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Shortly after the show began, Trebek presented the award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series.
While every presenter typically gets polite applause, the whole room stood up and cheered for Trebek.
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Alex Trebek, she said.
(And if you follow her on Twitter, youll know its true.)
I havent missed an episode of@Jeopardyin….
I couldnt tell you how long.
I literally watch every day and shout answers at the tv like a maniac.
Let me finish, he said, raising his hand to settle the crowd.
Im not a big fan of sympathy votes.
As Trebek put it, adapting Sally Fieldsfamous line, You guys like me … you value my work.
If thats the case, I can live with that.
AsFeudexecutive producerGaby Johnstonshouted out onstage, We love Alex Trebek.
I worked with him for seven years onClassic Concentration.
Hes dear to my heart.
Don’t miss the moment#FamilyFeudwon its first Daytime Emmy Award for OUTSTANDING GAME SHOW since 1977!!
THANK YOU to our fans and to our amazing executive producer and showrunner Gaby Johnston!!
Its been special, he said, to discover how loved I am all across America.
As Trebek wrapped it up and exited, so did much of the press.
People had come to see Alex Trebek, and true to form, he did not disappoint.
