“As the host of Wheel of Fortune, Pat has entertained millions of viewers across America for 40 amazing years. Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant on the show for three years after his retirement as host. The show soon shifted to syndication and aired in the evening in many markets, becoming one of the most successful game shows in history. He took over duties from Chuck Woolery, who was the show’s first host when it debuted in 1975.Īlong with Vanna White, who joined the show in 1982, Sajak has been a television mainstay. Sajak, 76, has presided over the game show, which features contestants guessing letters to try to fill out words and phrases to win money and prizes, since 1981. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months.
I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!) Sajak announced his retirement from the venerable game show in a tweet. Pat Sajak is taking one last spin on “Wheel of Fortune,” announcing Monday that its upcoming season will be his last as host.
