I was on it too! Ahead in two rounds, never locked in a win though and spun three bankrupts! Got a years supply of Prince Matchabelli aftershave for my efforts. Erine would stand on a box (you can see him jumping up onto it as he arrives on set). Good times. Five shows shot in one afternoon. I could be seen mouthing "ohh F*%k" when I rolled a bankrupt. My Dad accidentally taped over the tape of that episode. :(
The show was produced in Adelaide when it started in 1981, and stayed there until it relocated to Sydney in 1996. It was originally shot at the ADS studios, and relocated to the SAS ones when the stations switched callsigns in late 1987.
OMG! I've been looking for an old Aussie Wheel episode for a long time, and this is wonderful that you were able to put one up with yourself as a contestant!
Thanks for the upload Carts, great to finally see an ep of the old Aussie wheel w/ Ernie. Interesting that the dollar amounts were so low compared to the later stages of the show. But I don't get why they ddnt let you keep ur prizes if u dont win the show back then. O_o. LOL R for Reversable.
1984...this must have been shortly before Ernie was replaced by some guy named Burgo. Also, for those unaware, the two scoreboards represent different things. The top scoreboard is the contestant's overall total, while the bottom scoreboard shows their "currently available" money. If the two scores are the same, then that means that the player has not yet solved a puzzle.
Imagine sitting a bunch of 2022 wokesters down in a studio strapping them to their seats and playing this on repeat for them..within 3 mins Ernie has thrown out more mysoginistic insults then an entire College Frat boy club
In the Australian version of Wheel, the money contestants land on don't multiply the correct letter found. Unlike our American Wheel, the other two players still has money in their bank as long as they don't hit Bankrupt.
@andrewzur Ernie wasn't drunk, he's just "down to earth" "Congrats"? wasn't very difficult to solve so i can't really accept but thanks anyway All Power to the Wheel!
A column in Melbourne’s “Age” newspaper following Tony Barber’s fake “resignation” reported that a handful at Seven were considering Ernie Sigley as the new host when it was clear that they couldn’t get Burgo back. There’s no way Ernie would been able to host the Wheel in 1997 the same way he did in the 80s. The rest however is history.
She was normal, I didn't get to talk to her but you can see Ernie and I laughing - he told me we could see her breasts - but I couldn't get a glimpse She has a breakdown later - must be the pressure of "The Wheel" Wheel of Fortune for World Peace
Burgo in fact wasn’t Seven’s first choice as replacement either. They wanted to make John Deeks the new host, but was prevented from taking it up due to his commitments as announcer for “The Price Is Right”.
Rest in Peace Mr.Sigley.
Your sense of humour will be greatly missed.
Australia certainly needs it right now in 2021.
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I was on it too! Ahead in two rounds, never locked in a win though and spun three bankrupts! Got a years supply of Prince Matchabelli aftershave for my efforts. Erine would stand on a box (you can see him jumping up onto it as he arrives on set). Good times. Five shows shot in one afternoon. I could be seen mouthing "ohh F*%k" when I rolled a bankrupt. My Dad accidentally taped over the tape of that episode. :(
The show was produced in Adelaide when it started in 1981, and stayed there until it relocated to Sydney in 1996.
It was originally shot at the ADS studios, and relocated to the SAS ones when the stations switched callsigns in late 1987.
omg this is old i was like 2 years old when this wof episode came out i'm 30 now and watching it right now
OMG! I've been looking for an old Aussie Wheel episode for a long time, and this is wonderful that you were able to put one up with yourself as a contestant!
"Welcome to the show! (silence) Oh, what a galoot!" lol
glad you enjoyed it
yeah he's a funny bloke
Oooh! Thanks for this!
I like Adriana the lady on wheel of fortune
Thanks for the upload Carts, great to finally see an ep of the old Aussie wheel w/ Ernie. Interesting that the dollar amounts were so low compared to the later stages of the show. But I don't get why they ddnt let you keep ur prizes if u dont win the show back then. O_o. LOL R for Reversable.
With the sunburst backdrops.
1984...this must have been shortly before Ernie was replaced by some guy named Burgo.
Also, for those unaware, the two scoreboards represent different things. The top scoreboard is the contestant's overall total, while the bottom scoreboard shows their "currently available" money. If the two scores are the same, then that means that the player has not yet solved a puzzle.
RIP Ernie.
RIP Adriana.
Imagine sitting a bunch of 2022 wokesters down in a studio strapping them to their seats and playing this on repeat for them..within 3 mins Ernie has thrown out more mysoginistic insults then an entire College Frat boy club
The general manager at my work would be a good host if they bring back wheel of fortune as he has a personality like Ernie Sigley.
Rip Adriana Xenides
Just heard news that Adriana Xenides passed away earlier today. R.I.P.
In the Australian version of Wheel, the money contestants land on don't multiply the correct letter found. Unlike our American Wheel, the other two players still has money in their bank as long as they don't hit Bankrupt.
This guy is no Chuck Woolery.
Yes it was in Deadalaide on Ch 7 before SAS changed
@ChavoMysterio Since consonants are paid at a flat rate, and considering the wedge values, the cost of vowels is only $50.
LOL! Ernie mustve imagined it!
Hi. On this video, how much does it cost to buy a vowel? Is it the usual flat fee of $250?
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After Tony Barber, Rob Eliott took over, followed by Steve Oemcke (the worst host of the lot), and then Larry Emdur for the show's final six months.
@andrewzur Ernie wasn't drunk, he's just "down to earth"
"Congrats"? wasn't very difficult to solve so i can't really accept but thanks anyway
All Power to the Wheel!
Ernie died on 15th august 2021 of Alzheimer's disease and Adriana died well before that in 2010 i believe
I have a question: Was Marion awake? Picking a K first, and then repeating your R guess...
2009
@quizmaster85
She was a great hostess, RIP Adriana
What country is this one from?
Australia
This was from the same year he replaced john Burgess
First 5 minutes; Ernie yapping on like a cringe worthy knob end!!
thanks for the comment but I am not "hot"
She was semi-awake
Lol comments like that in 2018 you'd be sued and broke
@mewtwo77 yes i was lucky to get an easy one
No offence to Ernie, but his behaviour and overall demeanour is cringeworthy, especially in those first 5 minutes! Just get on with the game already!
A column in Melbourne’s “Age” newspaper following Tony Barber’s fake “resignation” reported that a handful at Seven were considering Ernie Sigley as the new host when it was clear that they couldn’t get Burgo back. There’s no way Ernie would been able to host the Wheel in 1997 the same way he did in the 80s. The rest however is history.
what was Adriana like?
She was normal, I didn't get to talk to her but you can see Ernie and I laughing - he told me we could see her breasts - but I couldn't get a glimpse
She has a breakdown later - must be the pressure of "The Wheel"
Wheel of Fortune for World Peace
i don't know, well not this episode anyway
Life is strange sometimes
ahh u are dude
I wasnt born - but I reckon he just left hence Burgo taking over
Burgo in fact wasn’t Seven’s first choice as replacement either. They wanted to make John Deeks the new host, but was prevented from taking it up due to his commitments as announcer for “The Price Is Right”.
John Burgess was so much Better.
This guy is just not funny.
Famous movie from the 1940s, ten lettters, first four tries crash out 🙄 Sheesh.