Written for Kevin’s No Theme Thursday 10.17.14 photo prompt,
Sammi’s 94 word Weekend Writing Prompt #386,
Sue & Gerry’s Weekly Prompts Weekend Challenge
and Gerry & Sue’s Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge.
Responses must be exactly 94 words (for Sammi), including
‘teach’, ‘ahead’ and ‘simplicity’. Here’s my little story.

Doris sat in the kitchen proofreading her letter.
Dear Ryan Seacrest –
Imagine my surprise when I tuned into “Wheel of Fortune” and discovered you’re the new host!
Where the fuck is Pat Sajak? He could teach you a few things about show business! You have a nice smile and might have a future ahead in commercials.
You’re a cutie-pie; I wouldn’t mind a roll in the hay with you, that’s for damn sure. Next time you’re in Wichita, stop by Doris’ Donuts – simplicity at its tastiest!
I’ll keep the light on.
Fondly, Doris Lipsmacker
NAR©2024
94 Words
From 1952, this is “Wheel of Fortune” by Kay Starr
All text, graphics and videos are copyright for The Sicilian Storyteller, The Elephant’s Trunk and The Rhythm Section and are not to be used without permission. NAR©2017-present.
Gee, all the things I miss not having a TV…
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That’s right! I forgot about that!
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I haven’t had to cope wih any of the ads and having to mute the political commercials. There has to be a point at which more political commercials don’t matter and a point at whih more commercials are actually detrimental to the candidate. I wish they’d find those points and stop before they reach those points.
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Those political adverts are a real turn off! I find them beyond annoying and incredibly hypocritical. One commercial in favor of the amazing Joe Schmo will be followed by one blasting the same Joe Schmo as a rat bastard. I can’t wait till they’re all over!
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Ryan Seacrest IS a commercial!!
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Hahaha! Excellent comment, Gerry!
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Love this!!
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Thanks so much, Di! Gotta have a little fun, you know?!
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Yep. At least it’s something they can’t tax……….. yet!
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🤣🤣🤣 Doris has high hopes! And cool that you found an appropriate song as well. Clever post all around! 😎
While I don’t watch Wheel of Fortune, I enjoyed Pat Sajak’s short-lived late night talk show (1989-1990). And what can you say about Ryan Seacrest? He’s a good TV host whom I’ve enjoyed for years on American Idol.
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Thanks Debbie! I remember that song from my childhood and boy, do I feel old! 😂
I don’t watch WoF but I have seen it and Pat Sajak was a great host. I remember his talk show, too. He’s a personable and funny guy. Ryan Seacrest is probably one of the better-known TV personalities in the US.
Thanks so much for your comments!
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She’s 83, not dead. Rave on Doris, keep those donuts rolling and lips smacking, Girl!
That’s quite the song you included here!
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Can I find them, or what!? Ironically, I remember hearing that song when I was a kid! I’ll be like Doris soon. 😂
Thanks, Liz!
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We’ll all be like Doris, soon, if we’re not there already. 🤪 Won’t leg wrestle you for Ryan, though…
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Nah, not my type. 😄
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Oh! Doris you devil you! I loved it Nancy you had mein stitches 💜💜💜
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I’m so glad, Willow. That was the whole idea of this post! So glad you had a good laugh! 😂 😂
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I truly loved it 💜💜💜
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Yay!! 🩶🩶
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Who could resist a Doris Donut! When Ryan arrives they’ll be hitting the hay for sure!
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I can’t resist any donut!
Do you know who Ryan Seacrest is? My friend Clive didn’t know him or Pat Sajak. I wonder if they’re not well-known names in the UK.
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I know Ryan Seacrest from watching American Idol on Netflix – ‘aint got a clue who Pat Sajak is though! Generally speaking though, no, they are not well-known here.
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Pat just retired after more than 40 years as host of the TV game show, Wheel of Fortune. Thanks for the info, Keith.
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Now I know!
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A short, sweet and really cute story, Nancy.
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Thanks, Jim! I thought it was screaming for something funny! Glad you enjoyed it.
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“Where the fuck is Pat Sajak?” 😄😄😄
Love it, Nancy! 👍👍👍
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Thanks so much, Kevin! I’m thrilled to know you got a laugh out of this. I’m loving these fabulous images of yours; what a great idea for a prompt! I have another story coming up tomorrow or Wednesday.
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Thanks, Nancy! I am glad you’re having fun with them. It’s nice that everyone just does what they like. We get a nice variety that way.
Looking forward to the next ones! 😊😊
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Sounds like my Aunt Ruth!
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Well, she must be a gas!
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Brilliant, even though I don’t know who the guys are 🤣
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LOL!! I’m guessing you didn’t Google them so …. Ryan Seacrest is a TV personality, host, producer, entrepreneur and mega-millionaire. Pat Sajak recently retired as the host of the game show Wheel of Fortune after more than 40 years.
Thanks so much, Clive 😊
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No, I didn’t, but thank you for filling the gap in my knowledge. Seacrest sounds like a brand of toothpaste 😊
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Or bath soap! He does have a great smile!
He was the host of American Idol for years.
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That rings the vaguest of bells now. Probably from when it was a theme for SLS.
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Happy to ring your bells! 😂
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Funny. I like Doris.
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Thanks, Laura. Sometimes we just gotta stop being so serious and have a laugh, you know?
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You seem to have all bases covered Doris … and don’t worry about asking me to be the ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host … I’m too busy being ‘Frankie’s’ secretary, and answering all his ‘fan mail’ for him … 🐶📘📧
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Totally understandable. As a huge fan of Frankie myself, I’m not surprised by all his fan mail; in fact, I even requested his paw print! 🐾 🐶 🤎
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I’m snowed under in “Paw Print” requests … it’s a hard gig being the secretary for a famous Doggie-Poet … 🐶📘
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And let’s not forget what a handsome devil he is! 🤎🐶🤎
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An entertaining story
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Happy to have entertained you, Sadje.
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😍😍😍
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Doris Lipsmacker of Wichita? That feels about right.
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Haha, yes, I thought so.
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Hah!
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😂 👵🏻 👍🏼
Glad you had a laugh!
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Good luck Doris! 😄 Fun share, Nancy. 🤩🎶
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It’s good to have dreams! 😂
Thanks, Michele! ♡🎶♡
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haha Yes, probably not a slam dunk for Doris. 😂 You’re very welcome! 🍩
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Haha! No, probably not! But she’s got spirit! 🏀
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🙌
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