Pat Sajak Bids Farewell , to ‘Wheel of Fortune’.<br />Sajak, who has hosted the popular <br />game show for over 40 years, will say <br />goodbye to 'Wheel of Fortune' on June 7.<br />A preview of his final show <br />and last words as host has been released.<br />I have a few thanks and <br />acknowledgements before I go. <br />And I want to start with all of <br />you watching out there. , Pat Sajak, via farewell message.<br />It’s been an incredible privilege <br />to be invited into millions of <br />homes, night after night, year <br />after year, decade after decade. , Pat Sajak, via farewell message.<br />Sajak went on to say that he "always felt that the privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun." .<br />No social issues. No politics. Nothing <br />embarrassing, I hope. Just a game. But <br />gradually it became more than that, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.<br />A place where kids learned their <br />letters, where people from other <br />countries honed their English skills, <br />where families came together along with <br />friends and neighbors, and entire generations, Pat Sajak, via farewell message.<br />"What an honor to play even a small <br />part in all of that. Thank you for allowing <br />me into your lives," Sajak said.<br />Sajak will continue to serve as a consultant <br />for 'Wheel of Fortune' for three years.<br />Ryan Seacrest will take over <br />hosting duties for Season 42
