Pat Sajak makes rare appearance at Walk of Fame ceremony

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Oct, 20:48 · Archive

Former Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak spoke at a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Air Supply musicians Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock.

Pat Sajak made a rare public appearance at the Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Air Supply musicians Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock on Thursday. The 79-year-old former game show host, who retired from Wheel of Fortune in June 2024, gave a speech honouring the pair, calling them his and his wife Lesly Brown's 'good friends'.

In his remarks, Sajak joked that he knew about longevity, having hosted his show for over 40 years. He noted that Russell and Hitchcock have performed together for over 50 years and 'continue to entertain their fans and be welcomed by sold-out crowds all around the world'. He praised them for maintaining a high standard of performance, saying 'They never phone in their performance. They never try to live off their reputation.'

Sajak also made light-hearted jokes during the ceremony, quipping that he had considered getting an Air Supply logo tattooed on his chest in Hitchcock's honour but decided against it, saying it would 'detract from my nipple ring'. He concluded his speech by telling the musicians, 'It's been a privilege to share so many wonderful moments with you, and I look forward to many, many more.' Fox News reports that following his retirement, Sajak announced a starring role in the play Prescription: Murder, which ran in Honolulu in July and August 2025.

How it is being reported

• Pat Sajak makes rare public appearance after stepping away from 'Wheel of Fortune'Pat Sajak made a rare public appearance on Hollywood Boulevard to honor Air Supply's Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony with a humorous speech.Fox News · 10 Oct, 20:27
• Pat Sajak makes rare appearance 2 years after ‘Wheel of Fortune’ retirementThe former game show host spoke at a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony for Air Supply musicians Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock.New York Post · 9 Oct, 15:21

In this story: Pat Sajak · Graham Russell · Russell Hitchcock · Air Supply · Wheel of Fortune · Hollywood Walk of Fame

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