When it was announced in late 2023 that Mayim Bialik would not return as co-host, many wondered why it had taken so long to settle on what seemed like the obvious choice to succeed Alex Trebek.

(JTA) — Alex Trebek, the beloved baritone host of “Jeopardy!,” died of pancreatic cancer Sunday at 80. In his 36 years as host of the immensely popular game show, Trebek encountered his shar ...