Pat Sajak's retirement as host of 'Wheel of Fortune' after more than 40 years on the job has fans wondering who will fill his shoes.
Pat Sajak's daughter, Maggie Sajak, filled in for Vanna White on an episode of "Wheel of Fortune" as White was one of the contestants playing for charity.from hosting"Wheel of Fortune," it marked the end of an era.
Pat Sajak has hosted"Wheel of Fortune" for more than 40 years. He is stepping down after the show's 41st season. "The producers need to meticulously interview and search for people who can fit the job but also someone who can relate to the audience. A person who is lively. Pat Sajak has hosted ‘Wheel’ for over 40 years. Audiences are often resistant to [change], so whoever takes over has big shoes to fill."
A series of celebrity hosts rotated week to week, auditioning for producers and the audience. NFL star Aaron Rodgers,"Big Bang Theory" star Mayim Bialik, Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric and many more tried their hand at the job, including the show’s then-executive producer, Mike Richards.Richards would take over hosting dutiesFan backlash was swift. Richards was an unknown entity to fans, though he had some experience under his belt as host of"Divided" and"The Pyramid.
"Fans should be annoyed because it seemed like the way the producers went about filling the host spot did not take into account the fans," said Weiner."By having several hosts, it was just too much for audiences to bear. It would have been better if they just picked someone and stuck with them. But again, those were big shoes to fill."
When Bob Barker retired as host of"The Price is Right," the search for a replacement was a much smoother transition for the show and its fans. Executives seemed to take note of his hosting abilities, and shortly after he began his job at"Power of 10," he was invited to take over for Barker.Carey was understandably reluctant to take over for the icon, who"If you think I'm going to sit at 'The Price Is Right' so everybody can take potshots at me, forget it," he told CBS News, and said he initially turned down the offer.
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