In the early 1970s, media mogul Merv Griffin decided to turn the classic game “Hangman” into a television show, and in 1975, Wheel of Fortune premiered on NBC. Little did Griffin know, he had just created one of the most famous and long-lasting game shows in television history. Six years after Wheel of Fortune premiered, Griffin reached out to local Los Angeles weatherman Pat ...

In the age of television and streaming, viewers aren’t at all surprised at the exorbitant salaries amassed by popular Hollywood film actors, actresses, and professional athletes. However, when it comes to radio and television personalities, the proverbial playing field changes a bit, and many of us are surprised–whether pleasantly or otherwise–to hear how much a radio morning show personality earns ...