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Of all the game shows discussed in this chapter, “Wheel of Fortune” holds the distinction of being the biggest success story. “Wheel of Fortune” began as a successful daytime game show on NBC (1975–1989) and moved to the daytime schedule of CBS (1989–1991) before returning to NBC for one last year. The game is based on the parlor game hangman and consists of three contestants, who in turn spin a giant wheel containing various cash amounts and penalty segments. The contestant who spins a cash amount guesses a consonant ...

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