In 1985, Edwards became host of "The Big Spin", the game show of the California Lottery, and would remain host of that program until his retirement from television in 1995. In an interview with Blog Talk Radio, Edwards said he helmed the pilot of "Fun & Fortune", the lottery game show in Missouri (before Rick Tamblyn became the permanent host). In another interview, he said he was offered the host role for "Family Feud" but had to turn it down because he was already committed to "Shoot for the Stars".