Alex Trebek’s ‘Jeopardy!’ wardrobe donated to charity helping unemployed
FILE – This image released by Jeopardy! shows Alex Trebek, host of the game show “Jeopardy!” Trebek’s final week of episodes will air Monday, Jan. 4 through Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. All five episodes were taped in late October. (Jeopardy! via AP)
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CULVER CITY, Calif. (NewsNation Now) — The suits once worn by late “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek will be donated to The Doe Fund, an organization that helps people with histories of homelessness or incarceration find jobs, housing and other resources.
“During his last day on set, Alex extolled the virtues of everyone opening up their hands and their hearts to those who are suffering,” “Jeopardy!” Executive Producer Mike Richards said in a news release. “Donating his wardrobe to those who are working to rebuild their lives is the perfect way to begin to honor that last request.”
Among the garments destined for a new purpose are: 14 suits, 58 dress shirts, 300 neckties, 25 polo shirts, 14 sweaters, 9 sports coats, 9 pairs of dress shoes, 15 belts, 2 parkas and 3 pairs of dress slacks.
Trainees from The Doe Fund’s “Ready, Willing & Able” program, (r-l) Michael Smith, Joseph Calhoun, and George Thomas, receive a donated wardrobe. (The Doe Fund) 
Matthew Trebek and Jeopardy! Costumer, Steve Zimbelman, pack Alex Trebek’s wardrobe for donation to The Doe Fund. (Jeopardy Productions, Inc.) 
Matthew Trebek and Jeopardy! Costumer, Steve Zimbelman, pack Alex Trebek’s wardrobe for donation to The Doe Fund. (Jeopardy Productions, Inc.) 
Matthew Trebek and Jeopardy! Costumer, Steve Zimbelman, pack Alex Trebek’s wardrobe for donation to The Doe Fund. (Jeopardy Productions, Inc.)
Trebek died Nov 8. from pancreatic cancer. He hosted more than 8,200 “Jeopardy!” episodes over nearly 37 seasons – a Guinness World Record for hosting the most episodes of a single game show.
His son, Matthew, has been a supporter of The Doe Fund and came up with the idea to donate the clothing.
It’s something I knew my dad would be totally onboard with.
Matthew Trebek
The dress clothes will go to The Doe Fund’s reentry program, “Ready, Willing and Able,” to be worn for job interviews.
“We are so grateful for ‘Jeopardy!’ and the Trebek family’s commitment to lifting up the most vulnerable among us,” said Harriet McDonald, President of The Doe Fund. “The men in our career training programs are always in need of professional attire, so they can shine in their job interviews and work with confidence once they’re hired. This donation alleviates the obstacle of not having appropriate clothing.”
“Jeopardy!” is now being hosted by a series of temporary guests that include journalist Katie Couric, actress Mayim Bialik, NFL star Aaron Rodgers and others.
