It's Alex The Best!
How did Alex Trebek become Alex The Best? Our family has invited Alex Trebek, host of the long-running game show Jeopardy!, into our living room for years, since our boys were little kids. When we would hear the announcer begin, "And now, here is the host of Jeopardy . . ." our three-year-old would finish the introduction, shouting "Alex The Best!" So, that's how Alex Trebek became Alex The Best, at least at our house. It's been over 20 years, but still every day at Jeopardy! time, we interrupt Johnny Gilbert to shout "Alex The Best!"
There's more to Alex Trebek than Jeopardy! He also hosts the annual National Geographic Bee, is active with World Vision and other charitable organizations, often tours military bases with the USO, bringing Jeopardy! to our troops, and is a husband and proud father of two.
Do you think Alex is The Best? Want to learn more about Alex Trebek? You've come to the right place!
Happy Birthday, Alex!
Alex Trebek will celebrate his 69th on July 22nd.
Alex Trebek at a Glance
George Alexander "Alex" Trebek (born July 22, 1940) is a Canadian-American television personality and game show host. He is currently the host of the game show Jeopardy! Prior to Jeopardy, he hosted game shows such as Pitfall and Strategy and appeared in numerous television series, usually as himself. In 1984, he landed his big role as host of Jeopardy! (replacing Art Fleming). A native of Canada, he became a naturalized United States citizen in 1998."Who Is Alex Trebek?", CBS Los Angeles biography, Apr 20, 2007. URL retrieved September 21 2007
Alex Trebek Videos
Jeopardy, National Geographic Bee, Alex with our Troops, and more
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Alex Trebek in the News
Late-breaking news from google news feed.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand byWith or Without the Mustache?
Do you like how Alex looks with or without his mustache?
According to Wikipedia, "In late 2001, during Jeopardy!'s 18th season, Trebek shaved the mustache that he had worn for over 30 years."
So, what do you think? Should Alex have shaved off the mustache? Should he grow it back?
(Thanks to lensmaster kab for the idea.)
This - Is - Jeopardy!
Read about the history of the game show.
Question: A place where you can find out more about Jeopardy!
Answer: What is Wikipedia?
Jeopardy! is a Daytime Emmy Award-winning quiz show franchise. The show has a unique answer-and-question format in which contestants are presented with clues in the form of answers, and must phrase their responses in question form.
The show has a decades-long broadcast history in the United States since its creation by Merv Griffin in 1964. It first ran in the daytime on NBC from March 30, 1964 until January 3, 1975; concurrently ran in a weekly syndicated version from September 9, 1974 to September 5, 1975; and subsequently ran in a revival from October 2, 1978 to March 2, 1979. All of these versions were hosted by Art Fleming. Its most successful incarnation is the Alex Trebek hosted syndicated version, which has aired continuously since September 10, 1984, and has been adapted internationally.
The show is produced by Sony Pictures Television (the successor company to original producer Merv Griffin Enterprises, though the Griffin estate holds the copyright under dummy company Jeopardy Productions, Inc.), and is distributed by CBS Television Distribution (the successor to original distributor King World Productions).
Lots of Great Jeopardy Stuff from Amazon.com
Now you can be a Jeopardy contestant!
Who knew there were so many different ways to enjoy one of America's all-time favorite game shows, Jeopardy!
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The Word of the Day
Increase your vocabulary to succeed as a contestant on Jeopardy!
It couldn't hurt, and even if you don't make it to Jeapordy!, you'll sound and feel a whole lot smarter.
- cogitate: Dictionary.com Word of the Day
- cogitate: to think; to ponder.
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So, You Want to be a Jeopardy! Contestant
Here's where to find everything you need to know. (Bring your own answers, in the form of a question, of course!)
- Be a Contestant
- Online test registration, eligibility requirements, and answers to all your questions about becoming a contestant on Jeopardy!
- Get Tickets!
- The official TV audience tickets website.
- Where to Watch
- Can't be there in person? Here's where you can find Jeopardy! on your closest TV set.
- Play Jeopardy! Online
- Think you're smarter than the average Jeopardy! contestant? Find out for sure. Play online!
The Trivia Almanac by Ken Jennings
Q: When it's worth $2.5 million plus. A: When is trivia not trivial?
Ken Jennings's Trivia Almanac: 8,888 Questions in 365 Days
Amazon Price: $13.60 (as of 12/10/2009)
Ken Jennings is probably the most famous Jeopardy! contestant ever. Certainly his face has appeared on the show more than any other, having won 74 games in a row a couple of years back. Ken's earnings from those original 75 appearances plus his second-place finish in the Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions totaled a cool $2,520,700.
Could you be Jeopardy's next Ken Jennings? You might want to start training by reading this book.
Trivia isn't Trivial When it comes to Jeopardy!
Studying for Jeopardy? Just enjoy cool facts and trivia?
Here's a list of cool books and even calendars and games for the trivia buff or anyone who enjoys learning something new everyday, especially anyone who wants to be a Jeopardy! contestant.
See one you like? Vote it up. Did we miss your favorite? Add it to the list!
Brainiac: Adventures in the Curious, Competitive, Compulsive World of Trivia Buffs by Ken Jennings
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This is the National Geographic Bee
. . as described by Wikipedia
The National Geographic Bee (previously called the National Geography Bee) is an annual geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic Society. The Bee, held every year since 1989, is open to students in the fourth through eighth grade in participating American schools.
The entities represented at the national level are all fifty U.S. states, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. territories in the Pacific (Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa), the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents Schools.
The National Geographic Bee Finals is hosted by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek. The 2008 Bee was held May 20-21, 2008 with the preliminary rounds being held at the Washington Plaza Hotel in Washington D.C., and the finals being held at Grosvenor Auditorium at the National Geographic Society in Washington D.C.
The current titleholder as of 2009 is Eric Yang, of Texas, with Arjun Kandaswamy of Oregon and Shantan Krovvidi of North Carolina taking second and third places, respectively.
Get Ready for the Geography Bee
Books, study guides, and more for students of all ages.
Alex Trebek hosts the National Geographic Bee, a competition for students in grades 4 through 8, but the subject is an interesting one for anyone who wants to learn more about our world and the people in it.
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National Geographic Bee Links
Meet Alex at the Bee in D.C.
- Home of the National Geographic Bee
- Home page. Find FAQs and everything you need to know right here.
- National Geographic Bee Study Corner
- Even if you're not competing in the official academic competition, here are some great study resources for any geographic student. Attention homeschoolers! Lots of good resources here for you.
Important Alex Trebek Geography
Follow Alex to the National Geographic Bee in Washington, D.C.
Alex Trebek Memorabilia on eBay
Here's where to find that autographed photo of Alex Trebek you've been looking for!
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The Latest News from World Vision
Who is World Vision?
"World Vision is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice."
(From the World Vision website.)
Alex Trebek supports World Vision. You can, too.
Here are the latest headlines from the World Vision news feed.
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- poutine poutine Sep 1, 2009 @ 4:16 pm
- We love that show at my house and listen 5 days a week at 7:30PM.
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- Shelly Shelly Jun 13, 2009 @ 11:18 pm
- This has been my favorite show for years, so I can truly understand "Alex the Best"! A few times a year I feel like a genius for an instant when I actually get the correct answer for Final Jeaopardy and all 3 contestants miss it. I usually invite Alex to join me in the kitchen as he arrives promptly at 4:30 while I prepare dinner.
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- JudyDunn JudyDunn Sep 20, 2008 @ 5:43 pm
- A great host of a classy and classic show. Lensrolled, and thanks for visiting my lens about my experience as a game show contestant!
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- stargazer00 stargazer00 Sep 6, 2008 @ 1:14 am
- My teen boys and I love to watch Jeopardy. I like Alex without the mustache! 5*
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- kab kab Jan 25, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
- I think his mustache deserves its own module.
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- GypsyPirate GypsyPirate Jan 16, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
- What a great Alex Trebek page! I loved reading it!
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- NewRiver NewRiver Dec 14, 2007 @ 10:30 am
- I love Jeopardy and Alex! Five *! Thanks for joining Links Plexo Group!
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