It has become an institution, but not very challenging.

keelhaul-80856

This show is beloved across America, but mostly by old people and moms, or bored people who like simple puzzles. It isn't the worst show, but it really has dragged on for a long time. To me, shows like Jeopardy are more for the intellectual crowd(historians, scientists, linguists, teachers, doctors, writers, computer geeks, etc.) and WoF is for old ladies and people that like simple guessing games, with a lot of chance thrown in with the wheel. Basically, Jeopardy is chess, and WoF is checkers or Old Maid. I watch WoF only while awaiting Trebek to come on after it. Pat and Vanna really lucked up with this show, too, as they didn't seem to have any other major credentials. Pat did some radio broadcasting for the military during Vietnam, but not really known for much else. It is OK, but very mediocre.

score 5/10

keelhaul-80856 18 September 2017

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