On Saturday, Nov. 23, game show host and really gracious man, Chuck Woolery, passed away. In 1987, I was a contestant on his show SCRABBLE. While my nerves got the best of me, I loved the experience and won $500 which was worth the trip to LA. Thank you, Mr. Woolery for hours of TV entertainment.

Chuck Woolery was actually Wheel of Fortune's first host when it debuted in 1975. After he left Wheel he eventually became the host of SCRABBLE. Based on my favorite board game, the show ran on and off from 1984 to 1993. Mr. Woolery was its host and Charlie Tuna was the announcer. Oh man, what a memory!