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George Alexander Trebek [2] OC (/ t r ə ˈ b ɛ k /; July 22, 1940 – November 8, 2020) was a Canadian-American game show host and television personality. He was best known for hosting the syndicated general knowledge quiz game show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in 2020.
An Inside Look at America's Favorite Quiz Show, released by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment on November 8, 2005, features five curated episodes of the Trebek version (the 1984 premiere, Jennings' final game, and the three-game finals of the Ultimate Tournament of Champions) [263] and three featurettes discussing the show's history and question ...
Trebek also stated that he framed the bounced check from Catalena Productions for his $49,000 salary and hung it up at his home. [6] Trebek continued to refer to the show as "one of the great tragedies of his life" and has noted that it was the only time that he had not been paid his agreed salary for hosting duties. [3]
On the 4th anniversary of Alex Trebek's death from pancreatic cancer at age 80, current 'Jeopardy!' host Ken Jennings shared a touching tribute to his TV legacy.
However, his salary for hosting “Jeopardy!” could be in the neighborhood of the $18 million Alex Trebek earned as the show’s host, according to Celebrity Net Worth. See: Judge Judy and 9 of ...
Trebek went on to host more than 8,000 episodes of the successful quiz show. Alex Trebek's historic 'Jeopardy!' run began 39 years ago on this day. Here's what made it such a hit.
Patrick Leonard Sajak (/ ˈ s eɪ dʒ æ k / SAY-jak; né Sajdak, [3] born October 26, 1946) is an American game show host, television personality, and creative consultant. He is best known as the host of the television game show Wheel of Fortune, a position which he held from 1981 to 2024.
Take Arlene Francis, the first woman to host a TV game show in 1949, or "Musical Chairs" lead Adam Wade, distinguished as TV's first Black game show host in 1975.