He died just a couple of months ago, but NPR was able to talk to him about the show back in 2007. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) CHUCK WOOLERY: "Wheel Of Fortune" came from Merv playing ...

During this time, he caught the attention of “Wheel of Fortune” creator Merv Griffin. Sajak made his hosting debut on Dec. 23, 1981. Vanna White, 67, made her debut one year later, leading to ...

Created by Merv Griffin, Wheel of Fortune started as a daytime TV show but quickly spun its way into primetime fame. KHOU 11 News got an exclusive tour during the tapings of Wheel's Golden ...