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Though spiffed-up versions of old standbys "Wheel of Fortune" and "Jeopardy" still attract cult followings, weak attempts at new shows abound on arcane cable channels, producing such soon-to-be forgotten titles as "Supermarket Sweep" and "That's My Dog." In its own class is "The Price is Right," enduring as an eternal relic of the past, with sets straight from the days when disco ruled and a box of SuperPolygrip cost...

Author: By Linda A. Yast, | Title: Where Have You Gone Dian Parkinson? | 2/26/1998 | See Source »

Most other shows have been through several hosts: believe it or not, Chuck Woolery (of "Love Connection" fame) hosted "Wheel of Fortune" before the legendary Pat Sajak took over. Further, as die-hard Wheel fans may recall, Sajak took a hiatus in the early 1990s to try his hand at late night television, leaving the show in the hands of Vanna White and several short-lived stiffs at a time when contestants still shopped for merchandise after each round. Some hosts have done double duty, like Alex Trebek, who at one time simultaneously hosted both "Jeopardy" and "Classic Concentration...

Author: By Linda A. Yast, | Title: Where Have You Gone Dian Parkinson? | 2/26/1998 | See Source »

...ever exciting feature of game shows has been special episodes with celebrity participants. In recent years, "Jeopardy," Family Feud," and "Wheel of Fortune" have opened their games to famous actors and professional athletes. This trend is something of a takeoff on the regular appearances of second-rate stars on "Hollywood Squares" and "The $25,000 Pyramid" in the 1980s. However, possibly due to increased studio funding, the guest contestants on today's shows are certainly more credible than "Hollywood Squares" staples Jim J. Bullock, Louie Anderson, and Shadoe Stevens...

Author: By Linda A. Yast, | Title: Where Have You Gone Dian Parkinson? | 2/26/1998 | See Source »

...been 43 years since James Dean turned to his nemesis in Rebel Without a Cause, right before each got behind the wheel of his car in a race that would send one of them to the boneyard, and asked a simple question: "Why do we do this...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: James Dean All Over Again | 2/23/1998 | See Source »

...English buses we are not allowed to talk to the driver while he is behind the wheel. President Clinton is the leader of the most powerful country in the world. He has managed the U.S. economy with skill and in general improved the lot of Americans. Whenever there is a major crisis in the world, people look to him to step in and try to find a solution. He deserves the full support of the people while he is in office. Please, Americans, don't distract the driver. VALERIE WALKER Stanmore, England...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Feb. 23, 1998 | 2/23/1998 | See Source »

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