They are not even the same show. One was a network show during the daytime and the other is a Syndicated nighttime show. When the nighttime show started the daytime show did not end, but continued for many years. In any case the information is no longer available because many of the daytime shows no longer exist.
they always have money
No
You can get information from the Sony credit card or Capital One credit site. As of 2014, the Sony Rewards activities for Wheel of Fortune have been relocated to the Wheel of Fortune site.
Wheel of Fortune pays cash prizes with the revenues from the show, or some prizes are part of a commercial message that the show earns revenues from by carrying the message and offering a chance for the contestant to win the prize. The time when the contestants paid for the prizes has been over for more than twenty years
Originally, after winning a round, contestants spent their winnings purchasing prizes that were presented onstage. Some of the prizes included the Wheel of Fortune Dalmatian Dog, Furniture, Appliances, Electronics, and Various items that sponsors wanted shown on Television
"Since it's debut in 1983 Wheel of Fortune has awarded more than 190 million in cash and prizes to it's contestants" see related link
Prizes varied depending on the show and the Old cancelled Daytime Wheel of Fortune Network program was on for years with Chuck Woolery before Pat Sajak replaced him in December 1981
Far Behind was the Wheel of Fortune answer for Wednesday, September 28 2011
Can I have a hug was the Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle for September 28 2012
Lighthouse was the Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle for September 21 2012
Rough Patch was the Wheel of Fortune Bonus Puzzle for September 29 2011
Buy in Bulk was the September 22 2011 Wheel of Fortune Bonus puzzle