Red Wing native Chris Newman grew up a "Wheel of Fortune" fan, and after seven years of trying to get on the show, he finally achieved it. He competed on the game show that aired May 18.

Wheel of Fortune fans fume at 'incorrect call' during debut episode with new host Ryan Seacrest. ... Red spun $700 and called ...

Wheel of Fortune is hard. Going on any game show is, really. But in the moment, ... There are eight blanks on the board when our doomed contestant spins for $700 and calls out D.

Wheel of Fortune viewers were left scratching their heads when a contestant who was doing quite well seemingly ... you got some money back, $700." After buying the vowel "i" for $250, Carla landed ...

Wheel of Fortune has not made a statement about the episode. Carla did not go on to win the episode. A contestant named Stephen won after solving the bonus round puzzle and earning $40,000.

CHUCK WOOLERY: "Wheel Of Fortune" came from Merv playing Hangman all the time. MARTIN: He's talking about the show's creator, Merv Griffin, the hugely successful talk show host and singer.