Pat Sajak Says Goodbye to ‘Wheel of Fortune’: ‘An Incredible Privilege’

Pat Sajak (L) and Vanna White from "Wheel of Fortune" attend a ceremony honoring Harry Friedman with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles on Nov. 1, 2019. Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP

LOS ANGELES—After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak made his final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” on Friday.

The season 41 finale, dubbed the “Thanks for the memories” show, opened with a clip from Mr. Sajak’s first episode as the host of “Wheel of Fortune” in 1981 and closed with Mr. Sajak’s warm message of gratitude.