing for this handmade Indian squashed-blossom necklace. This fabulous collection of vintage wines and an assortment of cheeses from around the world. Plus, this beautiful, self-defrosting, double-door refrigerator-freezer. And for her most elegant selection, Marilyn has chosen the sterling silver tea service, 60 pieces of crystal and a distinctive collection of gourmet china all from Tiffany's. Marilyn, today you are playing for a grand total of $5,400! Chuck: Marilyn, stop the Wheel. Marilyn: Stop. (Wheel stops at $100) Chuck: Marilyn, for $100 give me a letter. We're looking for a famous Person, Place, or Thing in our puzzle. Marilyn: S! Chuck: And there is an S... (ding) Chuck:There are two S's for $200 added to your account. Mike: Our second player at the Shopper's Bazaar is Dawn Heagle. And Dawn has decided to play for this complete assortment of kitchen appliances, including this fabulous microwave oven. Plus, this pair of sporting his-and-hers trail bikes designed to carry her cares away. And for those chilly nights, Dawn has chosen this luxurious, full-length ranch mink coat from Bergdorf Goodman. Dawn, today you'll be playing for a total of $5,250! Chuck:: Dawn, stop the Wheel! Dawn: Stop! (Wheel stops at $250) Chuck: Alright Dawn, for $250, give me a letter in our puzzle please. Dawn: Okay, I'll try T! (obscure buzz) Chuck: And there is no T! Mike: This is our third and final player, Maureen Thompson. Maureen's decided to play for these gifts: this beautiful writing desk with hand-carved relief, a welcomed addition to any home. Maureen's second choice is this distinctive and recognizable luggage by Gucci. And Maureen, you could go all the way today with this sporty 1974 Pontiac Firebird, exquisitely-styled and appointed by General Motors. Maureen, the selections you've made today total $5,350! Chuck: Maureen, stop the Wheel! Maureen: Stop, please! (Wheel stops at $200) Chuck: Maureen, for $200, give me a letter! Maureen: N! (ding) Chuck: And there is an N, there are two N's. You can add $400 to your account. Mike: That's how our game is played. And now here is the host of the Shopper's Bazaar, Chuck Woolery! Pilot Intro (1974): "A spinet piano! A trip to Las Vegas! A Muskin Dune Cat! A 24" color TV. A 1975 automobile! Or a Snark Sailboat! These are just some of the many exciting prizes available. Total retail value of all these prizes: $20,130, yours to buy today on WHEEL OF FORTUNE, and now, here's your host, Edd Byrnes!" 1st Intro (1975-1976): "(Insert prizes) These are just some of the many exciting prizes available. Total retail value of all these prizes: more than (insert total)! And are yours to buy today on Wheel of Fortune." 2nd Intro (1976-1978): "Just look at this studio, filled with beautiful and imaginative gifts, which can be purchased today on Wheel of Fortune! Total retail value of all these prizes: more than (insert total)! Now, let's meet the host of Wheel of Fortune: Chuck Woolery!" 3rd Intro (1978): "Just look at this studio, filled with (insert prizes), which can be purchased today on Wheel of Fortune! Total retail value of all these prizes: more than (insert total)! Now, let's meet your host, Chuck Woolery!" 4th Intro (1978-1980): "Look at these extravagant/luxurious prizes! Fabulous merchandise, just waiting to be won (today) on Wheeeeeeeeel of Fortune! (insert prizes) Total retail value, over (insert total)!" Chuck Woolery's Last Show (1981): "Look at this glamorous set, filled with prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including Christmas gifts, a diamond pendant, bedroom furniture, a new car, home appliances! Over $40,000 just waiting to be won today as we celebrate Christmas in New York on Wheel of Fortune!" Pat Sajak's First Show (1981): "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a 5-piece drum set, a super stereo cassette player, bedroom furniture, a new car, a hot tub! Over $40,000 just waiting to be won today as we begin Teen Week on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your new host, Pat Sajak!" 5th Intro (Daytime/Nighttime 1981-1989): "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including (a (insert amount) cash jackpot), (insert prizes)! Over (insert total) just waiting to be won (today) on Wheel of Fortune! Vanna White's First Show (1982): "ANNOUNCER: Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a trip to London, this gorgeous 9-carat amethyst ring, a beautiful brass canopy bed! Over $49,000 just waiting to be won today as we begin Philadelphia Week on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Pat Sajak!" PAT: Thank you. Thank you, Jack Clark. Thank you all. I appreciate that, and welcome to Wheel of Fortune. A big day for us around here because we told you we would find our new hostess and she's been around here for a few weeks, and now, we will officially welcome her. Please do that for Vanna White. VANNA! First Nighttime Show (1983): "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a "Once in a Lifetime" trip around the world, this magnificent $7,900 gold Swiss watch, and this sensational $12,000 American-made sports car! Over $85,000 just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune!" Pat Sajak's Last Daytime Show (1989): "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including this, follow through on that new year's resolution! Get in shape with this $23,000 showcase! And give her a flower, this $4,400 blue sapphire and diamond ring, and take the wheel! Yeah! Take the wheel for a drive in this $14,000 jeep! Over $102,000 just waiting to be won today on Wheel of Fortune!" Rolf Benirschke's First Show (1989): "M.G.: Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including this, escape to this fun-filled $16,000 vacation showcase, what an adorable piece of jewelry, this Onyx diamond panda necklace, enjoy the luxury and design of this $14,700 sedan! Over $77,000 just waiting to be won today on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your hostess, Vanna White. VANNA: Thank you. This is very strange for me to be here—in this position, I should say—but today is a big day around here, for we have a new host of Wheel of Fortune and I'd like to introduce you to him at this time. Please welcome the new host of the daytime Wheel of Fortune, Rolf Benirschke." 5th Intro A: (Nighttime Only 1987-1989): "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous merchandise! Fabulous and exciting bonus prizes! Including (insert prizes), plus thousands of dollars in cash! Over (insert total) just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune!" 5th Intro B: (1988 New York City shows at Radio City Music Hall): Vanna: I Love New York! (New York, New York from On the Town plays while a montage of the sights in New York City are shown). Don Pardo: "From Radio City Music Hall in New York City, it's America's #1 game show! (Audience: "WHEEL...OF...FORTUNE!") (insert prizes) Over (insert total) in cash and prizes, just waiting to be won tonight as the Wheel takes Manhattan!" Host Introduction: (1975-1989)"And now here's your host, Chuck Woolery/Pat Sajak/Rolf Benirschke!" 6th Intro A: (Nighttime Only 1989-1992) "From our studios in Hollywood, it's America's most watched game show! The famous Wheel is spinning your way with lots of cash and an assortment of fabulous and exciting prizes! Over (insert total) just waiting to be won tonight/this week/given away so far this week. And now, here are your host and hostess, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 6th Intro B: (Daytime Only A, 1989 premiere week) "Look at this studio, filled with lots of exciting bonus prizes! Including a new $5,000 cash bonus, this sporty little compact car, and a wonderfully romantic Caribbean cruise (Monday, 7-17-89)/our all new $5,000 cash bonus, a gorgeous handwoven Oriental rug, and a fabulous sapphire and diamond ring (Tuesday, 7-18-89)/$5,000 in very spendable cash, this nifty little compact car, lovely pearl jewelry (Wednesday, 7-19-89)/a great $5,000 cash bonus, a glamorous cruise through the Caribbean, and for entertaining, a contemporary bar with accessories (Thursday, 7-20-89)/a romantic seven-day Caribbean cruise, a beautiful Oriental rug, and a $9,000 sapphire and diamond ring (Friday, 7-21-89), plus thousands of dollars in cash! All waiting to be won on today's show! Yes, from Television City in Hollywood, it's Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Bob Goen!" 6th Intro C: (Daytime Only B, 1989-1991) "From Television City in Hollywood, one of America's loved shows! The famous Wheel is spinning your way with lots of cash and an assortment of sumptuous prizes! And now, here's your host, Bob Goen!" 6th Intro D: (Daytime Only C, 1991) "From Hollywood, the famous Wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning, and the players will be winning, winning, winning, because there's lots of cash and some fabulous prizes, just waiting to be won today on Wheeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune, with our host Bob Goen [who gives a short greeting], and our hostess Vanna White!" 7th Intro A: (September 7-18, 1992) "From Hollywood, celebrating its 10th anniversary, the world's most popular game show! Filled with fun, glamour, excitement, surprises! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! Here they are, the stars of the show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 7th Intro B: (1992-1993) "From Hollywood, celebrating its 10th anniversary, the world's most popular game show! Filled with fun, glamour, excitement, surprises! Wheeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune!" 7th Intro C: (1993-1994) "From Hollywood, it's America's game! A show the whole family can enjoy, filled with fun, glamour, excitement, surprises! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune!" Hosts Introduction: (1992-1994) "And now, the stars of the show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 8th Intro: (1994-1995) "From Hollywood, it's (the) Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! America's most popular game show! And now, the world's! Here they are (soaring into your lives), Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 20th Anniversary Intro: (January 6, 1995 only)"From Hollywood, celebrating its 20th anniversary, the world's most popular game show first debuted in 1975. It's Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! America's most popular game show! And now, the world's! Here they are, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 9th Intro: (1995-1996) "It's America's game, Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! The world's most popular game show! And now, from the Sony Studios, here (they) are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 10th Intro: (1996-1997) "From the Sony Studios, it's America's game! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! And now, here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 11th Intro: (1997-2000) "From the Sony Pictures Studios, it's America's game! (audience chants: WHEEL.... OF.... FORTUNE!) And now, here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 12th Intro (2000-2001) (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) "And now here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" 13th Intro (2001-2013): (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) "Ladies and Gentlemen, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" Current Intro (2013-present) "From the Sony Pictures Studios, it's America's Game! (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) Ladies and Gentlemen, here are the stars of our show/America's Game, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!" Current Intro (Travel Show only): "And now, from (name of the place), here are the stars of our show/America's Game, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"
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