CULVER CITY, California - We recently spent a day on the set of the iconic game show "Jeopardy!." Alex Trebek joined the show as its host in 1984. Trebek and his staff invited Business Insider to be a fly on the wall during one of the show's production days.
"Jeopardy!" is filmed on a soundstage at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City, Ca. According to the 76-year-old Trebek, the show is a "well-oiled machine," staffed with loyal writers, producers, researchers, and stage crew members - many of whom have remained on the show for decades.
Here's a snapshot of how the show is produced: five episodes are taped per day, two days per week, three weeks per month. Trebek reportedly earns an annual salary of $10 million, but a representative from "Jeopardy!" would not confirm this amount.
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Urgh this video is frustratingly short. This needs a full blown 1-hour special!
djfoo000 watch Harvey Levine sit down with him on objectified
Levin*
djfoo000 I have a feeling we will see that soon. ❤️
They released the full thing on March 22nd. kzhead.info/sun/hayflrudr5RpbIE/bejne.html
A weeks worth of episodes are taped in only a day. Mind blown.
That's how it usually works on a game show: they record multiple episodes in one day to minimize studio costs and maintain a sense of continuity with the contestants. You wouldn't want your returning champion to have to drive to the studio every day. Also if you have celebrity guests (like on Match Game or Pyramid) you only have them for a day so you get as much bang for your buck as you can. Some of the prime-time shows (WWTBAM, Deal or No Deal) need a full 8-hour day to tape a single game because they want multiple takes of introductions, reaction shots, etc. Those are the really laborious ones to sit through.
Taydra Brookshire Imagine this. The 2-week tournaments are filmed over 2 days and that’s it. The ultimate tournament of champions that spanned 15 actual weeks of television were taped in about 7-8 actual days, probably over the course of a month
Man.....
1 day on 6 days off
They've had to slow it down a bit because of Alex's health, they do about 3 shows a day now. 😞
Sending positive thoughts Alex, please beat this thing! I love you!
Norosco4u I hope so but it’s stage four so like
Nobody: Alex Trebek: *WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS?*
A truly phenomenal man. Sending my best to you, Mr. Trebek.
A day into 3 minutes? That's your best Business Insider?
Be grateful that you got those 3mins
Why Ru mad
_Here lies_ *Alex Trebek* _Forever in our Hearts_ _Always our Inspiration_
😭😭😭
Alex being 78?! That’s a lie, he looks hella good for his age. He looks to me like in his 60s
That picture of him with the afro and thick mustache, that was 1976-1977 when he hosted Double Dare (not the Nickelodeon show), but it suited his yearn to learn since it was a quiz show.
Prayers for Alex Trebek may he get well soon.
I wonder if he prefers Left Twix or Right Twix.
Probably left
Right 4 sure
seems like a right twix kinda guy
I need a bigger IQ to answer such a question!
My opinion of KZhead has improved slightly having this in my recommended :3. We wish you the best Alex.
I love him so much. Grew up watching him with my grandmother.
Godspeed Mr. Trebek! I absolutely adore you since watching Jeopardy with my dad since I was little.
Rest in Peace, you incredible man.
I'm glad you're doing ok, Alex:-}}}}}}}
Unfortunately, this video is from 2017. That may be why he looks well.
Just recently he was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer
@@tigerguy1013 yep, he did a PSA about it. Joked about how he can't die because he's under contract for another 3 years. Brave man. kzhead.info/sun/aseCnquxr3WPbKM/bejne.html
@@frankwagner3659 if he dies before his contract is up, the studio wont give his wife the money he was supposed to earn if/when he does go.
@@dggoddess Not news to me, but okay, good share?
He circles the clues that bear discussion. Which is, if you watch Jeopardy, every clue.
He's explained it several times: first he reads over the clues for that day, if there's any debateable answers or words he's not sure how to pronounce he gets that cleared in a meeting with the writers and producers, then wardrobe and makeup, tape 2 games(changing clothes after each game),break for lunch, tape 3 more games. Done.
@@marcpower4167 Also found on the Jeopardy DVD.
I like this, "Okay, John. Do your thang!" (2:25)
Aw I love him. I really hope he survives and recovers.
Rest in peace .
How in the hell are you verified-
Hes best when hes rapping😂😂
Thanks for this. Always nice to see the behind the scenes / the inside activities. Prayers for Alex Trebek.
This needed to be longer. Alex is a gem. Me and my dude watch Jeopardy every night we aren't working.
WE LOVE YOU ALEX
Fight the good fight, Alex.
THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES
I wish we could see more of this side during the show 🙁 seems like an amazing guy
We Love you, Alex!!! ❤️❤️❤️. Sending good thoughts your way!
I've heard his outtakes of his jeoperdy promo's on stern, he swears up a storm ,pretty funny
Man I never realized how awesome this guy is, blessings and prayers for you Alex!
Such a great guy with a great heart💙💙💙
what a wonderful man. really sad that he's gone.
Yeah
Lol, he looked so casual and chill. This man is a treasure.
Just once I wanna see a Jeopardy live with Alex hosting before he gives it up
Thank you for many years Alex.
Amazing how all of the sudden this 2 year video came back to life this past week
Best answer to the final question on knowing all the answers. We'll miss him hosting Jeopardy plus a proud Canadian.
Someone save this precious soul
1:18 Is this the love child of James Franco and Edward James Olmos?
Bless his heart
He is on the list of top ten people that I want to give a hug
I really wish Trebek would go on Joe Rogan's podcast.
That would be an awesome interview!
Thank You Alex #RipLegend
God bless you Alex....
That 10 million a year salary kept you going as well
In fairness, it's not like he sits on his butt. Guy goes in 5 days a week, does a full day in front of people and hot lights, keeps the persona up. It might not be back breaking, but it's a job and he carrys it well
@M Detlef Chill out.
@@jeanniewood 5 days a week?
My favorite TV show of all time. Alex you're going to beat this.
I love that guy
stay strong alex love uu
Man it is hard to believe that he will be 79 on July 22; he doesn't look it. Ringo Starr, who will also be 79, 15 days earlier, also doesn't look it.
Dallas Brubaker plastic surgery
@@maxmikkelsen166 I never heard he had that done, could be
Pancreatic cancer just got Alex Trebek
0:12 he’s still not dead?? Johnny’s 94. Why is everyone at Jeopardy old as hell????
Easy, everyone loves what they do there. If either Alex or Johnny pass while still part of the show, they might not even hire replacements for them. They may just replace them with either animorphic mannequins in their likeness or holograms with their likeness.
My friend Stacy would’ve loved to see this video
Art Fleming pic behind him in his office. Good Deal. Would not have this gig if it weren't for the original host of J!
wholesome.
Hope he gets better soon❤️❤️
Unfortunately he won't get better , he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer which is the (nothing else we can do for you ) stage he will die one of these days in the near future if and it will end faster if he goes off of chemotherapy that's if he's even on chemo, he'll die within about two or three days after stopping.
Looking into Alex's eyes is like looking into the abyss.
short and sweet
We're praying for you Alex 🙏🙏🙏 youve got this mate. We know youll beat this cancer 💖
Unfortunately he won't be able to , his cancer is in the final stage which is stage 4 so he is basically living out his final days , he chose to continue with working instead of giving up his position. Eventually in the very near future his life will sadly come to an end.
R.I.P Alex Trebek 1940 - 2020
What a lad.
RIP Alex Trebek 1940-2020 💔😭💔😭💔😭💔 🙏 😔
RIP alex we will miss you
Get well soon Alex 🙏
I was so heartbroken when this video ended, definitely too short.
You never see an old man having a twix.
LONG LIVE ALEX! Down with pancreatic cancer! Much love.
Alex needs a Tim Hortons donuts in the studio.
Alex Trebek: WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS?
I would LOVE to see Alex Trebek have the weather when there is a hurricane. "And the category is". The number determines the strength and he'll say "What is.. (name of hurricane here)". That would be awesome!
KZhead recommended this after he passed. F in replys for alex.
i miss him
Alex seems like such a nice man. Pretty cool to see behind the scenes. And to the 42 a-holes who thumbed this down... 🤬
Cringe
Those came from his nemesis (oh brother) Sean Connery.
A national treasure
Years ago I asked him as a member of the audience if he had scene the Will Ferrell impersonation of him and he said "Yes I have and I didn't like it" . Very nice man.
His voice @1:09, he should do commercial over voices or be in a movie before he retires from TV. He has an amazing voice.
He already does commercials and has done voice acting. He was in a Rugrats episode and he does a commercial for life insurance.
My hopes and dreams were in there.
HE'S GONNA BEAT IT!!! PLZ!!!!
They asked what he eats in the morning, look at the first few seconds, hes eating a doughnut! NO nature valley bar here! lol
I think I’ve watched more Jeopardy™️ than any other show.
If you don't do a good job writing clues for Jeopardy!, this is what happens to your material.
Why did I think this show was filmed in New York 😂🤦♂️
because you're an idiot
So Did I.
Don’t feel bad I did too
Alex Trebek: WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS WITH THE BIG 12 INCH GASH IN IT?
She should have asked how he knows all the QUESTIONS.
he comes out in a "Candian Tuxedo", lol!
*_1:50_**_ Breakfast of Champions_* 😆
Alex Trebek: WHAT WAS WRONG WITH THE CHAIR I’VE BEEN USING FOR YEARS? WITH THE BIG 12 INCH GASH IN IT
Damn 😔
RIP Alex Trebek
I've never met Alex. I don't see why someone would think of him as a bad person. From watching the show over the years, I've noticed he has a rather dry sense of humor.
The 5 dislikes those people are not important.Right us Jeopardy fans.
At least the clues made it to the office of jeopardy
R.I.P
Anybody notice One day at a time at 0:27 ?
“There’s no downside for me” “That’s not what your mother said Trebek”
Wait so if you’re on a winning streak, you’re playing 5 games in a row on one day? And you wouldn’t think that considering they switch up their outfits
It's got to be tiring for especially long streaks, say for instance Ken Jennings' 74 day streak. Since the game requires so much focus. You essentially have to be on the ball all day, i get tired just playing 3 games in a row of the wii game.
Alex Trebek reminds me a lot of David Lynch, I don't know why.
If Alex needs to have time to recover. A good idea would be getting old champion's if jeopardy and have them be hosts for the show until Alex comes back healthy!
He doesn't look 76. Holy crap
0:02 is the truth.
Who’s the guy that says “this is jeopardy”?