When you can consider it, Wheel of Fortune is formally 50 years outdated.
The long-running sport present launched on January 5, 1975, although somewhat than within the format it is recognized right now, with Vanna White and Pat Sajak on the helm, it was a daytime collection with the late Chuck Woolery and former mannequin Susan Stafford as hosts.
Pat, who retired final 12 months and was changed by veteran TV persona Ryan Seacrest, joined the present in 1981, and Vanna joined him as his co-host the next 12 months.
When the sport present host retired, Vanna, who had reportedly not acquired a rise to her wage in 18 years, admitted to TV Insider: “Once I heard that Pat was retiring, I assumed perhaps I ought to retire, too. However I am not prepared!” nevertheless she ultimately signed a two-year contract.
In honor of the present’s milestone anniversary, see among the greatest throwback images that includes Vanna and Pat.
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Vanna posing for a photoshoot at her Los Angeles house.
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Signing autographs, 5 years into her Wheel of Fortune gig.
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Vanna and Pat posing for a photograph for season 10, which aired in 1992.
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Backstage with designer Jeremy Scott.
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Receiving her star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame.
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