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CULVER CITY, Calif. - On television, an episode of "Jeopardy!" moves with a satisfying swiftness, but during a taping, the game can abruptly screech to a halt. One incident in October saw a contestant offer a response that was initially deemed wrong, but it was an unexpected guess. So just to double-, triple- and quadruple-check that no one missed anything while constructing the clue, a panel of judges - sitting near the stage with laptops, piles of papers, books and Webster's Dictionary - stopp

The show fell into crisis after Alex Trebek died. Its biggest winner is making things right.

"Jeopardy!" fans are not pleased with the outcome of Monday night's episode after host Ken Jennings accepts illegible handwritten final response.

They've been rotating as hosts since Mike Richards exited the show amid controversy​ after a short tenure as the late Alex Trebek​'s replacement.

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"Jeopardy!" has signed on Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings to be hosts of the show moving forward.

“Jeopardy!” named actress Mayim Bialik and former winner Ken Jennings, who have split hosting duties since last fall, as permanent hosts of the esteemed game show.

It's cool to be smart again: the game show “Jeopardy!”.

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LeVar Burton has been hired as host of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will continue as tag-team hosts of “Jeopardy!”.

Many of 2021's most notable moments were captured by TV, shaping and upending our expectations.

Katie Couric, in a new memoir called “Going There,” writes of feeling betrayed by Matt Lauer following the sexual misconduct accusations that led to his firing at the “Today" show in 2017.

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Bialik will host episodes from September 20 to November 5. After that, she'll split hosting duties with Jennings.

Bialik will host episodes from September 20 to November 5. After that, she'll split hosting duties with Jennings.

Mayim Bialik and Ken Jennings will split “Jeopardy!”.

The show was in the embarrassing position of running episodes introducing Mike Richards as the host because the integrity of the game required it.

The very brief Mike Richards era on “Jeopardy” began Monday, a visible embarrassment for makers of the popular game show that has so far botched its effort to replace legendary Alex Trebek as host.

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Bialik has also been chosen to host "Jeopardy!" prime time specials and spin-offs.

Bialik has also been chosen to host "Jeopardy!" prime time specials and spin-offs.

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Bialik has also been chosen to host "Jeopardy!" prime time specials and spin-offs.

The show, in searching for a new host, forgot that its fans care, obsessively, about getting things right.

'Jeopardy!' will return to a guest-host format and search anew for a full-time host as Mike Richards steps down. He will remain as executive producer.

Production of the show is canceled for Friday and the search for a new host will begin.

Producer Mike Richards stepped down from his brief tenure as host of “Jeopardy!”.

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Richards, the show's executive producer, has been named the new host of the beloved, syndicated game show. Mayim Bialik will take over the primetime and spinoff series.

Sony announced the two will succeed the iconic Alex Trebek, who died eight months ago after a battle with cancer.

We now know who we’ll see weeknights hosting the long-running trivia show “Jeopardy!”

Richards, the show's executive producer, has been named the new host of the beloved, syndicated game show. Mayim Bialik will take over the primetime and spinoff series.

A new host has been chosen for the long-running "Jeopardy!"

With rumors swirling on the internet that “Jeopardy!” executive producer Mike Richards is going to replace the late and great Alex Trebek as host of the show, we wanted to know: Who was your favorite guest host over the past few months?

The 46-year-old admitted and later pleaded guilty to the molestation committed while as a pastor. The victim was 13 when it started, prosecutors said.

Burton has been a longtime fan of the game show and his fans petitioned for him to become Alex Trebek's replacement.

Burton has been a longtime fan of the game show and his fans petitioned for him to become Alex Trebek's replacement.

Trebek's son, Matt, and daughter, Emily, accepted the trophy from behind the host's podium on the quiz show's set.

The Daytime Emmys turned into a love letter to Alex Trebek as the program honored the beloved “Jeopardy!”.

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Sheryl Underwood of “The Talk” will host the Daytime Emmy Awards on June 25.

The ultimate "Jeopardy!" crown returns: "I was unrelenting in trying to get the Tournament of Champions" on the air, producer Mike Richards says.

LeVar Burton has found another way to share his love of reading.

"Our passionate fans are telling us what they like, and we are listening," the show's executive producer said.

Popular game show "Jeopardy!" announced Wednesday its final slate of guest hosts for Season 37 as it searches for a new host after the death of Alex Trebek.

The 200,000-plus LeVar Burton boosters who signed a petition calling for him to be the new “Jeopardy!”.

Former “Reading Rainbow” host LeVar Burton has his eyes on another role.

host's memory by raising awareness and funding in the battle against pancreatic cancer. The TV legend had attended a PurpleStride event in Los Angeles shortly after he was diagnosed with the illness in 2019. Having attended the 2019 event with her father, Trebek said the experience was "mind-blowing." The 2021 virtual PurpleStride walk is on April 17. More information on Team Nicky Trebek and how to help with the fight against pancreatic cancer can be found on the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's site.

Nicky Trebek discusses raising money for pancreatic cancer research Alex Trebek's daughter, Nicky Trebek, joins "CBS This Morning" to announce her participation in the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network's Los Angles Purple Stride Walk to raise funds and awareness of pancreatic cancer. Trebek shares memories of working on "Jeopardy!" with her father and how she hopes he is remembered.

Woodley confirmed that shes engaged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The actor discussed her relationship with Rodgers on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, saying they got engaged a while ago. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)Shailene Woodley confirmed that she’s engaged to Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers. “Yes, we are engaged,” Woodley said. Woodley added that she’d never even seen a football game before meeting Rodgers.

Alex Trebek's "Jeopardy!" wardrobe donated to homeless shelters and formerly incarcerated men Alex Trebek's wardrobe from "Jeopardy!" is being donated to a nonprofit where men who've struggled with homelessness, incarceration or addiction can suit up for a shot at redemption. Adriana Diaz has more.

CBS Weekend News, February 20, 2021 Millions of Texans still without power and safe drinking water; Alex Trebek's "Jeopardy!" wardrobe donated to homeless shelters and formerly incarcerated men

champion Brayden Smith has died unexpectedly, his mother said in a tweet on Friday. Smith, 24, was praised online as "Alex's Last Great Champion," and was one of the final contestants to appear on the show with host Alex Trebek before he died of pancreatic cancer in November. family is heartbroken by the tragic loss of Brayden Smith. (@Jeopardy) February 12, 2021In a video published by "Jeopardy!" His mother, Debbie Smith, said on Twitter Friday that she was grateful her son was able to live out his dream on Jeopardy.

The show and the family of the late icon donated a "significant portion" of his wardrobe to an organization helping underserved Americans get back on their feet, the show announced Tuesday. Hundreds of Trebek's garments were donated to The Doe Fund, an organization that "provides paid work, housing, vocational training, continuing education and comprehensive social services to underserved Americans with histories of addiction, homelessness and incarceration," according to a "Jeopardy!" and Alex's family have donated a large portion of our late host's wardrobe to @TheDoeFund, an organization that provides paid work, housing, and training to underserved Americans with histories of addiction, homelessness, and incarceration.https://t.co/BEKqzlQ5Xn pic.twitter.com/0CxoEEpxzA — Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) February 9, 2021Trebek's son, Matthew, is a supporter of The Doe Fund and suggested the donation, the release said. "Jeopardy!"

A slew of new guest hosts have been announced for the long-running game show "Jeopardy!" Savannah Guthrie, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Sanjay Gupta will join a growing roster of celebrity hosts — including Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whitaker and Mayim Bialik. Greatest of All Time" winner Ken Jennings was eventually tapped as consulting producer, and then announced as interim host. Dates of the celebrity hosts' appearances, along with the charity names, have yet to be confirmed. Of the new star-powered lineup, only CNN's Cooper has previously appeared on the show as a contestant, in its Power Players Tournaments.

A slew of new guest hosts have been announced for the long-running game show "Jeopardy!" Savannah Guthrie, Anderson Cooper, Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Sanjay Gupta will join a growing roster of celebrity hosts — including Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whitaker and Mayim Bialik. Greatest of All Time" winner Ken Jennings was eventually tapped as consulting producer, and then announced as interim host. Dates of the celebrity hosts' appearances, along with the charity names, have yet to be confirmed. Of the new star-powered lineup, only CNN's Cooper has previously appeared on the show as a contestant, in its Power Players Tournaments.

President-elect Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden look out at lights during a COVID-19 memorial, with lights placed around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, in Washington. “To heal we must remember," the incoming president told the nation at a sunset ceremony at the Lincoln Memorial. “Between sundown and dusk, let us shine the lights into the darkness ... and remember all who we lost,” Biden said. Biden at his Delaware farewell, held at the National Guard/Reserve Center named after his late son Beau Biden, paid tribute to his home state. ___This story has been corrected to show that flags on the National Mall represent people who couldn't come, not COVID deaths.

(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Katie Couric, Mayim Bialik, Aaron Rodgers and journalist Bill Whitaker are among the future guest hosts who will fill in for the late Alex Trebek on “Jeopardy!”The show announced Wednesday that Couric, the journalist and former “Today” show host, will become the first woman ever to host the show. The show has opted to use a series of interim guest hosts rather than immediately find permanent replacements. Ken Jennings, considered the show's greatest champion, is currently serving as the first guest host. “The show has been so special to me over the years.”Whitaker, a “60 Minutes” correspondent, will also be a guest host. The show will make a donation to the guest hosts' charity of choice that matches the total dollar amount won by contestants during their run.

FILE - Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Indianapolis, in this Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)GREEN BAY, Wis. – Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he will be a guest host on “Jeopardy!” during the offseason. “It's been a staple at my house here in Green Bay for the last 16 years — 6 o'clock, watching Alex and trying to get as many questions as I can. “I may have jumped the gun a little bit, so I apologize to ‘Jeopardy!’ if they wanted to announce it," Rodgers said. “To be able to be a guest host is really, really special for me.

without iconic host Alex Trebek. The final episode Trebek taped aired on Friday. Ken Jennings steps up to the lectern today as our first guest host – but not before honoring Alex. (@Jeopardy) January 12, 2021"You know, sharing the stage with Alex Trebek was one of the greatest honors of my life. ("ALEX TREBEK!

without iconic host Alex Trebek. The final episode Trebek taped aired on Friday. Ken Jennings steps up to the lectern today as our first guest host – but not before honoring Alex. (@Jeopardy) January 12, 2021"You know, sharing the stage with Alex Trebek was one of the greatest honors of my life. ("ALEX TREBEK!

A video tribute to the host opened the Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host closed Friday’s episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8. The week’s final Trebek episodes began Monday with the host urging viewers to give to others who were suffering during the coronavirus pandemic. His final shows were originally scheduled to air Christmas week, but they were put off until this week to give the send-off more exposure.

Fans of "Jeopardy!" say goodbye to Alex Trebek as his final episode airs Alex Trebek's final "Jeopardy!" episode aired, marking the end of an era. Trebek hosted more than 8,200 episodes before his death in November. Vladimir Duthiers looks back at his legacy and breaks down his final goodbye.

A video tribute to the host closed Friday's episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on November 8. And in its final moments it shows Trebek through signing off through the decades, repeatedly saying, "So long, everybody." The week's final Trebek episodes began Monday with the host urging viewers to give to others who were suffering during the coronavirus pandemic. His final shows were originally scheduled to air Christmas week, but they were put off until this week to give the send-off more exposure. At the end of the episode, before the video tribute, Trebek says, "see you again next week."

A video tribute to the host opened the Friday, Jan. 8, 2021 episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)More than two months after Alex Trebek’s death, fans of “Jeopardy!” finally got the chance to say goodbye. A video tribute to the host closed Friday’s episode of the quiz show, the final one that Trebek taped before pancreatic cancer claimed his life on Nov. 8. The week's final Trebek episodes began Monday with the host urging viewers to give to others who were suffering during the coronavirus pandemic. His final shows were originally scheduled to air Christmas week, but they were put off until this week to give the send-off more exposure.

host Alex Trebek's last taped show will air Friday, two months after he died at the age of 80. Ahead of his final episode, the show's executive producer, Mike Richards, told CBSN in an interview that Trebek "made being smart cool." Richards told CBSN anchor Vladimir Duthiers that his devoted staff will continue on in his honor. "The man made being smart cool, and what a great legacy that is," he said. Thakur told CBSN he's the "biggest Jeopardy fan" and reflected on meeting Trebek.

"Jeopardy!" airs its final episode with Alex Trebek "Jeopardy!" is airing the final episode taped by its beloved host Alex Trebek, who was the face of the game show for 36 years until his death from pancreatic cancer in early November at the age of 80. CBSN's Vladimir Duthiers shows us, he remained a constant, calming presence through it all.

Alex Trebek makes final plea to his TV family "Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek, who refused to step down from his TV gig while battling cancer, had a final message for his viewers before his death. Jim Axelrod shares the story.

CBS Evening News, January 5, 2021 Control of Senate hangs in balance as Georgia votes in runoffs; Alex Trebek makes final plea to his TV family

In a message taped for what turned out to be his final week as "Jeopardy!" host, Alex Trebek urged the game show's viewers to honor the season of giving by helping victims of the coronavirus epidemic. Monday's show began the final week of programs he left behind. His last week of shows were originally scheduled to air on Christmas week; two categories of clues on Monday were "December 21" and "Christmas on Broadway." Asked whether Trebek had given any suggestions about a successor, Richards told NBC that "he mentioned a couple of names but he wanted to stay out of that.

shows Alex Trebek, host of the game show "Jeopardy!" Trebeks final week of episodes will air Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Trebek died November 8 at age 80 of pancreatic cancer but had pre-taped several weeks of shows that have continued to air. Monday's show began the final week of programs that he left behind. The show's executive producer, Mike Richards, told NBC's “Today” show on Monday that Trebek was “an absolute warrior” in his last taping sessions.

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Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2020Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2020Hail and farewell to those we lost in 2020The final new "Jeopardy!" episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will air next week, with highlights that promise to be memorable. The first of the five episodes will air Monday and start with Trebek's "powerful message about the season of giving," producer Sony Pictures Television said in a release Wednesday. The final episode, on Friday, will conclude with a tribute to the longtime and beloved host. It was unexpected that the episodes taped in late October would be his final ones, Sony said.

FILE - In this Oct. 1, 2018, file photo, moderator Alex Trebek speaks in Hershey, Pa. Sony Pictures Television said Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, that Trebeks final Jeopardy! episodes will air the week of Jan. 4, concluding with a special tribute on Friday, Jan. 8. The longtime and beloved host died of pancreatic cancer on Nov. 8 at age 80. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)LOS ANGELES – The final new “Jeopardy!” episodes hosted by Alex Trebek will air next week, with highlights that promise to be memorable. It was unexpected that the episodes taped in late October would be his final ones, Sony said.

Trebek made no secret of the fight with pancreatic cancer that claimed his life on Nov. 8. Here are a selection of the defining moments of 2020 from the perspective of The Associated Press' media and television writers. ALEX TREBEKThe “Jeopardy!” host made no secret of the fight with pancreatic cancer that ultimately claimed his life on Nov. 8. Millions of viewers will see the story resolved on their own time, creating countless individual moments rather than a communal one. The actors were conciliatory toward each other about what occurred during a marital separation, but Will Smith couldn’t resist revising his wife’s description.

The world also said goodbye to U.S. Rep. John Lewis, a lion of the civil rights movement who died in July. Other former political figures who died this year include Egyptian leader Hosni Mubarak, New York Mayor David Dinkins, Arizona Gov. Here is a roll call of some influential figures who died in 2020 (cause of death cited for younger people, if available):___JANUARY___David Stern, 77. The guitarist who supplied the scratching, seething sound that fueled the highly influential British punk band Gang of Four. He fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music.

This image released by ABS shows contestant Ken Jennings with a trophy on "JEOPARDY! Jennings will be the first interim guest for the late Alex Trebek, and the show will try other guest hosts before naming a permanent replacement. (Eric McCandless/ABC via AP)NEW YORK – “Jeopardy!” record-holder Ken Jennings will be the first in a series of interim hosts replacing Alex Trebek when the show resumes production next Monday. Jennings’ episodes begin on Jan. 11. —In an earlier verisons of this story, The Associated Press erroneously reported that Alex Trebek was the show’s only host.

Alex Trebek’s wife broke her silence in the wake of the “Jeopardy!” host’s death. On Wednesday, Jean Trebek thanked fans for their support during her time of mourning in an Instagram post. Your expressions have truly touched our hearts,” Jean wrote to her followers. Jean’s words of appreciation were accompanied by a photo from the couple’s wedding day from 1990 where Alex is placing a ring on her finger. Alex died on Sunday at age 80 after fighting a battle of Stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

It’s still hard to believe that the iconic host of “Jeopardy!”, Alex Trebek, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. It most certainly did, and the show’s Twitter account tweeted back that the picture made Trebek smile. Today we honor Alex Trebek. Alex Trebek did nothing but make you feel cool for being smart for 30 minutes every day for 36 years. And he stands up and it’s Alex Trebek.

A shrine to the late "Jeopardy" quiz show host Alex Trebek is pictured near his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)NEW YORK – “Jeopardy!” paid tribute to Alex Trebek on Monday in a poignant message that celebrated the show's longtime, unflappable host of 37 years. The day after Trebek died at age 80 following a battle with cancer, the show's executive producer, Mike Richards addressed viewers from the “Jeopardy!” set in a taped introduction. “Over the weekend we lost our beloved host, Alex Trebek. Richards said Trebek taped his final episodes less than two weeks ago.

LYNCHBURG, Va – A Liberty University student who recently appeared on "Jeopardy!” is remembering her time spent with the late Alex Trebek. Natalie Hathcote flew to Los Angeles to audition for the college edition of the show exactly one year ago. She said working with Trebek had always been a dream of hers, and even though she did not win her episode, she’s thankful for the opportunity to learn from him. Being on the show was awesome in part because he was so dignified, but he was also really fun and really kind,” said Hathcote. She has even remained friends with the other college student from the tournament.

Game show host Alex Trebek poses for a photo in his Los Angeles home on Aug. 3, 1988. Six nights a week for 36 years, after the evening news and before the firebrands of primetime cable opinion shows, Trebek brought together liberals and conservatives, city dwellers and rural folk, grandparents and grandchildren for a half-hour of brainy exercise. He was the composed college professor whose students endlessly speculated about what he was like when class was over. Trebek gave the role a gravitas, and a virtuosity, that didn't seem possible before him. Viewers will get a good bit more Trebek through episodes he has already taped, and through well over three decades of reruns.

Alex Trebek, the iconic host of Jeopardy, lost his battle with cancer and died on Sunday, according to multiple reports. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Alex Trebek, Vanna White, Pat Sajak and Merv Griffin in 2006. (Photo by Lars Niki/Corbis via Getty Images) (Getty Images.)

FILE - This May 5, 2019, file photo shows Alex Trebek gestures while presenting an award at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Alex Trebek never pretended to have all the answers, but the “Jeopardy!" He taped his daily “Jeopardy!” shows at a frenetic pace, recording as many as 10 episodes (two weeks’ worth) in just two days. It had yet to bring in a substitute host for Trebek — save once, when he and “Wheel of Fortune” host Pat Sajak swapped their TV jobs as an April’s Fool prank.

Longtime “Jeopardy!” host, Alex Trebek, died peacefully in his home, according to the game show’s official Twitter. is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. (@Jeopardy) November 8, 2020Trebek hosted “Jeopardy!” since 1984 and even into his battle with pancreatic cancer. “Now normally, the prognosis for this is not very encouraging, but I’m going to fight this, and I’m going to keep working,” Trebek said in the video. Officials said he was surrounded by friends and family at the time of his passing.

FILE - This May 5, 2019, file photo shows Alex Trebek gestures while presenting an award at the 46th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Pasadena, Calif. Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, after battling pancreatic cancer for nearly two years. Trebek died at home with family and friends surrounding him, Jeopardy! I’ve loved and revered Alex Trebek since I can remember. He taped his daily “Jeopardy!” shows at a frenetic pace, recording as many as 10 episodes (two weeks’ worth) in just two days.

Question: Who is Alex Trebek? In 2003, Trebek gave the late 60 Minutes correspondent Ed Bradley rare access to the gameshow's set and let him try his hand at the show's signature signaling device. Between ringing in at the correct time and giving his answer in the form of a question, Bradley proved that succeeding on "Jeopardy!" But in his interview with Bradley, Trebek said that was not necessarily the case. He told Bradley that, the times he had tested his knowledge of the material, he would get 60 to 70 percent of the questions correct.

Heres a collection curated by The Associated Press entertainment journalists of whats arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. The film from director Mamouna Doucour is a thoughtful and poignant coming-of-age drama about Amy, an 11-year-old Senegalese immigrant living in Paris. Dont judge Cuties by its cover and give it a chance when it starts streaming Wednesday. Answer: Jeopardy! The quiz show with Alex Trebek at the helm of a COVID-19-conscious season hits screens Monday. Celebrity guest hosts are all the rage these days on late night TV but a documentary airing Thursday sheds light on one who really made history.

is returning for its 37th season, with greater social distance between Alex Trebek and the contestants, and a new role for all-time great contestant Ken Jennings. The casting of contestants was done entirely online for this season, which was shot without a studio audience. Jennings, the record-setting contestant who won on 74 straight shows and took last year's Jeopardy! as a contestant, Im delighted to have the opportunity to remain involved with my favorite show, Jennings said in a statement. Im still in on all the action, but I dont have to worry about phrasing things in the form of a question anymore.

LOS ANGELES Alex Trebek says hes responding exceptionally well to treatment for pancreatic cancer and expects to mark his two-year survival next February. His doctor has said hes counting on that milestone, the Jeopardy! host said, so I expect to be around cause he said I will be around. After interviewer T.J. Holmes told Trebek he looked and sounded great, the TV host drolly replied: Here I am, folks. Eat me up.The experimental immunotherapy treatment Trebek is receiving is the same used by former Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada in his fight against pancreatic cancer, Good Morning America said. Trebek said hes had difficult days, calling his wife, Jean, a saint for her unwavering support as he's faced moments of sadness and depression.

Thursday, Alex Trebek gave viewers a health update for the first time in months. The legendary Jeopardy! host told fans hes doing well and that his treatments for pancreatic cancer as paying off.Im doing well, the 79-year-old host said in a video recorded at his home. Ive been continuing my treatment and it is paying off, though it does fatigue me a great deal. He has faced several rounds of chemotherapy and has kept fans of the show updated throughout his journey. To read the full story and see his interview with CBS News, click here.

FILE - In this June 27, 2010 file photo, a view of the stage appears at the 37th annual Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas. The 47th annual Daytime Emmy Awards will air on Friday, June 26 at 8 PM EST/PST. (AP Photo/Eric Jamison, File)LOS ANGELES The coronavirus pandemic has turned daily life into a drama of untold proportions. The 47th annual awards are back on a broadcast network for the first time since 2011 after being relegated to cable or streaming in recent years. ABC's General Hospital headed into the show with a leading 23 nominations, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom.

LOS ANGELES The first season of The Kelly Clarkson Show received Daytime Emmy Awards nominations for best entertainment talk show and host, while Jeopardy! veteran Alex Trebeks nod for best game show host could give him a second consecutive win in the category. General Hospital earned a leading 23 nominations Thursday, including best daytime drama, lead actress nods for Finola Hughes and Maura West, and lead actor nods for Steve Burton and Jon Lindstrom. Other top nominees are Days of Our Lives with 22 bids, The Young and the Restless with 21 and The Bold and the Beautiful with 13. The Kelly Clarkson Show will compete with The Ellen DeGeneres Show; GMA3; Live with Kelly and Ryan and The Talk." The 47th annual Daytime Emmys, airing June 26 on CBS, are skipping a theater ceremony because of the coronavirus and will be presented virtually.

Nearly one year after telling the world that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, "Jeopardy" host Alex Trebek has revealed that he is now one of 18% of patients to survive the first year following this kind of diagnosis. Trebek posted a video on the "Jeopardy" Twitter page to update fans about his health and his plans to be among the 7% of patients to reach the two-year mark. "Now I'd be lying if I said the journey had been an easy one," he said in the video. Trebek has served as the face of "Jeopardy" since the show debuted in 1984 and has acted as the host for nearly 8,000 episodes. For now, it doesn't seem that Trebek has any plans to retire from the gig.

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek said Wednesday that despite his pancreatic cancer diagnosis, he doesn't plan to end his decades-long run with the iconic quiz show just yet. "I don't foresee that 30-second moment coming up in the near future," Trebek said Wednesday, referencing his earlier announcement that he'd end his "Jeopardy!" Now, thinking about retiring and retiring are two different things," he said, speaking at a panel promoting "Jeopardy! "They've taken me off one of my chemo drugs, which was killing me," he said, adding that he's having tests done Thursday and "then maybe another week or so before I find out where things stand."

tournament this summer, taking home $100,000, and he's donating some of his winnings to cancer research in honor of his new buddy Alex Trebek. In time for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the 18-year-old donated more than $10,000 for pancreatic cancer studies at the Knight Cancer Institute in Oregon. Gupta's donation will also promote early detection of pancreatic cancer -- something Trebek himself advocated for in an October PSA. The legendary host announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in March. Ever the brainiac, Gupta sneaked a math reference into his gift: $10,314.

(CNN) - Alex Trebek is working hard to raise awareness about the pancreatic cancer he is battling. host, who announced his stage 4 diagnosis in March, has teamed with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition for a new public service announcement. He shares that in most countries, pancreatic cancer is "the only major cancer with a five-year survival rate in the single digits." "I wish I had known sooner that the persistent stomach pain I experienced before my diagnosis was a symptom of pancreatic cancer," he says in the video. World Pancreatic Cancer Day is Nov. 21, 2019.

Alex Trebek wishes he knew the signs of pancreatic cancer before his diagnosis. host was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in March and now he's joining forces with the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition to share a new public service announcement. "I wish I had known sooner that the persistent stomach pain I experienced prior to my diagnosis was a symptom of pancreatic cancer," he said. Trebek asked his fans to join him in wearing purple next month to spread the word about World Pancreatic Cancer Day, which is on November 21. "On World Pancreatic Cancer Day, we unite as a global movement to advocate for early detection and better outcomes for pancreatic cancer patients," said Julie Fleshman, JD, MBA, WPCC chair.