[quote name=\'clemon79\' date=\'Feb 2 2005, 11:49 AM\'][quote name=\'whewfan\' date=\'Feb 2 2005, 03:52 AM\']The thing is, if Pat ever left Wheel, chances are Vanna would soon follow.
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If Pat leaves the show, it fizzles and dies unless and ONLY unless Chuck Woolery returns to the helm. (And even then I dunno how much longer I give it.)
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Do you really believe that, or is my sarcasmo 2000 Detection system need battery recharging?
As much as I think Pat and Vanna are perfect for Wheel, I really believe that if they left tomorrow, Harry would replace them both with 30-something folks who may or may not have a lot of national TV experience, but have enough personality and ability to keep a half hour puzzle show flowing, with the ratings still being quite good for early evening.
Rolf was wrong. Period. Bob Goen, while quite capable as a game show host in keeping a show going, didn't have much in the personality dept, that wry sense of humour to bring out , WHEN it's warranted...
There are people who can fill this job well. And I really think, based on my few conversations with Harry, that he'll find them when it's time.