After it was announced that Pat Sajak would be retiring from Wheel of Fortune after the upcoming season, many were left wondering who exactly would be taking over the game show. Would Vanna White step away from the board? Would the gig go to a relative unknown? Or would it go to a workaholic who has become synonymous with hosting duties? As it turns out, Wheel of Fortune will be hosted by none other than Ryan Seacrest.
In a statement, Ryan Seacrest announced that he would take over as host of Wheel of Fortune while also paying tribute to Sajak, who began hosting the syndicated version of the popular game show in 1983. “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak…I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna...
In a statement, Ryan Seacrest announced that he would take over as host of Wheel of Fortune while also paying tribute to Sajak, who began hosting the syndicated version of the popular game show in 1983. “I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak…I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna...
- 6/27/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
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LAS VEGAS -- After the recent successful launch of the new "American Gladiators" on NBC, MGM's domestic TV distribution is digging into the archives to bring out the mid-'90s kids series "Gladiators 2000", hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
"Gladiators 2000", which was designed to be a companion to the original "American Gladiators", features teens competing in games that challenge their physical abilities as well as their knowledge of nutrition, fitness and the human body.
Also Monday, MGM said it had acquired U.S. syndication rights to Tribune Entertainment's home improvement series "Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls". MGM is looking to seal two-year renewals for "HouseCalls" at NATPE, where the company also will be selling "Gladiators 2000".
MGM is offering 39 half-hour episodes of "Gladiators 2000" at NATPE for a fall 2008 launch in syndication.
"The series offers stations a unique alternative to weekend (i.e., educational) programming, and with the current success of the new NBC version of 'Gladiators, ' it's a great fit," MGM Worldwide Television co-president Jim Packer said.
Added "Gladiators" executive producer and original series creator Johnny Ferraro: "It took almost eight years to get the first 'American Gladiators' on television but only a few months to get 'Gladiators 2000' on the air because of the tremendous popularity of the original series.
LAS VEGAS -- After the recent successful launch of the new "American Gladiators" on NBC, MGM's domestic TV distribution is digging into the archives to bring out the mid-'90s kids series "Gladiators 2000", hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
"Gladiators 2000", which was designed to be a companion to the original "American Gladiators", features teens competing in games that challenge their physical abilities as well as their knowledge of nutrition, fitness and the human body.
Also Monday, MGM said it had acquired U.S. syndication rights to Tribune Entertainment's home improvement series "Ron Hazelton's HouseCalls". MGM is looking to seal two-year renewals for "HouseCalls" at NATPE, where the company also will be selling "Gladiators 2000".
MGM is offering 39 half-hour episodes of "Gladiators 2000" at NATPE for a fall 2008 launch in syndication.
"The series offers stations a unique alternative to weekend (i.e., educational) programming, and with the current success of the new NBC version of 'Gladiators, ' it's a great fit," MGM Worldwide Television co-president Jim Packer said.
Added "Gladiators" executive producer and original series creator Johnny Ferraro: "It took almost eight years to get the first 'American Gladiators' on television but only a few months to get 'Gladiators 2000' on the air because of the tremendous popularity of the original series.
- 1/29/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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