Did you know today is Pat Sajak’s last episode of Wheel of Fortune?

[smahala1991]

He has been the host since 1981

[abc3643]

You know, you're going to find this hard to believe, but, at first, I didn't care for him. He was "the new guy" and I liked original host Chuck Woolery more when he hosted the first several seasons of the show.

However, despite his politics, it's been fun watching Pat Sajak deal with some of the loonies on that show through the decades. I wish him well. At 77, he's hosted the show for over half his life. And, I have to admit, I feel a bit like Vanna.

I also liked his short-lived talk show.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/lBm7EQ4aPpMhttps://www.youtube.com/embed/Ad4uzMbVoh0

[abc3643]

Here's an example of Wheel of Fortune when Chuck hosted.

Back then, after each round, the winner got to spend their winnings on a selection of gifts. A "ceramic blue pig" was something of a joke.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLvNi7wX3S0

[abc3643]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7skOZEFgCw

[abc3643]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GKRebb0xuhQ

[abc3643]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpFY1LFm_A8

[WhiteSteve]

Wow, hell of a run.

Shoutout to that crazy ass dude Raymond who was on back in the 90s. Sajak handled him like an absolute pro😂😂😂

https://www.youtube.com/embed/b7SAi4oqs08

[dustybiker2]

Damn. Commitment. Can't even remember the last time I've watched it. Couple decades.

[ArrowheadSW]

I watched that show this evening, knowing that it was his last show. He gave a nice talk at the end of the show and it was sentimental, as you'd expect. I normally don't watch that show, but I didn't want to miss that one.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, I used to watch it with my late maternal grandparents. At least I spent time with them and had someone to take away my depressed feelings.

[exitseven]

Ijust watched the end of the show. I was a little surprised that Vanna White will be back.

[BCRanger10]

I used to love watching it when I was a kid. I hope he has a long and happy retirement.

[FunkyMonkee]

No, I thought that show went off the air years ago!

[NathanDavis]

I didn't know those shows still exist today

[Booklover_90]

Yes. I might watch the episode this evening.