A EMMY AW RDS

38th Annual Daytime Entertainment CREATIVE ARTS EMMY ® AWARDS
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Do you remember your first day working with Pat?
Yes. He made me feel so welcome, like I was part of the
family. He was aware of how nervous I was, and he took
me under his wing. When we did promos, he’d ask, “Are
you comfortable doing this?” I watched how he acted with
people, and he was a good teacher for me.
Now you have your own “Vanna Style” web page on
wheeloffortune.com.
People love to know what I’m wearing on the show,
and where they can buy it. I write a blog with helpful
hints to stay in touch with fans. When I started it, my
daughter was young, so we put little games for children
on it, too.
Why are game shows so popular?
Game shows are FUN! The news is so depressing. With
a game show, you can sit down with your whole family and
play at home. Children learn the alphabet from our show,
and if you’re walking by the TV, you can stop a minute and
try to solve the puzzle yourself. It’s addictive.
Vanna White appearing for the first time on Wheel of Fortune in
December of 1982.
“He’s just a joy to work with.”
– Vanna White
Why do you think, after 29 years,
that you and Pat are still together
on the show?
I remember one day in the beginning, Pat and I
were sitting next to each other in the makeup chairs,
and I said, “I wonder where we’ll be in 10 years?” My
job was to turn the letters, and that’s what I still do.
Merv (Griffin) said 200 girls auditioned along with
me for the position, but the chemistry between Pat
and me reminded him of a brother and sister. Pat has
always been a shoulder to lean on for me. He’s just an
incredible guy. n