This longtime ‘Jeopardy!’ host was honored with a ‘forever’ stamp

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Alex Trebek, the late game show host who hosted the televised quiz show “Jeopardy!”, is being honored by the United States Postal Service with a “forever” stamp.

The show’s current host, Ken Jennings, announced the honor during Monday night’s episode.

“The stamp artwork evokes the style of the game – in which a provided answer prompts contestants to respond with the corresponding question,” read a product description where people can purchase forever stamps .

The white-on-blue text of the stamp reads, “This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show ‘Jeopardy!’ for 37 seasons.” The correct response: “Who is Alex Trebek?”

Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, designed the stamps, which can now be purchased at The Postal Store. A sheet of 20 forever stamps is currently priced at $14.60.

Trebek, who became the host of “Jeopardy!” in 1984, was a master of the format. He engaged in friendly banter with contestants, appearing genuinely pleased when they answered correctly. At the same time, he moved the game along in a brisk, no-nonsense fashion whenever people struggled for answers.

This story comprises reporting from The Associated Press .

Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here .

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