For more than forty years, Wheel of Fortune has entertained viewers with a familiar and comforting format, typically featuring individual contestants competing for cash and prizes. Recently, however, one episode offered a gentle twist on tradition by welcoming three longtime friends from Rhode Island who also share a profession as firefighters. Rather than competing as strangers, the trio brought years of shared experience, trust, and camaraderie to the stage. From the moment they appeared, their easy rapport gave the episode a noticeably different atmosphere, creating a sense of warmth that resonated with both the studio audience and viewers at home. Continue reading…