USPS Announces New Forever Stamp Honoring Alex Trebek

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced a new Forever Stamp honoring the legendary game show host, Alex Trebek. The stamp will feature a portrait of Trebek, who hosted the popular game show Jeopardy! for over 35 years.

This new stamp is a fitting tribute to Trebek's enduring legacy. He was a beloved figure in American television, known for his wit, charm, and dedication to the show.

Trebek's impact on popular culture cannot be overstated. He was a household name, and his catchphrases, such as "What is...?" and "Final Jeopardy", are still widely recognized today.

The new Forever Stamp will be available nationwide on December 30, 2022.

The USPS has announced a new Forever stamp honoring the late Alex Trebek, the beloved host of Jeopardy! who passed away in 2020.

The stamp features a grid of 20 identical stamps that resemble the array of video monitors on the Jeopardy! game board.

The stamp includes a prompt and response, with the prompt reading "This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show 'Jeopardy!' for 37 seasons" and the response "Who is Alex Trebek?" written upside down underneath.

The stamp will be issued in panes of 20 and will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

The USPS art director, Antonio Alcalá, designed the stamps using photography provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment and hand lettering by Marti Davila.

The stamp was announced by Ken Jennings, the current host of Jeopardy!, during a taping of the show that aired on June 21.

Alex Trebek hosted Jeopardy! for nearly four decades, from 1984 until his passing in 2020, taking home six Daytime Emmys.

Alex Trebek was a beloved television host who became a respected and beloved presence in millions of homes.

He hosted the television quiz show "Jeopardy!" for 37 seasons, starting in 1984.

Trebek's dedication to the show was unwavering, even after being diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer in 2019.

He continued to host the show, never missing a day of work, and took home six Daytime Emmys.

Trebek's record of hosting over 8,200 Jeopardy! episodes is a world record.

He was a naturalized U.S. citizen, having become a citizen at some point in his life.

The U.S. Postal Service is honoring Trebek's legacy with a Forever stamp, which features a photograph of him on the game show studio set.

The stamp also includes the text "This naturalized U.S. Citizen hosted the quiz show 'Jeopardy!' for 37 seasons" and the answer "Who is Alex Trebek?" written upside down in a handwritten font.

The new Forever stamp features a display of video monitors seen on "Jeopardy!" alongside a photo of Alex Trebek.

The sheet of 20 identical stamps is a unique tribute to the beloved host.

Each stamp has the clue: "This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show 'Jeopardy!' for 37 seasons."

The response, written upside down, is the answer: "Who is Alex Trebek?"

The stamps were designed by USPS art director Antonio Alcalá, using photography provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment and hand lettering by Marti Davila.

The official release date of the stamp was July 22, coinciding with the show's 60th Diamond Celebration.

The stamp is available for reservation at https://t.co/2FSCJPpHA9.

The Alex Trebek stamp will be issued in panes of 20, and as Forever stamps, they will always be equal in value to the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

The stamp features a grid of 20 identical stamps that resemble the array of video monitors that form the “JEOPARDY!” game board.

On the stamp is written the prompt, “THIS NATURALIZED U.S. CITIZEN HOSTED THE QUIZ SHOW ‘JEOPARDY!’ FOR 37 SEASONS” and underneath, upside down, is the correct response: “Who is Alex Trebek?”

The stamp was designed by Antonio Alcalá, an art director for USPS, using photography provided by Sony Pictures Entertainment and hand lettering by Marti Davila.

The Alex Trebek stamp will be a great addition to any collection, and with its Forever status, it will always be worth the current First-Class Mail one-ounce price.

The sheet of 20 identical stamps features the display of video monitors seen on "Jeopardy!" alongside a photo of Trebek.

Written on each stamp is the clue: "This naturalized U.S. citizen hosted the quiz show 'Jeopardy!' for 37 seasons."