I have to say that Alex Trebek really sounds sick - hoarse even in his last week

[malaise]

of recording. Sad to watch and hear - he must have been in pain - what a tough character.

[CatMor]

1. It is so sad to watch ..

he is hoarse but he still looks good for both his illness and age. I'm sure going to miss him after 36 years.

[malaise]

2. Me too

That's why I said he's a tough character because the hoarseness must have been the least of it.
And it is sad to watch.

[musette_sf]

3. I'm treasuring this last week with Alex

and I agree with you. I also think he gave a bit of a tip-off that he knew his time was close, when he announced the category of "CHRISTMAS ON BROADWAY". To me he sounded wistful and it seemed like his voice cracked just a bit, as if he knew he would not be with us any more at Christmas.

[malaise]

4. I think you got it right

He had a very good gauge on his situation.
It's a stark reminder of the fragility of life

[TruckFump]

5. DVR'ing the last week of Trebek Jeopardy episodes

Will most likely watch over and over.

I wondered over the holidays what was happening when all the old episodes were on. Glad to see last night that the current champion was on and the game picked up where it had left off before Christmas.

Does anyone know if Ken Jennings is first up at bat to replace Trebek?