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Old 11-02-2010, 12:40 AM   #1
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A legendary voice falls silent.
http://www.wheeloffortune.com/newsan...ieodonnell.php

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'Charlie O'Donnell, 78, legendary announcer for Wheel of Fortune, passed away on Monday at his home in Sherman Oaks, CA.

Although he was best known for his work as a television announcer – including 28 years as the voice behind Wheel of Fortune -- Charlie's career was as distinguished as his voice. In the'60s, he was a top-rated disc jockey on KRLA Radio in Los Angeles. In the '70s, he anchored L.A.'s top-rated afternoon newscast on KCOP-TV. He served as the announcer for the Beatles when they appeared at the Hollywood Bowl and Dodger Stadium in 1965, 1966 and 1967, for the Rolling Stones when they appeared at the Long Beach Auditorium in 1965 and for Pope John Paul II's visit to Los Angeles and the Papal nationwide teleconference in 1987.

Beginning his legendary career on Dick Clark's iconic American Bandstand, Charlie celebrated his 50th year as a television announcer and his 25th anniversary on Wheel of Fortune in 2007. In 2009, Charlie, was at the mic as Wheel recorded its historic 5000th episode in syndication. His resume reads like a history of the medium's highlights and includes: The Academy Awards, The Emmy Awards, The Golden Globe Awards and The American Music Awards just to name a few.

Rounding out his illustrious career, some of Charlie's other credits include: The Dating Game, Everybody's Talking, The Gong Show, The Guinness Game, Hot Potato, The Joker's Wild, Let's Go Back, Monopoly, The Newlywed Game, The Parent Game, Stompers, Tic Tac Dough, To Tell The Truth, Trivia Trap, Wedding Party, The Wizard of Odds and Wordplay.

O'Donnell is survived by his wife Ellen, his four children and two grandchildren.'

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It should be noted that Charlie also worked the first 5 seasons of the show in this capacity, when Chuck Woolery hosted and Susan Stafford controlled the puzzle board.

Thanks, Charlie.
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Old 11-02-2010, 01:18 AM   #2
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Old 11-02-2010, 10:58 AM   #3
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Damn. Was watching Wheel of Fortune last night and Jeopardy!'s Johnny Gilbert was filling in for Charlie who was taking some time off. I smell foul play here.
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Old 11-02-2010, 11:32 AM   #4
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Damn.. That's sad.
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