13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Fortune is in the banter when three R.I. firefighters converge on ‘Wheel'
Some New England magic — that '
It
factor— dropped when Gallagher and Stebenne began debating the etiquette of firehouse donuts before the game even commenced. Gallagher complained about people who cut donuts in half instead of taking the whole donut: 'We all know you're going to come back for the rest of it anyways.' Stebenne said if you cut in half, it's better for you.
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It was the type of 'Seinfeld' Jerry and George-banter game shows seldom get.
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In the end, Chief Gallagher won with $20,150 — and had a mind-blowing solve with 'Permanent Vacation' with only 'm' 'n' and 't' on the board. Stebenne placed second with $12,750 and Porter third with $7,000.
Gallagher got a laugh at the end saying he'd save the real bragging for when they get back to Rhode Island.
The three then got 'Wheel of Fortune' medals and stood on a Wheel podium. (Can any Wheel-watchers out there confirm this is a show-first?)
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