After 50 years, Wheel of Fortune remains one of the best game shows of all time, even as it enters the 2026 TV schedule. Of course, a lot has changed over the years for the series, including Ryan Seacrest taking over for longtime host Pat Sajak, who retired. What hasn’t changed is Vanna White, who has remained co-host and notable letter-turner since the early ‘80s. That doesn’t mean that White hasn’t dealt with changes, and I sure didn’t see a laser pointer being involved.
