Charlie O'Donnell, a television announcer best known for his elongated introduction of "Wheeeeeeel of Fortune" during the 28 years that he was the game show's off-stage voice, has died. He was 78.
O'Donnell, who was also Dick Clark's early sidekick on TV's "American Bandstand," died Monday of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks, his family said.
"He quite literally was the voice of 'Wheel,'" Pat Sajak, the show's host, told The Times on Tuesday. "He had an old-school style that was a little over the top. It was perfect for the show. We're a little over the top."
Charlie O'Donnell, a television announcer best known for his elongated introduction of "Wheeeeeeel of Fortune" during the 28 years that he was the game show's off-stage voice, has died. He was 78.
O'Donnell, who was also Dick Clark's early sidekick on TV's "American Bandstand," died Monday of natural causes at his home in Sherman Oaks, his family said.
"He quite literally was the voice of 'Wheel,'" Pat Sajak, the show's host, told The Times on Tuesday. "He had an old-school style that was a little over the top. It was perfect for the show. We're a little over the top."
A strange thing happened today, after Chris O’Donnell won the primary election for senate. The Christine O’Donnell bio on her website Christine2010.com has been taken offline for some reason.
We have not been able to contact her representatives, but the most likely reason for this is because, a new website is going to be developed now that O’Donnell has won the primary election. Those searching for Christine O’Donnell’s biography on the internet are likely to find that of actor Chris O’Donnell, rather than the hopeful senator.
Christine O’Donnell, the woman who has won the primary election for senator of Delaware was born August 27, 1969. She has previously run in the primary in the US Senate election for Delaware in 2006, and was nominated for the republican party in 2008. In 2008, she lost to long time Senator Joe Biden.
O’Donnell strongly opposes abortion, and emphasizes fiscal integrity. She will now face off against Democrat Christopher Coons in the November 2nd election, to see who takes over the senate seat currently held by Edward E. Kaufman in Delaware.
A strange thing happened today, after Chris O’Donnell won the primary election for senate. The Christine O’Donnell bio on her website Christine2010.com has been taken offline for some reason.
We have not been able to contact her representatives, but the most likely reason for this is because, a new website is going to be developed now that O’Donnell has won the primary election. Those searching for Christine O’Donnell’s biography on the internet are likely to find that of actor Chris O’Donnell, rather than the hopeful senator.
Christine O’Donnell, the woman who has won the primary election for senator of Delaware was born August 27, 1969. She has previously run in the primary in the US Senate election for Delaware in 2006, and was nominated for the republican party in 2008. In 2008, she lost to long time Senator Joe Biden.
O’Donnell strongly opposes abortion, and emphasizes fiscal integrity. She will now face off against Democrat Christopher Coons in the November 2nd election, to see who takes over the senate seat currently held by Edward E. Kaufman in Delaware.
Karl Rove sounded a depressing tone for Republicans late Tuesday night, warning that surprise Delaware GOP Senate nominee Christine O’Donnell’s history of saying “nutty things” has ruined the party’s chances of winning the seat.
“I’ve met her. I wasn’t frankly impressed by her abilities as a candidate,” Rove said during an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. “One thing that O’Donnell is now going to have to answer in the general election that she didn't in the primary is her own checkered background.”
“There were a lot of nutty things she has been saying that don't add up,” Rove added.
“Why did she mislead voters about her college education? How come it took nearly two decades to pay her college bills so she could get her college degree? How did she make a living?”
Hannity attempted to defend O’Donnell, saying the allegations “seemed to be trumped up charges from my standpoint that the republican establishment was against her.”
“Sounds like you don't support her,” Hannity said.
“I’m for the Republican,” Rove said. “But we were looking at eight to nine seats in the Senate. We are now looking at seven to eight in my opinion.”
Karl Rove sounded a depressing tone for Republicans late Tuesday night, warning that surprise Delaware GOP Senate nominee Christine O’Donnell’s history of saying “nutty things” has ruined the party’s chances of winning the seat.
“I’ve met her. I wasn’t frankly impressed by her abilities as a candidate,” Rove said during an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity. “One thing that O’Donnell is now going to have to answer in the general election that she didn't in the primary is her own checkered background.”
“There were a lot of nutty things she has been saying that don't add up,” Rove added.
“Why did she mislead voters about her college education? How come it took nearly two decades to pay her college bills so she could get her college degree? How did she make a living?”
Hannity attempted to defend O’Donnell, saying the allegations “seemed to be trumped up charges from my standpoint that the republican establishment was against her.”
“Sounds like you don't support her,” Hannity said.
“I’m for the Republican,” Rove said. “But we were looking at eight to nine seats in the Senate. We are now looking at seven to eight in my opinion.”