Tomorrow is Alex Trebek’s 80th birthday. Even though he has no plans on retiring, Good Morning America’s TJ Holmes asked the host who he wants to replace him on Jeopardy when that time comes. Trebek said that he wants someone younger and funnier, so he went with his good friend Betty White. If you think Trebek smack talks the contestants, wait until Miss Betty has the power.
Trebek, who is battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, also talked about what his fans mean to him. He said, “They are the most important elements in my life outside of my family and friends. I can’t help but to be touched by what they have to say and by what I mean to them. And it is humbling. It is nice to be humbled.” We are humbled by him warmth and generosity.
Trebek gave us a gift, today his memoir The Answer Is… Reflections on My Life is out. In this interview, we found out that he curses a lot in it. That makes me want to read it even more and makes me adore him more than I do now. What is, Who knew he swears?
Yesterday, Alex Trebek gave us an update on his stage IV pancreatic cancer, and he looked like he was doing. Well, looks can be deceiving.
Today, The New York Times revealed what was going on behind the scenes a few weeks ago when he made that video. He woke up that morning feeling like crap and in a lot of pain. He was not sure if he had the energy to tape the introductions for the upcoming repeat Jeopardy episode. However, there is an adrenialine rush that takes over when you go on camera. That is what he saw.
Last year, Trebek told us he was doing better, but now his prognosis has worsened. So much so, there was a day that he wanted to die. He says, “There comes a time where you have to make a decision as to whether you want to continue with such a low quality of life, or whether you want to just ease yourself into the next level. It doesn’t bother me in the least.”
He has made the decision that if this round of treatment does not work, he will not go another round. He is not afraid to die.
We are not at that point yet. Trebek plans on hosting Jeopardy until he no longer can do it to his satisfaction.
Trebek has been a pillar of strength throughout his cancer battle. Let’s say a prayer for him.
This Tuesday, his memoir, The Answer Is …: Reflections on My Life, comes out. Then on Wednesday, he turns 80.
It has been almost 18 months since Alex Trebek was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer, and he is still going strong. Today, the beloved Jeopardy gave us a health update, and it was filled with good news. “I am doing well,” he said. “I have been continuing my treatment. And it is paying off, though it fatigues me a great deal. My numbers are good. I’m feeling great.”
He is feeling so great that he wrote a book, The Answer Is…: Reflections on My Life, that comes out on Tuesday.
He does not know when he will be back in the studio recording new episodes of Jeopardy because of the coronavirus, but he is hopeful it will be soon. In the meantime, he is recording intros for some special episodes, including the first show he hosted, that will be airing soon.
The other night on Jeopardy, the game show had a category called Picture the Movie. It is very easy, Not only do the questions have emoji-like pictures to tell you the movie’s name, but Alex Trebek gives you a clue. That makes it twice as easy to answer every one of them. Don’t believe me, press play, and give it your best shot.
Alex Trebek is the most love game show because he is so he comforting to the contestants, most of the time. I say most of the time because every now and again, he gets real with them.
For example, yesterday when Trebek found out that teacher Will Satterwhite tells dad jokes to his students, the Jeopardy host asked him to tell one. The contestant said, “There’s two windmills standing in a field. And one says, ‘What kind of music do you listen to?’ And the other says, ‘I am a huge metal fan.'”
Only some of the audience chuckled at the bad (but I think funny) joke, and the teacher said that is the reaction he gets from his students too. To which Trebeck backed away from him and said, “And from me.” Total mic drop. Which is why we love, love, love him.
Don’t feel too bad for Satterwhite, he had the last laugh. That is because he kicked major a$$ and won the night.
