Wheel of Fortune (2)/Quotes & Catchphrases

Opening Spiels
AUDIENCE CHANT (1983-present): WHEEL...OF...FORTUNE!

''Pilot Intro (1974): '' "A spinet piano! A trip to Las Vegas! A Muskin Dune Cat! A 24" color TV. A 1975 automobile! Or a Snark Sailboat! These are just some of the many exciting prizes available. Total retail value of all these prizes: $20,130, yours to buy today on WHEEL OF FORTUNE, and now, here's your host, Edd Byrnes!"

''1st Intro (1975-1980): '' "Look at these luxurious prizes! Fabulous merchandise, just waiting to be won (today) on Wheeeeeeeeel of Fortune! (insert prizes) Total retail value, over (insert total)! And now, here's your host, Chuck Woolery!"

''Chuck Woolery's Last Show (1981): '' "Look at this glamorous set, filled with prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including Christmas gifts, a diamond pendant, bedroom furniture, a new car, home appliances! Over $40,000 just waiting to be won today as we celebrate Christmas in New York on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Chuck Woolery!"

''Pat Sajak's First Show (1981): '' "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a 5-piece drum set, a super stereo cassette player, bedroom furniture, a new car, a hot tub! Over $40,000 just waiting to be won today as we begin Teen Week on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your new host, Pat Sajak!"

''2nd Intro (Daytime/Nighttime 1981-1989): '' "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including (a (insert amount) cash jackpot), (insert prizes)! Over (insert total) just waiting to be won (today) on Wheel of Fortune, and now, here's your host, Pat Sajak/Rolf Benirschke!"

''Vanna White's First Show (1982): '' "ANNOUNCER: Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a trip to London, this gorgeous 9-carat amethyst ring, a beautiful brass canopy bed! Over $49,000 just waiting to be won today as we begin Philadelphia Week on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Pat Sajak!" PAT: Thank you. Thank you, Jack Clark. Thank you all. I appreciate that, and welcome to Wheel of Fortune. A big day for us around here because we told you we would find our new hostess and she's been around here for a few weeks, and now, we will officially welcome her. Please do that for Vanna White. VANNA!

''First Nighttime Show (1983): '' "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including a "Once in a Lifetime" trip around the world, this magnificent $7,900 gold Swiss watch, and this sensational $12,000 American-made sports car! Over $85,000 just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune! And now here's your host, Pat Sajak!"

''Pat Sajak's Last Daytime Show (1989): '' "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including this, follow through on that new year's resolution! Get in shape with this $23,000 showcase! And give her a flower, this $4,400 blue sapphire and diamond ring, and take the wheel! Yeah! Take the wheel for a drive in this $14,000 jeep! Over $102,000 just waiting to be won today on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Pat Sajak!

''Rolf Benirschke's First Show (1989): '' "ANNOUNCER: Look at this studio, filled with glamorous prizes! Fabulous and exciting merchandise! Including this, escape to this fun-filled $16,000 vacation showcase, what an adorable piece of jewelry, this Onyx diamond panda necklace, enjoy the luxury and design of this $14,700 sedan! Over $77,000 just waiting to be won today on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your hostess, Vanna White. VANNA: Thank you. This is very strange for me to be here—in this position, I should say—but today is a big day around here, for we have a new host of Wheel of Fortune and I'd like to introduce you to him at this time. Please welcome the new host of the daytime Wheel of Fortune, Rolf Benirschke."

''2nd Intro A: (Nighttime Only 1987-1989): '' "Look at this studio, filled with glamorous merchandise! Fabulous and exciting bonus prizes! Including (insert prizes), plus thousands of dollars in cash! Over (insert total) just waiting to be won on Wheel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Pat Sajak!"

''2nd Intro B: (1988 New York City shows at Radio City Music Hall): '' Don Pardo: "From Radio City Music Hall in New York City, it's America's #1 game show! (Audience: "WHEEL...OF...FORTUNE!") (insert prizes) Over (insert total) in cash and prizes, just waiting to be won tonight as the Wheel takes Manhattan! And now, here's your host, Pat Sajak!"

''3rd Intro A: (Nighttime Only 1989-1992) '' "From our studios in Hollywood, it's America's most watched game show! The famous Wheel is spinning your way with lots of cash and an assortment of fabulous and exciting prizes! Over (insert total) just waiting to be won tonight/this week/given away so far this week. And now, here are your host and hostess, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''3rd Intro B: (Daytime Only A, 1989 premiere week) '' "Look at this studio, filled with lots of exciting bonus prizes! Including a new $5,000 cash bonus, this sporty little compact car, and a wonderfully romantic Caribbean cruise (Monday, 7-17-89)/our all new $5,000 cash bonus, a gorgeous handwoven Oriental rug, and a fabulous sapphire and diamond ring (Tuesday, 7-18-89)/$5,000 in very spendable cash, this nifty little compact car, lovely pearl jewelry (Wednesday, 7-19-89)/a great $5,000 cash bonus, a glamorous cruise through the Caribbean, and for entertaining, a contemporary bar with accessories (Thursday, 7-20-89)/a romantic seven-day Caribbean cruise, a beautiful Oriental rug, and a $9,000 sapphire and diamond ring (Friday, 7-21-89), plus thousands of dollars in cash! All waiting to be won on today's show! Yes, from Television City in Hollywood, it's Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! And now, here's your host, Bob Goen!"

''3rd Intro C: (Daytime Only B, 1989-1991) '' "From Television City in Hollywood, one of America's loved shows! The famous Wheel is spinning your way with lots of cash and an assortment of sumptuous prizes! And now, here's your host, Bob Goen!"

''3rd Intro D: (Daytime Only C, 1991) '' "From Hollywood, the famous Wheel is spinning, spinning, spinning, and the players will be winning, winning, winning, because there's lots of cash and some fabulous prizes, just waiting to be won today on Wheeeeeeeeeel of Fortune, with our host Bob Goen [who gives a short greeting], and our hostess Vanna White!"

''4th Intro A: (September 7-18, 1992) '' "From Hollywood, celebrating its 10th anniversary, the world's most popular game show! Filled with fun, glamour, excitement, surprises! Wheeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! Here they are, the stars of the show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''4th Intro B: (1992-1993) '' "From Hollywood, celebrating its 10th anniversary, the world's most popular game show! Filled with fun, glamour, excitement, surprises! Wheeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! And now, the stars of the show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''4th Intro C: (1993-1994) '' "From Hollywood, it's America's game! A show the whole family can enjoy, filled with fun, glamour, excitement, surprises! Wheeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! And now, the stars of the show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''5th Intro: (1994-1995) '' "From Hollywood, it's (the) Wheeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! America's most popular game show! And now, the world's! Here they are (soaring into your lives), Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

20th Anniversary Intro: (January 6, 1995 only) "From Hollywood, celebrating its 20th anniversary, the world's most popular game show first debuted in 1975. It's (the) Wheeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! America's most popular game show! And now, the world's! Here they are (soaring into your lives), Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''6th Intro: (1995-1996) '' "It's America's game, Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! The world's most popular game show! And now, from the Sony Studios, here (they) are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''7th Intro: (1996-1997) '' "From the Sony Studios, it's America's game! Wheeeeeeeeeeeeel of Fortune! And now, here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''8th Intro: (1997-2000) '' "From the Sony Pictures Studios, it's America's game! (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) And now, here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''9th Intro (2000-2001) '' (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) "And now here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''10th Intro (2001-2013): '' (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) "Ladies and Gentlemen, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''Current Intro (2013-present) '' "From the Sony Pictures Studios, it's America's Game! (audience chants: WHEEL... OF... FORTUNE!) Ladies and Gentlemen, here are the stars of our show, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

''Current Intro (Travel Show only): '' "And now, from (name of the place), here are the stars of America's Game, Pat Sajak and Vanna White!"

The Game
(insert top dollar value for Round 1 here) is the top dollar value for this first round. Watch out for/Try not to hit (this black space) BANKRUPT, because if you do [hit it], you'll lose your cash, but not your merchandise, because once you buy a prize, it's yours to keep. – Host of Daytime Wheel of Fortune, as he spun the wheel before the game begins, until 1989 (and nighttime syndication until 1987) between contestant interviews and the start of Round 1. During this time, as the wheel was spinning, the television audience was treated to a full overhead shot of the wheel. (When Woolery hosted, he always said "Let's take a look at our Wheel of Fortune" just as he was reaching down to spin the wheel).

(insert top dollar value for Round 1 here) is the top dollar value on the wheel for this first round. We're playing for cash, and here's our first puzzle. - Pat Sajak's old rules on the Nighttime Syndicated Wheel of Fortune from 1987-2000 between contestant interviews and the start of Round 1.

Just before the show, we drew numbers to see who would start the game, and (name of player at red podium) it's going to be you. Good luck! - Chuck Woolery/Pat Sajak/Bob Goen (from 1975-1981, 1981-2000, and 1989-1991, respectively)

I want to remind everybody of the used letter board in front of you that our contestants can see but the home audience can not. Try not to use the same letters called or you will lose your turn. - Chuck Woolery

Oh, No/Uh-oh, watch that (used letter) board. - Pat Sajak commenting on a contestant who already called the "Used Letter Board"

"Person/People" does not always mean proper name. - Host from 1975-1996 ("Proper Name(s)" debuted as a separate category in Season 14 in Fall 1996)

Contestant: Big Money, Big Money, Big Money!

If you solve today's EASY Star Bonus puzzle, you'll fly from Los Angeles to LAS VEGAS for an exciting week's vacation for 2: $675. Or you might choose the MEDIUM Star Bonus, for a gift certificate with which you may purchase this STERLING SILVER COFFEE TEA SET for 2: $2,303.

If you solve the HARD puzzle, you'll win a gift certificate with which you may purchase this rare lapis and diamond pendant. Furnished by Van Cleef & Arpels: $4,060.

Or, solve today's DIFFICULT Star Bonus puzzle for a new sports PORSCHE 924. Sleek rides for a greater efficiency and handling stability. This hatchback offers exceptional visibility and roomy storage area. Retail value: $13,586!

-Charlie O' Donnell's announcement of STAR BONUS prizes

Contestant: I'd like to buy a vowel. R.

Pat: That's not a vowel.

Pat: Players if you land on this special prize marked (name of prize), it goes into your bank, and if you solve the puzzle it will become yours. - Pat explains how the prize space works in the second round, 1983.

Speed-Up Round
When time is running short...

(a series of 4 dings, a la a tugboat bell, sounds)

Host: (Hang on (there)/Just a moment/one moment, (Name), please.) (But, there's not much time left.) That sound means that time is running out (or "we're running out of time."). so I'll give the wheel a final spin. (Host spins the wheel) then I'll ask you to give me a letter, if it's in the puzzle, you'll have 5 (or 3) seconds to solve it. Vowels are worth nothing, and consonants will be worth (amount)." (applause if Sajak lands on $5,000 (or sometimes another big amount of money)). In 1999, when $1,000 was added onto whatever was spun, Pat added, "We'll add a thousand to that, so that's (amount spun + $1,000) for every consonant found."

When Chuck Woolery hosted, he would say "I'll ask you for a letter; if it's in the puzzle, I'll ask you to solve the puzzle.

Pat Sajak: That sound means that time is running out. so I'll give the wheel a final spin. (Host spins the wheel) then I'll ask you to give me a letter, if it's in the puzzle, you'll have 3 seconds to solve it. Vowels are worth nothing, and consonants will be worth yikes! Look out!

Miscellaneous
Pat: (after a contestant's brother attacks Pat after she wins a car in the Bonus Round) This is exciting. Christine won a car. Your brother's gonna hear from my lawyers. There's SO much going on here!

(from a 1994 episode)

Pat: Beginning next week, (holds the Jackpot wedge upside-down) we have our "Topkcaj". (reacts and turns the wedge rightside-up) Our Jackpot.

(from a 1996 episode, a week prior to the debut of the Jackpot round)

Pat: Charlie, put down that (object that varied from show to show)! It's time for our Jackpot Round!

(from various 1997 episodes)

Pat: Raymond, it's still your turn. A letter, please.

Raymond: Vanna, put those L's on there!

(Pat and the audience break out in laughter as Vanna adds the L's to the puzzle)

Pat: What do we have, Raymond?!

Raymond: Self... Cleaning... OVEN!

(from a 1994 episode)

Chuck: Well Ken, that's what we call here a "flameout".

(Chuck Woolery to Marine captain Ken Thomas after Ken hits a Lose A Turn on the game's first spin) (June 20, 1980)

Charlie: Raymond Weil His and Her classically styled fashion watches with precise advance Swiss quartz movements in a (cough) 20 micron (cough) plated case. (cough) Furnished by Raymond Weil. Retail value: $450!

Chuck: (cough) Thank you (cough) Charlie-O. (cough) It was (cough) very well done under the (cough) circumstances.

(June 20, 1980)

Ken: For $3,156, I'll take the motorcycles. One for me, and one for my son.

Chuck: There you go. I didn't think you'd be old enough to have a son that'll be able to drive one of those.

Ken: No, but by the time he's old enough we'll let him ride it I guess.

Chuck: Maybe by the time you get them, he'll be old enough.

(June 20, 1980)

Pat: I betcha a dollar it don't work. (regarding the new electronic puzzle board, on the episode when it premiered)

Pat: What are you going to play for [in the bonus round]?

Contestant: The green folding stuff.

Pat: Ah, he's playing for a chaise lounge.

(From a Season 6 nighttime episode)

Pat: What would you like to play for?

Contestant: Vanna White.

Pat: I thought you were a vegetarian, Arnie!

(From a Season 6 nighttime episode)

Pat: Cappucino.

Pat: No more caffeine before the show!

(to a player who went crazy after winning a round)

Bety: OH! Yatta!

Pat: $25,000!

Charlie: One for the money, two for the show and $25,000 to go! [fireworks] Congratulations!

(From a Season 10 nighttime episode)

Contestant: I'd like to buy an owl... a vowel.

Pat: (laughs) Yes, we do not sell any birds on this show anymore.

Little Richard: Thank James for bein' from that ol' school.

[laughter]

Little Richard: SHUT UP!

[laughter]

Pat: Can I just ask one question? What's wrong with this picture?

(from a Music Stars Week episode from season 11)

[The bonus puzzleboard reads NO __RM DONE] "Weird Al" Yankovic: Nooooooooo... Haaaaaaaaarm... Donnnne.

Pat: $25,000!

[Al, feigning overexcitement, jumps into Pat's arms]

Pat: "Weird Al" Yankovic, $27,800. Well, Al, congratulations, and you will be hearing from my attorney.

["Weird Al" solves LASSIE'S BREED] Al: I'd like to buy the TV set for $500..

Pat: No no. That's the old show, the old show. The ceramic duck is gone!

(from another Music Stars Week episode from season 11)

[From a 1999 episode, the puzzle reads TH_ STRING S__TION]

Pat: Steve, a letter.

Steve: C!

Pat: Yes! What do we have?

Steve: THE STRING SECTION!! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! YEAH!! YOU ROCK! YEAH!!

Incorrect Solves
(puzzle is "_ _R__P __ __LL-__SH_RS")

Contestant: A GROUP OF PILL-PUSHERS?

(uproarious laughter from the audience)

Pat: Good night, everyone! Thank you!

(laughter goes on)

Pat: (incredulously) THIS IS WHEEL OF FORTUNE, JOE!!!

(laughter continues)

(correct answer: A GROUP OF WELL-WISHERS)

(puzzle is "__STARD-FILLED _H___LATE E_LAIR")

Contestant: MUSTARD-FILLED CHOCOLATE ECLAIR.

(audience laughing)

Pat: No, that is not correct.

(correct answer: CUSTARD-FILLED CHOCOLATE ECLAIR)

(puzzle is "ST_R_F__M ___")

Contestant: STYROFOAM... uh, HAT. (buzzer)

(correct answer: STYROFOAM CUP)

(from a 1976 episode, puzzle is "K_LL THE _MP_RE")

Contestant: KILL THE VAMPIRE.

(correct answer: KILL THE UMPIRE)

(puzzle is "GLEA_ING WHITE SAND BEACH")

Contestant: I'd like to solve the puzzle

Pat: Go ahead

Contestant: GLEAMING WHITE SAND BEACHES

(audience goes into uproar)

Pat: Um, sorry that's not it...

(correct answer: GLEAMING WHITE SAND BEACH)

(puzzle is ____NG _ _____ _____)

Contestant: Riding a white horse? (buzzer)

(uproarious laughter from audience)

Pat: (walks off the set then comes back, pauses a moment) WHO SAID ANYTHING ABOUT A HORSE?!?!

(correst answer: SEEING A BUDDY MOVIE)

Toss-Ups
(after a $1,000 toss-up puzzle, RISE AND SHINE, was not solved)

Pat: Don't worry, that's okay! The $1,000 will be donated to the Pat Sajak fund.

(puzzle is _IN_ERS & _OES)

Contestant: MINERS & HOES.

(audience laughing)

(correct answer: FINGERS & TOES) Pat: Now, I want you to understand, we're laughing with you.

(puzzle is AN ___Y CHILD)

Contestant: AN UGLY CHILD.

Pat: Now, you are a school counselor...

(correct answer: AN ONLY CHILD)

(puzzle is L_ST-M___TE ___AILS)

Contestant: LAST-MINUTE COCKTAILS.

Pat: Well, that's a lovely thought, but that's not correct.

(correct answer: LAST-MINUTE DETAILS)

(puzzle is SLE_PING _____Y)

Contestant: SLEEPING DOPEY.

(correct answer: SLEEPING BEAUTY)

(puzzle is C__COL_T_ _H_P _O___E_)

Contestant: CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE?

Contestant's Partner: -S? (adds the "S")

Pat: We got a thumbs-up from our producers. Yes.

(solved puzzle cue plays)

Pat: That was a good solve. That was real teamwork. "Chocolate chip cookie-zuh."

(puzzle is ___H _____L _______)

Contestant: HIGH SCHOOL REUNION!

Pat: Yeah, wow!

(solved puzzle cue plays)

Pat: You know, we spend a lot of time coming up with these puzzles! You could at least...

Commemorative Speeches
Pat: Well, as we have mentioned, this is, in fact, the first show of our new season. And, as many of you know, during our Summer off, we suffered a great loss. We lost a dear friend. Our announcer, Jack Clark, passed away. And while the intervening time has kind of helped a little bit with that immediate jolt of grief and sorrow you feel, we’re still saddened around here. But we’re left with a lot of warm and wonderful memories of a great guy, and a wonderful broadcaster, who added so much to this show and was so instrumental in its success. So, while we will miss Jack very much, we treasure and just love the fact that we had the chance to know him and to work with him. He was a very special man. We’ll be right back. (Applause) (from the first episode of the 6th syndicated season, after Jack Clark's death)

Pat: As most of you probably know by now, our dear friend and colleague, the voice of Wheel of Fortune, Charlie O'Donnell, passed away early this week. Charlie was not only a vital part of the success of this show; he was a...broadcasting legend. From his days with Dick Clark on American Bandstand to his work on dozens of shows including the Academy Awards and more than 25 years with Wheel, Charlie was always prepared and dedicated. We're gonna miss his booming voice, but more than that, we're gonna miss a kind and cheerful and caring friend. We've all been blessed to have know him. Vanna: We love you, Charlie. Pat: We'll miss you, pal. (Pat and Vanna's tribute to Charlie O'Donnell from November 5, 2010)

Goodbye
We'll see ya next time/tomorrow/Monday when we spin the Wheel of Fortune. Bye-bye Everybody! - Chuck's closing line from 1975-1981.

We love you. Bye-bye! - Susan Stafford's sign off during her co-hosting era with Chuck from 1975-1981.

(For Vanna White, Charlie O'Donnell, and all of us at Wheel of Fortune, this is Pat Sajak saying thanks for watching.) see us/you tomorrow/next time for more of Wheel of Fortune. Bye for now/So Long. - Pat's closing line (1981-2000)

(For Vanna White, Charlie O'Donnell, and all of us at Wheel of Fortune, this is Pat Sajak saying thanks for watching.) see us/you Monday for more of Wheel of Fortune. Enjoy the weekend everybody!/Have a great weekend! - Pat's Friday closing line (1989-2000)

We'll see you next time/tomorrow for more Wheel of Fortune, bye for now/so long. - Pat's closing line (2000-present)

So we have about 15 seconds left, I don't know what... [Pat turns to Vanna] Come here, baby. [Pat kisses Vanna] - Pat Sajak's final Daytime Wheel episode moments in January 1989

We'll see you Monday for more Wheel of Fortune, enjoy the weekend!/have a great weekend! - Pat's closing line (2000-present)

Remember, that our sweepstakes continues next week, so keep playing at home, see you Monday, have a good weekend-Pat's closing line for a sweepstakes week. (1995)

For Charlie O'Donnell, Vanna White, and all of us at Wheel of Fortune, I'm Pat Sajak, reminding you to join us again Monday for more Wheel in (name of city) - Pat's alternate closing used on road trips. (1988-2000)

Have a great weekend, back for more from (name of city) next week. - Pat's closing line used on road trips (2000-present)

Bye-bye! – Vanna White's farewell word at the end of almost every show

Announcer Sayings
Some contestants will receive... - Charlie O'Donnell/Jack Clark/M.G. Kelly (1975-1997)

Promotional consideration provided by... - Announcer (1997-present)

The prices of the prizes were furnished to the contestants prior to the show, and have been rounded off to the nearest dollar. Gift certificates do not include sales tax. - Wheel Daytime/Nighttime Announcers Charlie O'Donnell/Jack Clark/M.G. Kelly, Daytime Wheel from 1975-1989, and Nighttime Wheel from 1983-1987.

Closing Logos
Wheel of Fortune is a Merv Griffin Production, distributed by KingWorld Productions Incorporated (starting in 1983). - Charlie O'Donnell/Jack Clark (1975-1984)

Wheel of Fortune is produced by Merv Griffin Enterprises... Distributed by KingWorld (not included in the daytime run). - Jack Clark/M.G. Kelly/Charlie O'Donnell (1984-1992)

Merv Griffin Enterprises produces... (copyright screen appears/drumroll starts) Wheeeeeelllll of Fortune! Distributed by KingWorld. - Charlie O'Donnell (1992-1994)

This is Charlie O'Donnell speaking. Wheel of Fortune was produced by Columbia TriStar Television! Distributed by KingWorld. - Charlie O'Donnell (1994-1995)

This is Charlie O'Donnell speaking. Wheel of Fortune was created by Merv Griffin. Produced by Columbia TriStar Television. Distributed by KingWorld. - Charlie O'Donnell (1995-1996)

Game Show Network
Jack Clark: Wheel of Fortune is a Merv Griffin Production, distributed by... Charlie O'Donnell: Columbia TriStar Television. (Game Show Network)

Jack Clark/M.G. Kelly: Wheel of Fortune is produced by Merv Griffin Enterprises... Distributed by Charlie O'Donnell: Columbia TriStar Television. (Game Show Network)

Merv Griffin Enterprises produces... (copyright screen appears/drumroll starts) Wheeeeeelllll of Fortune! Distributed by... Columbia TriStar Television. - Charlie O'Donnell (Game Show Network)