It's been quite a few of them and sort of hard to count them all when a revival of a show or a pilot could count as another show. Then there was a show in French called Génies en herbe. In this show Trebek alternated smoothly between French and English throughout the show.
After High Rollers was cancelled in 1980, Trebek moved on to Battlestars for NBC in 1981, but the series was canceled in 1982 after only seven months on the air. While doing this, he was host of the syndicated Canadian game show Pitfall, once again commuting between countries (this time between California and Vancouver, where Pitfall taped). After both series ended, Trebek hosted a revival of Battlestars called The New Battlestars that ended after thirteen weeks,
In 1966 he started hosting the high school quiz show, Reach for the Top. In 1970 he hosted a Canadian television show called Jackpot!. In 1973, he moved to the United States and worked for NBC as host of a new game show, The Wizard of Odds. A year later, Trebek hosted the popular Merrill Heatter-Bob Quigley game show, High Rollers, which had two incarnations on NBC (1974-76 and 1978-80) and an accompanying syndicated season (1975-76). In between stints as host of High Rollers, Trebek hosted the short-lived CBS game show, Double Dare,as well as the second season of the syndicated series The $128,000 Question, which taped in Toronto.
In 1987, while still hosting Jeopardy!, Trebek returned to daytime television as host of NBC's Classic Concentration, his second show for Mark Goodson. He hosted both shows simultaneously until September 20, 1991, when Classic Concentration aired its final episode. In 1991 Trebek made broadcast history by becoming the first person to host three American Game Shows at the same time, earning this distinction on February 4, 1991, when he took over for Lynn Swann as host of NBC's To Tell The Truth, which he hosted until the end of the series' run on May 31, 1991.
He died of stage IV pancreatic cancer on November 8, 2020.
No, Gisele McKenzie is not Alex Trebek's sister. Gisele McKenzie was a Canadian-American singer and television personality, while Alex Trebek was a Canadian-American television game show host best known for "Jeopardy!" They were not related.
* George Alexander Trebek" (born as "Giorgi Suka-Alex Trebek" on July 22, 1940) is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian-American television personality and game show host, best known as the host of the game show "Jeopardy!" since September 10, 1984. He has hosted numerous game/quiz shows and has appeared in television series, usually as himself. Though a native of Canada, he became a naturalized United States citizen in 1998. Alex Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, to George Edward Trebek, a Ukrainian immigrant father and Lucille Lagac
Yes, Alex Trebek was a member of Mensa, the high IQ society. He was known for his intelligence and quick thinking, which contributed to his success as the host of the quiz show "Jeopardy!" Trebek often showcased his extensive knowledge and wit, making him a beloved figure in television history.
As of June 2014, Alex Trebek makes an estimated 10 million dollars per year for his salary. Alex Trebek is the host of the game show, Jeopardy.
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His Wife Jean Currivan was a 26 year old real estate project manager back in 1990 when she was dating Alex Trebek
He died of stage IV pancreatic cancer on November 8, 2020.
Alex Trebek doe not make his Jeopardy salary public and neither does Sony Pictures Television
At the time of his passing in November 2020, Alex Trebek had an estimated net worth of around $75 million. He earned this wealth primarily through his long tenure as the host of the popular quiz show "Jeopardy!" and various other television projects. Trebek's financial success was also bolstered by his investments and real estate holdings.
Alex Trebek has written: 'The Jeopardy Challenge' -- subject- s -: Jeopardy - Television program -, Miscellanea, Questions and answers
Alex Trebek has hosted Jeopardy! since 1984.
Alex Trebek married to Elaine Trebek Kares in 1974 Alex Trebek married to Jean Currivan-Trebek in 1990
Alex Trebek married to Elaine Trebek Kares in 1974 Alex Trebek married to Jean Currivan-Trebek in 1990
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No, Alex Trebek is not single.
Alex Trebek, host of the game show Jeopardy, is a Canadian.George Alexander "Alex" Trebek: "Trebek was born in Sudbury, Ontario,Canada the son of Lucille (née Lagacé), a Franco-Ontarian, and George Edward Trebek, a Ukrainian-Canadian immigrant"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Trebek