Art Fleming served as host for all versions of the show between 1964 and 1979. Don Pardo served as announcer until 1975, and John Harlan announced for the 1978–1979 season. The daily syndicated version premiered in 1984 with Alex Trebek as …

George Alexander Trebek[2] (/ trəˈbɛk /; July 22, 1940 – November 8, 2020) was a Canadian and American game show host and television personality. He was best known for hosting the syndicated general knowledge quiz game show Jeopardy! for 37 seasons from its revival in 1984 until his death in 2020.

Kenneth Wayne Jennings III (born May 23, 1974) is an American game show host, former contestant, and author. He is best known for his work on the syndicated quiz show Jeopardy! as a contestant and later its host. Jennings was born in Seattle, Washington but grew up in South Korea and Singapore.

Season 41 marks Ken Jennings’s third season behind the lectern as the host of JEOPARDY!, for which he was Emmy-nominated in 2023 and 2024 for “Outstanding Host For A Game Show.” Jennings also hosts the ABC primetime special events “Jeopardy! Masters” and …

Jun 11, 2024 · Ken Jennings, famed for his 74-game winning streak on “Jeopardy!” and now its host, sat down with CBS News to discuss taking over the show, previously helmed by Alex Trebek for 37 seasons. Jennings was not initially selected for the hosting role.

Oct 6, 2024 · Presently, Ken Jennings is hosting Jeopardy! His career can be described by his 74-game winning streak on the show. After Alex Trebek passed on in 2020, he entered the list of hosts. No one was surprised when, with his knowledge of the game and quick thinking, he became a permanent co-host in July 2022.

Feb 17, 2024 · Since debuting nearly 60 years ago on NBC, “Jeopardy!” has been helmed by five different hosts, each with their own gentle way of admonishing contestants for failing to phrase their response in...

Alex Trebek began hosting Jeopardy! in 1984, the year that the syndicated version of America’s Favorite Quiz Show® debuted. He became one of television’s most enduring and iconic figures, engaging millions of viewers worldwide with his impeccable delivery of “answers and questions.”

Dec 17, 2024 · Ken split Jeopardy! hosting duties with Mayim after Alex Trebek’s death. Mayim, 49, exited the show in December 2023. The game show alum has been the sole host ever since.

Check out the people behind Jeopardy!, America's Favorite Quiz Show.