[82], In 2018, while being interviewed by Harvey Levin on Fox News, Trebek floated the idea of retirement, saying the odds of his leaving Jeopardy! Alex Trebek, the genial "Jeopardy!" You can’t beat that!”, Despite his cancer diagnosis, he continued to work and host episodes. “Jeopardy! Nobody comes up to me or tries to insult me or test me to see if I’m as smart as I appear on TV, although that did happen quite a bit in the first couple of years, and for some reason that ended. He was 80 years old. [50], On January 2, 2020, ABC ran a special of Michael Strahan interviewing Trebek, featuring a behind-the-scenes look at the taping of Jeopardy!. Get news & recommendations for Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, HBO, and more, in your inbox. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. [132][133], David Schwartz, Steve Ryan and Fred Wostbrock, The Encyclopedia of TV Game Shows, 3rd ed., Checkmark Books, 1999, p. 92, World Vision's website says Trebek has been a sponsor of the charity since the early 1980s (, Last edited on 10 November 2020, at 02:43, Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host, 1986 Nickelodeon game show of the same name. Archive – Show #5012, aired Tuesday, May 30, 2006 – Contestant interview", "Jeopardy's Alex Trebek went on weird riff about Catholic boyhood. for as long as he was able, joking that his contract obligated him to do so for three more years. In the video, Trebek said he was joining the 50,000 other Americans who receive such a diagnosis each year and that he recognized that the prognosis was not encouraging. A 2019 poll from Morning Consult found that 50% of “Jeopardy!” fans would stop watching the show if Trebek, a bona fide pop culture icon, wasn’t the host. He was a master of the format, engaging in friendly banter with contestants, appearing genuinely pleased when they answered correctly and, at the same time, moving the game along in a brisk no-nonsense fashion whenever people struggled for answers. [93] Trebek also stated that he had already prepared an on-air farewell statement before his cancer diagnosis. He still loved the job, he declared: “What’s not to love? Trebek appeared on Celebrity Poker Showdown in 2005, and came in second place in his qualifying game, losing to Cheryl Hines. It had yet to bring in a substitute host for Trebek — save once, when he and “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak swapped their TV jobs as an April’s Fool prank. ", "Alex Trebek hosted so many CBC shows before Jeopardy! host with all the answers and a reassuring presence in the TV game-show landscape for five decades, has died. Officials from Jeopardy have stated that Trebek’s last day in the studio was October 29, and that the last episode that Trebek taped will air on December 25. star Alex Trebek sets record for most game show episodes hosted", "Jeopardy! In the early 1990s, he was the host of three — “Jeopardy!”, “To Tell the Truth” and “Classic Concentration.”. [36], On June 24, 2018, Trebek returned as a panelist on the ABC revival of To Tell the Truth. He was 80. ", "Pitfall (1981–1982): 'Pitfall' remembered as a 'notorious disaster' (and the show that didn't pay Alex Trebek)", "Alex Trebek, Revered Host of 'Jeopardy!' [58], In late 2001 during Jeopardy! [97], On July 16, 2020, Trebek gave an update regarding his cancer. official web site Alex Trebek announcement", "Lucinda Moyers, Alex Trebek's Burglar, Won't Face Three Strikes", "Trebek: "I Left My Cash in San Francisco" Famous host talks robbery at Google", "Alex Trebek back on 'Jeopardy!' George Alexander Trebek OC (/ t r ə ˈ b ɛ k /; July 22, 1940 – November 8, 2020) was a Canadian-American television personality and game show host.He was the host of the syndicated game show Jeopardy! We were looking for ... " or will pick out one small syllable of mispronunciation that will render a question incorrect, making the difference of plus or minus $200 to $2,000. The Breakfast Tart in 'The Great British Baking Show' "'80s Week", Luis Troyano, 'Great British Baking Show' Finalist, Dies at 48, 'The Great British Baking Show': Lottie & Mark’s Rivalry was the Best — Until it was the Worst, 'Fargo' Season 4 Episode 8 Recap: There Will Be Blood. His final episode hosting Jeopardy! For one or two seasons he hosted a weekly skating program. [106] He donated 74 acres (30 hectares) of open land in the Hollywood Hills to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy in 1998. Archive – Show #5365, aired Friday, December 28, 2007 – Contestant interview", "Jeopardy Top Ten Memorable Moments – Best Jeopardy Moments", "Alex Trebek Brings His Mustache Back: See theJeopardy! Maybe Dave Chappelle Should Host Every Election Week Episode Of 'SNL'? Trebek has won five daytime Emmy Awards and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in 2011. Trebek also made appearances in numerous television series, in which he usually played himself. 595, This story has been shared 540 times. [27] Trebek also appeared as a celebrity teammate on the NBC game show The Magnificent Marble Machine in 1975, and the Tom Kennedy-hosted NBC word game To Say the Least in 1978. A native of Canada, Trebek became a naturalized United States citizen in 1998. David K. Li and Janelle Griffith and Doha Madani, Alex Trebek, beloved 'Jeopardy!' Although many viewers considered him one of the key reasons for the show’s success, Trebek himself insisted he was only there to keep things moving. host Alex Trebek, adored by generations of trivia mavens who instinctively shout out questions to answers, died on Sunday following his battle with cancer. ", Alex Trebek, circa 1984. [128] [29], After High Rollers was cancelled in 1980, Trebek moved on to Battlestars for NBC. [5][13] While a university student, he was a member of the English Debating Society. Alex Trebek, the genial "Jeopardy!" presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution One famous part of the city gave him less than 3.5% of its share. Host Alex Trebek's LAST WORD on cancer worsened?' He posted a video in January 2018 announcing he’d undergone surgery for blood clots on the brain that followed a fall he’d taken. It was an exclusive interview at home with Trebek and his wife, Jean; a look back at the show's most memorable moments and contestants. [114] By October 2020, Trebek's contributions to the University of Ottawa totalled around $10 million. [94] As a precautionary measure, Jeopardy! [111][112] He dominated the debate and talked for 41% of it,[48] often talking about himself without giving candidates time to discuss their stances on political issues. 391. ", Then in 1973, Trebek moved south of the border and became host of NBC game show, "The Wizard of Odds.". Trebek won five Emmys as its host, and received stars on both the Hollywood and Canadian walks of fame. social media accounts. host Alex Trebek has died", "Why Jeopardy's Alex Trebek proudly displays a $49,000 bounced check | Considerable", "Doctor Confirmed Alex Trebek May be in his last days due to Pancreatic Cancer, 18% of Survival chances", "The Lost 1983 Game Show Pilot 'Malcolm' Was Surprisingly Innovative With Its Puppet Sidekick", "Wilmington librarian handles 'Jeopardy!' ", ?’”?’”?’”?’”?’” pic.twitter.com/3CFG5R5AMu. Stream It Or Skip It: 'Paranormal' On Netflix, An Egyptian Thriller Where A Sad Sack Professor Gets Roped Into Rooting Out Ghosts And Spirits, No, a Pornhub Banner Didn't Actually Appear on CNN's Magic Wall, Where to Buy Nicole Kidman’s Green Coat in ‘The Undoing’. ", "Jeopardy! with ease", "Wheel of Fortune-Promo Slip Ups by carlandre5000isback", "Jeopardy! New episodes with him as the host will air until Dec. 25. pic.twitter.com/7K5MNYViku, — Julia Jacobs (@juliarebeccaj) November 8, 2020. “I’d…like to take this opportunity to give you a quick health update,” Trebek said. The news was first reported by the official Jeopardy account: Jeopardy! [47] According to news outlets, he wanted to change the flow of the debate to be more conversational instead of the more traditional format. Legendary “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek has died at the age of 80 after fighting Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, the game show announced Sunday. He also stated that he was looking forward to taping again. My numbers are good, I’m feeling great.” Just four days later, he explained to Good Morning America that he was undergoing experimental treatment in efforts to battle the disease. "Alex Trebek is done with chemotherapy and back at work on 'Jeopardy! 'Southern Charm': Shep Rose Reveals What Girlfriend Taylor Ann Green Did (And Didn't Do) To Lock Him Down. We'll let him tell you the news...pic.twitter.com/5LOA4etPDK", "An Update From Alex | J!Buzz | Jeopardy.com", "Alex Trebek says there's a 50/50 chance he'll retire from 'Jeopardy, "Alex Trebek raises awareness for pancreatic cancer symptoms with PSA", "Jeopardy host Alex Trebek says he has pancreatic cancer", "Alex Trebek Reveals Some of His Tumors Have Shrunk by 50 Percent: 'It's Kind of Mind-Boggling, "Alex Trebek shares 'mind-boggling' pancreatic cancer update". At the time, he was interested in a career in broadcast news. If they’re spoofing you, poking fun at you or mentioning you it’s because you’re part of American pop culture, and that’s a good thing, I think," Trebek told The New York Post in October, 2017. The incident resulted in a subdural hematoma. Ferrell's Trebek would usually become flustered by an over-the-top crude take of Sean Connery, played by Darrell Hammond, in an "SNL" version on "Celebrity Jeopardy!". "[131] On June 28, 2019, the Daughters of the American Revolution awarded the 2019 Americanism Award to Trebek. It was a strange moment from a very strange Pennsylvania governor debate", "Jeopardy! Griffin brought a new "Jeopardy!" [84], On March 6, 2019, Trebek announced that he had been diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer. when original host Art Fleming (a friend of Trebek's) declined to return to the role due to creative differences.
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