It may come as a surprise that Sajak was the second person to host 'Wheel of Fortune.' The first? Chuck Woolery. Chuck Woolery Chuck Woolery was the original host of the daytime version of 'Wheel of Fortune.' Bob Riha Jr / Getty Images I look forward to learning everything I can from you during this transition,” he wrote. 'Pat, I love the way you’ve always celebrated the contestants and made viewers at home feel at ease.
The Emmy winner also praised Sajak's hosting skills.
