Jeopardy!’s bright, modern studio revealed in rare behind-the-scenes pics – see crew’s tribute to late host Alex Trebek
Rare behind-the-scenes images show THE BRIGHT, contemporary Jeopardy! studio that still pays tribute to the late host Alex Trebek.
Usually, fans are only allowed to see the areas of the set that are shown on the show, such the game board and the contestant podiums, but The U.S. Sun was granted unique backstage access to the popular trivia program.
The renowned Sony Pictures Studios property in Culver City, California, where sequences from classic movies like Wizard of Oz, Jaws, and Singin’ in the Rain were shot, is where Jeopardy! was filmed.
Hollywood magic is being used to create additional projects as you stroll through the property, which is centered by the renowned Sony water tower, all the way down to Jeopardy’s Stage 10 location.
As they approach Stage 10, guests will notice a large black and gold plaque outside the soundstage indicating that it has been renamed The Alex TrebekStage.
Three connected contestant podiums are visible for fans to pose behind as soon as you enter the studio.
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Announcer Johnny Gilbert’s well-known statement at the beginning of every program, “This is Jeopardy!” is shown on the wall leading to a colorful hallway packed with artifacts.
Rare mementos from the many years that Jeopardy! has been shown are proudly displayed in the corridor.
Under bright lights, a trophy case containing dozens of different Emmy Awards that the show has received throughout the years is on display.
The show itself won Best Game Show at the Emmys, while Alex’s performance won Best Game Show Host.
The prize, which was given out posthumously the year following Alex’s death from pancreatic cancer in 2020, was last given to him in 2021.
Fans can even stand behind Alex’s personal podium, which is on display, to view the adored host’s iconic glasses and scribbled messages.
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There are many different things on Alex’s podium on any given tape day. A message on the podium said, and among these are his glasses, a Final Jeopardy! card, a crayon, competitor interview cards, and a game script.
His category cards and crossed-out comments are also visible beneath the glass display case.
Since his passing, the crew has continued to pay tribute to Alex in other ways, such as by showcasing a large number of the TV personality’s personal belongings.
The host wearing the Toronto Maple Leafs hockey jersey while on the ice is included in one of the wall’s frames. Alex is a native of Canada.
For Jeopardy, Alex Trebek gets the chance to scatter clues over the globe! A plaque next to the jersey reads, “As a die-hard sports fan, one of his favorite places was a clue shoot with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 2001.”
A Jeopardy! Simpsons game, other video games, personalized apparel, sports memorabilia, and things from the host’s travels were among the many Alex Trebek-themed objects shown in other glass cabinets over the years.
Alex’s personal water bottles, clothes, and other controls he used while at the podium are displayed on shelves just next to it.
Framed photos of Alex over the years and his several magazine covers, including his MadTV image, line the halls.
Ken Jennings, a former super champion, has been hosting Jeopardy! after Alex’s death and has already established itself as a cherished mainstay of the trivia community.
Fans have come to appreciate Ken even though he hasn’t won any Emmys yet—Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak has won the awards since Alex’s death.
In November 2020, Alex, who had been behind the game show’s podium since 1984, died at the age of 80.
The news was initially verified via the show’s official Twitter account: “Alex Trebek passed away quietly at home this morning, surrounded by family and friends,” Jeopardy! regrets to announce. Alex, thank you.
Jeopardy! Host Timeline
Since the legendary Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, Jeopardy! has had a turbulent past with regard to its hosts. This list includes every host since the game show’s debut in 1964.
Art Fleming was the first host of the NBC daytime Jeopardy! show from 1964 to 1975.
From 1984 until 2020, Alex Trebek presented the current version of Jeopardy! for 36 years before passing away from pancreatic cancer.
Jeopardy’s guest hosts for 2020–2021! tried out a number of guest presenters, such as Aaron Rodgers, LaVar Burton, and Anderson Cooper, for one- or two-week assignments.
Mike Richards: In 2021, he was appointed host for a week before stepping down in the face of criticism. At the time, he served as executive producer of the program.
Between 2021 and 2023, Mayim Bialik was selected to host tournaments and primetime specials after Mike was revealed as the show’s new host.
The 74-time champion Ken Jennings, the longest-winning contestant in history, joined Mayim as a guest host for 2022–2023, and the two of them divided hosting responsibilities.
Ken Jennings from 2023 onward. Mayim declared on Instagram in December that she would “no longer” be hosting Jeopardy! Ken was selected the only host following a long break during which he had supported the writer’s strike.
Ken is now in charge of every Jeopardy game! such as the nightly show, Celebrity Jeopardy!, and other primetime programs like Masters.
When the TV personality went in for a CT scan at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles in March 2019, he was informed that he had Stage IV pancreatic cancer with a tumor that had spread to the soft lining of his stomach.
Despite his valiant efforts, Alexhad informed the New York Times before starting chemotherapy that he was ready to abandon treatment if it didn’t work.
“There comes a time when you have to decide whether you want to continue with such a low quality of life or whether you want to just ease yourself into the next level,” he remarked at the time. I’m not at all bothered by it.
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Alex received a lot of support along the way, particularly from his wife Jean and their two children, Emily, age 31, and Matthew, age 34.
Alex was contracted to host Jeopardy! until 2022 and presented the CBS show for more than 35 years.
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