Today, according to 2UE is Rob Elliot’s birthday. Rob is arguably best known for his role as host of Wheel Of Fortune. Rob is shown in the lower right corner of this picture. It is unclear whether Rob was born in 1965 or 1966, but either way, happy birthday Rob, Wheel was never the same when you left. Was born on the 8th of October, 1965. He is famous for being a Game Show Host.He and Pat Sajak have both hosted versions of Wheel of Fortune. Rob Elliott’s age is 55.
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| Born | 8 October 1965 (age 55) Brisbane, Queensland |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation | Australian radio announcer and television show host |
Rob Elliott (born 8 October 1965 in Brisbane, Queensland) is a popular Australian radio announcer and television show host, best known for hosting Wheel of Fortune.
Television career[edit]
His first TV job was the children's TV program OK for Kids in Brisbane on Channel 9. Then became the Melbourne-based reporter for Wombat for the Seven Network during the 1980s. Had several parts in Neighbours and in 1996, he became host of Talking Telephone Numbers (based on a UK format) for the Seven Network. During the mid to late 80s he also worked for Brisbane Radio Station, 1008AM 'Stereo 10' as a radio announcer and Geelong's 93.9 Bay FM / 3XY in the early '90s.
His best-known role was as the host of Wheel of Fortune from 1997 to 2003,[1] replacing Tony Barber.[2] After being fired from the show, Elliott created a board game called Smart Ass. He explained, I used to play Trivial Pursuit and never won - I hated it. I created a game I could win.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ abCarbone, Suzanne (12 October 2010). 'Good fortune shines on ex-Wheel host'. The Age. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
- ^'Burgo and the psychics'. Herald Sun. 21 March 2007. Retrieved 16 September 2011.
External links[edit]
- Rob Elliott at IMDb
Wheel of Fortune
Production details
Run dates: 1981-2004Production company:
Grundy OrganisationNetwork: 7
Hosts: Ernie Sigley (1981-1984), John Burgess (1984-1996), Tony Barber (1996), Rob Elliott (1997-2003), Steve Oemcke (2004)
Hostesses: Adriana Xenides (1981-1999) Sophie Falkiner (1999-)
Announcers: John Dean (1981-1984), John Deeks (1985-1995, 1997-2004), David Day (1996), Ron E Sparks (1996)
Run dates: 2006 (for ~6 months)
Production company: Grundy Organisation
Network: 7
Host: Larry Emdur
Hostess: Laura Csortan
Announcer: John Deeks
Ernie Sigley
Spun-off into a Saturday night program, Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,' screening from 1990-1991.
Tony Barber was appointed host in July 1996, as part of a major re-vamp for the show, in an attempt to boost ratings and attract a younger audience. However, the plan backfired, ratings slumped, boycotting and hate-mail campaigns ensued. Tony 'resigned' at the end of that year (at least that's what the press releases said), and Rob Elliott became the new host at the start of the 1997 season. Adriana Xenides was absent for seven months (November 1996-June 1997, Tony's final month, and Rob's first shows) due to illness. Guest hostesses took the show through to the end of 1996. Until she returned in 1997, Kerrie Friend was guest hostess (amid speculation that she would gain the job permanently). Adriana undertook another indefintite sick leave period in 1999, with Sophie Falkiner filling in. Adriana officially resigned during this absence, and Sophie gained the job full-time.
As part of a revamp, including a move from the 5.30pm to 5pm timeslot and the inclusion of a new 'touch screen' letterboard, Rob Elliott was sacked in late 2003 and Steve Oemcke was appointed host (see articles below). Steve's stint as host lasted until the show was 'rested' in late 2004. The show began to air again in 2006 with new hosts, but this version only lasted for ~6 months
Wheel Of Fortune Hosted By Rob Elliott 1999
John Burgess
Premise
Three contestants take turns to spin a large roulette-style wheel containing spaces with varying amounts of money values. They then attempt to solve a word puzzle by guessing a letter that may be in it. Correct guesses result in the amount 'spun up' being added to the contestants' score. Incorrect ones terminate that contestant's control of the game, and play passes to the next one.The wheel also contains 'Bankrupt', 'Lose a Turn', 'Free Spin', and special prize spaces. Contestants who solve the puzzles are able to 'spend' their score in the prize shop.
Tony Barber and Adriana Xenides
Tony Barber hands the show over to Rob Elliott, January 1997
Writing
Wheel Of Fortune revamped, host axedeBroadcast, 27 December 2003
New Wheel Of Fortune host announced
eBroadcast, 5 January 2004
Oemcke's in driving seat
Sydney Confidential, Daily Telegraph, 5 January 2004
Good luck runs out for Wheel of Fortune
Sun Herald, 18 June 2006
Audio
Please note that files marked with * require RealPlayer, and are streaming media clips that are not suitable for downloadingFiles marked with # require Windows Media Player
1981-1994 theme music*
Rob Elliott Wheel Of Fortune Teller
Theme music to the 1990-1991 Saturday night celebrity shows*
1995-2006 theme music#
Short-lived opening theme to the revamped 1996 show*
Short-lived closing theme to the revamped 1996 show*
Further Information
An unofficial websitetype http://zap.to/ozgames in your address bar
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