The end of a long-lasting legacy...Alex Trebek
Jan 8, 2021 10:37:41 GMT -5
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Post by billmcdee on Jan 8, 2021 10:37:41 GMT -5
So tonight at 7pm Eastern Time, where I live, Alex Trebek's final episode as long-time host of "JEOPARDY!" will hopefully air.
I will be home alone tonight watching this final episode with Alex as host. For me I know it will be very emotional, as it will be for millions of fans of both Alex and Jeopardy alike.
Although Alex's first hosting gig in the U.S. was in 1973, my first memories of him were from the summer of 1974 when High Rollers debuted on NBC.
His American hosting career of 47 plus years almost rivals that of Bob Barker's 50 years.
Alex has hosted Jeopardy for 36 seasons plus about half of a 37th season, even longer than Bob's 35 year tenure as Price is Right host. Barker was still sporting dark hair when Alex's Jeopardy debut began.
When Jeopardy! first hit the airwaves with Alex as host, Bill Cullen was still alive and hosting. Bill became the new Joker's Wild host after Jack Barry's sudden death in May of 1984.
When Jeopardy first aired in September 1984, I was beginning my senior year of high school. Now in January 2021, my son is about to embark on his final semester as a college senior.
A great many of my loved ones were very much alive and thriving when Jeopardy first aired in 1984. A great many of them have since long passed away.
The past year plus, and the near future are so full of so many uncertainties. So much so that it has drained me quite a bit physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually too. This is partly to blame for my prolonged hosting hiatus.
But in spite of a certain and deadly fate, Alex courageously carried on hosting the show. To that end, I honestly wish I could be more like him, I really do. He set the bar extremely high with both grace and courage.
When Alex signs off around 7:27 or 7:28pm tonight, it will indeed be a huge hammer to my heart, and to the hearts of millions of adoring fans.
I am very eager to see how Monday's episode with Ken Jennings as host goes too. This has to be a very emotional time for Ken too.
To quote Bob Hope...
Alex Trebek, Thanks for the memories...and may you rest in peace.
I will be home alone tonight watching this final episode with Alex as host. For me I know it will be very emotional, as it will be for millions of fans of both Alex and Jeopardy alike.
Although Alex's first hosting gig in the U.S. was in 1973, my first memories of him were from the summer of 1974 when High Rollers debuted on NBC.
His American hosting career of 47 plus years almost rivals that of Bob Barker's 50 years.
Alex has hosted Jeopardy for 36 seasons plus about half of a 37th season, even longer than Bob's 35 year tenure as Price is Right host. Barker was still sporting dark hair when Alex's Jeopardy debut began.
When Jeopardy! first hit the airwaves with Alex as host, Bill Cullen was still alive and hosting. Bill became the new Joker's Wild host after Jack Barry's sudden death in May of 1984.
When Jeopardy first aired in September 1984, I was beginning my senior year of high school. Now in January 2021, my son is about to embark on his final semester as a college senior.
A great many of my loved ones were very much alive and thriving when Jeopardy first aired in 1984. A great many of them have since long passed away.
The past year plus, and the near future are so full of so many uncertainties. So much so that it has drained me quite a bit physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually too. This is partly to blame for my prolonged hosting hiatus.
But in spite of a certain and deadly fate, Alex courageously carried on hosting the show. To that end, I honestly wish I could be more like him, I really do. He set the bar extremely high with both grace and courage.
When Alex signs off around 7:27 or 7:28pm tonight, it will indeed be a huge hammer to my heart, and to the hearts of millions of adoring fans.
I am very eager to see how Monday's episode with Ken Jennings as host goes too. This has to be a very emotional time for Ken too.
To quote Bob Hope...
Alex Trebek, Thanks for the memories...and may you rest in peace.
