Pat Sajak’s daughter Maggie shares how Wheel of Fortune had a ‘huge part’ in her life

For Wheel of Fortune’s 50th anniversary, Pat Sajak’s daughter Maggie gave an exclusive look of the set and shared how the show had a ‘huge part’ in her life.

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Maggie Sajak is sharing how Wheel of Fortune has affected her life.

The television personality has been involved with the ABC game show way before she became their social media correspondent.

Her father Pat spent over 40 years as the host of Wheel of Fortune, before retiring and giving the reins over to Ryan Seacrest. He was first hired in December 1981 to replace the original host Chuck Woolery. Sajak originally started with Susan Stafford but she was replaced after a year by Vanna White.

For the show’s 50th anniversary, Maggie gave Access Hollywood an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the infamous set. During the tour, she said Wheel of Fortune holds a special place in her life.

She said: “Obviously this show is a huge part of my life and my family’s life.”

Once she came on board as a correspondent, she realized how many others are equally affected by the show’s presence.

“It’s a huge part of so many lives over generations now which is just crazy to even think,” she admitted.

Maggie made her live television debut in 1996, at just one year old.

A few years later, Maggie and her brother Patrick filled in for her father and Vanna during a special episode.

She reflected on that experience: “I didn’t even realize at that age the impact of the show so seeing it now and seeing those moments, I’m like ‘Wow, little did she know.’”

Underneath the Youtube video, several longtime fans gushed about Maggie and how it’s been to see her grown up in front of their eyes.

One person wrote: “Awwwww Pat Sajak daughter Maggie grew up to be so lovely young lady and very helpful and informative in a father legendary game show …”

The viewer later added: “Not to be mean but Vanna White need to retired also …she’s should give a young girl chance to do the same …pass the crown down Vanna.”

There have been clues to suggest that “young girl” will be Maggie when the host steps down.

Wheel of Fortune airs on ABC every weeknight at 7:30 pm EST.