Alex Trebek Urges a “Kinder Society” in Final Jeopardy! Run

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Alex Trebek‘s last five Jeopardy! episodes operate this 7 days, and on the one particular that airs Monday, Jan. 4, the late host started the trivia show with a heartfelt concept about the relevance of generosity amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. 

“You’ll remember that about a month in the past, I questioned all of you to choose a minute to give thanks for all the blessings that you appreciate in your lives,” he said, referring to his Thanksgiving 2020 deal with. “Now now, a distinct variety of concept. This is the ‘season of providing.’ I know you want to be generous with your spouse and children, your mates, your cherished ones, but these days I might like you to go one move even more.”

He continued, “I’d like you to open up up your arms and open up up your heart to all those who are continue to suffering for the reason that of COVID-19. People today who are struggling by way of no fault of their very own. We are seeking to establish a gentler, kinder modern society. And if we all pitch in just a minimal bit, we’re gonna get there.”