November 8, 2020- Longtime Host of “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek dies at 80

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – On this day, November 8, 2020, legendary TV personality and longtime host of the game show “Jeopardy!” Alex Trebek died at the age of 80.

Although the show first aired in 1964, Trebek started hosting “Jeopardy!” when it began its syndicated run in 1984. He also worked as a producer on the show for its first three years, creating different tournaments based on age or skill level.

One of those tournaments was held in Madison- the 2008 “College Championship,” filmed at the Kohl Center…

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