Wheel of Fortune/Heartwarming

• During the May 2003 College Week, a contestant named Sarah said that her mom and dad met on a trip that her mom purchased during her Wheel appearance in 1977, adding that she literally would not have existed if not for Wheel.
• Michelle Loewenstein crying tears of joy with her husband after she won the $1,000,000.
• On an episode of Military Spouses Week (February 2012), Pat and Vanna surprise contestant Maryanne by reuniting her with her husband upon his return from Afghanistan.
• December 28, 1981: Pat Sajak opens his first show with a classy tribute to Chuck Woolery.
• July 1997 (Australia): Adriana Xenides returns to the puzzleboard after a nine month absence due to illness.