‘Jeopardy!’ on hiatus after host Alex Trebek has brain surgery

NBC News ^ | January 4, 2018 | ALEX JOHNSON

[RansomOttawa]

You don’t want to mispronounce a word or get the incorrect intonation in front of him...’cause he’ll sure correct you.

I wonder how many hours he spends in front of his dressing room mirror pronouncing upcoming words with just the right accent?

Eh, cut him some slack. In the 1960s, he was one of the original TV hosts for Reach for the Top, a Canadian quiz tournament for high-school students. That makes him the next closest thing to a schoolteacher.

[Dr. Sivana]

That show was shot in an “in the round” theater, so they were unable to use cue cards. They tested a number of hosts on their ability to memorize the entire 60 minutes of material.

I remember the set. Big glowing numbers on the wall, an oversized craps table in the middle, and the "just past her prime" Ruta Lee, coming over to give ol' Alex a big kiss kicking up her left foot, while garbed in an elegant gown. Unfiortunately, I understand the original video tapes were erased.

[dfwgator]

[Boogieman]

[NorthMountain]

I got to sit in the audience for two sessions of "Washington Power Players" Jeopardy.

1) Alex is a bit of a liberal, but manages not to be an ass about it.

2) Even though it's a taping, they still take commercial breaks, and Alex chats with the audience. It's really a lot of fun.

3) Yes, they do have a light-up "APPLAUSE" sign.

4) Chris Matthews is a moron.

[SaveFerris]

[“WOLF!!! THERE ARE NO MORE VOTES!!!”]

Darn, I need to see that some time. Somebody posted a link to YT of all the sad liberal MSM faces that night. I didn’t get to see it since my video player wasn’t working at the time. I’ve seen one but I had to skip through it.

[morphing libertarian]

That’s what Art Fleming was thinking.

[867V309]

I wish him well...

I'm sure he'll be fine. After all, brain surgery isn't rocket science.

[1Old Pro]

I'm sure he'll be fine. After all, brain surgery isn't rocket science.

Easy for you to say, you've probably stayed at a Holiday Inn Express.

[KC_for_Freedom]

I have had the surgery two times (different sides of the brain). In my case it was caused by blood thinners. Another thing I did not know is that taking extra testosterone can also affect blood chemistry. Not good, but in my case at least I had a complete recovery. (They do worry about damage to the brain in these cases but Alex is Canadian so they have good health care)/sarc

[vladimir998]

77 ? I had no idea he was that old.

[yarddog]

I was surprised to learn he was 77 too.

I am 71 and he seems to be a lot more active than I am.

[minnesota_bound]

What is ‘brain operation’

[Leep]

My one friends say he never watches jep because they never have a trashman or a farmer on the show.

[Larry Lucido]

Will Black Jeopardy still be shown?

(Click on picture)

[Leep]

Otherwise, for a split second I was thinking..don’t tell me Trebec has sexually assaulted someone.

[Political Junkie Too]

What is "I know a guy who can remove those clots for $40."

-PJ

[Larry Lucido]

George: What is Pericles?

Alex Trebek: Pericles is correct.

George: Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle?

Alex Trebek: We were looking for ‘Who is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.’

George: What is Borax?

Alex Trebek: Yes, you’re right.

George: What is Tungsten or Wolfram?

Alex Trebek: We were looking for ‘What is Tungsten, or Wolfram’.

Jerry: Is this a repeat?

George: No, no, no. Just lately, I’ve been thinking a lot clearer. Like this afternoon, (To television) what is chicken Kiev, (Back to Jerry) I really enjoyed watching a documentary with Louise.

Jerry: Louise! That’s what’s doin’ it. You’re no longer pre-occupied with sex, so your mind is able to focus.

George: You think?

[EdnaMode]

Yeah I can’t imagine anyone else hosting the show either.

[Yaelle]

SF, you HAVE to see that clip. I think King wanted to bitchslap Wolf! I was watching live and was hoping he would at least shake him some. I’m pretty sure it was PA on the map. Must see tv, boy!