Collections : [Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library]

Papers of Peter Arnell, 1936-1960

Abstract Or Scope

Peter Arnell, a Bridgeport native, took up radio performance and production when he attended the University of Michigan, graduating in 1941. After working as a disc jockey for several stations across the U.S., he developed a number of popular, nationally-broadcasted television game shows of the 1950s, including the original version of Wheel of Fortune. His papers include promotional materials seeking shows' support from consumer-goods companies, as well as scripts, photos of participants, entertainment-industry journals, and newspaper clippings.

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