Though Trebek will forever be known for his role in Jeopardy!, he will also be remembered for his compassion towards others. Trebek also received eight Emmy’s for his gameshow hosting. He will explain Trebek’s life and fame before, during, and after Jeopardy! He will discuss additional shows Trebek hosted including: Double Dare Battlestars Classic Concentration To Tell the Truth and many more. Gibbons will discuss Trebek’s longstanding career with Jeopardy! and its 37 seasons until his death in 2020. Historical Presenter, Jim Gibbons, will discuss the life of Alex Trebek, a Canadian-American television gameshow host and television personality whose energy and enthusiasm brought joy to many Americans. That man, was Jeopardy! host and gameshow legend, Alex Trebek. The face of a man who knew how to make that moment of your day just a little bit better and more interesting. When turning on the television to relax and enjoy the beloved quiz gameshow Jeopardy! a smiling, happy, sincere face would appear. Room 101 of Our Lady of the Angels SchoolĪlex Trebek The Life of Alex Trebek: A Jeopardy! Legend “You the feeling of urgency that everyone at the scene must have felt.” “He you the idea that you were a witness, that you were there,” Parker said. Susan Parker, former staff member of the Marengo-Union Library District, said Gibbons’ presentations are riveting. He began researching the fire in depth and got into contact with some of the survivors.ĭuring his presentation, Gibbons will also discuss the life and death of Margaret (“Peggy”) Anne Sansonetti (pictured above) who was killed by smoke inhalation in the fire at age 10. At that point it was the 50th Anniversary of the fire. His parents were interred there as well and he went to the memorial to pay his respects. Inspired by reading the book, "To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of A Fire,” Jim learned that the Queen of Heaven cemetery in Hillside, Illinois had 25 graves where children of the fire were interred. Historian Jim Gibbons offers a presentation on the 1958 tragedy in which 92 children and three nuns perished in the fire at Our Lady of the Angels school in Chicago. Please check back to this page to see new offerings. These presentations change and evolve as new ones are added. There are over 120 unique program topics. Call or e-mail Jim or Michelle at 815.572.1244 (Jim) or 224.622.9339 (Michelle) to schedule your program today!īelow are presentations that are currently offered. See calendar for updated event details weekly. Presentations are available seven days a week for morning, afternoon and evening in person and via the virtual platform Zoom.
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