Later, he said, he found out his was only the third same-sex kiss on “Wheel of Fortune.” He and Murphy came home from a European vacation a day early to watch the show in Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dr. Troy Sawyer is ringing in the new year by celebrating a big win on Wheel of Fortune. Sawyer won a grand total of $86,850 and a trip to the British Virgin Islands.

Later, he said, he found out his was only the third same-sex kiss on “Wheel of Fortune.” He and Murphy came home from a European vacation a day early to watch the show in Kansas City. Sawyer invited ...