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.

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,