Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble” died at 83.

NEW YORK, Nov 24, (AP): Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of "Wheel of Fortune,” "Love Connection” ...

After a few years, Woolery demanded a raise to $500,000 a year, or what host Peter Marshall was making on "Hollywood Squares.

Actor Franco Nero is 83. Screenwriter Joe Eszterhas ("Basic Instinct," ''Showgirls") is 80. Comedy writer Bruce Vilanch ("Hollywood Squares") is 76. Singer Bruce Hornsby is 70.

After a few years, Woolery demanded a raise to $500,000 a year, or what host Peter Marshall was making on “Hollywood Squares.