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‘Jeopardy!’ on hiatus after host Alex Trebek has brain surgery
NBC News ^ | January 4, 2018 | ALEX JOHNSON

Posted on 01/05/2018 11:28:52 AM PST by EdnaMode

LOS ANGELES — Taping of the game show "Jeopardy!" has been suspended briefly while host Alex Trebek recovers from surgery to remove blood clots from his brain, Trebek and the show's producer said Thursday.

Trebek, 77, who has hosted the quintessential American quiz for more than 33 years, said Thursday that he was diagnosed with the blood clots, a condition called subdural hematoma, in December after he suffered a bad fall in October.

In a video from his home that was posted on the show's official website, Trebek downplayed the operation as "a slight medical problem" and said he hoped to resume taping "very, very soon."

Sony Pictures Entertainment, which produces the program, said in a statement that Trebek was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Dec. 15 and underwent surgery the next day.

"He is expected to make a full and complete recovery," the company said. "Alex spent Christmas at home with his family, and he will return to the Jeopardy! studio for taping in mid-January."

Like many other syndicated game shows, "Jeopardy!" is taped months in advance, so Sony said it had plenty of unaired episodes already in the can. It said the only change in its schedule would be to delay the show's annual college championship to April.


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To: moovova
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.

21 posted on 01/05/2018 12:05:12 PM PST by RansomOttawa (tm)
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To: Buckeye McFrog
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.
22 posted on 01/05/2018 12:05:45 PM PST by Dr. Sivana (There is no salvation in politics.)
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To: EdnaMode

23 posted on 01/05/2018 12:10:13 PM PST by dfwgator
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To: Yaelle

24 posted on 01/05/2018 12:38:30 PM PST by Boogieman
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To: SaveFerris
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.

25 posted on 01/05/2018 12:45:18 PM PST by NorthMountain (... the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed)
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To: Yaelle

[“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.


26 posted on 01/05/2018 12:53:35 PM PST by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: originalbuckeye

That’s what Art Fleming was thinking.


27 posted on 01/05/2018 1:00:11 PM PST by morphing libertarian (Build Kate's Wall)
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To: Yaelle

I wish him well...

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


28 posted on 01/05/2018 1:16:14 PM PST by 867V309 (Lock Her Up)
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To: 867V309
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.

29 posted on 01/05/2018 1:20:12 PM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: 867V309

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


30 posted on 01/05/2018 1:23:27 PM PST by KC_for_Freedom (Trump has one good idea after the other.)
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To: EdnaMode

77 ? I had no idea he was that old.


31 posted on 01/05/2018 1:48:22 PM PST by vladimir998 (Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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To: vladimir998

I was surprised to learn he was 77 too.

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


32 posted on 01/05/2018 2:58:15 PM PST by yarddog
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To: Steely Tom

What is ‘brain operation’


33 posted on 01/05/2018 3:21:30 PM PST by minnesota_bound
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To: EdnaMode

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


34 posted on 01/05/2018 3:24:39 PM PST by Leep (My otto erect is walking joist find.)
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To: EdnaMode
Will Black Jeopardy still be shown?

(Click on picture)

35 posted on 01/05/2018 3:28:08 PM PST by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: EdnaMode

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


36 posted on 01/05/2018 3:31:21 PM PST by Leep (My otto erect is walking joist find.)
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To: Larry Lucido
What is "I know a guy who can remove those clots for $40."

-PJ

37 posted on 01/05/2018 3:33:52 PM PST by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: SaveFerris; Gamecock; FredZarguna; PROCON

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?


38 posted on 01/05/2018 4:05:51 PM PST by Larry Lucido (Take Covfefe Ree Zig!)
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To: originalbuckeye

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


39 posted on 01/05/2018 5:15:47 PM PST by EdnaMode
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To: SaveFerris

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!


40 posted on 01/05/2018 7:14:01 PM PST by Yaelle
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