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this! is! an interview! Mar. 28, 2024

Chuck Forrest Can’t Recommend His Disruptive Jeopardy! Strategy to Everyone“You have to be in a very dominant position in order to use this. People sitting at home might find it confusing.”

By Devon Ivie
a long talk Oct. 13, 2022

Ken Jennings Ascends the PodiumThe Jeopardy! co-host (and its greatest champion) settles into his dream job, one year after the show’s legacy was almost tarnished.

By Devon Ivie

what is…a mess? Sept. 13, 2021

Jeopardy! Distracts Us From Mike Richards With … Alex Trebek’s Name?New season, new stage, new drama.

By Devon Ivie
what is…a mess? Aug. 24, 2021

How Sony Tarnished Jeopardy! and Alex Trebek’s Legacy“For them to sully its mark on society with this sort of embarrassment? It’s a crime.”

By Josef Adalian
bittersweet June 27, 2021

Watch Alex Trebek’s Children Accept His Posthumous Daytime Emmy“He was so fortunate that he was able to do what he loved, and we know he not once took it for granted.”

By Rebecca Alter
legends only Feb. 25, 2021

Alex Trebek Told Kenan Thompson He Loved ‘Black Jeopardy’“He was patting me on the back about that.”

By Charlotte Walsh
monuments Jan. 18, 2021

Trump Adds Walt Disney, Whitney Houston, Alex Trebek to ‘American Heroes’ GardenThe president issued an amended executive order adding dozens of honorees to the monument park he announced this summer.

By Halle Kiefer
legends only Jan. 8, 2021

Have a Good Cry and Watch Jeopardy!’s Final Tribute to Alex TrebekThank you for everything.

By Devon Ivie
in memoriam Jan. 8, 2021

A Wake for Alex TrebekJeopardy! contestants, past and present, mourn the loss of their legendary host.

By Devon Ivie
game theory Jan. 8, 2021

Remember That Time Alex Trebek Hosted Jeopardy! Pantless?Absolute king shit.

By Devon Ivie
game theory Jan. 7, 2021

Alex Trebek Controlled Jeopardy!’s Beep-Beep-BeepsWhat, you thought it was automated?

By Devon Ivie
game theory Jan. 6, 2021

Outside Hire Katie Couric Will Be Jeopardy!’s Next Interim HostShe’ll follow a stint from Ken Jennings.

By Devon Ivie

goodbyes Jan. 4, 2021

Watch Alex Trebek’s Heartfelt Speech Ahead of His Last Jeopardy! EpisodesThe final new episodes featuring the late game-show host are airing this week.

By Halle Kiefer
trebeksgiving Nov. 26, 2020

Alex Trebek Recorded a Thanksgiving Address for Tonight’s Jeopardy!“Keep the faith. We’re going to get through all of this, and we will be a better society because of it.”

By Rebecca Alter
in memoriam Nov. 16, 2020

Vikings’ Adam Thielen Takes the Field With a Special Alex Trebek HomageThe Vikings wide receiver wears custom cleats honoring the late Jeopardy! host.

By Halle Kiefer
this! is! a psa! Nov. 12, 2020

Stop It: The Only Person Worthy of Replacing Alex Trebek Is Ken JenningsDon’t be fooled into believing anyone else.

By Devon Ivie
in memoriam Nov. 11, 2020

A Look Back at Alex Trebek’s Best Non-Jeopardy! TV WorkThe beloved host was prone to pop up in some of our favorite shows.

By Elizabeth Yuko
in memoriam Nov. 9, 2020

Here’s How Jeopardy! Acknowledged the Passing of the Late, Great Alex Trebek“He loved this show, and everything it stood for.”

By Halle Kiefer
in memoriam Nov. 9, 2020

Pat Sajak and Vanna White Mourn the ‘Tremendous Loss’ of Alex Trebek“It was an honor for me to be a part of his professional family for nearly 40 years.”

By Halle Kiefer
in memoriam Nov. 8, 2020

We Could Always Look to Alex Trebek for the Right AnswersAs a personification of objective truth, the late Jeopardy! host was a great comfort in an era when facts can have alternatives.

By Jen Chaney
rip Nov. 8, 2020

Ken Jennings, Justin Trudeau, and More Mourn the Death of Alex Trebek“Alex wasn’t just the best ever at what he did. He was also a lovely and deeply decent man.”

By Rebecca Alter
rip Nov. 8, 2020

Watch Jeopardy! Winner Burt Thakur Tearfully Thank Alex Trebek for His ImpactBurt Thakur shared a touching story about the role Trebek played in his and his grandfather’s life on Thursday November 5’s episode.

By Rebecca Alter

rip Nov. 8, 2020

Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek Dead at 80He had been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

By Rebecca Alter
roll clip! Oct. 16, 2020

Alex Trebek’s ‘Savage’ Jeopardy! Clue Needs a RemixThe Jeopardy! host is an honorary hottie after last night’s episode.

By Zoe Haylock
this! is! a feature! Sept. 14, 2020

Jeopardy!’s First Coronavirus Champion on Filming and Buzzing Amid a Pandemic“I had maybe ten seconds of an internal back and forth when I got the call.”

As told to Devon Ivie
this! is! an update! Sept. 14, 2020

Jeopardy! Wants You to Stop Thinking That About Ken JenningsKeep the impure game show thoughts to yourself.

By Devon Ivie
this! is! happening! Sept. 3, 2020

Jeopardy! to Air New Episodes, Restore Balance to the WorldI’ll take something to believe in for $1,000, Alex.

By Zoe Haylock
book excerpt Aug. 11, 2020

Can You Hack the Jeopardy! Buzzer?Different schools of thought have emerged.

By Claire McNear
game shows July 28, 2020

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! Resume Production with Redesigned SetsThe wheel will look a little different this fall.

By Charu Sinha
:( July 17, 2020

Alex Trebek Says If Current Cancer Treatment Fails, He’ll Stop Treatment“I said, ‘I feel like I want to die.’ It was that bad.”

By Rebecca Alter
this! is! programming! July 16, 2020

Jeopardy! to Re-Air Episodes From Trebek’s Mustache YearsAlex is taking us back to the ’80s.

By Rebecca Alter
this! is! jeopandering! May 12, 2020

Praise You, Trebek: Jeopardy! Is Returning With New Episodes on May 18They were taped pre-coronavirus.

By Devon Ivie

book du jour Apr. 14, 2020

We’ll Take ‘Alex Trebek’s New Memoir Will Make Us Sob’ for $1,600The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life will be released in July.

By Devon Ivie
jeopardy! Mar. 27, 2020

Alex Trebek Sings Lizzo’s ‘Truth Hurts’ and Now We Want Him to Drop the AlbumDrop the full track, Trebek.

By Rebecca Alter
this! is! an icon! Mar. 4, 2020

Alex Trebek Confirms He’s Kicking Pancreatic Cancer’s Ass“I’d be lying if I said the journey had been an easy one.”

By Devon Ivie
good deeds Mar. 3, 2020

Los Angeles Homeless Shelter Names Wing After Alex Trebek Following DonationThe Jeopardy! host recently gave $100,000 to Hope of the Valley Rescue Mission.

By Halle Kiefer
this! is! viral! Jan. 10, 2020

Ken Jennings OK Boomer’d Alex Trebek on Jeopardy! GOATThe bad boy of competitive general trivia.

By Rebecca Alter
this! is! jeopardy! Jan. 6, 2020

Everything You Need to Know About Jeopardy!’s Ultimate VIP TournamentKen Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Brad Rutter face off.

By Devon Ivie
legends Jan. 4, 2020

Alex Trebek’s Jeopardy! Farewell Speech Already Has Us Reaching for the Tissues“I’ve kind of, in my mind, rehearsed it already.”

By Devon Ivie
health Dec. 31, 2019

Alex Trebek Says He’s Struggling With Depression After Cancer Diagnosis“I’m not always the most pleasant person to be around.”

By Devon Ivie
nice things Nov. 11, 2019

Alex Trebek Gets Choked Up Over Contestant’s Sweet Final-Jeopardy AnswerWhat is extremely pure and good, Alex?

By Halle Kiefer
this! is! jeopardy! Oct. 17, 2019

Jeopardy!’s New Head Writer on Problematic Clues and Alex Trebek’s Go-to Routine“He really makes his job look so easy that I think sometimes people don’t appreciate how good he is.”

By Devon Ivie

health Oct. 8, 2019

Alex Trebek Reflects on Fighting Pancreatic Cancer While Hosting Jeopardy!“I’m not afraid of dying,” he said. “I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life.”

By Halle Kiefer
health Sept. 17, 2019

Alex Trebek Plans to Undergo Another Round of Chemotherapy After Cancer Relapse“I lost about 12 pounds in a week.”

By Devon Ivie
this! is! wonderful! Aug. 29, 2019

Daily Double Dose of Joy: Alex Trebek Is ‘On the Mend’ and Back at Jeopardy!He’s Treback, baby!

By Rebecca Alter
this! is! so sweet! June 20, 2019

James Holzhauer Honors Alex Trebek by Donating $1,109.14 to Cancer ResearchTrebek was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March.

By Zoe Haylock
this! is! going viral! June 5, 2019

Emma Boettcher Shrugs Off Alex Trebek’s Comparison to James HolzhauerSome excellent Jeopardy! side-eye.

By Devon Ivie
road to recovery May 29, 2019

Alex Trebek Says His Cancer Is in ‘Near Remission’“It’s kind of mind-boggling.”

By Devon Ivie
canadian treasures May 12, 2019

Alex Trebek ‘Cried in Pain’ Filming Jeopardy! After Cancer Diagnosis“I made it to the dressing room on one occasion, just barely.”

By Devon Ivie
on the scene May 7, 2019

‘He’s My Hero’: The 2019 Daytime Emmys Were a Nonstop Celebration of Alex Trebek“You guys like me … you value my work,” the Jeopardy! host said. “If that’s the case, I can live with that.”

By Harry Waksberg