1980s Game Show Icon Chuck Woolery Gone at 83!
Story By Mitchell Smith
We loose another great face from television. Charles “Chuck” Herbert Woolery was born on March 16, 1941, in Ashland, Kentucky. Before finding his calling in television, Woolery explored several career paths. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he ventured into the music industry during the 1960s, performing as part of a duo called The Avant-Garde.
The group scored a Top 40 hit with the song “Naturally Stoned,” giving Woolery a taste of success in show business. Following his stint in music, Woolery pursued acting, appearing in films and television shows. Woolery first gained recognition in 1975 as the original host of Wheel of Fortune. Woolery went on to host Love Connection, Scrabble, Lingo, and The Dating Game. His ability to engage audiences and contestants alike made him one of the most enduring figures in the genre. He was in a number of movies including one of my all time Kenny Rogers films 1982 Six Pack.
Woolery was also currently the host of ‘80s Quiz Show. Although another great star has been lost his legacy will live on. RIP Mr. Woolery.
