Pat Sajak (born Patrick Leonard Sajdak on October 26, 1946), is a television personality and a former talk show host, best known as the host of the American television game show, Wheel of Fortune.
The Pat Sajak Show is an American late-night television talk show which aired on CBS from January 9, 1989 to April 13, 1990.
Pat Sajak Weekend was a 9 p.m. Sunday night talk show on Fox News Channel starring Pat Sajak. The show debuted in 2003 and was cancelled the same year. Two guests were usually interviewed each week.
After Pat's other show, "Wheel of Fortune" (1975) enjoyed a surge of popularity in the late 80's, he decided to try his hand at hosting a late-night talk show. The format was similar to "The Tonight Show" (1962), consisting of comedy monologues, celebrity guests and musical numbers. Although many well-known celebrities appeared on his show, in the end, Sajak was unable to compete with Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher
Sajak got his start as a weatherman at WSM-TV Nashville before moving to KNBC Los Angeles where he got the exposure that landed him a spot on Wheel of Fortune.
Was a disc jockey on the armed forces radio while he served in Vietnam.
Roomate of Joe Moore (III) when they served in Vietnam.
Did a rendition of Neil Simon's The Odd Couple on stage in Hawaii with Joe Moore (III).
Has two children: Michael James Sajak - b. 22 September 1990 and Maggie Marie Sajak - b. 5 January 1995.
Hosted a few game show pilots before landing the "Wheel of Fortune" hosting job in 1981. He also hosted one other game show, "College Bowl", in 1984.
Has a Sesame Street Muppet made in his likeness named Pat Playjacks, known on "Seasame Street" (1969) as the nicest game show host.
Listed in 2001 issue of U.S. pop music magazine "Spin" as a co-composer for group Slayer.
