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Chuck Woolery

Charles Herbert Woolery (March 16, 1941 – November 23, 2024) was an American television host, actor, and musician. He had long-running tenures hosting several game shows. Woolery was the original host of the original daytime Wheel of Fortune from 1975 until 1981, when he was replaced by Pat Sajak. After leaving Wheel of Fortune, Woolery hosted a number of other game shows including Love Connection (1983–1994), Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993), Greed (1999–2000), and Lingo (2002–2007). Woolery's musical career includes several advertising jingles, a top-40 pop hit with the psychedelic pop duo The Avant-Garde, and a number of country music releases. In the 2010s, Woolery also hosted a political podcasting series.

Infobox

Born
Charles Herbert Woolery(1941-03-16)March 16, 1941Ashland, Kentucky, U.S.
Died
November 23, 2024(2024-11-23) (aged 83)Horseshoe Bay, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
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Years active
1963–2024
Notable credits
mw- Wheel of Fortune (1975–1981)Scrabble (1984–1990, 1993)Love Connection (1983–1994)
Political party
Republican
Spouses
mw- Margaret Hayes (m. 1961; div. 1971) Jo Ann Pflug (m. 1972; div. 1980) Teri Nelson (m. 1985; div. 2004) Kim Barnes (m. 2006; div. 2016)
Children
5
Relatives
David Nelson (former-father-in-law)
Genres
Psychedelic popcountry
Instruments
Vocalsguitar
Labels
ColumbiaWarnerEpic
Formerly of
The Avant-Garde

Tables

· Filmography › Acting
1972
New Zoo Revue
Role(s)
Mr. Dingle
1973
Love, American Style
Role(s)
Mr. Thompson
Notes
1 episode, segment: "Love and the Cozy Comrades"
ABC Saturday Morning Cartoons
Role(s)
Superman
Notes
For full preview special Sneak Peek
1974
Sonic Boom
Role(s)
Pilot Rogers
Notes
Short film
1975
The Treasure of Jamaica Reef
Role(s)
Detective
Notes
a.k.a. Evil in the Deep
1978
A Guide for the Married Woman
Role(s)
Tennis Pro
Notes
Television film
1979
$weepstake$
Role(s)
Tyler
Notes
Episode 4
1982
Romance Theatre
Notes
"Marisol" Parts 1–5
Six Pack
Role(s)
TV Commentator #2
1989
227
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Episode: "A Date to Remember"
Cold Feet
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Love Connection host on TV
1997
Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
Role(s)
Chuck
Notes
Cameo as the nightclub owner
2004
Scrubs
Role(s)
Himself
Notes
Season 4 Episode 6
Year
Title
Role
Notes
1972
New Zoo Revue
Mr. Dingle
1973
Love, American Style
Mr. Thompson
1 episode, segment: "Love and the Cozy Comrades"
1973
ABC Saturday Morning Cartoons
Superman
For full preview special Sneak Peek
1974
Sonic Boom
Pilot Rogers
Short film
1975
The Treasure of Jamaica Reef
Detective
Evil in the Deep
1978
A Guide for the Married Woman
Tennis Pro
Television film
1979
$weepstake$
Tyler
Episode 4
1982
Romance Theatre
"Marisol" Parts 1–5
1982
Six Pack
TV Commentator
1989
227
Himself
Episode: "A Date to Remember"
1989
Cold Feet
Himself
Love Connection host on TV
1997
Hey, Hey, It's the Monkees
Chuck
Cameo as the nightclub owner
2004
Scrubs
Himself
Season 4 Episode 6
· Filmography › Television/radio
1991
The Chuck Woolery Show
Role(s)
65 episodes
1996
Home & Family
Role(s)
Co-host with Cristina Ferrare
1997–1999
Role(s)
The Dating Game
Notes
Host
1999–2000
Role(s)
Greed
Notes
Host, 44 episodes
1999–2000
Role(s)
TV Land Ultimate Fan Search
1999
Biography
Role(s)
Episode: Bob Barker: Master of Ceremonies
2002–2007
Role(s)
Lingo
Notes
succeeded by Bill Engvall in 2011
2008
Think Like a Cat
Role(s)
Host
2012–2014
Role(s)
Save Us Chuck Woolery (radio show)
Notes
Host
2014–2024
Role(s)
Blunt Force Truth (podcast)
Notes
Co-host with Mark Young
2023
The Game Show Show
Role(s)
Game show documentary
2024
'80s Quiz Show
Role(s)
Host
Year
Title
Notes
1975–1981
Wheel of Fortune
Replaced by Pat Sajak
1983–1994
Love Connection
Host
1984–1990, 1993
Scrabble
Host
1991
The Chuck Woolery Show
65 episodes
1996
Home & Family
Co-host with Cristina Ferrare
1997–1999
The Dating Game
Host
1999–2000
Greed
Host, 44 episodes
1999–2000
TV Land Ultimate Fan Search
1999
Biography
Episode: Bob Barker: Master of Ceremonies
2002–2007
Lingo
succeeded by Bill Engvall in 2011
2008
Think Like a Cat
Host
2012–2014
Save Us Chuck Woolery (radio show)
Host
2014–2024
Blunt Force Truth (podcast)
Co-host with Mark Young
2023
The Game Show Show
Game show documentary
2024
'80s Quiz Show
Host
· Discography › Singles
Hot Country Songs
Hot Country Songs
Year
Hot Country Songs
1977
1977
Year
1977
Single
"Painted Lady"
Peak positions
78
"Take 'Er Down, Boys"
"Take 'Er Down, Boys"
Year
"Take 'Er Down, Boys"
Single
—
1980
1980
Year
1980
Single
"The Greatest Love Affair"
Peak positions
94
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Year
"—" denotes releases that did not chart
Year
Single
Peak positions
Hot Country Songs
1977
"Painted Lady"
78
"Take 'Er Down, Boys"
—
1980
"The Greatest Love Affair"
94
"—" denotes releases that did not chart

References

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  16. "R.I.P. $250,000 Game Show Spectacular"
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    https://2and2broadcasting.com/
  20. The New York Times
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    https://www.newsweek.com/chuck-woolery-anti-semitism-tweet-socialism-judaism-marx-lenin-617158
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    https://www.newsweek.com/chuck-woolery-anti-semitism-tweet-socialism-judaism-marx-lenin-617158
  27. Newsweek
    https://www.newsweek.com/trump-retweets-chuck-woolery-coronavirus-cdc-lies-schools-1517330
  28. The Week
    https://theweek.com/speedreads/925168/trump-retweets-baseless-claim-that-cdc-doctors-are-lying-about-covid19-hurt-campaign
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    https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/chuck-woolery-son-covid-19/
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    https://americansongwriter.com/5-psychedelic-rock-and-country-songs-written-by-iconic-game-show-host-chuck-woolery/
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