Which professor would you like to see host an episode of “Wheel of Fortune?”

Gary Wolfram, economics: “I would like to see Thomas Treloar. He teaches Game Theory, and it would be fun to have him offer suggestions to the contestants based on his knowledge of Game Theory. Also, for a math professor, he is a pretty funny guy.”

Charles Steele, economics: “The obvious answer is Gary Wolfram. Not only is he the most popular professor on campus, he could give a classic album pick on each show. And he would fit well with Vanna White. Dr. Arnn wouldn’t be a bad choice, either, except that he would likely force contestants to explain and defend their answers even when they were
right.”

Ken Calvert, history: “Justin Jackson! Justin knows how to spell most words, and his beard would intimidate the contestants, particularly people named Romanov.”

Lee Cole, philosophy: “Joe Garnjobst. He has the charisma for the bright lights, and he would confound the contestants by inquiring whether they’d like to buy a “wowel.” On the other hand, I’d pay money to watch Justin Jackson walk off the set in the middle of the show as he muttered into his lapel mic, ‘What are any of us even doing here?’”

Dwight Lindley, English: “I’d like to see Dr. Lee Cole as guest host. He cleans up nicely, has a fine, public-facing manner, and would have the Dickens of a time playing the role without ironic undertones, eyebrow-raising, and philosophical asides. Among other things, I would pay money to hear Dr. Cole incorporate the scholastic adverbial clause ‘mutatis mutandis’ into a ‘Wheel of Fortune’ round”

Adam Carrington, politics: “Dr. Butters. He’d not only have a great rapport with contestants. He could do a spin-off show where he advises winners on how to spend their money or take their vacation ‘Austrian-School Style.’”