Career Timeline of Chuck Woolery: Major Achievements and Milestones
How Chuck Woolery built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Charles Herbert "Chuck" Woolery is an American television personality, actor, and musician best known for hosting game shows. He was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" from 1975 to 1981, before hosting other shows such as "Love Connection," "Scrabble," "Greed," and "Lingo." Beyond television, Woolery had a minor musical career, including a top-40 hit with The Avant-Garde and country music releases. More recently, he hosted a political podcasting series.
1963: Wine Consultant
In 1963, Chuck Woolery worked as a wine consultant for Wasserstrom Wine and Import Company in Columbus, Ohio.
October 21, 1968: Avant-Garde Hit Song
On October 21, 1968, The Avant-Garde, Chuck Woolery's duo, reached #30 in Canada with "Naturally Stoned".
1971: Co-wrote Song on Tammy Wynette's Album
In 1971, Chuck Woolery co-wrote "The Joys of Being a Woman" on Tammy Wynette's album We Sure Can Love Each Other.
1974: Game Show Appearance on Tattletales
In 1974, Chuck Woolery made his first game show appearance on an episode of Tattletales with his wife, Jo Ann Pflug.
January 6, 1975: Began Hosting Wheel of Fortune
On January 6, 1975, Chuck Woolery began hosting Wheel of Fortune at the suggestion of Merv Griffin.
1975: Original Host of Wheel of Fortune
In 1975, Chuck Woolery became the original host of the daytime Wheel of Fortune.
1977: Return to Singing Career
In 1977, Chuck Woolery returned to his singing career and charted on Hot Country Songs with "Painted Lady".
1980: Singles on Hot Country Songs
Between 1977 and 1980, Chuck Woolery recorded for Warner Bros. Records and Epic Records as a solo artist, with two low-charting singles on Hot Country Songs.
December 25, 1981: Final Episode of Wheel of Fortune
On December 25, 1981, Chuck Woolery's final episode of Wheel of Fortune aired.
1981: Departure from Wheel of Fortune
In 1981, Chuck Woolery left Wheel of Fortune and was replaced by Pat Sajak.
1983: Host of Love Connection
In 1983, Chuck Woolery began hosting Love Connection.
1984: Hosting Scrabble
In 1984, Chuck Woolery began hosting the game show Scrabble.
1990: End of First Run Hosting Scrabble
In 1990, Chuck Woolery's first run as the host of Scrabble ended.
1991: Hosted The Chuck Woolery Show
In 1991, Chuck Woolery hosted his own talk show, The Chuck Woolery Show, which lasted for only a few months.
1993: Return to Hosting Scrabble
In 1993, Chuck Woolery returned to hosting the game show Scrabble.
1994: End of Love Connection Hosting
In 1994, Chuck Woolery's tenure as the host of Love Connection ended.
1996: Co-host of Home & Family
In 1996, Chuck Woolery became a co-host of Home & Family.
1997: Hosting The Dating Game
In 1997, Chuck Woolery began hosting The Dating Game.
1998: End of Home & Family Hosting
In 1998, Chuck Woolery's time as the co-host of Home & Family ended.
1999: TV Land Ultimate Fan Search
From 1999-2000, Chuck Woolery hosted TV Land Ultimate Fan Search
1999: Host of Greed
In 1999, Chuck Woolery began hosting the game show Greed.
2000: TV Land Ultimate Fan Search
From 1999-2000, Chuck Woolery hosted TV Land Ultimate Fan Search
2000: End of Hosting Greed
In 2000, Chuck Woolery's time as the host of Greed ended.
2002: Hosting Lingo
In 2002, Chuck Woolery started hosting the game show Lingo.
2003: Reality TV Show: Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned
In 2003, Chuck Woolery was the subject of a short-lived reality television, Chuck Woolery: Naturally Stoned.
2007: Interview About Leaving Wheel of Fortune
In 2007, Chuck Woolery discussed the salary dispute that led to his departure from Wheel of Fortune.
2007: End of Hosting Lingo
In 2007, Chuck Woolery's tenure as the host of Lingo concluded.
April 2008: End of '$250,000 Game Show Spectacular' Appearance
Chuck Woolery appeared in the live stage show "$250,000 Game Show Spectacular" at the Westgate Las Vegas until April 2008.
2012: Radio Commentary Show
From 2012 to 2014, Chuck Woolery hosted a nationally syndicated radio commentary show, Save Us Chuck Woolery.
2014: Podcast: Blunt Force Truth
In 2014, Chuck Woolery's radio show became a long-format podcast, and was retitled Blunt Force Truth.
June 7, 2024: Hosted '80s Quiz Show on Fox Nation
On June 7, 2024, Chuck Woolery hosted '80s Quiz Show, a game show based on trends and norms of the 1980s, which streamed on Fox Nation.
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