This week is a moving week for fans Jeopardy! And its beloved longtime host, the late Alex Trebek, has been at the iconic game show for over 30 years.
Tomorrow, January 8th Jeopardy! Broadcast the last episode featuring Trebek, The person who died in November At the age of 80, after the fight against pancreatic cancer.
To commemorate this opportunity, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (or Academy of Canadian Cinema) Of CBC Radio q Something Special: Trebek’s unheard-of acceptance speech, which was to be broadcast live at the Canadian Screen Awards on March 29, 2020.
Trebek Academy icon award “For his extraordinary and ongoing contribution to the media industry.” Of course, Trebek’s speech was not broadcast because the ceremony was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In pre-recorded video messages, Jeopardy! host Instead, he thought he was “honored as a kind of goodwill ambassador” before shifting his attention from himself in favor of praising the Canadians.
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“You’ve been hosting popular shows for 36 years, becoming known and loved. Maybe people think you’re a good person. They know you’re Canadian. Ergo Canadians are good people and the country is a special place. Well, not just because we are good. “
Trebek said that what makes Canada special is not only that “we are a country of achievement” but also that “we are bilingual in two languages.”
Switching from English to French (Trevek grew up in an English and French bilingual family in Sudbury, Ontario), it took some time to highlight Quebec’s achievements.
“For more than 50 years, I have been trying to convey the message that French-speaking culture is very important and very special, not only for Quebec, but for our country as a whole.” Trebek spoke in French.
“This culture has been a huge success on the international stage. Think about Xavier Dolan, Felix Leclerc, Jean-Paul Riopel, Louis Hémon and the Montreal Canadiens at the 24th Stanley Cup Championship.”
I think the essence of Canada today is acceptance. And it may last long.-Alex Trebeck
Trebek concludes his speech by pointing out that “Canada has now gained a major position in the world” and is a “welcome society.”
“”[Canada] Beyond the tolerance, we have expanded our welcome to a level that I believe is even better. I think the essence of Canada today is acceptance. And that may last long. “
Looking back on the award, Trebek expressed his pride in his country and “the work you do every day to maintain Canada’s position in the world.”
“Dufond demoncœur, je vous remercie,” Trebek said. “Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
Written by Vivian Lashotte.
“We are a country of achievement”: Alex Trebek praises Canada with an unprecedented acceptance speech