'Wheel of Fortune' Snub Infuriates Longtime Viewers
Wow
Wow! No mention of Pat’s 40th year on #WheelofFortune tonight?
— R (@RDin1114) December 29, 2021
There was a pretty straightforward reason behind why the episode did not feature any mention of Sajak's 40th anniversary. Like most game shows, Wheel of Fortune episodes are filmed months in advance. So, the show filmed Tuesday's episode long before Sajak's actual anniversary.
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WOW! Not one mention of Pat Sajak's 40 year anniversary on last night's Wheel of Fortune??? This is unacceptable. https://t.co/tekPiRWe6t
— Jeff 🌊 ☕ 🪴 (@wellsy57) December 29, 2021
Even though the episode was taped in advance, that didn't prevent some fans from sharing their confusion on Twitter. They're surprised that the show didn't mention Sajak's anniversary at all.
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From what I’ve seen, today marks 40 years since @PatSajak first made his debut on @WheelofFortune … I’m curious if Wheel is going to post anything about it?
— RCNC Admirer 🗳🚁🏛🚄⛷ (@sketnj) December 29, 2021
Fans were left wondering why Wheel of Fortune didn't mention that Sajak debuted on the program 40 ago. They're "curious" about the situation.
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Why hasn’t @WheelofFortune said anything!? https://t.co/rpOrSZHP8k
— 🎇 ɹǝןʎʇ 🎆 (@TylerChess) December 29, 2021
Clearly, several Twitter users are surprised that Wheel of Fortune hasn't acknowledged Sajak's milestone just yet. This fan even tagged the show's official Twitter account for good measure.
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Happy 40th Wheel-iversary to this guy! On this day in 1981, @patsajak hosted his very first episode of @WheelofFortune…and the rest is history! pic.twitter.com/IufbIMD0jL
— Maggie Sajak (@MaggieSajak) December 28, 2021
While Wheel of Fortune may not have acknowledged the milestone, Sajak's daughter Maggie certainly did. On Twitter, she posted a tribute to her father and wished him a "Happy 40th Wheel-iversary."
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Happy Anniversary to one of our great TV hosts! I hope your wheel keeps spinning for a long time @patsajak 👍🏼🌟❤️ https://t.co/yJBzSgq6mI
— Shelly Morris (@ShellyMorris1) December 29, 2021
Many Wheel of Fortune fans wished Sajak a happy anniversary in honor of the milestone. This fan called him "one of our great TV hosts!"
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Happy anniversary!
Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Always been a fan and continue to be one.
— Jack in the East (@talkradio200) December 28, 2021
Fans were able to reflect on Sajak's legacy after he shared the news of his 40th Wheel of Fortune anniversary. As this individual wrote, they'll always be a fan of his.
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