How Alex Trebek Became an American Institution | FULL DOCUMENTARY

[@Jiltedin2007]

The first time I saw Alex Trebek was on the game show “High Rollers”.

[@sameerolail]

" i just can't imagine anybody hosting,Jeopardy, than Alex trebek ". I can't either.

[@denelson83]

Well, there was Art Fleming.

[@bufnyfan1]

@@denelson83 sadly and ironically Art Fleming also passed away from pancreatic cancer

[@denelson83]

@@bufnyfan1 Oh my goodness, you're right! 😦

[@jesselockhart1230]

RIP Alex. You gave us a lot of fun and memories.

[@essentialeugene]

Hey Jesse did you know that Alex Trebek hosted the game show ``Pitfall?'' It ran from 1981-1982. The show ended when Catalena Productions went bankrupt. Trebek was never paid for his hosting duties. He also hosted ``Battlestars'' on NBC from 1981-1983.

[@Angie2343]

@@essentialeugene Him never being paid is the reason why he doesn't/didn't wanna talk about it too much.

[@brothergaryii]

Alex also hosted "Classic Concentration" for years on NBC. Another successful show in his career. Now you can see the reruns of "Concentration" on BUZZR. He's between a quiz host and a host of rebus puzzles.

[@CityGirlCountry]

Back in the 1970s, I thought he was the coolest-looking guy on TV. That big, curly hair and moustache suited him to a T. RIP, Alex.

[@Angie2343]

Still is/was.

[@essentialeugene]

Alex Trebek also hosted ``Wheel Of Fortune'' 3 times. He did it for one week in August of 1980 for an ailing Chuck Woolery. Merv Griffin asked Trebek to fill in. He also filled in for Pat Sajak in 1985 and did an April Fool's episode in 1997.

[@Angie2343]

Chuck...well...wasn't feeling too good, let's say.

[@BenJabituya]

Thank you, Alex.

[@boisegameshowguy]

If hosting game shows in Canada is the only way I can get in on my hosting dream 💭 I’m on the next plane to Toronto when the border reopens! Thanks Alex for inspiring me. 🇨🇦

[@Netstryke]

You're welcome, America

[@JudsonK17]

Happy 80th, Alex Trebek!

[@bernadettefarquhar1453]

He was also unflappable. On a children's version of the show, a little boy, instead of placing wager, said "I'd like to buy a vowel." Sounds familiar? With a twinkle in his eye, Alex said "There'll be no buying of vowel..."

[@Angie2343]

Wrong show kid .;) Merv would have smiled at that.

[@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg]

He had huge muttonchops in 1969!

[@LeotheTiger1234]

Alex survived other health obstacles; I think he will beat the cancer he's having.

[@denelson83]

Sadly, he did not, and I am sure we will all miss him so much.

[@LeotheTiger1234]

@@denelson83 I'll definitely miss him. And I have to agree with Adam Nedeff's comment that if somebody says Alex is the greatest game show host of all time, there's no reason to argue with that. (Others might argue Bob Barker is the greatest.)

[@toddwacha5108]

RIP Alex Trebek. We, me included, miss you.

[@denelson83]

0:00 - From left to right: Wayne Cox Fergie Olver Alex Trebek Pat Bullard Paul Hanover Monty Hall Tino Monte Al Dubois Stu Jeffries

[@carpecrustum850]

Thanks

[@GameShowMike]

Alex often said that when he hosted The $128,000 Question, he wore some of the most awful tuxedos ever made because they wanted to jazz up the show.

[@willjarmon4418]

Someone has to his have his week on Wheel Of Fortune in 1981. There is so much that has come out in the last 20 years thanks to KZbin i bet someone has it!

[@jo_verabradleyfan4743]

RIP Alex Trebek 🙏🖤😢

[@tinotino9952]

RIP Alex

[@marchyman9369]

Alex you’re a true legend

[@pschiptunes64]

I wonder what Jeopardy would be like if Alex hosted in 1964.

[@thewkovacs316]

art fleming was a great host

[@Angie2343]

Great question.

[@TJWolf26]

R.I.P Alex Trebek

[@briansheil9763]

He hosted other shows like Battlestars and Pitfall.

[@essentialeugene]

He also did a pilot called,``Malcolm'' in 1983. Trebek talked with a cartoon character named Malcolm. Sadly, NBC did not pick up the show.

[@gloriajj]

he's a king.

[@David-cw7pd]

Strategy looks interesting

[@Delivery_Boy_Roy]

“Although Art Fleming was Jeopardy!” He still IS Jeopardy!, just because he isn’t as remembered as Trebek doesn’t mean he no longer represents the show. -_-

[@taureanmay7480]

Rest in Peace.

[@taureanmay7480]

Alex Trebek.

[@christiansoldier77]

Since when is Alex a stern authoritarian ????

[@Angie2343]

That's a false descript right there.

[@natalie755]

I didn’t hear charismatic

[@foxmccloud7055]

This was before (exhales in exhaustion) Sean Connery made his life miserable.