Alex Trebek Has Led a More Interesting Life Than All of Us

He Helped Get Jeopardy! off the Ground

Clearly, Trebek's stellar hosting talents have made Jeopardy! into the empire it is today, but he also helped produce the show its early years. Trebek played a significant part in Jeopardy!'s design, serving as a producer for its first three years on the air. He would have continued with the role had he not wished to pursue multiple hosting gigs on the side.

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