The long-running game show launched on January 5, 1975, though rather than in the format it's known today, with Vanna White and Pat Sajak at the helm, it was a daytime series with the late Chuck Woolery and former model Susan Stafford as hosts.

The 78-year-old said farewell to his longtime hosting gig earlier this summer, but is now said to be looking for a way back in.

Wheel of Fortune is celebrating its 50th anniversary this week, and the celebrations would not be complete without the presence of the beloved, now retired long-time host, Pat Sajak. The Tuesday, January 7 episode of Wheel was a special one as current host Ryan Seacrest paused the game portion of the show to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the various folks who work on the program.

Wheel of Fortune fans got a glimpse of their favorite former host, Pat Sajak, behind the scenes of the game show. In a new video, current host Ryan Seacrest said that in celebration of the show’s 50th anniversary,