Pat Sajak's iconic tenure as host of Wheel of Fortune came to an end in the show's 41st season finale, which aired on Friday, June 7. Now that the curtain has fallen on Sajak's remarkable run, fans are wondering how long he hosted the popular game show and when he started. Created by Merv Griffin, Wheel of Fortune is a cultural phenomenon and is widely regarded as one of the greatest game shows of all time. Sajak has become synonymous with the series, so his retirement has received a lot of attention.
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Here's what we found out about Pat Sajak's tenure as host of Wheel of Fortune.
Sajak hosted the syndicated and nighttime versions of Wheel of Fortune for 41 years. He also hosted the network and daytime versions of the show for eight years.
Wheel of Fortune became immensely popular during Sajak's long tenure as host. Much of the show's success can be attributed to his chemistry with co-host Vanna White, who has also been on the syndicated version of the show for 41 years.
