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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 12:39:23 GMT -5
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Post by mechamind on Nov 8, 2020 12:40:14 GMT -5
Tell me it's not true. Please tell me it's not true...  |
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Post by sushibarset14 on Nov 8, 2020 12:41:03 GMT -5
I don’t even know what to say.... He fought a good fight, and it’s been incredible seeing him give all the answers for 37 seasons. May his soul Rest In Peace Side note: as for Jeopardy!, what will they do? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 12:42:17 GMT -5
I too didn’t believe this was true at first, but it was until after a bit of research.
Yes, this is sad news, but it’s time to accept the fate.
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Post by wheelman97 on Nov 8, 2020 12:43:59 GMT -5
We've just lost the man who quite literally had all the answers... where do we go from here?
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Post by MarioGS on Nov 8, 2020 12:45:07 GMT -5
What a weekend. One of the most celebratory days in history, followed by this news.
He was doing so well. It's miraculous he lived as long as he did after a Stage IV diagnosis, and kept a positive outlook the entire way, never skipping work. Alex was a legend and an inspiration. The entire game show industry won't be the same.
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Post by therealcu2010 on Nov 8, 2020 12:49:06 GMT -5
Fuck cancer. A true legend. This one hurts.
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Post by trevor807 on Nov 8, 2020 12:49:09 GMT -5
I knew it was coming. We already lost Hugh Downs, Regis, and Tom Kennedy, and now we lose Alex, but this case stings me the most. Prayers to his family and friends.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 8, 2020 12:49:56 GMT -5
Side note: as for Jeopardy!, what will they do? I think Mike knew that Alex wasn’t gonna last much longer, so he chose Ken Jennings as the consulting producer. That way, Jennings could be the new host if that unfortunate scenario happens. Then again, it’s just a theory. |
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Post by wheelman97 on Nov 8, 2020 12:57:13 GMT -5
I knew it was coming. We already lost Hugh Downs, Regis, and Tom Kennedy, and now we lose Alex, but this case stings me the most. Prayers to his family and friends. I'm right there with you. This one stings like a million hornets. |
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Post by genius2751 on Nov 8, 2020 13:38:36 GMT -5
RIP Alex. 😥
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Post by shootingdio on Nov 8, 2020 13:45:34 GMT -5
Each new decade, it get worse for game show announcers and hosts. In 2010, we’ve lost Charlie O’Donnell, now it’s Regis Philbin, Tom Kennedy, and Alex. This is a huge gut puncher. Rest easy Alex.
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Post by WarioSajak on Nov 8, 2020 13:47:19 GMT -5
Alex was a class act and an inspiration to everyone who's in a battle with cancer, especially those with a Stage IV diagnosis. The show's issued a press release about Alex's passing, with messages from Mike Richards and Tony Vinciquerra (Chairman/CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment). First-run episodes with Alex will air through December 25 (his last day in the studio was October 29). Screw cancer. |
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Post by spinthewheel123 on Nov 8, 2020 13:59:08 GMT -5
We will miss you! Jeopardy will never be the same without you.
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Post by jakemathis4520 on Nov 8, 2020 14:19:22 GMT -5
This is very sad. RIP Alex. You were a great legend and a great game show host.
His last episode on Christmas Day is likely going to be preempted on all ABC stations because of NBA Christmas Day basketball. They plan to start the season December 22 so that means they may have games on Christmas Day. Due to the season being shortened I don't know if they will do their Christmas Day games the same way as they have been or do it different
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Post by pakman on Nov 8, 2020 14:19:39 GMT -5
I kept hoping against all odds that Alex could somehow beat the cancer. I knew it was a longshot, maybe even impossible, but I hoped for it. Sadly it didn't happen. Alex was truly a class act, and I don't think anybody can truly replace him. Yes, Jeopardy will continue with a new host, but it won't be the same. There was just something about Alex that made you care so much for him. Even other game shows he's hosted that I wasn't a fan of, like Concentration, he was easily the best part of the show. Rest in peace, Alex.
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Post by atrocalypse on Nov 8, 2020 14:41:56 GMT -5
I’m not a big Jeopardy fan, but this, to me, is just waaaaay to heartbreaking. SMH
Rest in peace, Alex. You will be remembered as a game show legend after 37 seasons.
Who do you suppose will replace Alex Trebek as host?
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Post by Prizes on Nov 8, 2020 14:59:18 GMT -5
Cut the speculation about who replaces. Not remotely the time or place. It’s gross and an awful look for the page.
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Post by mechamind on Nov 8, 2020 15:13:31 GMT -5
Alex Trebek was the first game show host I can consciously remember seeing on TV one day, and it was probably Season 10 of the show. (30 minutes later, the second and third ones I can consciously remember.)
I can safely say that J! left a huge impact, and I'll never forget it. Always fun times.
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Post by wheelfan1230 on Nov 8, 2020 15:26:09 GMT -5
This is so painful.  |
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