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compete to be a contestant. The selection process began with a
written examination that served to eliminate many of the
applicants from consideration, followed by a personal interview
and a mock session of the game. At the conclusion of this
process, petitioner was one of approximately 30 applicants who
were selected to appear on the program.
In mid-January 1991, petitioner was contacted by the "Wheel
of Fortune" game show and arrangements were made for petitioner
to take part in the taping of the program to be conducted in Los
Angeles, California, on February 8, 1991. In anticipation of his
appearance on the program, petitioner watched "Wheel of Fortune"
nearly every night and acquired both a computerized and manual
version of the game with which to practice.
Because the producers of the "Wheel of Fortune" program film
8 shows in one day, contestants are required to bring additional
changes of clothing so that the winner of one show can reappear
on the next show in a different outfit and thereby simulate
different days. Contestants who win three games in a row are not
permitted to return for a fourth show.
"Wheel of Fortune" contestants are required to sign a
document entitled "CONTESTANT RELEASE FORM" which states in part:
I have not paid or accepted any money or other valuable
consideration (including a division of prizes) in
connection with my appearance on the Program, or
authorized anyone else to do so. I am aware that
payment or acceptance of or agreement to pay or accept
any money or valuable consideration for the appearance
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