After an impressive 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak is officially retiring from "Wheel of Fortune." Sajak began hosting the popular game show in 1981, becoming a beloved television personality known for his charm and wit. Over the decades, he, alongside co-host Vanna White, became a staple of American TV, contributing to the show's enduring success. His retirement marks the end of an iconic era in game show history, with Sajak expressing heartfelt goodbyes to his fans and colleagues.
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00:00 After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, legendary host Pat Sajak is officially retiring from Wheel of Fortune.
00:08 Pat Sajak began hosting the popular game show Wheel of Fortune way back in 1981,
00:14 quickly becoming a beloved television personality known for his charm and wit.
00:18 Over the decades, he became a staple of American TV,
00:22 co-hosting alongside Vanna White and contributing to the show's long success.
00:27 After more than 40 years, Sajak announced his retirement,
00:30 marking the end of an iconic era in game show history.
00:34 Commemorating Sajak's retirement, Vanna White delivered a bittersweet goodbye to her longtime partner on June 7.
00:40 "You're like a brother to me, and I consider you a true lifelong friend, who I will always adore. I love you, Pat."
00:49 And Sajak himself addressed the fans and friends he made during his long tenure on the show before his departure.
00:56 "It's been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes, night after night, year after year, decade after decade.
01:05 And I've always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half hour a safe place for family fun.
01:11 Thank you for allowing me into your lives."