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July 26, 2021

LeVar Burton talks fan petition for him to host 'Jeopardy!,’ the 'impossibility' of living up to Alex Trebek

LeVar Burton addressed the fan petition for him to replace Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy!”

July 25, 2021

LeVar Burton begins fan-inspired 'Jeopardy!' run as the show looks to pick a permanent Alex Trebek replacement

The wait is nearly over: LeVar Burton begins his stint as a “Jeopardy!” guest host on Monday, July 26.

June 26, 2021

Late TV icons Alex Trebek, Larry King honored at Daytime Emmys

Alex Trebek and Larry King's children accepted awards on their behalf.

June 11, 2021

'Jeopardy!' EP Mike Richards says a 'robust team' is searching for a new host

"Jeopardy!" hired Alex Trebek as its host in 1984 and he held that title until his death in November 2020.

June 4, 2021

Johnny Gilbert, the voice of 'Jeopardy!', discusses long tenure on game show at age 92

Johnny Gilbert, the voice of 'Jeopardy!', opens up about what it's like to work on the game show following Alex Trebek's death.

May 26, 2021

Alex Trebek earns posthumous Daytime Emmy nomination for last season hosting 'Jeopardy!' before death

Alex Trebek continued to work as host of the popular trivia show right up until his death in November.

May 23, 2021

'Jeopardy!' pays tribute to late contestant Brayden Smith during 'Tournament of Champions'

“Jeopardy!” producers paid tribute to one late contestant who qualified for the show’s Tournament of Champions.

May 5, 2021

'Jeopardy!' close to naming Alex Trebek's permanent replacement after months of guest hosts

Longtime Alex Trebek passed away in November 2020 after battling pancreatic cancer.

May 3, 2021

Alex Trebek's widow Jean says hosting 'Jeopardy!' helped keep him alive while fighting his pancreatic cancer

Alex Trebek’s widow, Jean, shared her unfiltered thoughts about the late “Jeopardy!” host and how much continuing to be on the show meant to him as he battled cancer. 

May 2, 2021

Alex Trebek's wife, Jean, discusses his charitable work and desire to be 'part of the solution'

Alex Trebek’s widow opened up about the late “Jeopardy!” host’s philanthropic efforts and the impact that had on him toward the end of his life.