17 Lancaster County natives who competed on TV game shows [roundup]
A teacher from School District of Lancaster left "Wheel of Fortune" nearly $60,000 richer.
Scott Aukamp, a second-grade teacher at Smith-Wade-El Elementary School, competed on Tuesday night's episode of "Wheel of Fortune," and won $59,250, with $40,000 coming from the bonus round.
Aukamp certainly isn't the first person from Lancaster County to appear on a game show. There have been several others over the years who have appeared on classics such as "Jeopardy!" and walked away with big winnings.
Here's a look at past coverage at others in Lancaster County who have appeared on game shows.
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A School District of Lancaster teacher walked off the "Wheel of Fortune" set nearly $60K richer than when he walked in.
When JP Welliver had his final audition for “Wheel of Fortune” in April 2023, he wondered why he had to wait an entire year before taping with…
A Lancaster man with game show experience and expertise will share a screen with game show icons like Vanna White, Meredith Viera and Wayne Br…
MARY ELLEN WRIGHT | Staff WriterThis story has been updated with Johnny Weir's winnings for charity.
Christopher Saam kept his cool when it came to ice cream trivia.
KEVIN STAIRIKER | Digital StaffAfter just a few months off, "The Chase" is on once again.
Picture a property with six bedrooms and 7 1/2 baths. There’s 5,800 square feet of interior living space, and 3,800 square feet exterior. It b…
A Quarryville grandmother and granddaughter won $1.67 million on an episode of NBC's game show "The Wall" that aired Sunday night.
Ken Jennings is the Greatest of All Time on “Jeopardy!”
ERIN NEGLEY | Staff WriterAn Elizabethtown College graduate competed on Family Feud last week with his Harrisburg-area family.
Growing up in Connecticut, Christian Carrion loved watching TV game shows such as “Press Your Luck” and “Wheel of Fortune” with his mother. He…
A Lancaster actor appeared on an episode of ABC-TV's "$100,000 Pyramid" that aired Sunday night.
Brad Rutter won his rematch against fellow "Jeopardy!" champion Ken Jennings.
It all came down to Final Jeopardy for Francesco Caporusso of Lititz.
Becky Combs, a Penn Manor grad, won the game on Tuesday's episode of "Wheel of Fortune."
Becky Combs, a Penn Manor grad, is the third person in her family to appear on 'Wheel of Fortune' in three years.
JENELLE JANCI | Staff Writer- Updated
Manor Township resident Allison Gregory will appear on "Wheel of Fortune" on Thursday. Her father previously appeared on the show.
By PAULA WOLF | Staff Writer
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Maybe it was serendipitous that the final question/answer on “Jeopardy!” Friday night involved Lancaster County’s own James Buchanan.
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Before School District of Lancaster teacher Scott Aukamp competed on "Wheel of Fortune," he …
