The popular American show ‘Wheel of Fortune’ hosted by Pat Sajak will be hosting its 41st season in September. This season will be the last time for its long-time host Pat Sajak. The prize-money show host Pat Sajak started this show in 1981 and till now the show is a popular choice among viewers. Sajak will be serving the show as a consultant behind the camera and its the end of an era.
Pat Sajak’s Debut and Now
The ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host along with Vanna White co-hosted together the game show in those years. Pat Sajak also hosted a daytime show on NBC along with ‘Wheel of Fortune’. Pat made a statement on Monday, saying- “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,”. “It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)”- according to Hollywood Reporter.
The producers of the show showed their gratitude to the host for such a great years given by him these 40 years. He entertained many people and the show was a hit. They paid their tribute to Pat Sajak and his outstanding years in the show as well as upcoming season. Even though Pat would not be on-screen but will be continuing as a part of the behind camera crew and remaining with the team of ‘Wheel of Fortune.’
A walk down Memory Lane
Pat Sajak was a weatherman on KNBC in Los Angeles when he was approached by the makers of when ‘Wheel of Fortune and offered to host the game show on prime time hour in 1981. The show became a huge hit on television sets averaging views up to 9 million daily on most weeks. Sajak has won about 3 Daytime Emmy Awards for outstanding game show host and received a lifetime achievement award, along with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, at the 2011 Daytime Emmys. Pat and Vanna will be hosting the 41st season of Wheel of Fortune this fall and will be telecasted in September.
