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Trebek Heart Attack

#1 Post by TheConfessor » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:15 pm

I just heard on CNN Headline news that Alex Trebek has had a heart attack and is in the hospital. Early word is that it was minor and he is expected to be back taping Jeopardy in January.

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Re: Trebek heart attack

#2 Post by Kazoo65 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:20 pm

Hmm, how old is Alex anyway? I know he's getting up there in years-what with the white hair and glasses.

I wonder if this will make him consider retirement sooner rather than later (maybe after next season, which is number 25 for J! in its' current incarnation).

I'm glad he's gonna be OK.
I'm just a game show nerd.

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Re: Trebek heart attack

#3 Post by NellyLunatic1980 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:20 pm

Kazoo65 wrote:Hmm, how old is Alex anyway? I know he's getting up there in years-what with the white hair and glasses.
He is 67.

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#4 Post by Bob Juch » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:24 pm

I'm glad to hear it's only minor. Must have been cursed by today's QOD.
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#5 Post by jsuchard » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:28 pm

Am I the only one wondering about the clause in the JEOPARDY! rules that only allows a contestant to appear one time with Alex Trebek as host?
* Either Arglebargle IV or someone else.

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#6 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:28 pm

Bob Juch wrote:I'm glad to hear it's only minor. Must have been cursed by today's QOD.
Why would that have cursed him?

Now, if he'd been in the DORA...

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#7 Post by earendel » Tue Dec 11, 2007 1:37 pm

jsuchard wrote:Am I the only one wondering about the clause in the JEOPARDY! rules that only allows a contestant to appear one time with Alex Trebek as host?
Yes, but not for the same reason. :lol:

I want a chance to meet him for the first time.
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#8 Post by Flybrick » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:04 pm

Oh, I'm sorry, 'heart attack' wasn't specific enough, we were looking for "myocardial infarction."

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#9 Post by earendel » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:14 pm

Flybrick wrote:Oh, I'm sorry, 'heart attack' wasn't specific enough, we were looking for "myocardial infarction."
LOL! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#10 Post by mrkelley23 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:35 pm

Now, that's funny right there.
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#11 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:37 pm

mrkelley23 wrote:Now, that's funny right there.
Hey! I thought you were taking the boys for haircuts! :P

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#12 Post by NellyLunatic1980 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 3:51 pm

Flybrick wrote:Oh, I'm sorry, 'heart attack' wasn't specific enough, we were looking for "myocardial infarction."
No, you're wrong, too. You forgot to phrase your response in the form of a question.

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#13 Post by Appa23 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:01 pm

jsuchard wrote:Am I the only one wondering about the clause in the JEOPARDY! rules that only allows a contestant to appear one time with Alex Trebek as host?
I would hope so.

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#14 Post by peacock2121 » Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:58 pm

You boys are bad.

Glad he is going to be okay.

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