A second Lose a Turn and a second Buy a Vowel are added in Round 3 while Free Spin is removed. The other values are also moved around a bit, with $225, $325, $375, and $425 being retired and Buy a Vowel now available from Round 1. The number of special spaces now starts at four and increase by one each round until Round 3.
The format is slightly altered to use three Wheel templates, with the top values now being $500 in Round 1, $750 in Round 2, and $1,000 thereafter.Jeff Goldstein replaces Marty Pasetta as director.The show's theme is changed to 'Big Wheels' by Alan Thicke, who also supplies the show's other music cues.Chuck Woolery and Susan Stafford are the hosts.The show replaces Jeopardy! as per contract in the 10:30 AM slot formerly held by Winning Streak. On January 6, Wheel airs its first episode.
These are just some of the many exciting prizes available! For further information, see Pilot episodes. The show held a number of pilots and runthroughs prior to its 1975 debut. 20 Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (2021-Present).
