Jeopardy! Host Alex Trebek
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Trebek's luck changed in 1984, when Jeopardy! creator Merv Griffin offered him the position of host on a revived version of the show, which had aired from 1964 to 1975 (and then from 1978 to 1979). Trebek worked to make the new edition more entertaining and humorous and added other changes, such as separate competitions for teenagers, seniors and celebrities. The formula was a huge success.