Pat Sajak's final episode of "Wheel of Fortune" is set to air today. Sajak, who announced his retirement last year, has led the hangman-style game show for 41 seasons, hosting a record-breaking 8,010 episodes.
Sajak started his career as a DJ on Armed Forces Radio while serving in Vietnam before transitioning to a career in broadcasting. He was working as a TV weather forecaster in Los Angeles when he was tapped to take over from Chuck Woolery in 1981, bringing his dry wit and charm to the syndicated game show (see his career in photos). The 77-year-old has won three Daytime Emmy Awards and a lifetime achievement award in 2011. His cohost, Vanna White, will continue her role until at least 2026. The show is the second most-watched show in syndication, averaging more than 8 million viewers each week.
TV and radio personality Ryan Seacrest is set to take over as host starting with Season 42 this fall. See local listings for airtime.
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