EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - A Tri-State man spent his Thanksgiving in the national spotlight.

Mike Dean appeared on Wheel of Fortune during the show’s Thanksgiving episode.

He says about a year ago he was watching the show and thought he’d like to sign up to be a contestant.

He didn’t think much of it and, after few months, he got a call from the producers of the game show wanting him to play.

When his episode aired tonight, his home filled with close friends and family gathered for a watch party and Thanksgiving dinner.

If you missed it, Mike’s episode is now available to watch online.

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