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

He Hosted Children's Shows, Too

Jeopardy! maybe Trebek's claim to fame, but it's not the only show he's hosted long-term. Trebek served as the moderator for the National Geographic Bee for twenty-five years until 2013. The self-proclaimed "geography lover" helped make the Bee what it is today—a nationally broadcast competition that inspires kids across the globe to learn about the world around them.

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The More You Know

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