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Here’s A BUNCH OF TV News

Today’s episode of Wheel of Fortune is Pat Sajak’s last after more than 40 years.

Mr. Sajak, it is probably worth remembering, has been with viewers through seven presidents, wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, both the AIDS and the Covid pandemics, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the 2008 financial crash and, oh, the Kardashians. Not incidentally, he has outlasted the internetā€™s incursions into broadcast televisionā€™s long-held primacy.

As great as Pat is as a host — and he was a perfect game show host: friendly without being smarmy — it was his chemistry with Vanna White that made the show a classic.

Vanna White gave an emotional goodbye on yesterday’s episode:

ā€œI canā€™t believe that tomorrow is our last show together. I donā€™t know how to put into words what these past 41 years have meant to me, but Iā€™m going to try. Eight-thousand episodes went by like that,ā€ White said in the video. ā€œWhen I first started, I was so green. You made me so comfortable, and made me so confident, Pat. You made me who I am. You really did.

“As the years have gone by, weā€™ve grown up on television. But weā€™ve also shared so much more behind the scenes. As much fun as we had on camera, those memories, milestones and life events we shared with our families outside the studio are my favorite. Weā€™ve watched our children grow up together, weā€™ve traveled all over the world, weā€™ve eaten hundreds of meals together, weā€™ve laughed, weā€™ve cried, weā€™ve celebratedā€¦. Gosh, what an incredible and unforgettable journey weā€™ve had, and Iā€™ve enjoyed every minute of it with you. As this chapter of our lives is coming to an end, I know youā€™ll still be close by. Youā€™re like a brother to me, and I consider you a true, life-long friend who I will always adore. I love you, Pat.”

Pat had his own message for fans on this final episode:

ā€œItā€™s been an incredible privilege to be invited into millions of homes night after night, year after year, decade after decade. And Iā€™ve always felt that the 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 ā€” just a game.

ā€œBut gradually, it became more than that. A place where kids learn their letters, where people from other countries hone their English skills, where families came together along with friends, and neighbors, and entire generations. What an honor to have played even a small part in all that. Thank you for allowing me into your lives.ā€

Here’s a look back at his time on the show by the numbers and some of the more memorable moments.

As for what Pat is going to do next? Local theater. 

Ryan Seacrest will become host next fall with Vanna White still turning those letters. But you know who they should really bring back?

But The Price is Right isn’t about to let Wheel of Fortune take the entire spotlight today. This just happened this morning:

Fiona Harvey has pulled the trigger on that lawsuit against Netflix over Baby Reindeer, asking for $170 million for “defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence and violations of her right of publicity.”

In response (or maybe just remarkably coincidental timing), Netflix has released Jessica Gunning’s audition reel:

Eric Kripke has revealed how they are going to handle Chance Perdomo’s death on Gen V. (Slight spoilers, I guess.)

Sounds like Teresa Giudice might be in money trouble again, and married to another financially irresponsible man. Guess she has a type.

I kept reading about this moment between Jennifer Aniston and Quinta Brunson, but it is something entirely else to see it happen. BUT ALSO, DON’T MAKE HER ASK THAT:

In keeping with the format of the series, True Detective season five will feature ā€œdifferent characters,ā€ a ā€œdifferent settingā€ and a ā€œdifferent story.ā€

THE GASP I GASPED:

It’s always satisfying to read a story about Rob Schneider being booed off a stage, but who’s the genius who booked a famous anti-vaxxer to perform at a hospital event?

Congratulations to Gabourey Sidibe and Brandon Frankel!

Renewals

Cancellations

In Development

Casting News

Mark Your Calendar

  • The Real Housewives of Orange County returns on Bravo on July 11.

  • The Bad Orphan will air on Lifetime on June 22.
  • Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple debuts on HBO on June 22.
  • Sam Morril: Youā€™ve Changed will premiere on Prime Video on July 9.
  • Psi Cops will premiere on Adult Swim on July 7.
  • Netflix has released a sizzle reel of upcoming animated projects:

R.I.P.

Tom Bower, Veteran character actor who appeared on The Waltons, Die Hard 2, The Rockford Files, Lou Grant, Quincy M.E., Miami Vice, Hill Street Blues, NYPD Blue, The X-Files, Law & Order and many others

Alan Scarfe, Actor who appeared in Seven Days, One Life to Live, NYPD, MacGyver and Columbo and many others

Lee Gabler, Talent agent and former co-chairman and managing partner at Creative Artists Agency who negotiated David Letterman’s deal with CBS, and represented Aaron Spelling; Brian Grazer and Ron Howardā€™s Imagine Entertainment; and Steven Spielbergā€™s Amblin Partners among many others

WATCH THIS

FRIDAY

Wheel of Fortune: It’s Pat Sajak’s last show after 43 years. Bye, Pat! Syndicated

Fantasmas: Julio Torres is back with his signature magical realism comedy in this new six-part series. 10 p.m., HBO

Hit Man: Glen Powell stars in Richard Linklater’s newest film about an undercover cop (sorta–he’s a contractor who works for the cops) who poses as a hitman so as to arrest those who try to hire him … until he falls for a woman who wants to enlist his services. Premiere. Netflix

Queenie: Based on the best-seller, a Jamaican woman living in London is torn between two cultures. Premiere. Hulu

Perfect Match: Season premiere of this nonsense.  Netflix

The 51st Daytime Emmy Awards: It’s time to pass out the Emmys to all three soap operas still on the air.  7 p.m., CBS

Power Book II: Ghost: 4th season premiere. 7 p.m., Starz

Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: Daniel BrĆ¼hl stars as the fashion icon in this new limited series. Hulu

SATURDAY

Pet Shop Boys: Dreamworld: This concert celebrates the band’s 40th anniversary of bringing the catchy pop hits. 9:30 p.m., PBS

The Girl Locked Upstairs: The Tanya Kach Story: Elizabeth Smart produced this true story of a young girl who was groomed and kidnapped by her school’s security guard, and kept captive for over a decade. Premiere. 7 p.m., Lifetime

SUNDAY

The Lazarus Project: The world is stuck in an endless three-week loop and headed toward global destruction in the second (and final) season premiere. 8 p.m., TNT

Ren Faire: Two-hour season finale. 8 p.m., HBO

We’re the Millers: An underrated gem. Trust me. 5 p.m., TBS

FRI. 7:00 7:30 8:00 8:30 9:00 9:30
ABC Celebrity Wheel of Fortune
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CBS The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
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CW Penn and Teller: Fool Us
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FOX Friday Night Smackdown Local
NBC Night Court
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CBS The Equalizer
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