How Pat Sajak says farewell to ‘Wheel of Fortune’ viewers in final episode: ‘What an honor’

In a video airing on Friday’s season finale (check local listings), Sajak’s final spin of the wheel, he spoke directly to the TV audience.

“Well, the time has come to say goodbye,” he said. “It’s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade. And I’ve always felt that privilege came with the responsibility to keep this daily half-hour a safe place for family fun. No social issues, no politics, nothing embarrassing, I hope. Just a game.”

The end of an era Pat Sajak set for final ‘Wheel of Fortune’ episode after more than four decades