After Wheel of Fortune ended, the format was revived by the Nine Network in 2008 as Million Dollar Wheel of Fortune, until it was cancelled in June 2008 due to low ratings and following arguments from long-time host John Burgess concerning why he did not like the revamped format, which coincidentally was adopted in the United States later that. John Burgess, Actor: Walk the Talk. John Burgess was born on June 4, 1943 in Australia as John Richard Burgess. He is an actor, known for Walk the Talk (2000), Seeing Things (1981) and Angel Baby (1995).
Wheel of Fortune
Production details
- Long-term Australian host John Burgess had been one of the country’s first professional ten-pin bowlers before going on to become Australia’s longest-serving game show host. Adriana Xenides co-hosted the Australian version of Wheel Of Fortune for 18 years. The Argentinean-born beauty first appeared on the popular game show at the age of 22.
- About John Burgess. Television and radio personality who hosted Wheel of Fortune in Australia. He worked at radio station 2UW from 1965 to 1970.
- John Burgess is considering legal action over the Seven Network ‘s decision to suddenly axe him as host of Wheel Of Fortune after 12 years. In shifting the show’s production from Adelaide to Sydney, Seven has appointed Tony Barber as the new host, joining long-serving co-host Adriana Xenides.
Production company: Grundy Organisation
Network: 7
Hosts: Ernie Sigley (1981-1984), John Burgess (1984-1996), Tony Barber (1996), Rob Elliott (1997-2003), Steve Oemcke (2004)
Hostesses: Adriana Xenides (1981-1999) Sophie Falkiner (1999-)
Announcers: John Dean (1981-1984), John Deeks (1985-1995, 1997-2004), David Day (1996), Ron E Sparks (1996)
John Burgess Wheel Of Fortune Telling
Run dates: 2006 (for ~6 months)
Production company: Grundy Organisation
Network: 7
Host: Larry Emdur
Hostess: Laura Csortan
Announcer: John Deeks
Production company: Grundy Organisation
Network: 7
Host: Larry Emdur
Hostess: Laura Csortan
Announcer: John Deeks
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Ernie Sigley
Ernie Sigley
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Tony Barber was appointed host in July 1996, as part of a major re-vamp for the show, in an attempt to boost ratings and attract a younger audience. However, the plan backfired, ratings slumped, boycotting and hate-mail campaigns ensued. Tony 'resigned' at the end of that year (at least that's what the press releases said), and Rob Elliott became the new host at the start of the 1997 season. Adriana Xenides was absent for seven months (November 1996-June 1997, Tony's final month, and Rob's first shows) due to illness. Guest hostesses took the show through to the end of 1996. Until she returned in 1997, Kerrie Friend was guest hostess (amid speculation that she would gain the job permanently). Adriana undertook another indefintite sick leave period in 1999, with Sophie Falkiner filling in. Adriana officially resigned during this absence, and Sophie gained the job full-time.
As part of a revamp, including a move from the 5.30pm to 5pm timeslot and the inclusion of a new 'touch screen' letterboard, Rob Elliott was sacked in late 2003 and Steve Oemcke was appointed host (see articles below). Steve's stint as host lasted until the show was 'rested' in late 2004. The show began to air again in 2006 with new hosts, but this version only lasted for ~6 months
John Burgess
Premise
Three contestants take turns to spin a large roulette-style wheel containing spaces with varying amounts of money values. They then attempt to solve a word puzzle by guessing a letter that may be in it. Correct guesses result in the amount 'spun up' being added to the contestants' score. Incorrect ones terminate that contestant's control of the game, and play passes to the next one. The wheel also contains 'Bankrupt', 'Lose a Turn', 'Free Spin', and special prize spaces. Contestants who solve the puzzles are able to 'spend' their score in the prize shop.
Tony Barber and Adriana Xenides
Tony Barber hands the show over to Rob Elliott, January 1997
Writing
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eBroadcast, 27 December 2003
New Wheel Of Fortune host announced
eBroadcast, 5 January 2004
eBroadcast, 5 January 2004
Oemcke's in driving seat
Sydney Confidential, Daily Telegraph, 5 January 2004
Sydney Confidential, Daily Telegraph, 5 January 2004
Good luck runs out for Wheel of Fortune
Sun Herald, 18 June 2006
Sun Herald, 18 June 2006
Audio
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1981-1994 theme music*
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Theme music to the 1990-1991 Saturday night celebrity shows*
1995-2006 theme music#
Short-lived opening theme to the revamped 1996 show*
Short-lived closing theme to the revamped 1996 show*
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