Alex Trebek wins posthumous trophy at Daytime Emmys

LOS ANGELES – Alex Trebek received a posthumous Daytime Emmy as recreation clearly show host and “Jeopardy!” acquired recreation clearly show honors on Friday night.

Trebek’s son, Matt, and daughter, Emily, recognized the trophy from driving the host’s podium on the quiz show’s set.

“For as extended as we can bear in mind, he was constantly so proud to be a part of ‘Jeopardy!’, to do the job on a clearly show that was centered on know-how, possibility and the problem — persons had to imagine,” Trebek’s son stated. “He beloved each individual bit of it.”

Emily included, “He was constantly energized to go to do the job even in the course of his fight with most cancers. He was so fortunate that he was able to do what he beloved and we know that he not at the time took it for granted.”

It was Trebek’s third straight victory and sixth general in the class. He was nominated a record 32 periods in the course of his vocation.

“Jeopardy!” received as finest recreation clearly show. Executive producer Mike Richards devoted the award to Trebek, who hosted for 37 many years.

“He was extra than just a recreation clearly show host, he was a legend, a towering determine,” Richards stated in pre-taped remarks. “He considered that ‘Jeopardy!’ was extra than just a recreation clearly show. He beloved it since it stood for information, competitiveness, and the celebration of intelligence.”

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Kelly Clarkson received two trophies for her eponymous talk clearly show.

The singer was honored as host, beating out daytime newcomer Drew Barrymore among many others, and the clearly show received in the entertainment talk class.

Trebek was remembered in a exclusive tribute phase, along with Regis Philbin and Larry King. Between those people honoring Trebek in taped opinions were being U.S. to start with lady Jill Biden and Canadian Key Minister Justin Trudeau.

“I got to talk with him a couple many years back and he expressed to me how proud he was to be a Canadian,” Trudeau stated. “I had to explain to him that all Canadians are amazingly proud that he is 1 of us as well.”

King, who died in January at age 87, received as useful talk clearly show host for his eponymous clearly show on Ora Television. His sons, Chance and Cannon, recognized.

Marla Adams and Max Gail received supporting actor trophies.

Adams plays Dina Mergeron on CBS’ “The Youthful and the Restless.” The 82-12 months-previous actor recognized at residence with the Emmy statue on a table driving her.

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Gail appeared on phase even though socially distanced thanks to the coronavirus pandemic to settle for for his part as Mike Corbin on ABC’s “General Clinic.” It was the 78-12 months-previous actor’s next trophy in the supporting class, having received in 2019.

“Red Table Discuss,” showcasing Jada Pinkett Smith, her daughter, Willow, and her mother, Adrienne Banfield-Norris, received for useful talk clearly show.

Ina Garten of “Barefoot Contessa” received as finest culinary host. “CBS Sunday Morning,” hosted by Jane Pauley, acquired early morning clearly show honors.

Sheryl Underwood of CBS’ “The Discuss” presided over the clearly show. She was 1 of the hosts last 12 months, when the clearly show was completed virtually since of the coronavirus pandemic.