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Ryan Seacrest on His First Days Hosting ‘Wheel of Fortune’ With Vanna White and Pat Sajak’s Parting Advice: ‘It’s Very Full Circle’


As Ryan Seacrest takes over for Pat Sajak as host of "Wheel of Fortune," the veteran emcee explains how he prepared for the game show gig.

When “ Wheel of Fortune ” began filming this summer, it marked the first time in 40 seasons that the announcer’s proclamation “Ladies and gentlemen, here are the stars of our show …” wasn’t followed by the names Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Of course, Seacrest is a veteran radio and TV host, and he’s stepped into the shoes of broadcasting legends like Casey Kasem, Dick Clark and Regis Philbin, emceeing everything from New Year’s Eve telecasts to morning shows. Executive producer Bellamie Blackstone also built a miniature version of the wheel (about the size of an SUV tire), and they practiced in conference rooms around the country while Seacrest traveled for work.

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