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Daniel D'Addario Chief TV Critic With Pat Sajak’s final appearance as host of “Wheel of Fortune,” the makeup of a daily hour of television that structures the days of millions of Americans is shifting once more. “Wheel of Fortune” is the low-pressure option of the two famous game shows invented by the late superproducer Merv Griffin.

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Pat Sajak and Vanna White only had 1 argument in 40 years and it’s ridiculous

Pat Sajak and Vanna White have taped more than 8,000 “Wheel of Fortune” episodes together — and yet they’ve only had one argument in four decades.Surprisingly, it had nothing to do with the ABC game show.“Believe it or not, Pat Sajak and I have only had one argument in 36 years and that was over putting ketchup on a hot dog,” White told Fox News in 2019.It turns out, Sajak only puts mustard on his hot dogs — which White deeply disagrees with. Her personal favorite condiments are both ketchup and mustard.She quipped: “I agree it is [weird].”The stars have not disclosed if they’ve had any other bickering exchanges since.Sajak and White both renewed their contracts in 2018 through the 2022-23 season. Sajak announced his retirement in June 2023, and his final episode airing Friday will also mark the Season 41 finale.

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Pat Sajak’s Final ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Episode Air Date Set

Pat Sajak‘s final run on Wheel of Fortune is quickly coming to a close. After four decades as host of the iconic game show, Sajak’s final episode will air on Friday, June 7, Deadline has confirmed.

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Shrek star Jean-Paul Vignon dies aged 89 after battle with cancer

Shrek star Jean-Paul Vignon has died at the age of 89.

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Jean-Paul Vignon, French Actor and Singer, Dies at 89

Jaden Thompson Jean-Paul Vignon, a French actor and vocalist who frequently lent his Gallic accent to Hollywood productions, died of liver cancer on March 22 in Beverly Hills, Calif. He was 89. Among his notable work, Vignon lent his voice to Marc Webb’s romantic comedy “(500) Days of Summer” as the French narrator.

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'Wheel of Fortune's' Pat Sajak 'surprised' he's still hosting hit game show

Longtime game show host Pat Sajak is surprised he’s been the face of "Wheel of Fortune" for more than 40 years. Sajak, 76, took to social media earlier this week to joke about his time on the popular game show. An account called @Chicago_History tweeted a question that read, "If someone from 1981 suddenly woke up in 2023, what would surprise them the most?" The beloved host responded, "That Pat Sajak was still hosting Wheel of Fortune." Fans reacted to Sajak’s comments and praised the game show host. "And @patsajak is still on top of his game!" one user commented. Another fan wrote, "Great answer! I’m going to miss you!" Other commenters appeared to diss Sajak and wrote, "Seriously, though…how hard is it to say ‘There are two Rs.

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‘Wheel of Fortune’ host Pat Sajak remembers being hired on game show as Ryan Seacrest prepares to step in

Pat Sajak is honoring the past as "Wheel of Fortune" looks ahead to the future. On Thursday, Sajak honored the game show's creator, Merv Griffin, on what would have been his 98th birthday.The message comes shortly after "Wheel of Fortune" named Ryan Seacrest as the new host, starting September 2024. "Merv Griffin, the creator of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ was born on this date in 1925," Sajak began on Twitter.

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Pat Sajak reflects on career after Ryan Seacrest named ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host

wheel-y grateful for his time on “Wheel of Fortune” — even though Ryan Seacrest is taking his place soon.On Thursday, Sajak, 76, paid tribute to Merv Griffin, the creator of “Wheel of Fortune,” on what would have been his birthday, and thanked the presenter for taking a chance on him all those years ago.“Merv Griffin, the creator of ‘Wheel of Fortune,’ was born on this date in 1925,” Sajak wrote on Twitter.“I owe the man so much,” the message continued. “He absolutely defied network executives by insisting on hiring an unknown local TV weatherman to take over his show in 1981.

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Ryan Seacrest Confirmed To Replace Pat Sajak As New ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Host

“Wheel of Fortune” has found its new host!

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Ryan Seacrest takes Pat Sajak's spot as 'Wheel of Fortune' host

Ryan Seacrest will replace Pat Sajak as the host of "Wheel of Fortune." "Wheel of Fortune" made the announcement on Twitter, writing, "It’s official! Starting in 2024 @RyanSeacrest will take the stage as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. We're so excited - Welcome Ryan!" "I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak," Seacrest said in a statement, obtained by Fox News Digital.

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Ryan Seacrest To Take Over For Pat Sajak On ‘Wheel of Fortune’ In Season 42

Ryan Seacrest will take over for Pat Sajak as host of Wheel of Fortune in Season 42. Sajak recently announced his retirement from the syndicated show at the end of next season.

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Ryan Seacrest replacing Pat Sajak as ‘Wheel of Fortune’ host

named the new host of “Wheel of Fortune” following Pat Sajak’s retirement, The Post has confirmed.Along with being the new host, Seacrest, 48, will also serve as a consulting producer on the show, according to a statement from Sony.Sajak, 76, announced two weeks ago that he would be retiring after 41 years and that the next season of the beloved game show will be his last.“I’m truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajak,” Seacrest said in a statement. “I can say, along with the rest of America, that it’s been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.“Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease,” he added.

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announced Monday that the upcoming season will be his final spin. “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last,” he tweeted.

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Pat Cooper Dies: Comedian & Actor In ‘Analyze This,’ ‘Seinfeld’ Was 93

Pat Cooper, an acerbic stand-up comedian who later had a career acting in films and TV series including Analyze This, its sequel, Seinfeld and the original Charlie’s Angels, died Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 93.

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'Wheel of Fortune' host Pat Sajak jokes about stalking Vanna White in cheeky exchange

Pat Sajak's rapport with "Wheel of Fortune" co-host Vanna White has extended past television and into White's home, more specifically her backyard, according to Sajak. During the end credits of Tuesday night's episode, Sajak asked White, "So, when you're away from the exciting world of show business do you have a place you go to relax? To get away from it all - kind of your den?" "Yes, in my garden in my backyard. Yeah, it’s peaceful it’s quiet, there's trees, there’s birds," she answered.

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Georgia Holt Dies: Mother Of Cher, Actress, Model And Singer Was 96

Georgia Holt, best known as Cher’s mother but an actress, model, and singer in her own right, has died. Cher confirmed the death on social media. Holt was 96 and no details on her death were given, although it was previously revealed she was hospitalized with pneumonia earlier this year.

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Vanna White says it is 'depressing' thinking about the end of her and Pat Sajak's Wheel Of Fortune

After 40 years on the Wheel of Fortune, Vanna White is not ready to say goodbye to the show that made her a household name.'We've been in everybody's homes for 40 years, so it would be weird having somebody else turn my letters,' White told PEOPLE on Monday. The TV personality, who has appeared on the long-running game show since it premiered in 1975, has co-hosted with Pat Sajak since 1981. Long-running: Wheel of Fortune hosts Vanna White and Pat Sajak have discussed how their 4 decade run at the helm of the iconic game show may soon be coming to an endVanna said, 'I think when Merv Griffin chose both of us, 40 and 41 years ago, he saw something between us - a brother-sister type relationship.'She added, 'And I think that is kind of what it is. He saw that we would be able to get along, and we do.

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Wheel of Fortune’s Pat Sajak and Vanna White’s Friendship Through the Years

Luck of the draw! Pat Sajak and Vanna White are the ultimate example of cohost chemistry — but their Wheel of Fortune destinies could have been very different.

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‘Knots Landing’ star Donna Mills explains why she took a break from Hollywood for 18 years

Donna Mills took a break from Hollywood for 18 years — and she has zero regrets. The actress became a mother in her 50s when she adopted a daughter named Chloe, who is now 27. "I was very concentrated on my career, but at a certain point, I realized there was something missing — it was a child," the "Knots Landing" star recently told People magazine.

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Dick Carson has died at 92 ... brother of late Johnny Carson won five Emmys for his directing work

Johnny Carson's brother Dick Carson, who won five Emmys for his work directing on TV, has died at the age of 92.Carson's family said he passed away December 19 at his Studio City, California home in the wake of a brief illness, according to The Hollywood Reporter.Among Carson's work directing included The Merv Griffin Show from 1972-1986, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson from 1962-1966, The Don Rickles Show from 1968-1969 and Wheel of Fortune from 1979-1999, according to iMDb. The latest:Johnny Carson's brother Dick Carson, who won five Emmys for his work directing on TV, has died at the age of 92.The Clarinda, Iowa-born director initially relocated from Los Angeles to New York after Johnny Carson had been tapped to host the NBC late night show, and directed episodes hosted by show biz icons such as Jerry Lewis, Groucho Marx and Merv Griffin until Johnny's ABC contract had expired.After departing The Tonight Show, Dick directed The Don Rickles Show as well as episodes of The Sammy Davis, Jr.

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Stu Billett Dies: ‘The People’s Court’ Creator Was 85

Stu Billett, a veteran TV producer and creator of the venerable TV show The People’s Court, died Oct. 22 from natural causes in Los Angeles, surrounded by his family. He was 85.