Las Vegas, NV (April 2, 2009) – Wheel of Fortune, the #1 television show in syndication, is heading to the desert this summer to take in the luxury of The Venetian and The Palazzo in Las Vegas, co-host Vanna White announced today from The Venetian Las Vegas.
Pat Sajak, White and the entire Los Angeles-based crew will tape four weeks of shows on July 17, 18, 20 and 21 at The Venetian and The Palazzo. The first week of these special shows will kick off Wheel of Fortune’s 27th season on September 14.
While in Las Vegas this week, White and the Wheel of Fortune production team are pre-taping segments highlighting the world-class elegance and amenities of both The Venetian and The Palazzo properties.
“No other city in America says BIG MONEY like Las Vegas, making it a perfect fit for Wheel of Fortune,” said Executive Producer Harry Friedman.
To get the excitement started in Las Vegas, Wheel of Fortune’s Wheelmobile, the show’s promotional vehicle, will be rolling into The Venetian on May 2 and 3 in search of potential contestants for these shows. For more information regarding free tickets to tapings and additional contestant auditions in Las Vegas, viewers should tune into KVBC News 3 or log on to www.kvbc.com.
Wheel of Fortune is seen Monday through Saturday at 7:00 p.m. on KVBC 3.
Wheel of Fortune is produced by Sony Pictures Television, a Sony Pictures Entertainment Company and is distributed domestically by CBS Television Distribution and internationally by CBS Paramount International Television, both units of CBS Corp.
About The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino
With over 3,000 expansive suites, luxury shopping and world-class dining and entertainment, the $1.9 billion, 50-story Palazzo Las Vegas literally takes luxury to new heights. Highlighted by a flagship, 85,000-square-foot Barneys New York, The Shoppes at The Palazzo features more than 60 luxury boutiques. In addition, 20 remarkable stores and luxury brands made their Las Vegas debuts at The Palazzo, including Chloe, Tory Burch, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Van Cleef & Arpels, Catherine Malandrino, Anya Hindmarch, and Michael Kors. Additionally, The Palazzo offers a variety of cuisines from a collection of award-winning chefs such as Carnevino by Mario Batali, CUT by Wolfgang Puck, Table 10 by Emeril Lagasse and Restaurant Charlie by Charlie Trotter. Other one-of-kind offerings include, Tony Award-winning Broadway musical, JERSEY BOYS, the chic dining and nightlife concept LAVO, the world’s largest Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, and the Strip’s first Lamborghini dealership. For additional information, please visit www.palazzolasvegas.com.
About The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino
The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino, the largest property in the country to receive AAA’s Five Diamond Award and Mobil Four-Star, is one of the world’s most luxurious resort and convention destinations. Re-creating Venice’s legendary landmarks, the resort offers unmatched service and quality for leisure and corporate guests. Located in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip, The Venetian features The Grand Canal Shoppes, an indoor streetscape complete with gondolas and singing gondoliers, the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, world-class gaming, exquisite restaurants, and a wide variety of entertainment such as Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular, Blue Man Group, David Spade and Wayne Brady on its premises, as well as extensive convention and corporate services. For additional information, visit The Venetian website at www.venetian.com.
