LOS ANGELES (AP) The Daytime Emmys turned into a love letter to Alex Trebek, honoring the beloved “Jeopardy!” host and the show seven months after his death.
Alex Trebek wins posthumous Daytime Emmy for role as Jeopardy! host
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Alex Trebek won a posthumous Daytime Emmy for hosting Jeopardy! on Friday, with the show also winning an award in its own category. Trebek s son, Matt, and daughter, Emily, accepted the trophy from behind the host s podium on the quiz show s set. For as long as we can remember, he was always so proud to be a part of Jeopardy! , to work on a show that was based on knowledge, risk and the challenge people had to think, Trebek s son said. He loved every bit of it.
Alex Trebek wins posthumous trophy at Daytime Emmys
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LOS ANGELES (AP) – Alex Trebek won a posthumous Daytime Emmy as game show host and “Jeopardy!” earned game show honors on Friday night.
Trebek’s son, Matt, and daughter, Emily, accepted the trophy from behind the host’s podium on the quiz show’s set.
“For as long as we can remember, he was always so proud to be a part of “˜Jeopardy!’, to work on a show that was based on knowledge, risk and the challenge – people had to think,” Trebek’s son said. “He loved every bit of it.”