A day with Jeopardy host Alex Trebek
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CULVER CITY, California - We recently spent a day on the set of the iconic game show "Jeopardy!." Alex Trebek joined the show as its host in 1984. Trebek and his staff invited Business Insider to be a fly on the wall during one of the show's production days.
"Jeopardy!" is filmed on a soundstage at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Ca. According to the 76-year-old Trebek, the show is a "well-oiled machine," staffed with loyal writers, producers, researchers, and stage crew members - many of whom have remained on the show for decades.
Here's a snapshot of how the show is produced: five episodes are taped per day, two days per week, three weeks per month. Trebek reportedly earns an annual salary of $10 million, but a representative from "Jeopardy!" would not confirm this amount.
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A weeks worth of episodes are taped in only a day. Mind blown.
@Loogaroo1
5 жыл бұрын
That's how it usually works on a game show: they record multiple episodes in one day to minimize studio costs and maintain a sense of continuity with the contestants. You wouldn't want your returning champion to have to drive to the studio every day. Also if you have celebrity guests (like on Match Game or Pyramid) you only have them for a day so you get as much bang for your buck as you can. Some of the prime-time shows (WWTBAM, Deal or No Deal) need a full 8-hour day to tape a single game because they want multiple takes of introductions, reaction shots, etc. Those are the really laborious ones to sit through.
@Cmackie311
5 жыл бұрын
Taydra Brookshire Imagine this. The 2-week tournaments are filmed over 2 days and that’s it. The ultimate tournament of champions that spanned 15 actual weeks of television were taped in about 7-8 actual days, probably over the course of a month
@MrBoboliciousness
5 жыл бұрын
Man.....
@punker4Real
5 жыл бұрын
1 day on 6 days off
@marcpower4167
4 жыл бұрын
They've had to slow it down a bit because of Alex's health, they do about 3 shows a day now. 😞
Urgh this video is frustratingly short. This needs a full blown 1-hour special!
@mikeb8125
5 жыл бұрын
djfoo000 watch Harvey Levine sit down with him on objectified
@mikeb8125
5 жыл бұрын
Levin*
@alitlweird
5 жыл бұрын
djfoo000 I have a feeling we will see that soon. ❤️
@sadface
5 жыл бұрын
They released the full thing on March 22nd. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hHyayLmeqMWZaaw.html
Sending positive thoughts Alex, please beat this thing! I love you!
@jimanderson6849
5 жыл бұрын
Norosco4u I hope so but it’s stage four so like
A truly phenomenal man. Sending my best to you, Mr. Trebek.
Nobody: Alex Trebek: *WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS?*
A day into 3 minutes? That's your best Business Insider?
@keiahnigbruder1453
5 жыл бұрын
Be grateful that you got those 3mins
@starzandearth
5 жыл бұрын
Why Ru mad
_Here lies_ *Alex Trebek* _Forever in our Hearts_ _Always our Inspiration_
@st7rlette
3 жыл бұрын
😭😭😭
Alex being 78?! That’s a lie, he looks hella good for his age. He looks to me like in his 60s
That picture of him with the afro and thick mustache, that was 1976-1977 when he hosted Double Dare (not the Nickelodeon show), but it suited his yearn to learn since it was a quiz show.
My opinion of KZread has improved slightly having this in my recommended :3. We wish you the best Alex.
Prayers for Alex Trebek may he get well soon.
I wonder if he prefers Left Twix or Right Twix.
@goodmythicalpainus8946
5 жыл бұрын
Probably left
@orangeapplekiwi6795
5 жыл бұрын
Right 4 sure
@pigakitty
4 жыл бұрын
seems like a right twix kinda guy
@shapman280
4 жыл бұрын
I need a bigger IQ to answer such a question!
I love him so much. Grew up watching him with my grandmother.
He circles the clues that bear discussion. Which is, if you watch Jeopardy, every clue.
@marcpower4167
4 жыл бұрын
He's explained it several times: first he reads over the clues for that day, if there's any debateable answers or words he's not sure how to pronounce he gets that cleared in a meeting with the writers and producers, then wardrobe and makeup, tape 2 games(changing clothes after each game),break for lunch, tape 3 more games. Done.
@gameshowguy2000
4 жыл бұрын
@@marcpower4167 Also found on the Jeopardy DVD.
Rest in Peace, you incredible man.
I'm glad you're doing ok, Alex:-}}}}}}}
@frankwagner3659
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately, this video is from 2017. That may be why he looks well.
@tigerguy1013
5 жыл бұрын
Just recently he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
@frankwagner3659
5 жыл бұрын
@@tigerguy1013 yep, he did a PSA about it. Joked about how he can't die because he's under contract for another 3 years. Brave man. kzread.info/dash/bejne/aZd90KmyqKa_ac4.html
@dggoddess
5 жыл бұрын
@@frankwagner3659 if he dies before his contract is up, the studio wont give his wife the money he was supposed to earn if/when he does go.
@frankwagner3659
5 жыл бұрын
@@dggoddess Not news to me, but okay, good share?
Rest in peace .
@ihearditinadream
2 жыл бұрын
How in the hell are you verified-
I like this, "Okay, John. Do your thang!" (2:25)
Godspeed Mr. Trebek! I absolutely adore you since watching Jeopardy with my dad since I was little.
Hes best when hes rapping😂😂
Aw I love him. I really hope he survives and recovers.
Thanks for this. Always nice to see the behind the scenes / the inside activities. Prayers for Alex Trebek.
Fight the good fight, Alex.
This needed to be longer. Alex is a gem. Me and my dude watch Jeopardy every night we aren't working.
We Love you, Alex!!! ❤️❤️❤️. Sending good thoughts your way!
I've heard his outtakes of his jeoperdy promo's on stern, he swears up a storm ,pretty funny
WE LOVE YOU ALEX
I wish we could see more of this side during the show 🙁 seems like an amazing guy
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
Man I never realized how awesome this guy is, blessings and prayers for you Alex!
Just once I wanna see a Jeopardy live with Alex hosting before he gives it up
Such a great guy with a great heart💙💙💙
what a wonderful man. really sad that he's gone.
@MorganNye
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah
That 10 million a year salary kept you going as well
@jeanniewood
6 жыл бұрын
In fairness, it's not like he sits on his butt. Guy goes in 5 days a week, does a full day in front of people and hot lights, keeps the persona up. It might not be back breaking, but it's a job and he carrys it well
@mattmax11
5 жыл бұрын
@M Detlef Chill out.
@king.kthebest6158
5 жыл бұрын
@@jeanniewood 5 days a week?
Amazing how all of the sudden this 2 year video came back to life this past week
Thank you for many years Alex.
Someone save this precious soul
Best answer to the final question on knowing all the answers. We'll miss him hosting Jeopardy plus a proud Canadian.
1:18 Is this the love child of James Franco and Edward James Olmos?
Bless his heart
I really wish Trebek would go on Joe Rogan's podcast.
@w.tibbsclemens636
4 жыл бұрын
That would be an awesome interview!
Lol, he looked so casual and chill. This man is a treasure.
He is on the list of top ten people that I want to give a hug
Man it is hard to believe that he will be 79 on July 22; he doesn't look it. Ringo Starr, who will also be 79, 15 days earlier, also doesn't look it.
@maxmikkelsen166
5 жыл бұрын
Dallas Brubaker plastic surgery
@dallasbrubaker6054
5 жыл бұрын
@@maxmikkelsen166 I never heard he had that done, could be
Thank You Alex #RipLegend
God bless you Alex....
My favorite TV show of all time. Alex you're going to beat this.
I love that guy
stay strong alex love uu
Pancreatic cancer just got Alex Trebek
0:12 he’s still not dead?? Johnny’s 94. Why is everyone at Jeopardy old as hell????
@libertubey2199
5 жыл бұрын
Easy, everyone loves what they do there. If either Alex or Johnny pass while still part of the show, they might not even hire replacements for them. They may just replace them with either animorphic mannequins in their likeness or holograms with their likeness.
Art Fleming pic behind him in his office. Good Deal. Would not have this gig if it weren't for the original host of J!
Looking into Alex's eyes is like looking into the abyss.
wholesome.
My friend Stacy would’ve loved to see this video
RIP alex we will miss you
R.I.P Alex Trebek 1940 - 2020
short and sweet
Get well soon Alex 🙏
Hope he gets better soon❤️❤️
@josephbennett3482
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he won't get better , he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer which is the (nothing else we can do for you ) stage he will die one of these days in the near future if and it will end faster if he goes off of chemotherapy that's if he's even on chemo, he'll die within about two or three days after stopping.
RIP Alex Trebek 1940-2020 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔 🙏 😔
We're praying for you Alex 🙏🙏🙏 youve got this mate. We know youll beat this cancer 💖
@josephbennett3482
5 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately he won't be able to , his cancer is in the final stage which is stage 4 so he is basically living out his final days , he chose to continue with working instead of giving up his position. Eventually in the very near future his life will sadly come to an end.
I would LOVE to see Alex Trebek have the weather when there is a hurricane. "And the category is". The number determines the strength and he'll say "What is.. (name of hurricane here)". That would be awesome!
I was so heartbroken when this video ended, definitely too short.
What a lad.
Alex seems like such a nice man. Pretty cool to see behind the scenes. And to the 42 a-holes who thumbed this down... 🤬
@dash9048
5 жыл бұрын
Cringe
@foxmccloud7055
11 ай бұрын
Those came from his nemesis (oh brother) Sean Connery.
LONG LIVE ALEX! Down with pancreatic cancer! Much love.
You never see an old man having a twix.
Alex Trebek: WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS?
KZread recommended this after he passed. F in replys for alex.
Years ago I asked him as a member of the audience if he had scene the Will Ferrell impersonation of him and he said "Yes I have and I didn't like it" . Very nice man.
Alex needs a Tim Hortons donuts in the studio.
His voice @1:09, he should do commercial over voices or be in a movie before he retires from TV. He has an amazing voice.
@stolasgoetia93
6 жыл бұрын
He already does commercials and has done voice acting. He was in a Rugrats episode and he does a commercial for life insurance.
HE'S GONNA BEAT IT!!! PLZ!!!!
i miss him
They asked what he eats in the morning, look at the first few seconds, hes eating a doughnut! NO nature valley bar here! lol
I think I’ve watched more Jeopardy™️ than any other show.
A national treasure
My hopes and dreams were in there.
If you don't do a good job writing clues for Jeopardy!, this is what happens to your material.
She should have asked how he knows all the QUESTIONS.
*_1:50_**_ Breakfast of Champions_* 😆
The 5 dislikes those people are not important.Right us Jeopardy fans.
I've never met Alex. I don't see why someone would think of him as a bad person. From watching the show over the years, I've noticed he has a rather dry sense of humor.
he comes out in a "Candian Tuxedo", lol!
Alex Trebek: WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS WITH THE BIG 12 INCH GASH IN IT?
Alex Trebek: WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS? WITH THE BIG 12 INCH GASH IN IT
“There’s no downside for me” “That’s not what your mother said Trebek”
Why did I think this show was filmed in New York 😂🤦♂️
@jabber1990
5 жыл бұрын
because you're an idiot
@Snowowl64
5 жыл бұрын
So Did I.
@Hello09008
5 жыл бұрын
Don’t feel bad I did too
Damn 😔
At least the clues made it to the office of jeopardy
R.I.P
RIP Alex Trebek
If Alex needs to have time to recover. A good idea would be getting old champion's if jeopardy and have them be hosts for the show until Alex comes back healthy!
Alex Trebek reminds me a lot of David Lynch, I don't know why.
Wait so if you’re on a winning streak, you’re playing 5 games in a row on one day? And you wouldn’t think that considering they switch up their outfits
@marcpower4167
4 жыл бұрын
It's got to be tiring for especially long streaks, say for instance Ken Jennings' 74 day streak. Since the game requires so much focus. You essentially have to be on the ball all day, i get tired just playing 3 games in a row of the wii game.
I play the Wii video game as practice.
Anybody notice One day at a time at 0:27 ?
He doesn't look 76. Holy crap
does nobody notice how he sounds exactly like brian cranston