Sajak replaced original host Chuck Woolery in 1981, while White replaced Susan Stafford as the show’s hostess in 1982. The current version of the series, which airs in nightly syndication, premiered on Sept. 6, 1975, as a daytime series in which contestants solve word puzzles to win cash and prizes determined by spinning a giant carnival wheel. The first production run of the bobbleheads is in stock, and they are $40 each or $75 for the set of two, plus a flat-rate shipping charge of $8 per order.Ĭreated by media mogul Merv Griffin, “Wheel of Fortune” debuted on Jan. The smiling White bobblehead is standing on stage in front of the puzzle board, which spells out “Wheel of Fortune.” The front of the stage says, “Wheel of Fortune” and “Vanna White.”Įach bobblehead is individually numbered to 2,022, and they are available through the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum’s online store. The front of the wheel, which spins, says, “Wheel of Fortune” and “Pat Sajak.” The smiling Sajak bobblehead is leaning forward to give the iconic wheel a spin. The bobbleheads were produced by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum and are officially licensed by Sony Pictures Entertainment. 28, 1981, and White joined him less than a year later, on Dec. The first show featuring Sajak hosting “Wheel of Fortune” aired on Dec.

The release comes as Pat Sajak announced that he will be retiring following the upcoming season, which will be his 41st season hosting the popular game show.

This morning, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled officially licensed, limited-edition “Wheel of Fortune” bobbleheads featuring Pat Sajak and Vanna White, who have been hosting the popular game show together for over 40 years.

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