Little Known Facts About Pat Sajak Quiz

Answer: Illinois

Pat was born in Chicago, Illinois on the 26th of October in the year 1946.

Answer: 19 years old

Pat's name was drawn to appear on the "Dick Biondi Show" in 1965. He read for commercials, announced songs about to be played and just tried to do his best for over an hour. Instantly he knew he wanted to have a career in broadcasting.

Answer: False

Pat attended Columbia College in Chicago and majored in broadcasting but he didn't graduate. He left after three years and joined the Army. He was then sent to Vietnam and after a short time, he was transferred into Armed Forces Radio. For a year and a half, Pat was on the the morning show on 'AFVN' in Saigon and shouted, "Good Morning, Vietnam!" over the air-waves.

Answer: True

The "Press Your Luck" as we know it, was based on the show "Second Chance", airing on ABC in 1977. In 1980, the Carruthers Company pitched "Press Your Luck" with Pat Sajak as the host. When "Press Your Luck" returned in 1983, Pat was already tied to "Wheel of Fortune", so Peter Tomarken, (just finishing up with the game show "Hit Man"), was given the job as the host.
There is even a picture of him in this pilot on his website!

Answer: 6200 Hollywood Blvd

Regis Philbin's star is located at 6934 Hollywood Blvd. Gregory Peck's star is located at 6100 Hollywood Blvd and Jayne Mansfield's star is located at 6328 Hollywood Blvd.

Answer: 1989

When Pat was hosting his own late night talk show on CBS, "The Pat Sajak Show", he met Lesly Brown. They were married on December 31, 1989.

Answer: 3

He appeared, (with Gloria Loring), in the entire premiere week which aired in September of 1984. His next appearance was in April of 1985 for the entire week with Lauri Hendler and his last appearance was in August of 1985 and he co-starred with Vicki Lawrence.

Answer: Yes

It's called 'Bojak Records'. It was founded by Pat and Bob Burton. Their first release is Jude Johnstone's "Coming of Age". Jude has written songs for Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks and Trisha Yearwood.

Answer: P.A.T.

With this company, he has produced videos of children's books such as, "Angus and the Ducks" and "Leo the Late Bloomer".

Answer: December 28, 1981

For about a year, he hosted the show with Susan Stratford. In December 1982, Vanna White became his 'letter-turner'. In the fall of 1983, Merv Griffin Enterprises and King World Productions premiered the evening show. In May of 1984, "Wheel of Fortune" became the number one show in syndication.