Michael Strahan speaks with the Trebeks
Thursday, January 2, 2020
8pm|7pm Central on ABC
It was such a pleasure to meet Micheal Strahan and the 20/20 production team when they visited our home in December. It was really busy when the crew first showed up. I was out on my walk up Fryman Canyon and I returned to trucks in the driveway, lights in the living room and some of the furniture moved. Alex was in makeup, so I started to get ready. Michael came a little later and introduced himself. I am always so impressed by the kindness and openess of interviewers… and Michael was truly lovely. He and Alex got along famously and started the interview.
During this time, I’m touched by the tremendous outpouring of affection for my husband by his fans. We have received many momentos from well-wishers – baked goods, blankets, vitamins, holy water, CBD creams, letters, chocolates, prayer flags from Tibet, an oar from a rowing team, signed sports jerseys – a lot of thoughtful gifts.
As I watch Alex during interviews, I’m in awe of how easy he makes receiving all this attention look. I know he is so emotionally connected to all the people who are supporting him and yet he is so calm and collected throughout his healing journey.
“With Alex…
what you see is what you get.”
When asked what it is like to be married to Alex Trebek- the answer I give is what most wives would say, “He’s not the game show host at home (Ok… maybe most wives wouldn’t say that) but Alex is just my husband and I love him”. He’s both extra-ordinary and ordinary all at once. He wears jeans and T-shirts and is most comfortable puttering around the house – fixing everything from broken sprinklers to the tiles on the roof. I do have to say that he is quite ingenious when it comes to repairs of any sort. It’s amazing to me how he can come up with solutions for household problems.
“Alex is very supportive of what I and our children do.”
Alex encourages the work I do on my website – insidewink.com. He acknowledges the good intention and meaningfulness of its mission and I think he is proud of me.
I hope you get a chance to tune into 20/20 on ABC on Thursday 1/2/2020 at 8pm/7pm central and I hope that you are having a safe and cozy beginning to your new year.
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By JEAN TREBEK
Jean is a Professional Religious Science Practitioner, Reiki Master and Sound Healer. She grew up on Long Island, NY, and now lives in Los Angeles. She has two wonderful adult children, Matthew and Emily, with her beloved late husband, Alex. Jean enjoys taking long walks, watching movies, and traveling. She is very grateful for her family, friends, Luna (the dog) and good coffee.
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I love the simple authenticity of the Trebeks! I was wonderfully & pleasantly surprised to see youse guys on the cover of SOM Magazine! I look forward to reading the article & watching the interview with ABC. I hold Alex, Jean, Matthew, and Emily in loving prayer for Perfect Health and Wholeness!!! So grateful for the good these people do & the joy they bring in touching hearts & lives! God Bless you and all your loved ones!!!
Knowing this year is a demonstration of Love and Miracles ❣️
Happy New Year to both you and Mr. Alex! Want you to know I hurt with you and pray constantly for your husband. Wish him success in the battle and I hope the words I wrote to him on 2 occasions have a positive effect. Love you guys and will be watching. <3
Prayers for Alex and his family!
Love him and his show!!
Happy New Year to you
Happy New Year to you Mr and Mrs Trebek and son and daughter, I am sending love and prayers to all of you and I pray that Alex will get through this and beat this battle. We love you Alex. There isn’t a day go by weekday that we don’t watch Jeopardy, and always thinking of you ????????????????
I’m a retired Nurse. I read that Alex says when he is in pain he get edgy and says he feel bad when it takes it out on u. I was attacked on the job in1999 and ended up with a Close head injury which caused it to Uniate a genetic disease similar to ALS it’s called Charcot Marie Tooth disease. It causes numbness in ur arms and legs and causes the burning sensation in ur hands and feet similar to peripheral Neuropathy. The reason I went into this is,I use cbd tinsure(oil) to relieve my pain if Alex is not using it for his pain management, it’s a really good way to relieve pain. It also has a calming effect but does not make u sleepy or groggy
Sorry I missed the interview. Praying for Alex and his family. He has been enjoyed by me since he first came on Jeopardy. I think I am smarted because of Jeopardy, and Alex makes watching it a pleasure. I have been watching since Art Fleming was the host.
Hoping Alex beats this terrible cancer and can stay on as long as he wants to. Best TV Game Show Host— Who is Alex Trebek?
Will there be another opportunity to see the show? I missed it last night and I don’t see any evidence yet that it will be available OnDemand later.
Hi DW Jordan! We have added a clip from the interview to this post. As more become available to us we will add them here.
We are AMAZED at how well you look on Jepardy!!! I believe God has a special purpose in all this. We so admire you for hanging in there as long as you can. So far, we have seen NO DIFFERENCE in you!! GOD BLESS you and your family!!!
Dear beautiful Jeannie, thank you for your inspiring website, articles, and wonderful activities noted here. You
co ntinue to be awesome. My love and blessings always to you and your beloved family. ♡♡
Wishing you and your lovely family many blessings and praying every day for Alex .
Alex has been in my family from his beginning on Jeopardy, we love him and the show. ???????????????????????? for healing and guidance, love of your family and millions of fans we wish you all the best. Donna D Brewer, London Kentucky