Trebek

George Alexander Trebek was a Canadian-American game show host and television personality. He hosted the syndicated general knowledge quiz game show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in 2020. Trebek also hosted a number of other game shows, including The Wizard of Odds, Double Dare, High Rollers, Battlestars, Classic Concentration, and To Tell the Truth. He also made appearances, usually as himself, in numerous films and television series. A native of Canada, Trebek became a naturalized U.S. citizen in 1998. He received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host eight times for his work on Jeopardy! He died on November 8, 2020 at the age of 80, after a 20-month battle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. Trebek had been contracted to host Jeopardy! until 2022.

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How ‘Jeopardy!’ Finally Found Life After Alex Trebek

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Legal analyst Laura Coates, once floated by Alex Trebek as his potential successor on 'Jeopardy!', denied guest hosting gig by Sony Pictures: "I asked for the opportunity when it came time and I was told no"

Laura Coates recalls Jeopardy! producers saying 'no' despite being picked to host by Alex Trebek

Alex Trebek's 'Jeopardy!' Host Pick Laura Coates Claims She 'Was Told No'

CNN's Laura Coates Says 'Jeopardy' Snubbed Me, Alex Trebek Wanted Her

'Jeopardy!' Producers Denied CNN's Laura Coates a Chance at Hosting, Despite Alex Trebek's Support

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings to continue hosting Jeopardy! after taking over for Alex Trebek

Ken Jennings shares the touching gift he was given by Alex Trebek's widow one year after his death

Ken Jennings guest hosting Jeopardy! on the one-year anniversary of Alex Trebek's death

Mayim, Ken and More Honor Alex Trebek 1 Year After 'Jeopardy' Host's Death

Ken Jennings Returns As Host of 'Jeopardy!' Tonight; One Year After Alex Trebek's Death

Jeopardy! crew pulling for 'gracious, warm and smart' Mayim Bialik to be named Trebek's replacement

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