This.....was.....Alex Trebek.

 




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Normally, our blog provides us with a positive burst of joy and laughter, but today.....it feels like......sadness. Here's why.


Jeopardy! announced that it will honor its longtime host Alex Trebek with a special message during the Monday broadcast of the trivia show. Trebek, who was the face of the beloved competition series, died of pancreatic cancer on Sunday aged 80.

"Today's show features a special message on behalf of everyone in the Jeopardy! family," the show's official Instagram captioned a photo of Trebek.

"Over the weekend, we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek," "Jeopardy!" executive producer Mike Richards said while holding back tears. "This is an enormous loss, for our staff and crew, for his family and for his millions of fans. He loved this show, and everything it stood for. In fact, he taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago. He will forever be an inspiration for his constant desire to learn, his kindness and for his love of his family."

In addition to the announcement of the special message, Jeopardy! shared that the shows Trebek taped before his passing will continue to air as planned "in his honor." The final episode featuring Trebek as Jeopardy! host will air December 25.

The announcement came after Richards appeared on the Today show and remembered the host. During the Monday morning broadcast, he recalled the final moments of Trebek's life, which were spent surrounded by family, who Richards called "his greatest accomplishment."

The producer said that Trebek, before his passing, got to sit on his backyard swing with his wife one last time. "He got to do that. He was coherent, he wasn't in pain," Richards added. "The fact that he had a nice final day makes every one of us in the Jeopardy! family feel much better."

Trebek had stage 4 pancreatic cancer, and went public about his condition in March 2019, updating fans on his condition via social media and frequent interviews.

Trebek became host of Jeopardy! upon its revival in 1984. He was under contract until 2022, and pressed on with tapings and media appearances throughout his illness, saying the interactions with the show and his fans were helping him cope.

Jeopardy! recently began Trebek's 37th season as show host. Earlier this year, he was aboard for the show's high-rated "Greatest of All-Time" tournament on prime-time television. The tournament was won by Ken Jennings, whom some have speculated as the host who will take over from Trebek.

Trebek-hosted episodes will air through December 25th. His last day taping in studio was October 29.

Born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada in 1940 (he became an American citizen in 1998), Trebek also hosted such shows as The Wizard of Odds, Double Dare, High Rollers, Battlestars, Classic Concentration and To Tell The Truth. He also was an actor, frequently appearing as himself in many TV and film spots.

Trebek hosted more than 8,200 Jeopardy! episodes, setting a Guinness World Record for hosting the most episodes of a single game show. He won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Game Show Host seven times, and was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. He received the Order of Canada honor from his native land in 2017.

"This is an enormous loss for the Jeopardy! staff, crew and all of Alex's millions of fans," said Mike Richards, the Jeopardy! executive producer. "He was a legend of the industry that we were all lucky to watch night after night for 37 years. Working beside him for the past year and a half as he heroically continued to host Jeopardy! was an incredible honor. His belief in the importance of the show and his willingness to push himself to perform at the highest level was the most inspiring demonstration of courage I have ever seen. His constant desire to learn, his kindness, and his professionalism will be with all of us forever."

"Today we lost a legend and a beloved member of the Sony Pictures family," said Tony Vinciquerra, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment. "For 37 amazing years, Alex was that comforting voice, that moment of escape and entertainment at the end of a long, hard day for millions of people around the world. He was the heart and soul of Jeopardy! and he will be deeply missed by everyone who made him part of their lives. Our hearts go out to Jean, Matthew, Emily, and Nicky."

"We join our colleagues at Sony Pictures in mourning the passing of Alex Trebek," said Kenichiro Yoshida, Chairman, President and CEO, Sony Corporation. "Alex was an extraordinary talent whose intelligence, wit and comforting presence appealed to millions of people around the world and made Jeopardy! the outstanding show it is today."

Steve LoCascio, President of CBS Television Distribution, called Trebek's death "a tremendous loss" for the Jeopardy! family. "Not only was Alex a television icon, but he was one of the most genuine, kind, caring people you could ever know," LoCascio said. "The way he openly and bravely battled cancer, while continuing to host the show, was a true inspiration. He has brought joy to the millions of fans – including generations of families — who have welcomed Alex into their living room each night. Our hearts go out to Alex's wife and children. We have truly lost a legend."

Shortly after the news broke, American Idol's Ryan Seacrest paid tribute via Twitter, writing, "Alex Trebek was like a family member who I watched every night. I remember going to the set to watch him tape a show before I started my TV career. He was a big influence and one of a kind. Rest In Peace, Alex."

"Couldn't we have one nice weekend?" tweeted Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live! "A kind gentleman whose excellence was so consistent, it was easy to take for granted. Rest well, Mr. Trebek."

"Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy for 36 years. What an incredible career and remarkable life," commented Ellen DeGeneres. "I'm sending love to his family and fans."

Jeopardy's GOATs were also quick to share thoughts, starting with Ken Jennings. "Alex wasn't just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I'm grateful for every minute I got to spend with him," Jennings wrote on Twitter, alongside a photo of the two men taking a selfie. And in a follow-up tweet: "Thinking today about his family and his Jeopardy! family — which, in a way, included millions of us." Alex wasn't just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man, and I'm grateful for every minute I got to spend with him"

"It was one of the great privileges of my life to spend time with this courageous man while he fought the battle of his life," James Holzhauer, another of the show's GOATs tweeted. "You will never be replaced in our hearts, Alex. "Alex was so much more than a host. He was an impartial arbiter of truth and facts in a world that needs exactly that. He was someone you could count on to entertain you every weekday, even when his health barely allowed it. And he was an underrated rapper," Holzhauer wrote.

The last of Jeopardy's greatest, Brad Rutter, shared: "Just gutted. There will never be another. RIP, Alex, and thank you so much for everything."

"My heart is so sad over the passing of the classiest game show host of all time!!!" tweeted Family Feud host Steve Harvey. "His style was real to me … condolences to his entire family and fans #AlexTrebek."

The Bachelor's Chris Harrison added: "We lost a hosting legend today and a real gentleman Alex Trebek. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and his Jeopardy family."

Access Hollywood anchor and Saved by the Bell actor Mario Lopez shared, "An inspiring, strong, distinguished legend of a man. What is Alex Trebek? #RIP."

THe Television Critics Association has released the Jeopardy! host's acceptance speech from earlier this year, when he received the group's Career Achievement Award for 2020. According to a new post on the TCA website, the association "voted overwhelmingly" to honor Trebek with this year's award, citing "his unparalleled legacy as one of television's most enduring and best-loved personalities."

In his acceptance speech at the September ceremony, which was held virtually, Trebek named several previous recipients of the award, which dates back to 1985: "People like Walter Cronkite, David Brinkley, my good friends Lucille Ball and Betty White, Johnny Carson, Bob Hope, Fred Rogers, Sid Caesar, Carol Burnett, Oprah Winfrey — and now, Alex Trebek," he said. "I am truly humbled and most appreciative. Thank you so very much."

Trebek is survived by his wife of 30 years, Jean, and children Matthew, Emily, and Nicky. The family has announced no plans for a service, but gifts in his memory can go to World Vision, a humanitarian charity focused on aiding those in poverty.



We will have more in a moment. 



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We have returned to a special Game Show Live! The game show world has lost Alex Trebek and all of social media have poured their outfelt love on Mr. Jeopardy! himself. Here's how they reacted to it:




Even this art work painted a picture of what 2020 is like so far......
But even Jeopardy Alums chimed in too.

Sad today. F-- pancreatic cancer, forever and always. And rest in peace to the GOAT.

Posted by Melanie Tannenbaum Hepler on Sunday, November 8, 2020

“There is no fence nor hedge around time that is gone. You can go back and have what you like of it, if you can...

Posted by Megan Rafferty Barnes on Sunday, November 8, 2020
But in addition to his life, he even was a humorous man. Watch the clip.



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That's it for this week. We will resume this Friday with a all-new Livewire! and then next week we'll resume our regular Game Show Live! show as usual with the topics about The Chase & Chain Reaction returning. Please hugs your loved ones, be strong......and keep playing on, playas. 






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