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* November 5, 2020: Burt Thakur is elated to become the new champion. During the postgame chat, which is released online, Burt gets emotional as he tells Alex that he learned English growing up by watching the show with his grandfather.

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* November 5, 2020: Burt Thakur is elated to become the new champion. During the postgame chat, which is released online, Burt gets emotional as he tells Alex that he learned English growing up by watching the show with his grandfather. Burt also talks about this during the contestant interviews on the following show, the last episode to air before Trebek's death from pancreatic cancer.

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* November 5th, 2019: Gilbert Collins [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1T8LFFvQCg gives a statement]] to honor late Champion Larry Martin who died of pancreatic cancer. He also mentions Alex as he wishes the best for everyone who is dealing with the disease.
* November 11th, 2019: During the Tournament Of Champions Final Jeopardy, [[https://twitter.com/SPTV/status/1194075535355174912 Dhruv Gaur wrote]], "We love you, Alex!" as his answer. You could hear Alex's voice slightly break up as he thanks Dhruv. Also, James Holzhauer gives Dhruv a thumbs up.

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* November 5th, 5, 2019: Gilbert Collins [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1T8LFFvQCg gives a statement]] to honor late Champion Larry Martin who died of pancreatic cancer. He also mentions Alex as he wishes the best for everyone who is dealing with the disease.
* November 11th, 11, 2019: During the Tournament Of Champions Final Jeopardy, [[https://twitter.com/SPTV/status/1194075535355174912 Dhruv Gaur wrote]], "We love you, Alex!" as his answer. You could hear Alex's voice slightly break up as he thanks Dhruv. Also, James Holzhauer gives Dhruv a thumbs up.


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* November 5, 2020: Burt Thakur is elated to become the new champion. During the postgame chat, which is released online, Burt gets emotional as he tells Alex that he learned English growing up by watching the show with his grandfather.

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* [[DefeatMeansFriendship The fact that many champions and players have become friends over the years]]. One particularly heartwarming case, the 1997 College Tournament winner Craig Barker recounts that two of his opponents started dating each other after the tournament, marrying years later.

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* [[DefeatMeansFriendship The fact that many champions and players have become friends over the years]]. years]].
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One particularly heartwarming case, the 1997 College Tournament winner Craig Barker recounts that two of his opponents started dating each other after the tournament, marrying years later.
** A few years after their episodes aired, Karl Coryat and the four-time champion he defeated, Mary Hirschfeld, played a round of golf together.


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* June 1996: After Karl Coryat lost, Alex Trebek said he was a "giant".
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** In March 2020, Trebek posted another follow-up video for the first anniversary of the original, noting that he was now among the 18% of patients who had reached the one-year milestone following his diagnosis, and notes that the two-year survival rate is 7% but his oncologist told him he believed the two of them would be celebrating that milestone together in a year's time.
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** Also in this episode, in a similar vein to Dhruv's example above, Brad, knowing he couldn't catch James or Ken in game 2, wrote down for his final Final Jeopardy response, "You're the best, Alex".
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* January 14, 2020: Ken Jennings giving a look of awe and emotion on his face as he goes over to accept his Greatest of All Time trophy. He even has to ask Alex twice if the trophy's for him.

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* January 14, 2020: Ken Jennings giving a look of awe and emotion on his face as he goes over to accept his Greatest of All Time trophy. He even has to ask Alex twice if the trophy's for him.
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* January 14, 2020: Ken Jennings giving a look of awe and emotion on his face as he goes over to accept his Greatest of All Time trophy. He even has to ask Alex twice if the trophy's for him.
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** While he's definitely embraced the role of trash-talking {{Heel}} on the G.O.A.T. Tournament and his cocky attitude has won him some detractors, Holzhauer has also donated thousands to charities and uses events like watch parties to raise more.
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* November 5th, 2019: Gilbert Collins [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1T8LFFvQCg gives a statement]] to honor late Champion Larry Martin who died of pancreatic cancer. He also mentions Alex as he wishes the best for everyone who is dealing with the disease.
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* November 11th, 2019: During the Tournament Of Champions Final Jeopardy, [[https://twitter.com/SPTV/status/1194075535355174912 Dhruv Gaur wrote]], "We love you, Alex!" as his answer. You could hear Alex's voice slightly break up as he thanks Dhruv.

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* November 11th, 2019: During the Tournament Of Champions Final Jeopardy, [[https://twitter.com/SPTV/status/1194075535355174912 Dhruv Gaur wrote]], "We love you, Alex!" as his answer. You could hear Alex's voice slightly break up as he thanks Dhruv. Also, James Holzhauer gives Dhruv a thumbs up.
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* November 11th, 2019: During the Tournament Of Champions Final Jeopardy, [[https://twitter.com/SPTV/status/1194075535355174912 Dhruv Gaur wrote]], "We love you, Alex!" as his answer. You could hear Alex's voice slightly break up as he thanks Dhruv.
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* June 3, 2019: James Holzhauer leaving his podium to give Emma Boettcher a high five after she snaps his 32-game winning streak.
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** After taping for Season 35 wrapped in April 2019, Trebek posted another video, stating that he was still in good health, and that he should still be around to host Season 36.
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* November 17th 2017: After making himself infamous for his irreverent and cocky boasts at Alex in his Final Jeopardy responses whenever he had a runaway lead in his original run, Buzzy once again faces this situation in the finals in the Tournament of Champions, and for what might be his last response on the show altogether, responds, "[[SincerityMode LOVE YOU]]". [[spoiler:[[EarnYourHappyEnding He WON.]]]]
* March 2019: Jeopardy fans the world over send encouragement to Alex Trebek after he announces his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Trebek responds with a personal video stating that he is thankful for all of the love and support he has received, and points out that even ''Watson'' sent him well wishes. He concludes the video with "I'm a lucky guy."

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* November 17th 17, 2017: After making himself infamous for his irreverent and cocky boasts at Alex in his Final Jeopardy responses whenever he had a runaway lead in his original run, Buzzy once again faces this situation in the finals in the Tournament of Champions, and for what might be his last response on the show altogether, responds, "[[SincerityMode LOVE YOU]]". [[spoiler:[[EarnYourHappyEnding He WON.]]]]
* March 2019: Jeopardy ''Jeopardy!'' fans the world over send encouragement to Alex Trebek after he announces his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Trebek responds with a personal video stating that he is thankful for all of the love and support he has received, and points out that even ''Watson'' sent him well wishes. He concludes the video with "I'm a lucky guy."
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* March 2019: Jeopardy fans the world over send encouragement to Alex Trebek after he announces his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.

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* March 2019: Jeopardy fans the world over send encouragement to Alex Trebek after he announces his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. Trebek responds with a personal video stating that he is thankful for all of the love and support he has received, and points out that even ''Watson'' sent him well wishes. He concludes the video with "I'm a lucky guy."
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* March 2019: Jeopardy fans the world over send encouragement to Alex Trebek after he announces his diagnosis with Stage IV pancreatic cancer.
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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television by hosting ''The Wizard of Odds'', which Thicke wrote the theme to, and eventually led to this show.

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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television by hosting ''The Wizard of Odds'', for which Thicke wrote the theme to, theme, and eventually led to this show.
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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television by hosting ''The Wizard of Odds'', which Thicke wrote the theme to, which later lead to this show.

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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television by hosting ''The Wizard of Odds'', which Thicke wrote the theme to, which later lead and eventually led to this show.
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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television by hosting ''TheWizardOfOdds'', which Thicke wrote the theme to, which later lead to this show.

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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television by hosting ''TheWizardOfOdds'', ''The Wizard of Odds'', which Thicke wrote the theme to, which later lead to this show.
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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television, later leading to this show.

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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television, television by hosting ''TheWizardOfOdds'', which Thicke wrote the theme to, which later leading lead to this show.
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* After Creator/AlanThicke passed away in December 2016, Creator/AlexTrebek [[https://youtu.be/zM61MuEc_js paid tribute to him]], crediting him for helping find success in American television, later leading to this show.
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* December 3, 1993: Spangenberg won the 10th Anniversary Tournament by being the only one who identified playwright Wendy Wasserstein in the Final Jeopardy clue ([[AwesomeMoments especially noteworthy since the first game in the finals ended badly for him, having only $600 after a difficult Final Jeopardy]]). Shortly afterwards, Wasserstein's friends informed her about this, and she invited Frank to dinner.

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* December 3, 1993: Spangenberg won the 10th Anniversary Tournament by being the only one who identified playwright Wendy Wasserstein in the Final Jeopardy clue ([[AwesomeMoments ([[SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome especially noteworthy since the first game in the finals ended badly for him, having only $600 after a difficult Final Jeopardy]]). Shortly afterwards, Wasserstein's friends informed her about this, and she invited Frank to dinner.
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* November 17th 2017: After making himself infamous for his irreverent and cocky boasts in his Final Jeopardy responses whenever he had a runaway lead in his original run, Buzzy once again faces this situation in the finals in the Tournament of Champions, and for what might be his last response on the show altogether, responds, "[[SincerityMode LOVE YOU]]". [[spoiler:[[EarnYourHappyEnding He WON.]]]]

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* November 17th 2017: After making himself infamous for his irreverent and cocky boasts at Alex in his Final Jeopardy responses whenever he had a runaway lead in his original run, Buzzy once again faces this situation in the finals in the Tournament of Champions, and for what might be his last response on the show altogether, responds, "[[SincerityMode LOVE YOU]]". [[spoiler:[[EarnYourHappyEnding He WON.]]]]
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* November 17th 2017: After making himself infamous for his irreverent and cocky boasts in his Final Jeopardy responses whenever he had a runaway lead in his original run, Buzzy once again faces this situation in the finals in the Tournament of Champions, and for what might be his last response on the show altogether, responds, "[[SincerityMode LOVE YOU]]". [[spoiler:[[EarnYourHappyEnding He WON.]]]]
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* November 2017: During the Tournament of Champions, Alex and all the contestants wore blue ribbons in tribute to Cindy Stowell, who would have participated in the tournament if she were still alive. The show also donated $10,000 (the amount given to contestants eliminated in the semifinals) to the Cancer Research Institute in her name.
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** January 29, 2014: Arthur [[GenreSavvy used his knowledge of wagering and intentionally bet for a first place tie of $26,800]] to let his closest competitor walk away for the same amount (and to return the next day).

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** January 29, 2014: Arthur [[GenreSavvy used his knowledge of wagering and intentionally bet for a first place tie of $26,800]] $26,800 to let his closest competitor walk away for the same amount (and to return the next day).

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* December 3, 1993: Frank Spangenberg won the 10th Anniversary Tournament by being the only one who identified playwright Wendy Wasserstein in the Final Jeopardy clue ([[AwesomeMoments especially noteworthy since the first game in the finals ended badly for him, having only $600 after a difficult Final Jeopardy]]). Shortly afterwards, Wasserstein's friends informed her about this, and she invited Frank to dinner.

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* January 1990: Frank Spangenberg surpassed the winnings cap of $75,000 and donated $27,597 to Gift of Love Hospice, a facility operated by the Missionaries of Charity. The money was used to bring the place up to fire code.
* December 3, 1993: Frank Spangenberg won the 10th Anniversary Tournament by being the only one who identified playwright Wendy Wasserstein in the Final Jeopardy clue ([[AwesomeMoments especially noteworthy since the first game in the finals ended badly for him, having only $600 after a difficult Final Jeopardy]]). Shortly afterwards, Wasserstein's friends informed her about this, and she invited Frank to dinner.
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* 2013 Teen Tournament winner Leonard Cooper using his winnings to [[https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/highlights/leonard-cooper-jeffect pay for his brother's college tuition]].
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* January 3, 1975: The final episode of the original run as hosted by Art Fleming ended with Art thanking the viewers, hoping to see them again, before walking off a dimming set with Creator/CharlieChaplin's [[Film/ModernTimes "Smile"]] [[SolemnEndingTheme playing over the end credits]].

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* January 3, 1975: The final episode of the original run as hosted by Art Fleming ended with Art thanking the viewers, hoping to see them again, before walking off a dimming set with Creator/CharlieChaplin's [[Film/ModernTimes "Smile"]] "[[Film/ModernTimes Smile]]" [[SolemnEndingTheme playing over the end credits]].
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* January 3, 1975: The final episode of the original run as hosted by Art Fleming ended with Art thanking the viewers, hoping to see them again, before walking off a dimming set with Creator/CharlieChaplin's [[Film/ModernTimes "Smile"]] [[SomberEndingTheme playing over the end credits]].

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* January 3, 1975: The final episode of the original run as hosted by Art Fleming ended with Art thanking the viewers, hoping to see them again, before walking off a dimming set with Creator/CharlieChaplin's [[Film/ModernTimes "Smile"]] [[SomberEndingTheme [[SolemnEndingTheme playing over the end credits]].

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