Pat Sajak to Retire as Wheel of Fortune Host After 33-Year Run: A Look Back at His Career

Honolulu, Hawaii United States of America
Daughter Maggie Sajak works as social correspondent for Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
Final episode set to air in September
Has hosted over 8,000 episodes and holds Guinness World Record for longest-running host on the same show
Pat Sajak to retire as Wheel of Fortune host after 33-year run
Sajak began hosting Wheel of Fortune in 1989
Pat Sajak to Retire as Wheel of Fortune Host After 33-Year Run: A Look Back at His Career

Pat Sajak, the beloved host of Wheel of Fortune, is set to retire after the upcoming season. Sajak has been hosting the game show since 1989 and will be ending his run with the start of season 42 in September.

Sajak began his television career as a witty weatherman on Los Angeles KNBC, impressing Merv Griffin, the creator of Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy!. In 1981, Sajak took over hosting duties from Chuck Woolery after a contract dispute.

Throughout his tenure on Wheel of Fortune, Sajak has become synonymous with the show's success. He has hosted over 8,000 episodes and holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for longest-running host on the same show.

Sajak's daughter, Maggie Sajak, currently works as a social correspondent for Wheel of Fortune and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune. This arrangement has allowed Pat to spend more time at home and raise his children.

Pat Sajak was born in Chicago and served in the army before becoming a broadcaster. He replaced Chuck Woolery as host of Wheel of Fortune and absorbed the rhythms of the game until they became one. Sajak's dry wit and friendly demeanor have endeared him to audiences for over four decades.

The final episode of Pat Sajak's tenure as host of Wheel of Fortune is set to air in September. Check your local listings for more information.


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Pat Sajak Sets First Post-Wheel of Fortune Gig: Hawaii 'Columbo' Play

Variety Media LLC Michael Schneider Thursday, 06 June 2024 16:15
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    • Pat Sajak and Joe Moore have known each other since 1968 and have performed together in nine plays, including The Odd Couple, The Honeymooners, and The Sunshine Boys.
    • Sajak will play the role of brilliant psychiatrist Roy Flemming, who hatches a plot to murder his wife. Moore will play Lt. Columbo.
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Pat Sajak set for final 'Wheel of Fortune' episode after more than four decades: 'An odd road'

USA Today Wednesday, 05 June 2024 00:00
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    • Pat Sajak began his career in television working as a witty weatherman on Los Angeles KNBC and impressed Griffin, the creator of ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel’.
    • Sajak started hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Merv Griffin insisted he take over from Chuck Woolery in a contract dispute.
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    • Pat Sajak will be ending his run after the upcoming season, which begins in September.
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Pat Sajak’s Final ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Episode Airs This Week

Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Meghan Overdeep Thursday, 06 June 2024 20:12
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    • Pat Sajak will play the role of brilliant psychiatrist Roy Flemming in a new production of the play Prescription: Murder at Hawaii Theatre next summer.
    • Pat Sajak started hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ after Merv Griffin insisted he take over from Chuck Woolery in a contract dispute.
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Pat Sajak signs off as 'Wheel of Fortune' host: What he meant to TV

Newsday Media Group Thursday, 06 June 2024 20:12
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    • Pat Sajak was born in Chicago and served in the army before becoming a broadcaster.
    • Sajak replaced Chuck Woolery as host of Wheel of Fortune and absorbed the rhythms of the game until they became one.
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    • Pat Sajak will replace Chuck Woolery as host of Wheel of Fortune
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak says game show allowed him to be a better father

Fox News Channel Ashley Hume Thursday, 06 June 2024 20:13
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    • Pat Sajak has been hosting Wheel of Fortune since 1989 and will be ending his run after the upcoming season, which begins in September.
    • Maggie produced digital content for the shows before joining as a full-time staff member, allowing Pat to spend more time at home and raise her and her brother.
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