For over four decades Pat Sajak was synonymous with the beloved gameshow, "Wheel of Fortune." On Friday, the 77-year-old host took his final spin on the iconic show after a stunning 41-year and 8,000- episode run.

Pat Sajak makes history as the longest-running host of any game show (beating Bob Barker, who hosted “The Price Is Right” for a 35 year tenure, from 1972 to 2007).

After hosting "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, Pat Sajak is taking his final spin on Friday. Last year, the now 77-year-old announced this would be his final season after being part of more than 8,000 episodes. "It's been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year," Sajak said.

After 41 years and over 8,000 episodes, Pat Sajak’s final turn as the renowned host of “Wheel of Fortune” will air on Friday. In a farewell message released ahead of Friday's episode airing, Sajak thanked the viewers of the beloved game show for granting him the “incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes,

WASHINGTON: The longest-serving TV game show host in history signed off on Friday (Jun 7) after presiding over US primetime hit Wheel of Fortune for 41 seasons. Pat Sajak has been a fixture in American homes since 1981,

"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.

Pat Sajak's final episode as host of "Wheel of Fortune" aired on Friday night. Pat was co-host of the game show for over 40 years.