Little would these 3 people know they were the first contestants on a game show with a legendary host.

@maxkoykas9651

3 жыл бұрын

Alex trebek was already well known before jeopardy. He hosted a little known game show called double dare. But it’s not like the Marc summers version

@Chrisss995

3 жыл бұрын

max koykas I was not aware of that thank you for telling me same with putting it wasn’t like Marc Summers edition that was going to be my next question

@jimb.7523

3 жыл бұрын

@@Chrisss995 I can't imagine Alex telling a family they have to dig through a giant nose's snot-filled nostrils to find a little red flag.... 😂😂😂

@Chrisss995

3 жыл бұрын

Jim B. True I can’t see it either but when I hear double dare that’s the first to come to my mind

@KrakenMan5853

3 жыл бұрын

This first season was taped at the old Metromedia TV studios in Hollywood, which was recently torn down.

Aw man . he truly trailed the way

@Profus3ly

3 жыл бұрын

Rip alex

@nibsin

3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@etenso7299

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJttm7V_dM62eNY.html

@ernestw2474

3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace.

@chrismc410

3 жыл бұрын

RIP George Alexander Trebek 1940-2020

At one point I actually started to believe he was never gonna leave us

@aerochicc

3 жыл бұрын

I had hoped he be one of the lucky ones to survive, but I lost a good friend to that nasty cancer recently and knew how serious things could get. :'(

@Matt561

3 жыл бұрын

He fought hard

@disneydanny2

3 жыл бұрын

i'm guessing you've started hoping the same for Johnny Gilbert?

@stormcloudtheory

3 жыл бұрын

He's never left, he will always be here. He IS the spirit of the show.

@StardewDrop

3 жыл бұрын

Me too D:

Impressive how polished the show already is on its first day. Alex and the production already feel like they're in form.

@darkwood777

3 жыл бұрын

Jeopardy was already 20 years on the air when this was broadcast. Alex stepped into a show that was already highly successful.

@JonSmith-hk1bq

3 жыл бұрын

@@darkwood777 The Art Fleming version of Jeopardy had been off the air for a solid five years when the Alex Trebek version started. And the production had a very different look and tone back in the 1960s and 70s. TL:DR, I stand by my statement.

@onnapnewo

3 жыл бұрын

Jon Smith True facts! Sure, the format and gameplay were already solid but the production of this version was brand-new.

@pschiptunes64

3 жыл бұрын

I kinda polished it a bit further by downloading this video and using frame interpolation to make the video seem much smoother frame-wise! The original video is in 29.97 FPS, and I pushed it up to 60 FPS!

@newstarcadefan

3 жыл бұрын

@@onnapnewo Yes, though in season 2 the made one rule change that stuck. The contestants had to wait, or get locked out for a quarter second.

How 80's should we make this show look? YES.

@joshboy88420

3 жыл бұрын

@ferzy09 *startrebek

@grumpyguy2877

3 жыл бұрын

Well this was 1984 what you expect 🤔

@rockvilleraven

Жыл бұрын

@@grumpyguy2877 The first pilot of the revived Jeopardy had Alex, but with the old logo, pull cards instead of monitors, it looked like a 1970s version of the show. Fortunately Merv Griffin Productions went back to the drawing board and gave the show a 1980s look and feel with monitors and a high tech makeover which got it bought in sydication.

RIP

@flyflyaway1371

3 жыл бұрын

Lets play osrs together

@nibsin

3 жыл бұрын

Rest in peace

@etenso7299

3 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/hJttm7V_dM62eNY.html

@coolkeeper0927

3 жыл бұрын

He was a good man

@chrismc410

3 жыл бұрын

@@coolkeeper0927 it sucks even though we all knew it would happen sooner rather than later and he himself said as much. RIP George Alexander Trebek 1940-2020.

Rest In Peace, Alex Trebek! (1940 - 2020)

@seanc5881

3 жыл бұрын

Jeez he was already 44 when this came out?!

@fornitegood122jr6

2 жыл бұрын

@@seanc5881 we love you alex we'll missed you man.

Alex Trebek hosted this show for 36 years. There will never be another Jeopardy! host like him. Rest in Heaven, Alex.

0:17 - This was the only ghost to appear on Jeopardy.

@Hamid-ve6zw

3 жыл бұрын

Greatest host of syndicated television

@SimonFoxVids

3 жыл бұрын

A side effect of the tube-based cameras of the era. Bright light sources would overstimulate the internal workings of the pickup tube, and it would take a moment for them to return to normal.

@TRJ2241987

3 жыл бұрын

this genuinely made me laugh, i had the same exact thought

@thinhnonyt

3 жыл бұрын

Pat saj, er, Alex Trebek

@Hamid-ve6zw

3 жыл бұрын

@@thinhnonyt I was about to slug you, but then you edited your comment

What is...We love you Alex!

@Survivor1547

3 жыл бұрын

Yes that is The young Alex Trebeck in 1984 1st eipsode of Jeopardy before it went into syndication.

@UnfunnyKerby

3 жыл бұрын

this hits different now :'(

@davidsmalldridge514

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfinch8637 Very Good.

@davidsmalldridge514

3 жыл бұрын

Kevron Harris You're Right.

A: He is the GREATEST game show host of all-time Q: Who is Alex Trebek? Rest in peace

@jonogren5567

3 жыл бұрын

Pat Sajak is.

@SpinalProblems22

3 жыл бұрын

Really? Here? Go away troll.

@davidsmalldridge514

3 жыл бұрын

THAT'S RIGHT!

@advertisedmanpower7155

3 жыл бұрын

alex trebek aint got shit on steve harvey, not even close, but hes good ig

@DrewTheDisneyManiacExtra

2 жыл бұрын

@@jonogren5567 Pat Sajak sucks! I went to a taping of Wheel of Fortune one time and I tried talking to him during commercial break and he completely ignored me. On the other hand Vanna White is much nicer and answers questions during the commercial break.

I am old enough to remember the world losing its mind when Alex shaved off his mustache.

@Argonaut121

3 жыл бұрын

I'm old enough to remember when he was a newscaster here in Canada.

@davidgeoghegan8506

3 жыл бұрын

It reminds me of a show on The Honeymooners with Ralph Kramden on the $99,000..?..

@TheEmeraldMenOfficial

3 жыл бұрын

When was that?

@SamanthaIreneYTube

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheEmeraldMenOfficial 2001. He was known and parodied for that moustache.

@meganbarber3599

2 ай бұрын

Same. He looked good either way though.

Rip Alex Trebek 😥 wow this is 40 years old. Thanks for posting this.

When I heard he had cancer I hoped and prayed for him. I was completely crushed when I heard the news he was gone. His humor, intelligence and charisma can never be duplicated. He left tough shoes to fill.

@curtisallred7250

2 жыл бұрын

We can't replace Alex but we can honor him by playing the game he loved.

Rest in Peace to an absolute legend.

The man aged incredibly gracefully and was always a great host. Rest in peace, king

1:27 So nostalgic! That noise brought back childhood memories!

Sweet. Now I know the rules and what the "Jeopardy" actually is.

@doct0rnic

3 жыл бұрын

Roger, I never actually heard the rules spelled out like that

@JonatasAdoM

3 жыл бұрын

*SAME!!!*

@rockvilleraven

3 жыл бұрын

@@doct0rnic Merv Griffin and his wife were travelling on a plane from Minnesota to New York, they were discussing the Quiz Show scandals of the 50s where they gave the answers to popular contestants. She said "why don't we give them the answers, but they have to come up the questions. Later they the bonus answer which the Daily Double which Merv came with since he's a horse racing fan.

First Regis Philbin and now Alex Trebek. Never thought I’d have to say goodbye to these legendary game show hosts.

I remember as a kid walking by the tv while my dad watched "Jeopardy " thinking to myself "Goodness this show is so boring". Years later I found myself watching it and playing the video game.

Im literally in tears ive watched him since i was a kid and felt as though I knew him. He seemed apart of my family while eating dinner and watching him host the show. Alex you have brought families together and even though you have never met alot of us personally we have met you therefore you will forever be in our hearts and you will never be forgotten. Thank You Mr.Alex Trebek we all here on KZread and across the world will miss you

This is where it all began... Rest In Peace, Alex

I like how the overall presentation of the show hasn't changed all that much since 1984...the songs, sound effects and heck, not just Alex Trabek but even Johnny Gilbert is still there.

@pschiptunes64

3 жыл бұрын

For his age, Johnny’s voice is still strong.

@alexbodi5526

Жыл бұрын

@@pschiptunes64 How old is he? He has to be well into his 80’s

@pschiptunes64

Жыл бұрын

@@alexbodi5526 He’s 94

36 years man! I’m so grateful that I got to watch this legendary show everyday as a kid. I miss you so much, Alex!

@rockvilleraven

Жыл бұрын

He isn't even the game show host with the longest run, Washington DC's High School Quiz show "It's Academic" had Mac McGarry as host from its start in 1961 to 2011 when he retired due to illness. Hillary Howard who anchors the news on All News WTOP in the afternoons replaced him. He was also the staff announcer on WRC 4 where it aired until after the current season in 2021-2022. Next year it moves to Public Televison WETA in DC and will be underwritten by the Mitre Group. Giant Food sponsored the show from over 50 years, until 2 years ago when they wanted to focus on food safety.

RIP ALEX TREBEK. YOU TRULY WERE ONE OF A KIND. I'VE GOT A HEAVY HEART AS I AM TYPING THIS.

Didn't know that Johnny Gilbert was the announcer since the beginning.

@johnp4008

3 жыл бұрын

And I bet he retired as of Alex's last day. I just don't see him saying anyone else's name after "And now here is the host of Jeopardy..."

@hoanglinhoang3991

3 жыл бұрын

@@johnp4008 Actually, he did said in some rehearsal games :) And there was a blooper about that

@johnp4008

3 жыл бұрын

@@hoanglinhoang3991 Yeah you're right, he did. But that was prior to 36 years of saying only Alex, not after.

1:24 - The very sounds that got me pumped up and ready to play along with the show, while watching it!

Imagine if they used today’s Jeopardy music for this one 😜

@RetroWinnipeg

3 жыл бұрын

Or if you realize that it sounds like German disco... kzread.info/dash/bejne/mml8tc-okqnKhLg.html

@howie9751

3 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfinch8637 How about the original opening music from the Art Fleming version?

@syvyn11

3 жыл бұрын

@@RetroWinnipeg It was the 80s. You had to be there. And it was very much like a German disco.

@MarshallFlores

3 жыл бұрын

The buildup on this version is still the best, although my personal favorite is the "Bongos" version from 92-97.

@stevarino1989

3 жыл бұрын

I LOVE the original theme. It's like the suspense is building up. The original Think Music was way better too.

It’s cool that a Canadian was the icon of an American show.

@mattkennedy6115

3 жыл бұрын

I’m guessing your Canadian

@doct0rnic

3 жыл бұрын

Honestly Canadians have had more iconic roles than americans

@johns.8220

3 жыл бұрын

@@doct0rnic lol no

@sushi_rolld

4 ай бұрын

@@brodie2005thegamerthats not right

RIP To a legend. Fly high Alex!

R.I.P Alex Trebek, he was a good man

I miss the old sound effect when the dollar amounts appeared on the board.

He looks like the typical 80s undercover cop.

Man! 44 years old when Alex started this legendary show, I don’t think there’s anybody that could ever replace him God bless you Sir, the intro music today not as good as the 84’ intro. RIP Alex.

The whole board is such a cool CRT setup

RIP Alex: You Always Had All the Answers!

I remember my time at my grandparent's house watching bits and pieces of Jeopardy but never got into it myself, but my grandparents loved this show. RIP Alex Trebek.

God called and needed the most knowledge, caring, and giving game show host of all time. Thank you Alex for improving my knowledge of geography, history, and English for over 30 years.

@TheAccessoryGirl

3 жыл бұрын

Lovely tribute to a really good man.

Such a legend both on and off the screen. It’s hard to think about Jeopardy and not think of him.

SO EXCITED!!!!!!!!!! Glad we're getting all these episodes from the Jeopardy Vault! THIS IS GONNA BE AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex calls the winner a chicken for not betting big in Final Jeopardy, even the show was clearly a runaway. I miss the 1980s.

@alexanderwells4402

3 жыл бұрын

Greg Hopkins not much of a gambler

RIP my fellow Canadian

I wanna go back to a couple weeks ago when Alex was still alive.

They nailed the format of Jeopardy! From day one and it changed very little since. RIP Trebek.

Someone with a synth needs to make this theme songs with all "Meows." I can't unhear it now!!

Jeopardy will never be the same.

@cstrutherskgs

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Never the same.

RIP Alex Trebek, you will be missed. Thank you for the 36 years of fun, information, knowledge, and enjoyment.

Rest In Paradise Alex Trebek July 22 1940 - November 8 2020 Age 80

"jeopardy's gonna call billy! " a piece of childhood nostalgia is gone!! RIP ALEX TREBEK🙏🏽🔘📘🔠💠💙

He had the same enthusiasm over 30 years ago right up to when he died. He was truly one of a kind.

I've been watching Jeopardy! for almost 30 years, and frankly the build up on this version of the "Think" theme during contestant intros is still wondrous and unmatched by just about every iteration that has come afterwards (everything except maybe the Bongos version of the theme during the 90s).

Best game show ever, none of that corny Price is Right stuff, either you know the answers or you don't

Back when there was no lifetime returning champions and Alex had that mustache and Afro in those days, until it was all gone

@GETENT

3 жыл бұрын

Harry Engel starting in season 20 in 2003

@thesoftparade1990

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Finch that was one of the main reasons Jennings and Jeopardy were accused of “fixing” the game. Nevermind that Ken’s episodes aired a little over a month before the end of Season 20.

@BenJabituya

3 жыл бұрын

No wonder one random KZreadr (not me, mind you) thought it was Lionel Richie at first glance. I said back to that user ,"That ain't Lionel Richie, that's Alex Trebek!"

@BigManTransitEnthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

Rohan Padiyar oh yes, mistake a white dude with a black dude with the then Afro and mustache while involved with The Commodores. I applaud you for being a total jackass!

RIP Mr Trebek, thanks 4 the memories

This opening music is awesome.

Managing 30 video feeds for a live display is pretty impressive for 1984

RIP Senior Alex Trebek The Man that is realy a True Legend of hosting JEOPARDY.🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

After the passing of Trebek... Jepoardy will never be the same...

My mom DVRs this. We watch it together, and a few days ago, I almost lost it when one of the crew did a RIP tribute to Mr. Trebek. Especially because the guy almost started crying.

Jeopardy will NOT be the same without Alex Trebek!! 1940-2020

@tiffanymorgan6562

3 жыл бұрын

Sony just needs to pull the plug agter his final episode is aired! Don't replace him!

RIP alex, your were a legend

He'll always be with us as long as we remember him. I'll never forget him. RIP Alex.

R.I.P. Alex Trebek (1940 - 2020) 😭😭😭😭😭

In 1984, contestants were giving an encyclopedia set for the second place finisher, and the third place finisher gets a year supply of Rice-a-Roni, The San Francisco Treat. Those were the days back then. Today, they are given cash money for all of their troubles.

@spanielgal

3 жыл бұрын

Hilarious

And this is where 36 great years began. RIP Alex, you'll forever be in our hearts

I can’t believe he’s gone

@Lana-vh9ll

3 жыл бұрын

@@sonnyreid5449 I’m sorry for your loss. My grandfather passed of liver cancer before I met him. He couldn’t afford treatment and lived for a few months before passing. He was pretty young. However, my other grandfather has had cancer several times and is still alive today. There’s hope left in the world after all.

@johnm4669

3 жыл бұрын

The new host will be Ken Jennings?

RIP it's so sad to see a great man go.........

And Johnny Gilbert was there every step of the way. What a team they made 😭

Those two men Alex and Johnny will not just be jeopardy icons but World icons

Nice to see this. Man, it has been a long time.. Glad that he stuck around just as long. 👍

They should bring all three of these people back for an episode! (assuming none of them are gone)

@definitely_notme4112

3 жыл бұрын

I think all of them are still alive. I am not sure tho, there is of course not much info on them on the internet. Edit: greg and lois are still around, and i think frank is.

@pschiptunes64

3 жыл бұрын

If they ever do come back, Johnny should announce it like he did way back in 1984. “Now entering the studio are today’s contestants...”

@pschiptunes64

3 жыл бұрын

Alex Trebek’s hosting time on Jeopardy!... 1984-2020. Best game show host of all time.

I'll admit,growing up on the original Jeopardy with GAME SHOW GOD Art Fleming,it took me a while to warm up to Alex being the new host,but he more than won me over.RIP ALEX

I'm surprised at how clean and high quality this video is, especially from 1984.

I came to this country in mid-80s and Jeopardy was a staple diet in the afternoon during class breaks. Very nostalgic.

Just saw it this evening. I could probably spend hours comparing this to modern Jeopardy. Also Alex is borderline rapping, but he sounds better

0:23 the first entrance

RIP Alex Trebek Thank you for 36 years of memories

He still looks fantastic despite his illness. God bless him, I hope he pulls through.

As someone who has the 2005 DVD, I noticed there were a few bits and pieces edited out of today's broadcast, but it was still a very interesting watch.

@nigelm5777

3 жыл бұрын

Gotta squeeze in more ads.

our king

I would've liked to watch the WHOLE episode!

Alex's voice became more mellow over the years, and not quite as excited from his days of doing High Rollers and Concentration. This first episode makes him sound like a teen on their first date with a girl, high pitched. Yet, before he came to do game shows here, I watched him on the CBC-TV doing a version of Canadian version of the College Bowl (or it may had been a high school version), called Reach For The Top. Another point in watching this first episode, the camera zooming in was much more like watch the NBC Daytime version of Jeopardy with Art Fleming, instead of the electronic squeeze zoom effect for each clue, and no one applauding after they got each answer correct. That took up a lot of time and they never finished Double Jeopardy.

'An energy demonstrator' 😆 he'll show you how to energy.

Condolences to Trebek's family, the Jeopardy family, and his fans worldwide! Alex Trebek is a legendary TV host and humanitarian. His humor, wit, intellect, and charm were just some of his attributes that captivated those watching from TV sets, and from those around him. Most people recognize him from "Jeopardy," but he hosted a large array of game shows prior to that. Alex Trebek will be missed greatly! Hope a worthy successor will follow in his footsteps and be a living tribute to him. Perhaps Ken Jennings?

OMG, he was so different!!!😮 R.I.P Alex Trebek 1940-2020!!!🙏😥

Rest in Paradise King

Than you for all the memories over the years. You will be missed Alex.

This aired a year before I started school. My late dad, who died two months before Alex Trebek, was three months shy of 41 years old at the time. My mom was 39 at the time. My first older brother was 14, and my second one was 15 days shy of 11. I was two months shy of 5 at the time.

the most iconic voice

this is an awesome throwback!

Handsome then and still is,

RIP Alex

This was awesome. Wish they dropped the entire episode. 1 full episode isn't gonna kill copyright guys .....

The 1984 theme is still the best one. Change my mind.

0:28 - Are those boos I hear? Well, Alex Trebek DID replace Art Fleming.

Wow, I've never seen him actually explain the rules before. It's always just been assumed you know the rules.

How can you tell it was made in the 80s? Her hair and glasses.

@magnificentsir7274

3 жыл бұрын

@Margaret McEvoy got em

@definitely_notme4112

3 жыл бұрын

Or ABSOLUTELY EVERYTHING ELSE like alex’s hairdo, the suits, the set, the music, and the 80s monitors.

@tinaclaxton5818

3 жыл бұрын

@Margaret McEvoy Nope It Looks like the 1980s

The reason they hired Alex as the host for the new version of Jeopardy was, the Producers has a hunch that this show would have a long run and they wanted a young host.

Alex is more laid back now. No shouting or quick moves. I expected him to say, "and now without further ado: The Running Man!"

Such a lovely beautiful man, R.I.P Alex Trebek🥺🙏🏼♥️