Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek was the Canadian-American television host of the quiz show *Jeopardy!* from 1984 until his death in 2020.
His measured delivery, gentle corrections, and signature sign-off became synonymous with the show.
Trebek's name evokes trivia culture and a particular style of genial, authoritative hosting: He read the clues like Alex Trebek.
Prize-based TV competition
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
- cluesHints toward answers
- categoriesGroups of related things
- Daily DoubleWagering clue in quiz competition
Final Jeopardy · contestants · buzzers · podium · wager · responses · champion · tournaments
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- belovedOne who is treasured
- influentialHaving considerable effect
- respectedHeld in high regard
admired · household name · distinguished · venerable · esteemed · Canadian-American · mustache · dignified
Ceremony host
- presenterOne who delivers content
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- quizmasterGame show host
- anchorSecures ships to seabed
master of ceremonies · announcer · compere · television personality · entertainer · broadcaster · showman · on-air talent
Transmitted media signal
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
- prime timeEvening TV's busiest window
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
- networkInterconnected system
audience · viewership · episodes · seasons · series · daytime · ABC · NBC
game show
Prize-based TV competition
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
- cluesHints toward answers
- categoriesGroups of related things
Daily Double · Final Jeopardy · contestants · buzzers · podium · wager · responses · champion · tournaments · Merv Griffin
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- iconicWidely recognized, enduring
- belovedOne who is treasured
- influentialHaving considerable effect
respected · admired · household name · distinguished · venerable · esteemed · Canadian-American · mustache · dignified · warm
emcee
Ceremony host
- presenterOne who delivers content
- moderatorOne who presates proceedings
- quizmasterGame show host
anchor · master of ceremonies · announcer · compere · television personality · entertainer · broadcaster · showman · on-air talent
broadcast
Transmitted media signal
- syndicationMulti-outlet content distribution
- prime timeEvening TV's busiest window
- ratingsEvaluative scores assigned
network · audience · viewership · episodes · seasons · series · daytime · ABC · NBC · Emmy Awards
- Jeopardy!Ken Jennings, Daily Double, Final Jeopardy, Double Jeopardy, clue
- Daytime TV StarsBob Barker, Regis Philbin, Oprah Winfrey, Kelly Ripa, Rachael Ray
- CanadiansCeline Dion, Justin Bieber, Drake, Ryan Gosling, Jim Carrey
- TV PersonalitiesJohnny Carson, Oprah Winfrey, Bob Barker, Dick Clark, Steve Harvey
- Late IconsMarilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, John Lennon, Audrey Hepburn
Alex TrebekHowie Mandel
Wayne Brady · Steve Harvey · Guy Fieri · Drew Carey · Bob Barker
Alex TrebekJerry Springer
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