Just 20 minutes ago, Pat Sajak was confirmed in New York City as…See more

For generations of viewers, Pat Sajak was part of a familiar evening ritual: a spinning wheel, a puzzle board, and a few moments of lighthearted escape. His decades hosting Wheel of Fortune established a television legacy that needs no mysterious announcement to make it meaningful. That history gives any suggestion of a new honor emotional weight, especially for audiences who associate his presence with family routines and memories spanning much of their lives.