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Author:

Rogak, Lisa, 1962- author.

Title:

Who is Alex Trebek? : a biography / Lisa Rogak.

Edition:

First edition.

Publisher:

Thomas Dunne Books,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

241 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 22 cm

Subject:

Trebek, Alex,--1940-
Television personalities--United States--Biography.
Jeopardy! (Television program)
Biographies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

Introduction -- Pilot, doctor, or prime minister? -- Reaching for the top -- California, here I come -- A very depressed monk -- Finally... Jeopardy! -- Settling in -- Finding family -- Behind the scenes -- Branching out -- Shifting gears -- Giving back -- Letting go.

Summary:

"A biography of Jeopardy host Alex Trebek"-- Provided by publisher.
After a contestant wrote 'We love you, Alex!' as his Final Jeopardy! answer, fans around the world have proclaimed their love and support for beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek in the wake of his cancer diagnosis. Viewers have long considered Trebek to be a part of their daily lives since he began hosting the show in 1984. Rogak gives readers a look at his early life, his career, and his personal life throughout the years. -- adapted from jacket

ISBN:

1250773660
9781250773661

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1136965998

LCCN:

2020011927

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