Pop Culture Potpourri–Alex Trebek Hospitalized and Gwen Stefani to the Rescue

Posted on December 11, 2007 by Michele Cheplic

Answer: He suffered a minor heart attack. Question: What happened to “Jeopardy” host Alex Trebek? The 67-year-old longtime game show host gave his family quite a scare Monday night. Trebek reportedly felt pains in his chest and was taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles where doctors discovered he had a minor heart attack. According to Trebek’s rep, the Canadian-born celebrity will remain in the hospital for a couple more days for tests and observation. In a statement released by “Jeopardy” producers Trebek was said to be “resting comfortably in a Los Angeles hospital, and he will be back … Continue reading →

“Jeopardy” Champ Slams Show

Posted on July 26, 2006 by Michele Cheplic

Did you see this coming? “Jeopardy” ultra-champ Ken Jennings, who became a household fixture in 2004 during his 74-game winning streak is making headlines again. But, this time it’s in contrast to his squeaky clean image. Two years after hauling in more than $2.5 million in winnings from the game show, Jennings’ is blasting “Jeopardy” and its host Alex Trebek. One of the unkind comments recently posted on Jennings’ website reads: “I know, I know, the old folks love him, but nobody knows he died in that fiery truck crash a few years back and was immediately replaced with the … Continue reading →