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Several Instances Of Alex Trebek Being A Jerk [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 12:04:00 +0000

If you watch Jeopardy you most likely know what I’m talking about when I say Alex Trebek can come off like a jerk now and then.Some say that’s what makes the show great. Personally I find him to be a bit condescending at times. That’s why I don’t watch the show that often. Here are [...]

'Jeopardy' Host Alex Trebek Suffers Heart Attack

George McIntyre — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 20:21:46 +0000

Alex Trebek, host of TV’s ‘Jeopardy!‘ is recovering after suffering a heart attack Saturday. Trebek, 71, is under observation after being transported to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles Saturday. In a statement from Sony Pictures Entertainment, which produces the game show, Trebek is reported to be in good spirits, and is expected to make [...]

'Jeopardy' Contestant Scores Big on Amazing Double 'Daily Double' [VIDEO]

Paul Ciampanelli — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 03:00:55 +0000

Roger Craig knows how to play ‘Jeopardy.’ Finding a Daily Double can really change a game. Sadly, most contestants tend to play conservatively, usually attempting a “true Daily Double” when they have only a modest sum to begin with.

Not Craig. He stumbled upon two consecutive Daily Doubles during a Tournament of Champions match this week and bet all of his money both times. What happened next? Find out after the jump.

Sleeps in the Nude for $1,000 – Who is Alex Trebek? [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:56:36 +0000

The 71-year-old host of TV's "Jeopardy!" was injured Tuesday morning, while chasing a burglar out of his San Francisco hotel room. In an interview with the Today Show, Alex Trebek not only revealed that he injured his Achilles tendon, he also hinted about his sleeping attire. Or, lack thereof:

Supercomputer Takes on 'Jeopardy!' Champions [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 14:01:51 +0000

This week on "Jeopardy!", a supercomputer named Watson is competing against Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter, the two most storied players in the history of the game show.

Watson is able to respond in a human voice to Alex Trebek’s answers, and the supercomputer is able to do so quickly enough to often beat the two human "Jeopardy!" legends to the buzzer.

After the first day of the competition Watson was tied with Rutter for the lead. The third episode of this three-day event will air tonight at 7:00 pm on WNEM-TV5.

What Is Watson? [VIDEO]

Jeremy Fenech — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:55:06 +0000

As some of you may know, I am a huge fan of game shows. My favorite has always been "Family Feud," but I also enjoy "Millionaire," "Wheel Of Fortune," and "Jeopardy!" A few months ago, I stumbled across a very interesting story about IBM's incredible new supercomputer. "Watson," as it's called, will be a contestant on "Jeopardy!" playing against champions Ken Jennings and Brad Rutter.