Hilarious: Watch Alex Trebek's 1969 audition for CBC

For decades, Alex Trebek has been best known as the host of Jeopardy!, the long-running U.S. game show.

But nearly 50 years ago, in 1969, the Sudbury native was trying out for a host spot on CBC TV — and sporting some serious sideburns.

Here is his audition tape — with nothing asked in the form of a question:

— Jennifer Van Evra, q digital staff