‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Pat Sajak Already Has Next Job Lined Up
While the Wheel Of Fortune will never be the same without long-time host and legend, Pat Sajak, he has other fish to fry. Although he is preparing and ready for the final spin to air, Pat had one leg out the door with his new gig already lined up before the season finale.
End Of An Era
Now that the final spin is about to air, it has been a week of memory lane for the Wheel Of Fortune cast. Admittedly, Pat Sajak knows it will be “okay” for him to move on from the life he’s known for more than four decades. Confessing to his daughter, Maggie Sajak, he says, “I’d rather leave a couple of years too early, than a couple of years too late.” Although he knows he could still give the show more time, he says there are some other things he would like to do in his life. As he reminisces, he says he is “Looking forward to whatever is ahead.” Undoubtedly, he says he is “open to new projects” but also is excited to live a “simple life.”
Notably, he loves his crossword puzzles and wants to spend more time with his grandchildren. Not so subtly nudging Maggie to “get on it.” But everyone knows, this is the end of an era watching Pat retire. However, he says he isn’t done yet! A commercial will air during the “Final Spin” that showcases one of Pat’s new projects he has underway.
Pat Sajak Already Has Next Job Lined Up
While Pat Sajak may be closing the door to his long tenure with Wheel Of Fortune, he is still spry enough to take on a new job. Notably, he didn’t even wait for the last episode to air before jumping into his new future role. He is lined up to play a part with his friend and KHON-TV Hawaii newscaster, Joe Moore. Together, they will star in a stage production of Prescription: Murder. Originally, the 1962 mystery-thriller Prescription: Murder was written by William Link and Richard Levinson. It provided the plot for the popular TV series Columbo‘s pilot episode. Notably, this stage adaptation is under the direction of Rob Duval.
Catch The Show
Starting next summer, July 31 to Aug. 10, 2025, Pat Sajak will be performing in Honolulu’s Hawaii Theatre. Alongside the popular Wheel Of Fortune host will be Joe Moore and his son, Bryce Moore. Additionally, other stars include Therese Olival, Amy K. Sullivan, and Aiko Chinen. According to Variety, Pat’s role is a “brilliant psychiatrist Roy Flemming, who hatches a plot with a perfect alibi to murder his neurotic and possessive wife.” Whereas Joe will be the famous Lt. Columbo.
Pat Sajak And Joe Moore Go Way Back
Pat Sajak and Joe Moore have known each other since 1968. At that time, they were serving together at the American Forces Vietnam Network in Saigon. Notably, Pat says he had a radio job similar to Robin Williams’ portrayal in the 1987 movie Good Morning Vietnam. Both Pat and Joe have previously starred in nine performances together. Joe Moore’s original play, Prophecy and Honor was among the duo’s accomplishments. Furthermore, they were in a 2001 rendition of The Odd Couple. Additionally, they were in a 2004 version of The Honeymooners. Other combo plays for the long-time buddies include The Boys in Autumn, Wrestling Ernest Hemingway, Dial M for Murder, and the most recent, 2023 The Sunshine Boys.
Tune in tonight, June 7 for Pat Sajak’s final spin on Wheel Of Fortune. Check out the promo for Prescription: Murder here.
What do you think about Pat Sajak’s new gig? Do you think it will be a good change of pace? Are you sad to see Pat retire from Wheel Of Fortune? Drop your comments below.
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