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

by Rogak, Lisa, 1962-

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Thomas Dunne Books, 2020.

791.45028 T784r

Trebek, Alex, 1940-

Jeopardy! (Television program)

Television personalities -- United States -- Biography.

9781250773661 (hc.)

241 p., 8 unnumbered pages of plates : ill. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"It was no surprise, since millions of devoted viewers have long considered Alex Trebek to be a part of their daily lives ever since he began hosting the show in 1984. Now, bestselling biographer Lisa Rogak gives readers a look at Trebek's early life, his career, and his personal life throughout the years, drawing on many sources to tell his full story for the first time. There are many surprises, like the fact that Trebek was almost 50 when he discovered that he had a half brother, as well as the revelation that for a short time he actually dreamed of becoming a priest. The native Canadian also struggled with depression after the failure of his first marriage, and for years afterward he despaired of ever having a family of his own until he met the woman who would become his soulmate. Who Is Alex Trebek? is the first biography of the much-loved game show host, and as such, celebrates the man who has created a remarkable legacy that will live on in popular culture for generations to come."--From publisher.

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