Alex Trebek hosted a game show in the 1970's that help shape him into the television personality he as become and the host of what syndicated game show?
The Wizard of Odds The Wizard of Odds is an American game show hosted by Alex Trebek that aired on NBC from July 16, 1973 to June 28, 1974 in which people from the studio audience vied in a number of rounds, primarily games revolving around statistical questions. Sam Riddle was the show's first announcer; toward the end of the run, Charlie O'Donnell replaced him.
The Chair (game show) The Chair is a game show television program that premiered on ABC in January 2002. It was hosted by former tennis champion John McEnroe and directed by Michael A. Simon. Among the show's writers was writer/actress Teresa Strasser, who had served on ABC's "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" and later hosted "While You Were Out" after "The Chair" was cancelled.