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[09/22/23 - 11:46 PM]
Development Update: Week of September 18-22
Updates include: HBO pulls the plug on "Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty"; ABC to carry ESPN's "Monday Night Football" throughout the season; and Peacock rescinds renewal of "Pitch Perfect: Bumper in Berlin."

[08/11/23 - 11:18 PM]
Development Update: Week of August 7-11
Updates include: Alexa Davalos departs "FBI: Most Wanted" at CBS; Jodi Balfour exits as regular on Apple's "For All Mankind"; and HGTV's "Good Bones" to end after eight seasons.

[06/27/23 - 11:13 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, June 27
Updates include: Ryan Seacrest to succeed Pat Sajak as host of "Wheel of Fortune"; and Simon Barry teases the return of "Warrior Nun" following Netflix's cancellation.

[06/12/23 - 11:11 PM]
Development Update: Monday, June 12
Updates include: The CW cancels "Gotham Knights"; Pat Sajak to sign off from "Wheel of Fortune"; and Vice renews "Dark Side of Comedy," "Sex Before the Internet."

[03/28/23 - 07:00 AM]
Game Show Network and Sony Pictures Television Head Into 2023 Upfront Touting the Benefits of Live Viewing, A Strong Slate of Originals and Branded Entertainment Opportunities in the Game Show Vertical
The network has greenlit four new strip series, "Split Second," hosted by John Michael Higgins; "Blank Slate," to be hosted by Mario Lopez; "Riddiculous," based on the popular UK game of riddles; and "Hey Yahoo!," hosted by actor Tom Cavanagh.

[01/11/23 - 02:30 PM]
The Two Most-Watched Shows in Syndication "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" Renewed Through 2027-2028
Both shows currently air on numerous ABC stations, including those in the top four markets: WABC, New York; KABC, Los Angeles; WLS, Chicago; and WPVI, Philadelphia.

[03/23/22 - 11:29 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, March 23
Updates include: Marcia Gay Harden to replace Geena Davis in CBS drama pilot; Mae Whitman to lead Hulu's "Up Here"; and Jimmy Smits cast in "East New York" at CBS.

[09/08/21 - 01:10 PM]
Pat Sajak and Vanna White Sign on to Host "Wheel of Fortune" Through 2024
As part of the deal, Pat Sajak has added consulting producer to his responsibilities to the show.

[08/31/21 - 11:34 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, August 31
Updates include: Sony Pictures Television fires Mike Richards from "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!"; Richard Blais boards FOX's "Next Level Chef"; and HBO Max's "Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" casts trio.

[01/01/21 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Week of December 28-January 1
Updates include: the five major studios will place their Southern California-based series on an extended hiatus due to the state's surge in coronavirus cases.

[11/10/20 - 09:00 AM]
ABC Announces Early 2021 Unscripted Premiere Dates
Highlights include a trio of newcomers - "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune," "The Chase" and "The Hustler" - premiering Thursday, January 7.

[11/09/20 - 11:00 AM]
"Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" Takes a New Spin on the Iconic Game Show "Wheel of Fortune" with the Primetime Debut of America's Game(R) on America's Network, ABC
Hosted by pop culture legends Pat Sajak and Vanna White, "Celebrity Wheel of Fortune" welcomes celebrity contestants to come spin the world's most famous wheel and solve word puzzles for a chance to win up to one million dollars.

[07/28/20 - 11:03 PM]
Development Update: Tuesday, July 28
Updates include: Netflix renews "How to Sell Drugs Online (Fast)"; "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!" to resume filming; and WE tv postpones launch of "Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!"

[08/29/19 - 11:25 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 29
Updates include: Lifetime cancels "American Princess"; Netflix orders third season of "Elite"; and Adam Hugill first to be cast in BBC America's "The Watch."

[08/01/19 - 11:12 PM]
Development Update: Thursday, August 1
Updates include: Jason Clarke to play Jerry West in HBO's "Showtime"; JoAnna Garcia Swisher signs onto Netflix's "Sweet Magnolias"; and Sean "Big Sean" Anderson rounds out cast of BET's "Twenties."

[11/05/18 - 11:30 AM]
"Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" Renewed Through 2022-2023 Season
The ABC Owned Television Stations have signed on through the 2022-2023 season, in which "Wheel of Fortune" will celebrate its 40th anniversary and "Jeopardy!" will have 39 seasons under its belt.

[10/31/18 - 11:33 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, October 31
Updates include: Hannah Simone, Leslie Odom, Jr. to star in ABC comedies; Netflix's "The Witcher" rounds out cast; and "Wheel of Fortune," "Jeopardy!" hosts locked in through 2022.

[05/02/17 - 09:30 AM]
America's Most Beloved Game Show Hosts Pat Sajak, Vanna White, and Alex Trebek Renew Contracts Through 2019/20 Season
"Wheel of Fortune," along with Sajak and White, are currently celebrating their 34th season in syndication.

[10/20/16 - 11:45 AM]
GSN Adds "Wheel of Fortune" to Daytime Schedule Beginning Monday, October 24
In addition, GSN Games has launched Wheel of Fortune(R) Slots: The Ultimate Collection, a new mobile app bringing together a variety of stunning Wheel of Fortune-themed slots games and authentic elements from the TV show.

[09/12/16 - 09:58 AM]
"Wheel of Fortune" Kicks Off 34th Season with "Teacher's Week"
The season will also mark the regular appearance of the show's newest addition, the "Crossword Puzzle Round."

[06/23/16 - 09:22 AM]
Sony Pictures Television Launches "Wheel of Fortune Puzzle Pop!" Mobile Game Featuring Vanna White
Join Vanna White and some furry friends as they whisk players away to exotic, tropical getaways as you spin, pop, and solve word puzzles from the producers of "Wheel of Fortune."

[04/09/15 - 10:30 AM]
Television's Top Two Game Shows "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" Renewed Through the 2017-2018 Season
Both shows were renewed for two more years beyond stations' current contracts in 80% of the country including on the ABC Owned Television Station Group, Sinclair, Media General, Gray Television, Hearst, Graham Media, Tribune, Cox, Meredith, Dispatch Broadcasting, NBC and Scripps.

[01/15/15 - 08:54 AM]
"Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" with Terry Crews Builds Week to Week, Posting the Biggest Adult 18-49 Gain Among the Top-Tier Syndie Game Shows
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of December 29-January 2.

[12/04/14 - 08:43 AM]
"Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" with Terry Crews Builds Week to Week, Posting the Biggest Gains Among the Top-Tier Syndicated Game Shows
Disney-ABC Domestic Television spins the numbers for the week of November 17-21.

[03/11/14 - 08:47 AM]
"Judge Judy" Is #1 Syndicated Show in February Sweep with an 8.0 Rating!
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the February sweeps period.

[10/29/12 - 09:31 AM]
"Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" Reupped Through 2016 by ABC Owned Television Stations Group
The new deal will take "Wheel" through its 33rd season and "Jeopardy!" through its 32nd season.

[09/10/12 - 03:01 AM]
America's Most Beloved Hosts Play On! Pat Sajak, Vanna White and Alex Trebek Renew Contracts Through 2015-16 Season
"Wheel of Fortune" celebrates its 30th season when the show returns on September 17.

[08/06/12 - 10:18 AM]
Robin Roberts Celebrates the Greatest Twosomes in Television History on "TV's Most Dynamic Duos: Presented by The Paley Center for Media," Sunday, September 2 on ABC
The 30 duos were selected by a poll conducted by Nielsen Media Research.

[05/23/12 - 03:00 PM]
"Wheel of Fortune" to Cap 30th Anniversary Season at New York's Madison Square Garden
The shows will tape on March 15, 16, 18 & 19 and will be broadcast nationally in May 2013.

[04/17/12 - 12:55 PM]
"Dr. Phil" Is #1 Talk Show in Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of April 2-8.

[04/10/12 - 01:18 PM]
"Judge Judy" Is #1 Show in First-Run Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of March 26-April 1.

[03/20/12 - 11:23 AM]
"Judge Judy" Is the #1 Show in First-Run Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of March 5-11.

[03/13/12 - 11:53 AM]
"Judge Judy" Is #1 Among All Syndicated Shows; "Wheel of Fortune" Ties for #1 in February Sweep
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of February 27-March 4.

[03/06/12 - 11:02 AM]
"Judge Judy" Is the #1 Show in Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of February 20-26.

[02/29/12 - 01:52 PM]
CBS Television Distribution's Trio Of Magazines Soar to New Season Highs
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of February 13-19.

[02/22/12 - 01:24 PM]
"Dr. Phil" Tops Talk Shows With Best Ratings Since Its September Premiere
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of February 6-12.

[02/14/12 - 11:48 AM]
CBS Television Distribution Dominates With 8 of the Top 10 Shows in Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 30-February 5.

[02/07/12 - 12:00 PM]
"Judge Judy" Ties Season High and Is #1 Show in Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 23-29.

[01/31/12 - 12:09 PM]
CBS Television Distribution Claims 8 of the Top 10 Shows in First-Run Syndication
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 16-22.

[01/25/12 - 10:36 AM]
"Judge Judy" Tops Court Shows for 800th Week in a Row
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 9-15.

[01/18/12 - 10:07 AM]
CBS Television Distribution's Trio of Magazines All Post Weekly Growth
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the week of January 2-8.

[09/19/11 - 09:49 AM]
"Wheel of Fortune's" 29th Season Offers More Ways to Win, More Reasons to Watch
A new game feature, the "1/2 Car Tag," will give contestants the opportunity to go home with a car, regardless of whether they go to the bonus round.

[06/13/11 - 09:37 AM]
Veteran Radio Announcer Jim Thornton Is the New Voice of "Wheel of Fortune"
He'll take on the position full-time when the series begins broadcasting its 29th season on September 19.

[06/08/11 - 09:01 AM]
CBS Television Distribution is Tops in Daytime With the Top 3 Shows of the May Sweep: "Judge Judy," "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and "Dr. Phil"
CBS Television Distribution spins the numbers for the May sweeps period.

[06/06/11 - 01:08 PM]
First Group of Presenters Announced for "The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards" to Be Broadcast Live from Las Vegas, Sunday, June 19, on CBS
Plus: Peter Marshall and Vanna White will present the Lifetime Achievement Award to Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek.

[05/11/11 - 06:01 AM]
Nominations Announced for "The 38th Annual Daytime Emmy(R) Awards"
Wayne Brady will host the June 19 broadcast, which will hand out Lifetime Achievement Awards to Pat Sajak and Alex Trebek.

[04/25/11 - 10:01 AM]
"Jeopardy!" Facebook Game Now Available from GSN Digital and Sony Pictures Consumer Products Inc.
"Jeopardy!" follows on the heels of the launch of the "Wheel of Fortune" Facebook application, which is played by more than 200,000 people each day.

[09/09/10 - 11:27 AM]
Wheel of Fortune Looks to Give Away Even More Big Money in Season 28
The new season, premiering September 13, will raise the minimum amount that can be won in the Bonus Round from $25,000 to $30,000.

[04/08/10 - 03:53 PM]
Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Renewed Through 2014
Both shows were renewed for two more years beyond stations' current contracts in top markets by the ABC owned-and-operated stations in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago.

[04/08/10 - 12:07 AM]
Development Update: Thursday, April 8
Updates include: "Enlightened," "Shameless" land series orders at HBO, Showtime; "Jeopardy," "Wheel of Fortune" are good through 2013-14; and Francois Arnaud joins Showtime's "The Borgias."

[09/09/09 - 10:44 AM]
Wheel of Fortune Puts a New Spin on the Free Spin
The 27th season will say good-bye to "Free Spin" and introduce a new wedge on the wheel, "Free Play."

[02/17/09 - 11:32 AM]
Wheel of Fortune Celebrates 5,000 Episodes on February 27
"This may be the show that's never canceled," said Pat Sajak. "We intended to do a little game and have a little fun, but we have become a part of people's lives."

[09/17/08 - 03:41 PM]
CBS Television Distribution Launches 2008-09 Season as Syndications High-Definition Leader
"Oprah," "Dr. Phil," "ET" and "The Insider" all are being produced and distributed to stations in HD for the first time this season.

[08/21/08 - 02:53 PM]
Wheel of Fortune, Americas Game Keeps Raising the Stakes
Season 26 will introduce the "One Million Dollar Bonus Wedge."

[01/22/08 - 09:20 AM]
Award-Winning Executive Producer Harry Friedman Inks New Deal to Continue on Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!
During his tenure at SPT, Friedman has guided "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" to their positions as the #1 and #2 syndicated game shows.

[10/15/07 - 03:01 PM]
Wheel of Fortune Celebrates Its Milestone 25th Season in November Featuring All-Star Celebrity Guests
Upcoming guests include: Neil Patrick Harris, Jeff Probst, Sherri Shepherd, Montel Williams and Steve Schirripa.

[10/03/07 - 11:28 AM]
Lifetime Premieres Second Season of the Popular Reality Series 'Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead' Friday, October 12 at 9:00 PM (ET/PT)
Lifetimetv.com will also provide exclusive webisodes behind-the-scenes at the show as well as full episodes from season one and season two.

[09/04/07 - 02:33 PM]
Ken Jennings Faces Ogi Ogas in the Final Match on GSN's 'Grand Slam'
After 14 matches in the single elimination tournament, the pair will face off in the final match on Saturday, September 8 at 7:00/6:00.

[08/23/07 - 01:22 PM]
Wheel of Fortune, Televisions #1 Syndicated Series, Celebrates Its Milestone 25th Season with All New Shows Starting Monday,
Plus: In March 2008, the series will travel to Chicago, the hometown of Pat Sajak, and tape 15 episodes from the Navy Pier.

[08/14/07 - 01:15 PM]
GSN Honors Game Show Legend Merv Griffin the Weekend of August 18 with Five-Hour Marathons Saturday and Sunday
The GSN marathons are in two five-hour blocks Saturday, August 18 and Sunday, August 19 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET.

[07/14/07 - 08:56 PM]
'That's the Question' Returns for a Second Season September 10
"Question" is a half-hour series that combines word scrambles with a test of world history and pop culture trivia knowledge.

[07/14/07 - 08:56 PM]
'That's the Question' Returns for a Second Season September 10
"Question" is a half-hour series that combines word scrambles with a test of world history and pop culture trivia knowledge.

[07/12/07 - 12:14 PM]
Lifetime Launches Second Season of the Popular Reality Series 'Lisa Williams: Life Among the Dead' in New Friday Night Reality Programming Block Beginning October 12
The second season premiere will lead into the series premiere of the new reality competition show "America's Psychic Challenge" on Friday, October 12.

[06/05/07 - 11:04 AM]
Dennis Miller to Host 'Grand Slam' for GSN
The seriers is an eight episode head-to-head single elimination tournament featuring America's top 16 game show contestants competing to determine who is the best.

[03/26/07 - 10:50 PM]
Lingo Premieres Its Sixth Season on April 2, with Legendary Game Show Host Chuck Woolery and "Dancing with the Stars'" Shandi Finnessey
The sixth season will premiere Monday, April 2 and will air Monday through Friday 7:30-8:00 PM, ET.

[03/14/07 - 10:19 AM]
Nominees Announced for the 34th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards Today on CBS News' "The Early Show"
CBS leads the nominations with 57 and the network will broadcast the event on Friday, June 15.

[01/12/07 - 04:32 PM]
Lingo Goes Into Production for Its Sixth Season, Marking a First for Gsn, the Network for Games
The new season will start on Monday, April 2 at 7:30/6:30c.

[01/02/07 - 11:44 PM]
'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' Renewed Through 2011-2012
By the end of this new deal, "Wheel of Fortune" will have completed 29 seasons and "Jeopardy!" will have finished 28 seasons.

[09/26/06 - 12:00 AM]
CBS Corporation Forms CBS Television Distribution Group

[09/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
GSN Premieres 'That's the Question' to American Audiences October 2

[08/08/06 - 12:00 AM]
Lifetime Television Kicks Off Fall Schedule with Academy Award(R) and Golden Globe(R) Award-Winning Actress Kim Basinger Starring in 'The Mermaid Chair,' Saturday, September 9 at 9pm (ET/PT)

[07/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
GSN and Scott Sternberg Productions Bring the European Hit 'That's the Question' to American Audiences This Fall

[04/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
King World and Sony Pictures Television - the Team Behind Ratings Powerhouses "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy!" - Develop Two New Syndicated Game Shows

[03/21/06 - 12:00 AM]
Lingo's Fifth Season Premieres April 3 Marking a First for Gsn, the Network for Games

[01/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
CBS Corporation Re-Brands Paramount Television; Production, Domestic Syndication and International Distribution Arm to Be Named CBS Paramount Television

[01/13/06 - 12:00 AM]
Lingo Goes Into Production for Its Fifth Season, Marking a First for Gsn, the Network for Games

[10/31/05 - 12:00 AM]
Pamela Anderson Gets Lucky on the 250th Episode of "MadTV" Saturday, November 12, on FOX

[09/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
FOX Reality Names Noel Siegel as Director of Development

[06/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Lingo Goes Into Production for Its Fourth Season, Marking a First for Gsn, the Network for Games

[02/24/05 - 12:00 AM]
Showtime Promotional Campaign for 'One Night One Star Usher Live' Features MTV Simulcast of Pre-Show on March 5

[10/08/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: October 6-8

[09/21/04 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Taps New Executives in Business Affairs, Casting and Drama Development

[08/23/04 - 12:00 AM]
Andy Friendly to Executive-Produce 'Countdown to the Emmys 2004'

[07/15/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: July 14-15

[04/27/04 - 12:00 AM]
'Friends,' 'Frasier' Finales Highlight NBC's May Sweeps Plans

[03/05/04 - 12:00 AM]
31st Annual Daytime Emmy Award Nominations

[01/21/04 - 12:00 AM]
2004 Natpe Wrap-Up Report

[09/02/03 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: September 2







WHEEL OF FORTUNE (SYNDICATION)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
9/19/83 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (spring 2024)
TIME SLOT:
syndicated from 7:30 PM-8:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
41 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
renewed through the 2027-2028 season (the show's 45th) ordered on 1/11/23
DESCRIPTION:
(from CBS Media Ventures' press release, January 2023) Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!, the two most-watched shows in syndication, have been renewed for five more years, it was announced today by Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Media Ventures. The ABC Owned Television Stations have sealed a deal to continue to carry the iconic game shows through the 2027-2028 season. Both shows currently air on numerous ABC stations, including those in the top four markets: WABC, New York; KABC, Los Angeles; WLS, Chicago; and WPVI, Philadelphia. This new deal will take Wheel of Fortune through its 45th season and Jeopardy! through its 44th season. Both shows are produced by Sony Pictures Television and distributed by CBS Media Ventures.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Pat Sajak as Host
· Vanna White as Host
CREW INFORMATION:
· Bellamie Blackstone as EP
· Steve Schwartz as CO-EP
GENRE(S):
· strip (game show)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· CBS Television Distribution
· Sony Pictures Television