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From Canada To The United States

Alex Trebek was a TV announcer and news reporter in Canada in the 1960’s. During his younger days, he rose the ranks at the Canadian Broadcasting System. Eventually, he turned his attention to the United States.

Trebek was friends with actor Alan Thicke, a fellow Canadian. Thicke told Trebek to audition for a game show titled, The Wizard of Odds. Thicke wrote the music for the program. Trebek auditioned to be the show’s host and got the job.