What early 1950s sitcom star suggested to "Jeopardy!" producer Merv Griffin that Alex Trebek be hired to host the program in 1984?

In what could be described as one of the most influential job references of all time, it was Lucille Ball who recommended Trebek to host the program when it was rebooted in 1984.

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