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Mark Corwin, the Emmy-winning director of Wheel of Fortune who helmed more that 2,000 episodes of the game show since 1999, died Thursday of cancer in Los Angeles. He was 65. The L.A. native worked as associate director on Sony Pictures Television’s syndicated Wheel before taking over the top duties when Dick Carson, the younger brother of Johnny Carson, retired. The show, created by Merv Griffin and hosted by Pat Sajak, debuted in 1975 and has had only three regular directors. Photos: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2013 "The game constantly changes. You never know what’s about to happen -- it

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Mark Corwin, Emmy Award-winning director of Wheel Of Fortune, died this morning in Los Angeles. He was 65. Corwin directed more than 2,000 episodes of the top-rated game show, and was beloved by staff and crew. “Mark made directing Wheel of Fortune look easy, and it’s no simple task,” Executive Producer Harry Friedman said. “He loved this show and understood that the viewers have a special bond with Wheel, which he never took for granted.” Corwin began his career as a stage manager, then worked his way up to associate director on various NBC network shows, including Hollywood Squares. His other credits include Password Plus, The New High Rollers, Card Sharks and Jeopardy! Photo Credit: Carol Kaelson...