Sorry guys, by tommorow morning I will start creating links to my articles, but for this last time here is the address. Keep trying to add the link, but i cant get a hang of it. I will ask Blade tomm morning!!!
http://www.cnn.com/2007/SHOWBIZ/TV/02/12/apontv.wheeloffortune.ap/index.html
Wheel of Fortune has taken the mass media for a long 24 season run for its money. The show has opened up doors for the media and set an example of how media and culture can clash and dominate. What else can one say about a show with a 2 Ton wheel of cash prizes! A simple game show that we all used to play in 3rd grade science, evoloved into this sensational show that so many people view, every night. Not only the show, but the hosts, have become superstars and role models to some. Even though it is not as big as in the earlier years, it still has an estimated 46 million viewers across america each week. Amazing! Debuting in 1972, Wheel of Fortune, was the first to bank out on the idea of adults, playing a childish game, with huge prices and a super-hollywood shnazz factor.
What a great idea. The creators of this show must be fantastically exhausted with Wheel of Fortunes success. They have made it a part of pop culter, especially to the late 80's and early 90's. Who's grandma doesn't tune in every nite. Mine does! I love the idea of this show. It's so simple, yet the revenue is phenominal. This shows basic idea gets my brain running wild. Imagine how successful a broadcasted beer pong tornament with cheerleaders and cash prizes would become. What about Celebrity paintball or adult man-hunt. The ideas are endless. Until the next big craze............
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ is an American pop-culture institution. Much like the long-running ‘Price is Right,’ with its rare longevity in the normally fickle field. There is no doubt that game-shows are one phenomenon that transcends cultural boundaries and have mutated into a worldwide audience. They also make great background noise while answering email or other writing.
I agree i think game shows have been a great way to stay in pop culture as long they have.People of all cultures seem to love a game show that gives away free prizes to the lucky contestants who get to play.Who wouldnt want to be on or watch a show called "wheel of fortune".
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