The Quiz: Who hosted “Jeopardy!” for more than 35 years?
Bob Barker
Alex Trebek
Drew Carey
Regis Philbin
Alex Trebek was the longest-running “Jeopardy!” host. He landed his role in 1984 after CBS picked up the show from NBC, which was home to an earlier, less successful version that was canceled. The show’s revamp in 1984 garnered nationwide attention. Soon, Trebek became one of the most beloved show hosts in history, sitting at the helm until his death in November 2020.
The correct answer to this quiz is Alex Trebek.