Alex Trebek RIP

True, but I like the song. Hopefully you won't hold it against me.

 

Some of the TV critics at the time of the revival were outraged that Art Fleming wasn’t asked back and took it out on Trebek (our local critic called him “turgid.”) It would have been considered uncool for Yankovic to use the new show for his video. Of course, now Alex’s version is considered the definitive version, but it wasn’t always so.

 

RIP Alex.

 

That is true-- the original on NBC w/the late Art Fleming (done from NYC) was a favorite of college students then (or people on their lunch breaks who wanted to improve their minds), IIRC.

 

Alex Trebek's favorite impersonation was not Will Ferrell, but Eugene Levy:

Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek on His Surprise Favorite Impersonation

Alex Trebek Loved 'Jeopardy!' Bits on 'SNL', But Contended Another Actor Did Best Impersonation | Hollywood Reporter

 

Some additional tributes including from Pat Sajak and Vanna White along with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau:

Ken Jennings, Justin Trudeau, and More Mourn the Death of Alex Trebek

Wheel of Fortune's Pat Sajak and Vanna White Pay Tribute to Alex Trebek: 'There Will Never Be Another'

 

RIP Alex Trebek.

I am very grateful that my son and I flew to LA to view 5 live Jeopardy show tapings last October 2019.
My biggest takeaway that day was when Alex held his 15-20 minute Q&A with the audience between double and final Jeopardy segments for each single show taping.

During those segments, there were some borderline questions asked like what is your favorite karaoke bar song; favorite ice cream flavor; boxers/briefs; desert island, etc. the usual standards.
In no instance did Alex marginalize or respond in any sarcastic way to any of the audience members questions. Where there was opportunity for humor he pursued it and in all instances he handled his answers with class and grace and treated everyone with respect.
There was even a 15 year old boy who repeatedly asked questions like how do you become a Jeopardy champion and if he could get a job on the staff, etc. The boy had his hand up all day long and Alex kept going back to him throughout the day even though many of us started rolling our eyes after his 5th or 6th questions.

My son and I asked Alex 2 questions each and even got a thumbs up from him at one point. He truly was one of a kind.

 

Haven't read all the pages here, so Ill bring up his hilarious cameo in my favorite "X-Files" episode;
"Jose Chung's From Outer Space"!

 

Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek spent his final day on a swing in his backyard with his wife

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R.I.P. Alex

 

No surprize. Still, stay hard, Alex.

 

"Somewhere In The Sky Sean Connery and Alex Trebek Are Playing Celebrity Jeopardy"

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George Stephanopoulos Wants to Be the Next Host of 'Jeopardy!'

 

I would like to see Ken Jennings as the next host.

 

One of the early, negative reviews. This is funny to read given how successful this version of the show became.

https://twitter.com/OldTakesExposed/status/1325632976495980545

 

I understand it was bound to happen, but sad nonetheless. What a calming, cool voice he had. Seemed like a great person, too.

 

He would seem to be the obvious pick and the reason why he was brought on board recently I think.

 

He did join the show in an on air role reading the clues.

 

I’ll be surprised if it’s Ken Jennings. They’re going to go with someone who has more broadcasting experience, IMO. Ken simply doesn’t have that screen presence.

 

Who do you think it might be?

 

Ryan Seacrest isn't doing anything in that particular half-hour...