Pat Sajak Bids Farewell , to ‘Wheel of Fortune’.
Sajak, who has hosted the popular
game show for over 40 years, will say
goodbye to 'Wheel of Fortune' on June 7.
A preview of his final show
and last words as host has been released.
I have a few thanks and
acknowledgements before I go.
And I want to start with all of
you watching out there. , Pat Sajak, via farewell message.
It’s been an incredible privilege
to be invited into millions of
homes, night after night, year
after year, decade after decade. , Pat Sajak, via farewell message.
Sajak went on to say that he "always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun." .
No social issues. No politics. Nothing
embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But
gradually it became more than that, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.
A place where kids learned their
letters, where people from other
countries honed their English skills,
where families came together along with
friends and neighbors, and entire generations, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.
"What an honor to play even a small
part in all of that. Thank you for allowing
me into your lives," Sajak said.
Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant
for 'Wheel of Fortune' for three years.
Ryan Seacrest will take over
hosting duties for Season 42