The last episode of Jeopardy aired last night.
It was just like any other episode. Alex Trebek was still lively, using every ounce of his remaining strength to do what he loved - host a game show, an institution, that has been on Ameican TV with him MCing for 37 years.
As it turned out, Alex Trebek had intended to tape a farewell message for his final show, but, at the time this last show taped, he didn't realize it would be his last - that's how sudden his final days were.
So we got this instead. In a way, I was happy.
Because otherwise, I would have cried all night.
The song this clip is set to is called "Once Before I Go", written by the late Peter Allen.
This is the backstory of the Broadway show this is from, The Boy from OZ, about the life of Peter Allen.
Prepare to cry to the song that was the background to Alex Trebek's goodbye montage, sung by Hugh Jackman.
One last coincidence. I've blogged that I went to high school and college with a woman who became a Jeopardy champion. We remain friends. Yesterday, in the Memories feature of Facebook, her picture taken with Alex Trebek showed up. Coincidence?
Farewell, Alex.
...he was a legend.
ReplyDeleteA fond farewell...
ReplyDeleteOh, my. I had a college friend who competed on Jeopardy. Both she and Alex are gone now.
ReplyDeleteI cried
ReplyDeleteMy son and I lament the loss of Alex. A favorite nightly companion for decades.
ReplyDeleteBTW- I'm sure I would, too- but I'd love to think I'd do it even better!
ReplyDeleteThe episode is on my DVR. I'll probably watch it today.
ReplyDeleteHe had class and will be always remembered in good terms.
ReplyDeleteCoffee is on and stay safe
Another pillar of my life that is now turned to stone.
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