Remembering Alex Trebek (Interviews and Profiles)
News today that legendary game show host and broadcaster Alex Trebek has passed away. He was 80. Below, a small collection of interviews/profiles and a documentary with/about Trebek curated from various sources (via YouTube). We’ve also included a two videos and an audio recording from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s archive.
Reports
From Variety
Alex Trebek, Revered Host of ‘Jeopardy!’ for 36 Years, Dies at 80
From the CBC
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek dead at 80
How Alex Trebek Became an American Institution (2020)
From CTV (October 5, 2019)
From CBC (May 13, 2019)
From Time Magazine (2009)
From CBC (2008)
2 Hour Interview with the Television Foundation Academy (2007)
Appearances by Alex Trebek Appearances on Late Night with David Letterman and Late Show with David Letterman
From the CBC Archives
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