Alex, known for his great sense of humor both on Jeopardy! And I got one. Everybody cracked up. Though Alex has recently made peace with his decision not to pursue more cancer treatment if his current immunotherapy treatment doesn't work , he told PEOPLE in that he wished he'd had a longer life with Jean.
In his book he shares an inspiring quote he looks at daily in his home office. We are one soul in two bodies. Exclusive Interview. FB Tweet More. You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications. In , while still in his mids, he switched from journalism to hosting game shows, starting with a quiz show titled "Reach for the Top," and followed a few years later by another, "Jackpot.
It wasn't until that Trebek landed what turned out to be his big break, when producer-host Merv Griffin chose him to emcee a revival of "Jeopardy! The combination became a formidable block in the hour leading into prime time while earning Trebek five Daytime Emmy Awards for his role as host. His longevity was reflected in a personal milestone, when he passed Bob Barker of "The Price is Right" in the Guinness Book of Records as the person who had hosted the most game-show episodes.
In a interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Trebek downplayed that honor, saying, "I'm just enjoying what I'm doing, I'm happy to have a job. I like the show, I like the contestants and it pays well. Alex Trebek supported many causes. These were some of his favorites. Trebek began hinting it might be time to retire in , before agreeing to sign one last contract extension, which was to run through Trebek "reveled in these intelligent people, in the contestants, in the writers," Richards said, and he would review every clue for each show, rewriting them and giving them his own "flavor.
Trebek's last day in the studio was October 29, according to Sony Pictures. Besides his hosting work, which included such shows as "Classic Concentration" and "High Rollers," Trebek was active as a philanthropist , taking part in USO Tours visiting US troops overseas and serving as a spokesman for various charities, including WorldVision. Photos: Alex Trebek's life in pictures. Game show host Alex Trebek poses on the set of "Jeopardy!
Hide Caption. Alex Trebek appears on the set of the game show "High Rollers," which he hosted from to Trebek married broadcaster Callei in They divorced in Alex Trebek hosts "Jeopardy! In , he married Jean Currivan, and they had two children, Emily and Matthew. Trebek is survived by his wife, their two children and his stepdaughter, Nicky.
The late AP entertainment correspondent Bob Thomas contributed to this report. Sections U. Science Technology Business U. Trebek presided over the beloved quiz show for more than 30 years.
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