Pat Sajak is wheel-y grateful for his time on “Wheel of Fortune” — even though Ryan Seacrest is taking his place soon.
Merv Griffin, the creator of “Wheel of Fortune,” was born on this date in 1925. I owe the man so much. He absolutely defied network executives by insisting on hiring an unknown local TV weatherman to take over his show in 1981. That was me, and I’ve been grateful ever since.Pat Sajak gave thanks to “Wheel of Fortune” creator Merv Griffin on what would have been his birthday.
“Well, the time has come,” Sajak wrote in a statement. “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. ” In the wake of Sajak’s retirement news, it was announced that longtime “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest, 48, would be taking over for him after he finishes out this next season., Seacrest admitted that he was “truly humbled” to be stepping into Sajak’s role.I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said.
“I can’t wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White,” he shared.According to a report by
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