Hey Pat, If you were a fighter pilot, what would your call sign be? --Dash, Los Angeles

Pat: Probably "Yellow!"

I was wondering whether the Wheel of Fortune has been in Texas. --Nick, Corpus Christi, TX

Pat: We've taped in Dallas a few times as well as in Houston and San Antonio, and we've always had a great time. We're not coming to Texas this season, but I hope it won't be too long till we're back.

Hi Pat, I don't have a question. I just wanted to tell you my wife Caroline and I enjoy "Wheel of Fortune" and think you are one of the sharpest and funniest hosts on television. --Jim, Williamsville, NY Jim Easton

Pat: I'm always gratified to hear from people with exquisite taste! Seriously, I appreciate your taking the time to say such nice things.

Just curious--many times I have heard you ask the audience to stay very quiet, especially during the final and bonus rounds. How many (guesstimate) puzzles have had to be re-done because someone in the audience shouted out the answer? There have been shows during which the audience needed reminding several times. By the way, I can't believe anyone thought it was "sexist" for you to assist ladies (possibly in high heels) to the position on the bonus round! --Cecelia, Denver, CO

Pat: I can't remember the last time we actually had to throw a puzzle out because we heard it from the audience. More often than not, we can hear someone doing some unidentifiable whispering, and we remind them to please not think aloud. Part of the reason it happens so infrequently is that we repeatedly remind our audiences. As for the sexist stuff, I'm as baffled as you are.

Pat, I would like to know how many times has the wheel landed on $5000 when you spin it at the end of the show. Thank You. --Gordon, Loxley, AL

Pat: I have absolutely no idea, but, if I were to guess, I'd say it averages once a week. When we start the 4th round with a final spin, the wheel is positioned in a way that often makes my natural spin land in the 5K vicinity. I don't actually aim for it in the belief that it would be unfair to someone holding a big lead, so I just spin and see what happens.