ColumbusNewsFan 217 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Some sad news to pass along to you all. The Voice of Wheel of Fortune and Former KCOP Newsman Charlie O'Donnell has died. The Academy Awards[/i]' date=' [i']The Emmy Awards[/i], 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abric 157 Posted November 1, 2010 Share Posted November 1, 2010 Another legendary announcer has left us. Goodbye Charlie-O. You will be sorely missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroiter313 178 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 First Merv Griffin (creator of Wheel of Fortune), then Roger King (chairman of King World Productions, now CBS Television Distribution, which distributes the show), and now Charlie O' Donnell. Another truly great game-show announcer is now in peace. He shall be deeply missed by all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieboy247 42 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Wow, I'm kinda shocked. Wheel of Fortune will never be the same without him. We will miss you Charlie. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliverolang 41 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 He will definitely be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatSowislander 52 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Whoa, I am truly in shock. Didn't knew he was sick. A huge (and devastating) loss for Wheel of Fortune. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbhcity 3 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 RIP. Yeah Merv, Roger, Charlie-O...Essentially this leaves us with only Johnny Gilbert, the great voice of Jeopardy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAVY 10 Fan 232 Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 As Charlie would no doubt have said, Thanks FOOOOOOOORRRRRRRR the memories! Sad to hear his loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NewsHound Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Rest in Peace Charlie. The world is losing more and more signature voices. :/ I agree with everyone else who said, Wheel of Fortune won't be the same without him. I know its too early to talk of replacement, and I know its a really sensitive time to mention names, but who do you think could succeed him? I personally don't know of anyone. I've always thought Shadoe Stevens (announcer of The Late Late Show) has the same vocal qualities of Charlie, but Wheel of Fortune would be wise not to go for someone that sounds similar to Charlie. Either way, he will never be able to be fully replaced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameshowguy2000 1 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Wheel did a tribute to him last night towards the end of the show, for those who watched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abric 157 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 It was a very touching tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5280 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 It was a very touching tribute. Vanna suprising seemed more composed than I expected, but Pat seemed quite choked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazynetjunkie 34 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 Rest in Peace Charlie. The world is losing more and more signature voices. :/ I agree with everyone else who said, Wheel of Fortune won't be the same without him. I know its too early to talk of replacement, and I know its a really sensitive time to mention names, but who do you think could succeed him? I personally don't know of anyone. I've always thought Shadoe Stevens (announcer of The Late Late Show) has the same vocal qualities of Charlie, but Wheel of Fortune would be wise not to go for someone that sounds similar to Charlie. Either way, he will never be able to be fully replaced. Currently, Wheel is going the announcer rotation of Johnny Gilbert and Rich Fields. I highly doubt they'll be going the route of Price of bringing in "unknown" or "comedic" announcers. I think Rich Fields would make a good keeper or even Johnny Gilbert since he's already a known name to the Wheel/Jeopardy family which air next to each other in most markets and share the same viewers. Wheel won't be the same without Charlie. Can't forget Jack Clark who announced for Wheel from 1980 until his death in 1988. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justin2kx 229 Posted November 7, 2010 Share Posted November 7, 2010 For everyone who missed the tribute, here it is posted from friday, just to share it with all of you. Did any of you felt during the speaking or when charlie's photo faded into black you were at the brink of crying at all? Just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gameshowguy2000 1 Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I watched the tribute a week ago and when I heard Johnny Gilbert's voice all week long and Pat saying that Charlie was having some downtime, I thought: If there ever was a good successor, I think it should be Johnny, as Jeopardy and Wheel tape next door to each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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