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The Game Show Forum => The Big Board => Topic started by: WhammyPower on June 12, 2023, 07:05:53 PM
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per his Twitter: https://twitter.com/patsajak/status/1668392746787418114
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End of an era. I presume this means Vanna is leaving as well? Let's hope that Sony learned its lesson from the Mike Richards debacle from Jeopardy.
When you count the daytime version, that'll be 42 1/2 years hosting the same show. That's going be REALLY hard to beat. I don't think Drew Carey has another 25+ years left in him.
How long until "Sajak left Wheel" becomes the new forum meme? /s
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Maggie or Jim could take over
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Maggie or Jim could take over
Rolf is waiting by his phone with baited breath...
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Sajak is one of a very small number of people who can say they've hosted a single show for more than half their lifetime.
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Would anyone know if Pat has broken Alex Trebek's episode count number? Alex hosted 8244 episodes of Jeopardy!
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How many actual broadcasters are left as the host of an entertainment series, game or otherwise?
The only ones I can think of are Seacrest and Jimmy Kimmel. Everything else seems to be hosted by sitcom stars or comedians.
Sad to think that Pat really is the last of a dying breed.
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Would anyone know if Pat has broken Alex Trebek's episode count number? Alex hosted 8244 episodes of Jeopardy!
I’m leaning towards yes. The syndicated show celebrated 7,000 episodes in May 2019 (https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2019/05/09/wheel-fortune-vanna-white-and-pat-sajak-milestone-retirement/3654371002/) so they’ve gotta be close to 8,000. Then add, what…7 years on NBC?
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I am scared to see who's going to replace him.
Hopefully they hold auditions and pick the right host and not someone out of a hat.
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I totally could be proven wrong, but my initial gut feeling is that the Wheel host search will be a far quieter (and smaller) affair than Jeopardy's nonsense a couple of years ago (albeit nonsense forced out of necessity and producer theatrics). The publicity was great for a time, but long term has backfired with both the Mike scandal AND endless Ken/Mayim debates becoming a distraction and honestly exhausting. And while the show is definitely a bit looser and less built-to-spec under first Mike and now Bellamie than all the years it ran on autopilot under Harry, et. al - it's still a show largely built-to-spec with a notoriously change-averse audience. Based on interviews regarding her brief stint doing Pat's part of the work 3-4 years ago, I don't expect Vanna to "move over."
There was something about that "Jim Thornton Superfan; Hey let's let him host the bonus game!" bit a few months back that definitely felt like a backdoor audition (and IMO he aced it), and I've seen several people talk highly of Clay Aiken's run on the Live tour and he's spoken highly of the experience. A nice payday for around three dozen days of work without the travel might be appealing to him. I could also see them trying out Maggie, and perhaps doing a handful of "outside" auditions.
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I am scared to see who's going to replace him.
Hopefully they hold auditions and pick the right host and not someone out of a hat.
It'd be rather poetic to have Maggie host and Nikko attend the board ;D
Seriously though, I have faith that they won't hand off such a long-running television institution to just anyone.
I'm no showbiz expert, but I'd think auditions would be a must to find someone to step into Pat's spot. And Vanna's, when her time comes, although...part of me feels that when she leaves, the need for the co-host will be gone too. The board doesn't need anyone touching it, after all.
I'd be surprised if the hosts of Wheel Live aren't already hovering over the opportunity.
I also loved Bob Goen's chat with Adam on Hosts at Home, and his genuine passion to be a game show host. I'd be happy seeing him give it another go. Wasn't he added to the Wheel Live host rotation, or did I dream reading that somewhere?
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I totally could be proven wrong, but my initial gut feeling is that the Wheel host search will be a far quieter (and smaller) affair than Jeopardy's nonsense a couple of years ago (albeit nonsense forced out of necessity and producer theatrics).
I think you're right. As you point out, Jeopardy! needed to continue producing episodes and had no succession plan in place. I anticipate Wheel's process will be similar to what The Price Is Right did in 2007, with all of the auditions and negotiations happening out of the public eye. After all, the show has an entire year before it has to name the next host.
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Just to clarify:
Chuck *IS* available. Amirite? :P
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I'd be surprised if the hosts of Wheel Live aren't already hovering over the opportunity.
It's partially why TPIR Live was started, right? Personalities that showed serious interest where sent to Vegas to 'audition'. I had been told years ago that Dave Price's stint in Vegas was....less than spectacular.
I don't see them going to a one-host only....the two, in a distant way, need to feed off of each other. In most other markets around the world - that's kinda the vibe I get.
I don't see Maggie as host. I do see her as letter turner and co-hosting more than Vanna does.
And no, Jim Thornton is not the answer.
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I am scared to see who's going to replace him.
Hopefully they hold auditions and pick the right host and not someone out of a hat.
It'd be rather poetic to have Maggie host and Nikko attend the board ;D
Seriously though, I have faith that they won't hand off such a long-running television institution to just anyone.
I'm no showbiz expert, but I'd think auditions would be a must to find someone to step into Pat's spot. And Vanna's, when her time comes, although...part of me feels that when she leaves, the need for the co-host will be gone too. The board doesn't need anyone touching it, after all.
I'd be surprised if the hosts of Wheel Live aren't already hovering over the opportunity.
I also loved Bob Goen's chat with Adam on Hosts at Home, and his genuine passion to be a game show host. I'd be happy seeing him give it another go. Wasn't he added to the Wheel Live host rotation, or did I dream reading that somewhere?
If anything i think Maggie will be the new letter toucher but i don't see her hosting the show nor them getting rid of the letter toucher. Maggie may end up leaving with her father and focusing on other things.
I hope they audition Mark L. Walberg and Clay Aiken they both did good jobs hosting the show judging from the segments posted on youtube. Clay looks like he's having a lot of fun hosting the show.
I have a small feeling Vanna might stay a season or two to help make the transition easier. She haven't announced anything.
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One of the points buried in the press release is that Pat is staying on as a consultant for the next three years. Considering how cavalier he's seemed towards hosting the show and his investment in it, this feels like a play to ensure that Maggie is part of the show's succession plans.
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Just to clarify:
Chuck *IS* available. Amirite? :P
Ha ha ha. I see Mark Walberg or Bob Goen getting a phone call before 82-year-old Chuck Woolery. I think Maggie would be a good replacement for Vanna and Jim keeps his announcing job.
If I was Todd Newton's agent, I'd be calling the producers.
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It's surprising! I thought Pat could have gone for a few more years.
I wonder if Pat consulted with Vanna at all, or if she is fuming? Since it took her until noon the next day to tweet about it, maybe he didn't. And her tweet is slightly lacking, no? Since she didn't announce they were leaving together, I'd be really surprised if she goes now.
As for Vanna being the host, I don't know. The 3 weeks she did years ago, she was really robotic, only moving the game along, cracking maybe 1 joke in the entire 3 weeks. Maybe if she practiced, and they got her some joke writers, it could be a possibility. Maybe if they are paying Pat to be a consulting producer, he could feed her some material or give her game show host lessons.
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Vanna doesn't have 41 years of practice, but I wouldn't rule her out. She is, after all, part of the family.
But for sake of argument, say it's *not* Vanna. You know who I think would be charming as heck? Buzzy Cohen.
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I like Maggie quite a bit - she does very well in her role on social media, IMHO; but I find her very wooden on air. I was hoping she would have loosened up when she was on Celebrity Wheel, but she didn't seem to be much more relaxed. Since she just graduated from law school, I wonder if her time with the show is limited, anyways, since I don't know if she would want to try to juggle a day job with her Wheel role.
I would be fine with either Wheel Live host getting the job, based on what I've heard from others. I've seen Mark host Price Live twice, and he was very, very good.
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Theres rumors that Ryan Secrest is interested
https://tvline.com/news/wheel-of-fortune-ryan-seacrest-replacing-pat-sajak-host-1234999477/ (https://tvline.com/news/wheel-of-fortune-ryan-seacrest-replacing-pat-sajak-host-1234999477/)
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Seacrest...IN?
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Vanna doesn't have 41 years of practice, but I wouldn't rule her out. She is, after all, part of the family.
Vanna's not someone who's good at being spontaneous. Which I don't mean as an insult because she is a very kind, generous and warm person. She's really good at sticking to a script in public, but that's about it. Look at her interviews, she's given the same set of answers to the same set of questions for the last twenty years. Yes, her 2019 hosting shouldn't be held against her because it was last minute, but she's just too nervous going outside her comfort zone, something she'd admit. I think she would refuse if they seriously offered her the host role.
This is not a surprise. Pat gave an interview within the last year or so saying that the end was coming sooner than later. I can see him wanting to give Sony the chance to get things right instead of them ending up in the same situation Jeopardy ended up in. While Vanna has stated for years (in one of her stock answers) that she'll go when he does, I'm also not surprised she hasn't issued statement saying she'll join him. She has plenty of time to mull over her options. I could definitely see Sony wanting her to stay on an additional season to break in the new guy.
While I'd have no problem with either WOFLive host getting the job or Seacrest, I wonder how much consideration will be made for a comedian given the executive producer's previous gig producing @midnight.
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Vanna doesn't have 41 years of practice, but I wouldn't rule her out. She is, after all, part of the family.
Vanna's not someone who's good at being spontaneous. Which I don't mean as an insult because she is a very kind, generous and warm person. She's really good at sticking to a script in public, but that's about it. Look at her interviews, she's given the same set of answers to the same set of questions for the last twenty years. Yes, her 2019 hosting shouldn't be held against her because it was last minute, but she's just too nervous going outside her comfort zone, something she'd admit. I think she would refuse if they seriously offered her the host role.
This is not a surprise. Pat gave an interview within the last year or so saying that the end was coming sooner than later. I can see him wanting to give Sony the chance to get things right instead of them ending up in the same situation Jeopardy ended up in. While Vanna has stated for years (in one of her stock answers) that she'll go when he does, I'm also not surprised she hasn't issued statement saying she'll join him. She has plenty of time to mull over her options. I could definitely see Sony wanting her to stay on an additional season to break in the new guy.
While I'd have no problem with either WOFLive host getting the job or Seacrest, I wonder how much consideration will be made for a comedian given the executive producer's previous gig producing @midnight.
Vanna was just stiff as a surfboard and cue card dependent when she guests hosted the show, and it was awkward not having a letter toucher for the board. I don't really know anything about Maggie i just don't think it should go to Pat daughter since she works for the show.
I'll be happy with either Mark or Clay from the live show they have the experience already.
Thats what I'm wondering too if a comedian takes over or someone with a big name. This brings back memories of TPIR and they were naming everyone that was in the lead for the hosting job and it ended up being Drew Carey someone out on the left field.
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Read my blog from Wednesday.
Www.leblanguage.net
Call me Nuts…I know many do..and perhaps I’m a touch tongue in cheek
But for any of you who really knew Pat and know the priorities of those in charge of Sony nowadays I don’t think I’m all that far off from a viable option.
And if Sony thinks getting Whoopi or equivalent to do an audition once Pat leaves that might add a tenth of a rating point no matter how much heat they got for the Jeopardy process trust me they’ll avoid making the final call as long as possible.
No one said those actually in charge are geniuses, least of all moi.
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[inflammatory language omitted]
A reminder (https://www.gameshowforum.org/index.php/topic,34481.0.html):
You know how it's generally frowned upon to bring up subjects like politics and religion at the dinner table? The same goes here. If a touchy subject is germane to the conversation, members are welcome to discuss it in an evenhanded, tactful manner. But gratuitous, provocative, or otherwise unnecessary references to contentious topics will not be tolerated.
Whether Sajak's political views were germane to this conversation is up for debate (I'm leaning toward "probably not"), but your posts were unquestionably provocative. Please refrain from gratuitous name-calling.
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One of the points buried in the press release is that Pat is staying on as a consultant for the next three years.
I've been wondering if his role of Consulting Producer has been actually one with responsibilities or is just an extra title.
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Seacrest is a known name with hosting experience, which is to his advantage. Other names I've seen who are interested are Stephen A Smith and Whoopi Goldberg. Not sure how serious Whoopi is about this, since she's on The View every day.
I'm not a Vanna hater, but even on the computer and game system versions of WOF, she comes across as wooden on her hosting skills.
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I've been wondering if his role of Consulting Producer has been actually one with responsibilities or is just an extra title.
Me, too. Seems like a waste of money. It’s the kind of thing a business does if they’re pushing someone out the door or needing to keep them quiet about something.
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Other names I've seen who are interested are Stephen A Smith and Whoopi Goldberg.
I’m also interested, and I bet Rich Fields is, too. Fact is, it‘s a cake job for a bunch of dough. Having seen Rolf Benirschke, we know it takes skill, but the perception would be that it doesn’t.
With a year’s notice, I’m sure they’ll simply announce their choice, but I’d love to see them do public auditions how Jeopardy did. Temp hosts didn’t screw that up, it’s that Sony chose a pig. It’d be a hoot to watch Stephen A. host for a night—only one night, for God’s sake.
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I've been wondering if his role of Consulting Producer has been actually one with responsibilities or is just an extra title.
Me, too. Seems like a waste of money. It’s the kind of thing a business does if they’re pushing someone out the door or needing to keep them quiet about something.
To be clear, I don't think it's anything sinister. For all we know he could've been doing extra stuff behind the scenes and they decided a couple years ago to formalize it into a title and paycheck.
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Rolf Benirschke is available and has a few more years in him.
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[inflammatory language omitted]
A reminder (https://www.gameshowforum.org/index.php/topic,34481.0.html):
You know how it's generally frowned upon to bring up subjects like politics and religion at the dinner table? The same goes here. If a touchy subject is germane to the conversation, members are welcome to discuss it in an evenhanded, tactful manner. But gratuitous, provocative, or otherwise unnecessary references to contentious topics will not be tolerated.
Whether Sajak's political views were germane to this conversation is up for debate (I'm leaning toward "probably not"), but your posts were unquestionably provocative. Please refrain from gratuitous name-calling.
I fail to see how posting a news story(which makes the case that his viewpoints ARE in fact germaine to the actual conversation) about the man's actual viewpoints and comments is in any way "provocative". Also sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there's no such thing as non-political TV, even for game shows, so it's incorrect to think you can talk about this sort of thing in a non-political manner(as "non-political" as itself a political stance).
One of the points buried in the press release is that Pat is staying on as a consultant for the next three years. Considering how cavalier he's seemed towards hosting the show and his investment in it, this feels like a play to ensure that Maggie is part of the show's succession plans.
Damn that sucks, so that means Sajak will probably pick someone with similar views to him and a similar hosting style so there won't really be a radical change in the show.
Other names I've seen who are interested are Stephen A Smith and Whoopi Goldberg.
I’m also interested, and I bet Rich Fields is, too. Fact is, it‘s a cake job for a bunch of dough. Having seen Rolf Benirschke, we know it takes skill, but the perception would be that it doesn’t.
With a year’s notice, I’m sure they’ll simply announce their choice, but I’d love to see them do public auditions how Jeopardy did. Temp hosts didn’t screw that up, it’s that Sony chose a pig. It’d be a hoot to watch Stephen A. host for a night—only one night, for God’s sake.
I disagree, I think Mayim is a perfectly fine host and i'm kind of baffled at some of the hate she gets, it seems way overblown to me.
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I fail to see how posting a news story(which makes the case that his viewpoints ARE in fact germaine to the actual conversation) about the man's actual viewpoints and comments is in any way "provocative".
Because, in addition to posting said link, you used the terms "wackjob" (sic) and "right-wing nutjob." It was pretty much all politically charged, and would have likely steered the conversation away from game shows.
Also sorry to be the bearer of bad news but there's no such thing as non-political TV, even for game shows, so it's incorrect to think you can talk about this sort of thing in a non-political manner(as "non-political" as itself a political stance).
It was pretty non-political up until the deleted post(s). And there are multiple ways to discuss those topics without turning up the invective. But I think the thing we're all more interested in is what will Wheel do next, not "what was the previous guy all about."
-Jason
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One of the points buried in the press release is that Pat is staying on as a consultant for the next three years. Considering how cavalier he's seemed towards hosting the show and his investment in it, this feels like a play to ensure that Maggie is part of the show's succession plans.
Damn that sucks, so that means Sajak will probably pick someone with similar views to him and a similar hosting style so there won't really be a radical change in the show.
You do realize Sony has the final say, right? So Pat could suggest Tucker Carlson or someone of that sort and Sony will simply respond “We’ll look into it.”
But also, as far on the other side of the political spectrum as I lie from the man, I’ve never once seen him make any political jabs on “Wheel” so I have no idea why you think he’d bring in someone who thinks like him politically. Just calm down and let the chips fall where they may. We haven’t even gotten into the new season yet and you’re already throwing out conspiracy theories.
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Has it ever been a good idea for there to be someone telling the admin how to run his forum?
Pat’s political leanings are well known to those of us who pay attention to such things.
And to the best of my knowledge, very few people actually care. And he’s professional enough not to let them spill over into his hosting.
News flash: life goes on. Not everything is going to align with your viewpoint and the world isn’t going to stop for you. You can either choose one way or choose one of several others, and nobody is forcing you to watch Wheel. If Pat Sajak’s political leanings are that much of a problem for you, then so be it. But that’s not necessarily the way others feel.
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It's been discussed on the media all over with less than one week gone by. Earlier today, a local radio personality mentioned her mother thinking Tom Bergeron would be a good successor. I don't know, I have mixed feelings myself.
In a somewhat indirect relation, I wonder what it would be like if they do a Celebrity WOF edition featuring former WOF hosts Woolery, Goen and Benerschke playing, and helping bid farewell/best wishes to Pat. (Probably not likely!)
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I could see Bergeron working if he was so inclined to do it. But I also don't think it's been an accident that he hasn't worked in awhile (as in it's been his choice to stand back away from the spotlight), so who knows if he'd wanna take that on again?
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I could see Bergeron working if he was so inclined to do it. But I also don't think it's been an accident that he hasn't worked in awhile (as in it's been his choice to stand back away from the spotlight), so who knows if he'd wanna take that on again?
His signing on for the Tic Tac Dough pilot could be seen as an indication that he's willing to dip his toes back into the well. And this being one of the lightest of gigs with travel benefits, I could see him not exactly objecting to an offer. I feel like a lot of people wouldn't.
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Love Tom, but he's too old.
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I wonder what it would be like if they do a Celebrity WOF edition featuring former WOF hosts Woolery, Goen and Benerschke playing, and helping bid farewell/best wishes to Pat. (Probably not likely!)
I love this idea
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I wonder what it would be like if they do a Celebrity WOF edition featuring former WOF hosts Woolery, Goen and Benerschke playing, and helping bid farewell/best wishes to Pat. (Probably not likely!)
I love this idea
I would have loved this idea in the 90s when those versions of WoF were still fresh in people's minds and those three emcees were still mainstream enough (well, two of them anyway).
Today, a vast majority of the audience is going to have no idea who either Rolf Benirschke or Bob Goen are. It's even possible that the Under-25s only know Chuck Woolery as That Guy On Twitter.
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If Vanna is not picked to be the host, I could see her sticking around for another season or two after Pat's departure to ensure a smooth transition from "one generation to the next.'
When Johnny Carson announced he was retiring from "The Tonight Show," there was talk of Ed McMahon sticking around as sidekick for a couple of months to help Jay Leno (I believe McMahon said NBC wanted him to stick around for at least a few months into Leno's permanent tenure, but turned it down because it was Leno's show). I could see Sony thinking something similar with Vanna to keep the fans happy, regardless of who becomes host.
JD
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Rolf Benirschke is available and has a few more years in him.
Rosie O'Donnell is still waiting for her chance to take over a game show and turn it into a musical.
Mike Richards is not working AFAIK but he is not what you would call "available".
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I disagree, I think Mayim is a perfectly fine host and i'm kind of baffled at some of the hate she gets, it seems way overblown to me.
Not that she wows me, but I was referring to Mike Richards.
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Alright glad to see they chose wisely with Seacrest, looking forward to seeing what he brings to the table.
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Bumping this up as it was announced that Vanna White has signed on to stick around with civilian WOF through 2026 ...
https://deadline.com/2023/09/vanna-white-wheel-of-fortune-new-deal-season-41-pat-sajak-1235550608/
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I'm surprised and a little disappointed to hear this. I love Vanna, but I assumed she'd walk away.
Ryan and Maggie would be a better pair. Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
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I'm surprised and a little disappointed to hear this. I love Vanna, but I assumed she'd walk away.
Ryan and Maggie would be a better pair. Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
Maggie is still "on the bench" to be future heir to the letterboard as she will be doing a segment entitled Word Of The Day.
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I'm surprised and a little disappointed to hear this. I love Vanna, but I assumed she'd walk away.
I have no idea of the background. Is there a reason, aside from Sajak's retirement, that it would even be a question that she would be leaving? I mean, hey, steady work for 39 days a year and a solid paycheque is practically semi-retirement already.
Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
I look at it from a continuity point of view. It's like Drew's first season on Price, which one once aptly described as "some fat guy hosting Bob's show". If the host had been the only change (instead of the set, the theme, etc.), I'd have stomached that better. While Wheel hasn't been as static over the last couple of decades as Price was formerly famous for being, keeping the rest of the personnel the same is, in a way, admission to the show's comfort-food status (since syndication is dying, anyway). It's a long runner because it's a formula that evidently works. Mix it up as little as possible when inevitable change comes.
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I was thinking one season to ease Ryan in the role and then a farewell season (or maybe that 2nd year she just goes to a consultant role like Pat is doing to help Maggie)
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I'm surprised and a little disappointed to hear this. I love Vanna, but I assumed she'd walk away.
I have no idea of the background. Is there a reason, aside from Sajak's retirement, that it would even be a question that she would be leaving? I mean, hey, steady work for 39 days a year and a solid paycheque is practically semi-retirement already.
Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
I look at it from a continuity point of view. It's like Drew's first season on Price, which one once aptly described as "some fat guy hosting Bob's show". If the host had been the only change (instead of the set, the theme, etc.), I'd have stomached that better. While Wheel hasn't been as static over the last couple of decades as Price was formerly famous for being, keeping the rest of the personnel the same is, in a way, admission to the show's comfort-food status (since syndication is dying, anyway). It's a long runner because it's a formula that evidently works. Mix it up as little as possible when inevitable change comes.
Good lord, the show is STILL the same. The Theme didnt change, just rerecorded. The set is just as loud and garish as it always has been. 9 contestants, 6 pricing games, showdowns and showcases. Its still comfort food, its been running for 16 years with a new host, a new regular nighttime series, a new legion of fans that dont even remember Bob barker anymore, and clutch the pearls, like Drew Carey. There is literally no reason for you to bring up how much you hate the show now and its contestants and its host in nearly every post.
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Imagine how he'll feel when he learns Chuck Woolery doesn't host Wheel anymore.
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I'm surprised and a little disappointed to hear this. I love Vanna, but I assumed she'd walk away.
I have no idea of the background. Is there a reason, aside from Sajak's retirement, that it would even be a question that she would be leaving? I mean, hey, steady work for 39 days a year and a solid paycheque is practically semi-retirement already.
One of Vanna's frequent stock answers she'd give in interviews over the years was that she'd leave when Pat left. So, I also was a little surprised when all this contract mess came up as soon as Pat announced his retirement. My guess is that once Pat decided he was ready to hang it up, Vanna realized that she wasn't. It also sounds like Sony wants Vanna there to ease Ryan into things instead of just a complete reset. Thankfully, unlike the last time Vanna had to take on that transitory role for a departing Pat, Ryan is a much more accomplished and experienced host.
I'm surprised and a little disappointed to hear this. I love Vanna, but I assumed she'd walk away.
Ryan and Maggie would be a better pair. Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
Maggie is still "on the bench" to be future heir to the letterboard as she will be doing a segment entitled Word Of The Day.
You know, I'm still not so sure. I don't know how much of a spoiler it is to report that Vanna had COVID early into the tapings of this season and missed a few days of taping, one of which went ahead as scheduled. Shockingly, instead of putting Maggie in a dress and getting her out there (she was at the studio), the decision was made to instead grab someone else that was there (with zero experience, at least Maggie had some) to do it. And while that someone else made sense, it was still pretty surprising to me that the show wouldn't take the advantage to have Maggie turn letters for her father and turn it into some publicity. Not that the fact that Vanna was absent wasn't publicity enough. It still felt like a stinging indictment.
That someone else: California's Teacher of the Year for the past year, as this was Teacher's Week
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Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
Really, you have nothing to worry about.
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Vanna with Ryan gives me a weird "Mrs. Robinson" vibe!
Really, you have nothing to worry about.
Koo koo kachoo!
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One of Vanna's frequent stock answers she'd give in interviews over the years was that she'd leave when Pat left. So, I also was a little surprised when all this contract mess came up as soon as Pat announced his retirement. My guess is that once Pat decided he was ready to hang it up, Vanna realized that she wasn't.
I imagine it's easy to find a lot more extra energy and passion for your job when you're given a big pay raise.
I also think it's wise for Sony to invest in Vanna, just because I still think her presence is important to the audience. I have no clue the direction or degree to which Ryan will move the needle, but when Vanna leaves I expect the ratings drop to be noticeable.
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My guess is that once Pat decided he was ready to hang it up, Vanna realized that she wasn't.
Anyone who's been around enough retired/soon-to-be retired people knows that as much as they complain about the gig, most of them end up missing the routine and structure it gives to their day. Add to the fact that Wheel is such a cushy, feel-good gig, and it makes sense why sticking to that "retirement pact" would be tough for anybody.
You know, I'm still not so sure...it was still pretty surprising to me that the show wouldn't take the advantage to have Maggie turn letters for her father and turn it into some publicity. Not that the fact that Vanna was absent wasn't publicity enough. It still felt like a stinging indictment.
Anyone who knows me knows that I have been against Maggie's semi-appointment. Not because she can't be good, but because it's so brazen, and it wouldn't surprise me if her father's consultant role is just a means for him to oversee and guarantee her place in a post-Pat Wheel. Considering his successor is likely the most qualified emcee we've seen in years and doesn't need much tutelage, I really don't know what else Pat is supposed to do.
If Maggie doesn't get announced a year in advance like Ryan, it'll be interesting to watch the 2025-26 season play out, since Pat won't be in the background anymore.
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…it wouldn't surprise me if her father's consultant role is just a means for him to oversee and guarantee her place in a post-Pat Wheel. Considering his successor is likely the most qualified emcee we've seen in years and doesn't need much tutelage, I really don't know what else Pat is supposed to do.
But why would Sony pay Pat a nice big consultant’s fee to tell them to hire his daughter?
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…it wouldn't surprise me if her father's consultant role is just a means for him to oversee and guarantee her place in a post-Pat Wheel. Considering his successor is likely the most qualified emcee we've seen in years and doesn't need much tutelage, I really don't know what else Pat is supposed to do.
But why would Sony pay Pat a nice big consultant’s fee to tell them to hire his daughter?
They're not paying him the consultant's fee to tell them to hire his daughter. They're paying him the consultant's fee to get him to stop taking photos with the likes of Marjorie Taylor-Greene and making political statements on his Twitter account.
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They're paying him the consultant's fee to get him to stop taking photos with the likes of Marjorie Taylor-Greene and making political statements on his Twitter account.
Ah. Then it’s money well spent.
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They're not paying him the consultant's fee to tell them to hire his daughter. They're paying him the consultant's fee to get him to stop taking photos with the likes of Marjorie Taylor-Greene and making political statements on his Twitter account.
Hmmm.
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[citation needed]