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ABC has given a series greenlight to 'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,' the network announced Monday.
The celebrity edition marks the primetime debut of the long-running syndicated game show, with Pat Sajak and Vanna White to host celebrity contestants competing for a $1 million prize for a charity of their choosing. No contestants have been announced.
With Fiona Bruce, Philip Mould, Bendor Grosvenor, Aviva Bernstock. Fiona Bruce and Philip Mould attempt to prove the provenance of works of art using experts, scientific methods and plain old detective work. Wheel of Fortune has been the #1 syndicated series since its inception and has earned 7 Daytime Emmy Awards. With more than 27 million viewers per week, syndication's most successful series.
'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' joins a growing game-show lineup at ABC, following the recent debut of the Leslie Jones-hosted reboot of 'Supermarket Sweep' and the upcoming quiz show import 'The Chase.' The network has previously seen success with its 'Summer Fun and Games' slate of classic game show adaptations, which includes 'Celebrity Family Feud,' as well as reboots of 'Match Game,' 'Press Your Luck' and '$100,000 Pyramid.'
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Last season also saw the return of 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' to the ABC primetime schedule, with Jimmy Kimmel serving as host.
One of the longest-running game shows in syndication, 'Wheel of Fortune' first debuted in 1975. The current iteration, hosted by Sajak and White, has been on the air since 1983 and pulls in an average of eight million viewers daily. The series regularly ranks among the most-watched game shows in syndication, alongside 'Family Feud' and 'Jeopardy!'
'Celebrity Wheel of Fortune' is produced by Sony Pictures Television, with Mike Richards serving as executive producer.
SiriusXM and Netflix announced the first original program to broadcast exclusively on the newly launched Netflix Is A Joke Radio (Ch. 93). Popular comedians Tom Papa and Fortune Feimster will co-host What A Joke with Papa and Fortune weekdays from 10am to noon ET.
What A Joke with Papa and Fortune will be a hilarious show in which the co-hosts hang out with fellow comedians, interview celebrities and cover everything from their personal lives and the world of comedy to the day’s trending topics. They’ll also play clips from Netflix’s exclusive and unparalleled library of top comedy specials.
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“I just wanted an excuse to spend more time with Fortune. That it’s on Netflix Is A Joke Radio on SiriusXM is really just a bonus,” said Papa.
“I’m so excited for this new venture with Tom and Netflix on SiriusXM,” added Feimster. “I’ve always been told I have a face for radio and I never knew what that meant until now.”
About Tom Papa – A veteran stand-up comedian who has performed sold-out shows across the nation, Tom has led a successful career in radio, television, film and the stage. His first hour special, Tom Papa Live in New York City, premiered on Comedy Central in January of 2012 and is available as a download on Netflix. He’s since gone on to host two more television specials and is a regular performer on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan. Papa also hosts a weekly show on SiriusXM’s Comedy Greats channel, Come to Papa, which features him exploring the funny side of life, occasionally with guests like Mel Brooks, Ray Romano, Carl Reiner and Jerry Seinfeld.
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About Fortune Feimster – A stand-up comedian, writer and actor, Fortune first made a name for herself by becoming a fan favorite on Chelsea Lately. She went on to co-star in The Mindy Project for Hulu; Champions for NBC; created and starred in the Tina Fey-produced pilot Family Fortune for ABC (loosely based on her life); and has made many guest appearances on popular shows, such as Drunk History, Dear White People, Office Christmas Party, a recurring role on Life In Pieces and the upcoming voice of Brenda in Bless The Harts for FOX, to name a few. Additionally, Amblin recently acquired 2 features Fortune co-wrote: Bad Cop, Bad Cop and Field Trip, both of which she is attached to star in. Fortune headlines the best comedy clubs across America and has performed stand-up on Conan and Late Night with Seth Meyers, as well as her own half-hour specials on Netflix and Comedy Central.