Beloved Pat Sajak jokes and laughs his way through emotional farewell episode with Broadway stars on his final Wheel spin appearance
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Pat’s Final Spin: Sajak Bids Farewell to Wheel
Pat Sajak finally hung up his hosting hat on Tuesday’s Celebrity Wheel of Fortune.
The legendary TV personality cracked jokes till the very end, proving why fans have adored him for over four decades.
His departure marks the genuine end of an era that shaped American game show history.
One Last Joke Before Goodbye
“I hope they’ll take a close look at my proposed primetime series, Sajak Senior Secret Agent,” Pat quipped at the show’s start.
His trademark humor shone bright even in his final moments.
Vanna White, his sidekick of 40+ years, played along perfectly with her “Sounds like a winner” response.
Broadway Stars Light Up His Final Show
The farewell episode featured some serious star power with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Bernadette Peters.
Pat stayed true to his playful nature throughout the game.
He even tossed Peters’ million-dollar wedge over his shoulder after she hit Bankrupt, showing his carefree attitude.
Ferguson Takes Home The Prize
After a fun-filled competition full of laughs and puzzles, Ferguson emerged victorious.
He walked away with USD 59,300 for No Kid Hungry charity.
The Broadway star seemed thrilled to be part of Pat’s historic final episode.
A Simple Yet Meaningful Goodbye
The final moments were surprisingly low-key, just like Pat himself.
Everyone gathered on stage for a proper sendoff to the hosting legend.
Pat’s last words? “See you next time for more Celebrity Wheel of Fortune” – though viewers know that’s not happening, at least not with him.
Four Decades Of Spinning The Wheel
At 78, Pat announced his retirement back in 2023 after 40 incredible years.
He transformed the show from a daytime program to a primetime sensation in 1983. His contribution to American television simply can’t be overstated.
Life After Wheel For Pat
The Chicago native hasn’t just been sitting around since retiring from the main series.
He’s been busy working with his friend Joe Moore in a stage production.
They performed in “Prescription: Murder,” which later became the pilot for Columbo.
His Touching Tribute To Vanna
Pat’s most heartfelt moment came when he praised his longtime co-host.
“She takes the show seriously, but not herself,” he said warmly.
He acknowledged how their 40-year partnership worked because Vanna never played the “prima donna role,” making their friendship one of TV’s most genuine.