Alex Trebek Hosting Music Hop in 1964

Before hosting Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek got his start on CBC Radio. He started his career in 1961 and covered a range of topics. His first hosting gig was on the show Music Hop in 1963. - For more information check out the CBC.

Photo by: CBC Still Photo Collection / Barry Wilson

Ed note: This 1950s game show guest had a secret: He saw Lincoln’s assassination.

h/t Reddit

Matt Groening Reveals the Location of the Real Springfield

I don’t want to ruin it for people, you know? Whenever people say it’s Springfield, Ohio, or Springfield, Massachusetts, or Springfield, wherever, I always go, “Yup, that’s right.” - Matt Groening, creator of the Simpsons

Photo: The Simpsons™ and © 2009 TTCFFC All Rights Reserved

Ed note: Our extended Q&A with the Simpsons creator also reveals what Bart’s name was going to be originally.