Benirschke hosted the daytime version of the TV game show Wheel of Fortune from January 10 to June 30, 1989, after Pat Sajak left the daytime version to host The Pat Sajak Show; Sajak continued to host the nighttime syndicated version until 2024.

Rolf Joachim Benirschke (born February 7, 1955) was a place kicker for the San Diego Chargers from 1977-86 who was named NFL Man of the Year in 1983 and played a Pro Bowl that same year.

Jun 16, 2023 · Rolf Benirschke, who replaced Pat Sajak on "Wheel of Fortune" in 1989, talks about the experience and what he learned.

May 6, 2020 · San Diego Chargers kicker Rolf Benirschke had a successful 10-year NFL career making one Pro Bowl. After football, he hosted the popular game show Wheel of Fortune for one season.

Apr 26, 2024 · In 1989, he was hired as Pat Sajak's replacement to host the famous TV game show, "Wheel of Fortune." Benirschke hosted the daytime version of "Wheel of Fortune" for six months, from Jan....

Jun 21, 1989 · The “Wheel of Fortune” has stopped on “lose turn” for host Rolf Benirschke. As part of a switch in networks televising the daytime version of the popular game show, the former San Diego...

Host: Wheel of Fortune - Daytime version (January - June 1989) The 1988-89 season for Wheel of Fortune was very memorable in both good and bad terms. While the show was in one of his highest moments, it had lost a great friend in Jack Clark, their announcer for the past 8 years.

Jun 16, 2023 · Benirschke, who was 33 at the time, was spotted by “Wheel of Fortune” creator Merv Griffin on a Los Angeles talk show while Benirschke was making the rounds talking about his struggle with...

Feb 1, 2024 · In 1989, former NFL player Rolf Benirschke (pictured above) took over when Pat Sajak started a talk show and seemingly sunk the show. The ratings dropped significantly and the show was canceled just months later.

Dec 31, 2014 · Let's take a spin to Daytime Wheel of Fortune with Rolf Benirschke from late March and early April 1989! As far as I know, this is my first time posting an episode of Daytime Wheel with Rolf Benirschke, despite his short tenure as host!