"Wheel of Fortune" host Pat Sajak took over as host of "Jeopardy" in 1997, while the latter show's Alex Trebek hosted the former (with both Sajak and Vanna White appearing as contestants).(credit: CBS)
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — America’s favorite word puzzle game show is looking for Minnesota contestants. “Wheel of Fortune” talent scouts invited “promising candidates” to a second audition in St. Paul Wednesday morning.
The potential contestants were called back after tryouts last June.
READ MORE: Minneapolis North H.S. Principal Will Now Finish School YearA miniature wheel was on hand, and several puzzles were presented to be solved. Those mock games were then followed up with interviews.
READ MORE: Jif Peanut Butter Recalled Over Salmonella Concerns (CBS News)Needless to say, there was a lot of excitement from Minnesota fans.
“I’ve watched for so many years,” Pamela Tandberg said. “To have an opportunity just to play — I don’t even care if I win, just to play!”
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