I've watched Jeopardy! with my mom since I was a kid. I know he fought hard to beat cancer, and it's sad to see him go.
Very sad indeed. One of my favorite people. His show was a great (and free) source of remote learning, way before the Internet became so popular. I hope he's now giving answers and asking for questions in a pleasant corner of the Afterlife. Rest in Peace, Alex. You've earned it.
A common and welcomed guest in our living room and other rooms for decades. Will be missed. RIP Mr.Alex Trebek!
Sad indeed. I think my appearance on Jeopardy was one of the high spots of my life, despite the final scores. Now, who will be next? Ken Jennings, perhaps?
I hope not, John. Ken Jennings is 46 years old, according to "Rabbi Wiki" (Thanks, nosborne48). Nothing there indicates he's sick. He and his wife have two children in their teens. I guess he must have been 29 or 30 when he had his first streak on Jeopardy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ken_Jennings May ALL Jeopardy contestants live a long time, yet!
I can only remember one occasion when Ken Jennings didn't have the right question and I (watching at home) did - it was something about garden tools. Not surprising - about the only subject on earth I could have beaten him at....
Ken might be a good choice, and they seem to be trying him out lately by having him provide answers. But don't rule out Levar Burton, who has experience as a game show emcee. What I'm not hearing is any rumbling about bringing in a major star.
Duh! Absolutely right, Steve. I've been out of the Jeopardy loop for so long (no TV at all for years) I had no idea who was in the running for next host. Apologies to all --- again.
I wouldn't want to see LeVar Burton or MM. Alex could be crusty at times, and a bit of a square. I liked that. You know, I'd kinda like to see some unknown 55-year-old spinster cat lady host now and then. Gotta put in the contract, though, that they can't push universal/whole life
OK - but only if he'll do his Geordi La Forge thing from Star Trek, with the visor once in a while. ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geordi_La_Forge