Tear Jerker / Wheel of Fortune

• These tributes:
  • Jack Clark was eulogized by Pat twice. The final segment of an August 1988 daytime episode was devoted to a tribute to Jack; in it, Vanna is visibly trying to hold back her tears. Pat also paid tribute to Jack on the September 6, 1988 nighttime episode.
  • Wardrobe manager Alan Mills was briefly eulogized by Pat and Vanna on February 16, 2009 with Pat's voice breaking near the end.
  • Charlie O'Donnell on November 5, 2010 ^note (the episode with the famous I'VE GOT A GOOD FEELING ABOUT THIS solve) where Pat's visibly on the brink of crying.
• A contestant named David White competed on the episode that aired September 27, 1988, winning $48,200 in cash and prizes. However, he was killed in a motorcycle accident only five days before the episode aired.
• The Round 2 puzzle on November 2, 1992 was VANNA'S PREGNANT. After the puzzle was solved, show creator/executive producer Merv Griffin came on stage and surprised her with balloons and best wishes. Tragically, Vanna miscarried before the episode could air and the puzzle had to be edited out.
• On May 9, 2023, contestant Melinda Gardner returned after previously appearing on April 4, 2017 during a couples' week with her husband Larry. Pat mentions that Larry has since passed away, and Melinda pulls out his name tag, carrying it for good luck.

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