Susan Stafford

Susan Stafford (born Susan Gail Carney), was/is best known as the first letter turner on TV's Wheel of Fortune. A former local TV personality turned national star, Susan was TV's party girl having partnered with Chuck Woolery for six years on Wheel up until Chuck departure. At one time, Susan was offered to leave Wheel for another popular game show The Price is Right as one of the models by producer Mark Goodson. Susan gladly said no. She continued with the show after Pat Sajak became the new host in December of 1981. Susan left the show on October 22, 1982 to concentrate on other fields & make the jump to the medical world; she earned a B.A. in Nutrition and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the unaccredited Pacific Western University. Her most recent game show appearance since leaving Wheel was on the second Game Show Week on Hollywood Squares with Tom Bergeron.

Shows Hosted
Wheel of Fortune (2)

Link
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