Alex Trebek (1940–2020) who, as longtime host of the challenging television quiz show, became a respected and beloved presence in millions of homes.
The stamp artwork evokes the style of the game - in which a provided answer prompts contestants to respond with the corresponding question.
Trebek won a lifetime achievement Emmy Award and eight Daytime Emmys for outstanding game show host, among many other accolades.
The Alex Trebek stamps are being issued as Forever stamps. These Forever stamps will always be equal in value to the current FirstClass Mail one-ounce rate.
Description
The color and typography also mimic the style of clues on the show. Underneath, upside down, is the appropriate response, “Who is Alex Trebek?” next to the words.
Born in 1940 in Sudbury, Ontario, Trebek began his radio career at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, where he was soon tapped to present a variety of television programming. He relocated to Los Angeles in 1973.