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Subject: Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell dies
Written By: nondiva234 on 11/04/10 at 3:10 am
I'm surprised no one mentioned this, but the voice of Wheel of Fortune for 27 non-consecutive years, Charlie O'Donnell, died Monday at his home in Sherman Oaks, California at the age of 78. The November 1 episode of Wheel featured Jeopardy! announcer Johnny Gilbert taking over, despite the fact that the episode was taped months in advance. As a huge Wheel fan (some will know that I hosted a few Wheel games on here), it will take me a while to get used to not hearing his voice on Wheel any longer.
Story here: http://www.latimes.com/news/obituaries/la-me-charlie-odonnell-20101103,0,6983688.story
Subject: Re: Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell dies
Written By: nally on 11/04/10 at 11:17 am
I read about this in the newspaper yesterday morning. :\'( So sad; the man was truly a legend. I, too, will miss hearing his voice. If I remember correctly, he also served as announcer on other TV game shows...as well as on radio in the early part of his career.
Subject: Re: Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell dies
Written By: Howard on 11/04/10 at 7:49 pm
I'll always remember the announcing he did for Wheel Of Fortune. :(
Subject: Re: Wheel of Fortune announcer Charlie O'Donnell dies
Written By: whistledog on 11/04/10 at 8:10 pm
A sad loss indeed. He also announced Scrabble in the 80's. Chuck Woolery used to sometimes call him Charlie Tuna.