MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is the Wheel of Fortune “Wheel” made of?

MUNDANE MYSTERIES: What is the Wheel of Fortune “Wheel” made of?

If you’re a big fan of Wheel of Fortune this thought has definitely entered your mind at some point. What is that wheel made of?!

I always thought maybe it was digital? Or just a decal? Not quite. It is an actual giant wheel that has 200 lights, 73 steel pins, and weighs 2,400 pounds!!! They do so many travel shows surely there must be more than one “wheel” right? Nope. There’s only one of them, so when the show goes on the road, they have to pack it up and bring it with them.

Fascinating.

You know you’ll be thinking about this next time you watch.

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Thursday September 9, 2021:  Sibling Struggles; First Date Drama; Parting Gifts

Thursday September 9, 2021: Sibling Struggles; First Date Drama; Parting Gifts

Millennials are complaining about how things were better “back in the day”, and some of these things have us scratching our heads! (:30)

What was the absolute worst thing your sibling has ever done to you? Does your story hold a candle to what Anna or Nick has done to their siblings!? (3:07)

Sometimes it’s ok to dress down on certain occasions, but if you wear THIS while pumping gas, that is all I need to know about you!  (10:39)

A woman braved Hurricane Ida to go on a first date with a guy! What was the worst first date you have went on?  (14:17)

Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, which reminded Anna of a rumor she had heard that claims he gave women he hooked up with parting gifts. Well, what if Nick Fradiani gave you a parting gift!? We ask Nick what he would include in his parting basket!  (28:18)

It’s Pick’Em News! Anna gave Nick three stories to hear about but he can only pick one! Which will he choose!?  (31:52)

Couples Court: Darren spent $500 to be part of his friend’s fantasy football league and his wife, Hanna, is not happy about it. She wants him to quit right now and let the guys know so they can return the money. Darren says it’s embarrassing to do that and it’s his splurge, just like she gets her nails done! (34:53)

Raven may not be here, but we still want to play a game and give something away! Tracy tries her luck in “Nick Fradiani on Shuffle” to win an Amazon Echo! (42:19)

Things to Know: September 9th

Things to Know: September 9th

Two Connecticut residents win $2M with CT lottery CT Post

Explore how your CT neighborhood changed over the last decade CT Post

More than 500 outages reported in CT as rain continues CT Post

Bad apple? Stale bread? Stop & Shop will take it back and double your money CT Post

Here’s when Connecticut’s summer eateries close for the fall/winter CT Post

Meet the former WFSB host who lets you pick flowers from her CT yard CT Post

Connecticut’s recent celebrity gossip and sightings, August 2021 CT Post

Review: CT’s Hindsight BBQ pitmaster Jeff Schmidt impresses, but strives for smoked perfection CT Post

Norwalk holds waste pickup for items damaged by Ida floods The Hour

Connecticut home owned by Civil War soldier listed for $875K The Hour

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TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Plumber lands record deal while singing on the job

TELL ME SOMETHING GOOD: Plumber lands record deal while singing on the job

This is the perfect story to show that no matter what path you are on in life it can suddenly take a giant pivot at any time when you least expect it.

This plumber named Kev Crane was working on a job fitting a bathroom in a house. While he was working each day he would sing along to the radio. He naturally has a really good voice. By chance, the owner of the house he was working in also own a RECORD LABEL! After hearing him sing the record label owner decided to sign him to a deal and make an album.

He’s working on songs now to come out the rest of the year. The funniest part is he kept working on finishing the bathroom project even while recording in the studio which was also in the house.

Good luck Kev!

Here’s the video of him singing:

What Was Your Biggest Prize!?

What Was Your Biggest Prize!?

Anna did some research on Nick Fradiani’s net worth and Nick said what you find is not at all what it seems, but he did get a sweet car from American Idol! So, we asked you about your biggest “win” and some of these stories made us downright jealous!

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Things to Know: September 8th

Things to Know: September 8th

Thunderstorms, heavy downpours headed to CT, weather service says CT Post

Latin Music Festival returns to Stratford Sunday CT Post

Jane Ryan kindergarten teacher named Trumbull teacher of the year CT Post

Annual 9/11 tribute ride falls on 20th anniversary, expected to draw thousands CT Post

Concert Connection: Billy Idol headlines at the Big E Sept. 18 The Hour

The Big E reveals its new foods for 2021, preview them here The Hour

Connecticut COVID positivity rate drops over Labor Day weekend Stamford Advocate

Former CT home of ‘Law & Order: SVU’ star Chris Meloni on the market for nearly $5M Stamford Advocate

‘Flag Man’ in Old Saybrook waves stars and stripes to bring joy to others this Labor Day weekend wtnh

National worker shortage continues to impact restaurants in Connecticut wtnh

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