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Post by usedletterboard on Nov 9, 2020 14:11:01 GMT -5
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Post by MarioGS on Nov 9, 2020 14:18:43 GMT -5
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Post by gameshowfandanny on Nov 9, 2020 14:38:39 GMT -5
Excellent news! I am very excited for this series. I wonder which celebrities will play...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 9, 2020 14:40:18 GMT -5
This is fantastic news!
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Post by genius2751 on Nov 9, 2020 14:43:58 GMT -5
What?! About time!
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Post by woffan4ever on Nov 9, 2020 14:46:16 GMT -5
I am just floored. Definitely good news to see after the bouts of bad news the last few days. I wonder if they'll do anything unique? I'm guessing with celebs playing, it'll be all cash. So maybe we'll see more money amounts in the bonus round in the absence of vehicles. I can forsee them doing tie-ins with other ABC shows and having them as contestants. Like having Amy, Robin, and George from GMA in one half and Lara, Ginger, and Michael in the other. There are so many possibilities. I'm just happy that after all these years it's finally happening!
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Post by jakemathis4520 on Nov 9, 2020 15:01:21 GMT -5
This is awesome. Can't wait for this to premiere. Wondering if it will be a 1 hour event with 2 half hour games like Celebrity Family Feud and the Jeopardy GOAT Tournament.
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Post by newt on Nov 9, 2020 15:23:47 GMT -5
This is such wonderful news. Can’t wait to see it and it’s Mike Richards first big gig.
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Post by kylethewheellover on Nov 9, 2020 15:31:05 GMT -5
Incredible! Never thought Wheel would go primetime. Very excited for this!
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Post by ragnronc on Nov 9, 2020 16:08:06 GMT -5
When Wheel takes to ABC PrimeTime, it will mark the shows' 1st broadcast on network television in 30 years....since Sept. 20, 1991. XB
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Post by pannoni1 on Nov 9, 2020 16:44:46 GMT -5
Plus, it will also join The Price Is Right, Match Game, Password, Let's Make A Deal, and Card Sharks as game shows to air on all three of the traditional broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, NBC). Now would be a great time for Wheelfan82 to post any remaining celebrity episodes in his collection that haven't been posted prior to the premiere, and if all goes well, I wouldn't mind civilian/celebrity pairs that was the standard in later years, though I'd be happy with just celebs.
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Post by WayoshiM on Nov 9, 2020 17:46:08 GMT -5
I imagine the pandemic and a void of traditional programming led to this opportunity in particular. Could also be Mike Richards' influence.
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Post by bigblue999 on Nov 9, 2020 18:00:19 GMT -5
Completely long overdue. Already Mike is making a major impact on Wheel.
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Post by pakman on Nov 9, 2020 21:40:26 GMT -5
It's funny, I used to really dislike the celebrity episodes when I was younger, but since it's been so long, and it'll be a primetime show, I'm really excited about this!
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Post by wheelfan1996 on Nov 9, 2020 21:46:11 GMT -5
This is great! This should be Mike's first big imprint on the show. I'm so excited for this!
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Post by jjc927 on Nov 9, 2020 23:12:44 GMT -5
Certainly a surprise, about time there's a primetime network Wheel special. This is Mike Richards' first big influence on the show, though the need for unscripted programming with the pandemic is also a factor. It'll be interesting to see what changes are made for primetime. Hopefully they get a good mix of celebrities to play.
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Post by WayoshiM on Nov 10, 2020 12:33:26 GMT -5
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Post by wheellover65 on Nov 10, 2020 12:35:24 GMT -5
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Post by MarioGS on Nov 10, 2020 12:37:18 GMT -5
Wheel's got a good premiere day and time slot. Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eastern/Pacific, right after the syndicated Wheel on the ABC O&O's.
Wheel will be part of a new game show lineup. Following Wheel, fittingly, will be the premiere of The Chase featuring the J!GOAT trio. After that is a brand new show called The Hustler, hosted by Craig Ferguson. The show's hashtag will be the full name #CelebrityWheelOfFortune, rather than #CelebrityWheel or #CelebrityWOF.
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Post by woffan4ever on Nov 10, 2020 13:52:38 GMT -5
I know J! GOAT had some visual and audio changes apart from the syndie show, including a new take on the theme. I wonder if Wheel will do the same? I have to say, it'd be nice to see some new on-screen graphics and a snazzy intro. I wonder if Vanna will go back to her extravagant evening gowns as opposed to her modest cocktail dresses and occasional jumpsuits? I feel as if this will be a nice breath of fresh air to liven up Wheel's stagnancy in recent years.
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