On November 7, 2024, “Wheel of Fortune” featured an engaging lineup of contestants: Kristin Cook from Athens, Alabama, who works at Big Bob Gibson’s Bar-B-Q; Mary Daigre from Menifee, California, an aspiring singer; and Marc Rosenthal from Goshen, New York, a passionate golfer. The episode unfolded with a mix of puzzles ranging from events to TV quotes, showcasing a diverse set of challenges for the competitors.
Game Highlights
The game kicked off with the $1,000 Toss-Up where Kristin correctly guessed “GUIDED WALKING TOUR,” setting a positive tone for her game. Marc took the $2,000 Toss-Up with “SPORTS ARENA,” demonstrating quick reflexes and readiness. Throughout the rounds, the puzzles presented a variety of themes, including “SEATTLE, SAVANNAH, SACRAMENTO” in Round 1 which Kristin solved, and the iconic “LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT!” from Mary in Round 2, adding to the night’s excitement.
The Triple Toss-Up questions were particularly thrilling with themes revolving around daily activities, but it was the Prize Puzzle that stood out. Kristin secured a significant lead by solving “SO MUCH TO DO, SO LITTLE TIME,” which won her an Italian tour, substantially boosting her game earnings.
Bonus Round and Final Results
Despite Kristin Cook’s strong performance throughout the game, the bonus round posed a challenge. The category was “Places,” and the puzzle “OFFICE BUILDINGS” proved too difficult to decode within the time limit, resulting in Kristin not winning the additional cash prize in the bonus round. Nonetheless, her cumulative winnings from the main game and the prize puzzle ensured she left the show as the night’s big winner.
Puzzle Overview Table
| Round | Puzzle Solution | Category |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 Toss-Up | GUIDED WALKING TOUR | Event |
| $2,000 Toss-Up | SPORTS ARENA | Place |
| Round 1 | SEATTLE, SAVANNAH, SACRAMENTO | Same Letter |
| Round 2 | LIVE FROM NEW YORK, IT’S SATURDAY NIGHT! | TV Quote |
| Round 3 (Prize Puzzle) | SO MUCH TO DO, SO LITTLE TIME | Phrase |
| Triple Toss-Up 1 | HANGING OUT WITH FRIENDS | What Are You Doing? |
| Triple Toss-Up 2 | STAYING UP TOO LATE | What Are You Doing? |
| Triple Toss-Up 3 | FORGETTING TO SET MY ALARM | What Are You Doing? |
| Round 4 | THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE | Showbiz |