12 Times Alex Trebek Proved He Was the Greatest Gameshow Host of All Time

Alex Trebek is more than a game show host—he’s an institution. For nearly 35 years he’s been synonymous with Jeopardy!, appearing in more than 8,000 episodes and counting, playing the role of everyone’s smart, sophisticated Canadian uncle.

On March 6, Trebek revealed in a video message that he'd been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Despite the low survival rate statistics, he vowed to keep on working and fight the disease—because after all, he still has three years left in his Jeopardy! contract.

Over the years, Trebek has given us countless indelible moments; here are 12 that show why he’s the world’s greatest game show host.