For more than thirty years, the American public has had a love affair with Wheel of Fortune. Over that time, the game show has given more than $200 million dollars in cash and prizes. If you've been on another planet and aren't familiar with one of the most famous of Merv Griffin's creations, take a trip down my yellow brick road, filled with a bunch of fun filled facts to help you excel when asked about one of the longest running syndicated game shows in the U. S.