Vanna White
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About This Interview
Vanna White was interviewed for nearly two hours in Culver City, CA in two sessions: a one-and-a-half-hour individual interview and a fifteen minute conversation with Pat Sajak. White speaks about her early years and influences, her work as a model, and her appearance as a contestant on The Price Is Right. She then details the show for which she is best known, Wheel Of Fortune. White describes working with creator Merv Griffin and host Pat Sajak; talks about the show’s popularity and the resulting “Vannamania;” and speaks of her wardrobe and the show’s production schedule. In the dual interview, Sajak and White discuss the atmosphere on the set of Wheel of Fortune, marvel at the show's longevity, and offer personal anecdotes about each other. Barrie Nedler conducted the interview on October 10, 2007.
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Highlights
Vanna White on why Merv Griffin hired her - she and Pat were like Ken and Barbie
Clip begins at: 13:28, Duration: 00m 18s
Vanna White on becoming 5'6"
Clip begins at: 04:47, Duration: 00m 22s
Vanna White on what she loves most about her job
Clip begins at: 08:57, Duration: 00m 27s
Vanna White on turning the letters
Clip begins at: 25:01, Duration: 00m 39s
Chapters
- Chapter 1
- On her childhood and early influences; on starting to model; on entering the Miss Georgia Universe Pageant; on moving to Los Angeles
Clip begins at: 0:36 - On her audition for Wheel of Fortune; on her early days of Wheel of Fortune and the evolution of her look; on working with a different host on the daytime version of Wheel of Fortune
Clip begins at: 06:47 - On dealing with celebrity status and "Vannamania;" on her outfits on Wheel of Fortune; on her book
Clip begins at: 18:48 - Chapter 2
- On designers she likes; on her own clothing line and Home Shopping Network; on her own perfume
Clip begins at: 0:19 - On writing her autobiography; on acting; on appearing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and Late Night with David Letterman; on pop culture references to her
Clip begins at: 05:04 - On taping Wheel of Fortune in New York; on her 1989 television movie Goddess of Love; on Home Shopping Network
Clip begins at: 10:19 - On appearing on Married...with Children and Naked Gun 33 1/3; on the new puzzle board on Wheel of Fortune; on the longevity, staff and production, and College and Celebrity Week shows of Wheel of Fortune
Clip begins at: 14:34 - Chapter 3
- On changes on Wheel of Fortune over the years; on the show's 25th anniversary; on a typical taping day
Clip begins at: 0:33 - On her wave; on the success of the show; on her hobbies and charity work; on her proudest achievement and advice to aspiring television personalities
Clip begins at: 05:00


This is a cool interview. I had I idea about her life before. Thanks for sharing this.
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