Alex Trebek’s last week of Danger episodes started with a emotional message of the deceased host. During the opening moments of tonight’s episode, which was filmed just 10 days before Trebek’s death in November, the presenter addressed the audience with words of inspiration and hope.
“This is the season of giving. I know you want to be generous with your family, your friends, your loved ones, ”he began. ‘But today I want you to take it a step further. I want you to open your hands, open your heart to those who are still suffering from COVID-19, people who are suffering through no fault of their own.
“We’re trying to build a softer, kinder society, and if we all pitch just a little bit, we’ll get there,” Trebek told viewers.
Trebek’s message has stuck with many Danger viewers, who remembered the host for his compassion, intelligence and class. Wow Alex Trebek’s speech to start tonight’s Jeopardy. Such an inspiration ”, one tweeted. Another wroteOf course Alex Trebek started his last week of shows by sending a message that he would stick together because so many people are suffering from Covid. I’m crying for Jeopardy! again.”
In an interview on The Today Show earlier this morning, Danger executive producer Mike Richards praised Trebek for his moving speech and remembered the day they filmed the episode in the studio. “In this very special, incredible last week, he comes out and lectures on the importance of togetherness and staying together and that the world is going through a tough time, but we have to get through it together,” said Richards. We had chills. There are specific moments in it Danger when you clap, and then there are times when you are quiet. There aren’t that many people in the studio because of COVID, and we all burst into applause. We were so moved that we had to applaud. “
Trebek’s last week of Danger episodes airing every night this week at 7 / 6c on ABC, ending with its final new episode on Friday, January 8.
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