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It's actually been over 5 years since they've done Celebrity Jeopardy, I wonder if they'll ever do it again? I always enjoyed it.
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A: The only person who should rightfully take over hosting Jeopardy!, and someone who Alex Trebek calls his favorite impersonation.
Q: Spoiler:
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The games so far this season have generally not been very good. I think the show has a smaller pool of contestants to draw from, and the producers are putting lower-quality players on the show. This week it seems that the clues have gotten easier.
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Originally Posted by Nick Danger
(Post 13828598)
The games so far this season have generally not been very good. I think the show has a smaller pool of contestants to draw from, and the producers are putting lower-quality players on the show. This week it seems that the clues have gotten easier.
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Originally Posted by Jericho
(Post 13829071)
Pretty much all the contestants this season have been from California (though some disguise it by saying originally from...), though I noticed one from Las Vegas this week. But until they bring back the pre-Covid champ, it'll probably be somewhat slimmer pickings
Although that one final jeopardy question I thought it was kind of harsh not to count William Tell when they were looking for William Tell Overture. |
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Unfortunately this is the bump you don't want. He passed away. :sad:
https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/1325490106329751553 @Jeopardy: Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home early this morning, surrounded by family and friends. Thank you, Alex. https://t.co/Yk2a90CHIM |
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He fought long and tough.
Gave that cancer a run for its money. |
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One of my colleagues works on Jeopardy and I worked with her yesterday. I asked her how things were going and she gave no indication that Trebek was gravely ill. She said they recorded a bunch of episodes in the can. So you’ll still see him a few more months at least.
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That's sad news.
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"Jeopardy!" says Alex hosted episodes will air through December 25th. His last day taping in the studio was October 29. |
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It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
Whoever it is, they'll have one heck of a tough act to follow. I wouldn't want the gig. |
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Originally Posted by B5Erik
(Post 13839249)
It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
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That’s sad that Christmas will be his finale and will be his final goodbye. I’m sure they will make a nice farewell out of it.
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Originally Posted by B5Erik
(Post 13839249)
It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
Whoever it is, they'll have one heck of a tough act to follow. I wouldn't want the gig. I dont think that he would take it, but the only person I could think of that would possibly work is Jake Tapper. You need someone that is entertaining, but also seems smart enough to dole out the questions and answers, so that rules out the usual path of finding comedians to fill these slots. |
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Originally Posted by TomOpus
(Post 13825272)
A guy I worked with back in San Diego posted on Facebook that he will be on Jeopardy! on Monday.
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Jeff Probst may have some free time for a while.
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The Wrap is reporting that George Stephanopoulos' reps are pitching him as a potential replacement.
https://www.thewrap.com/george-steph...ebek-abc-news/ |
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 13839991)
The Wrap is reporting that George Stephanopoulos' reps are pitching him as a potential replacement.
https://www.thewrap.com/george-steph...ebek-abc-news/ This was in May. Howard didn’t hesitate to suggest a more relaxing gig: taking over for Alex Trebek as the host of “Jeopardy!” The move made perfect sense to Howard as George is both a well-respected TV personality and a brilliant Rhodes Scholar. “Do you ever watch ‘Jeopardy!’?” Howard asked. “Sure,” George responded. “Are you able to answer most of the questions?” Howard wondered. “I don’t know about most, and I don’t know how I’d do on the buzzer, but, you know, we all play along at home,” he said. “Would you take that job?” Howard wondered. Ever the communications professional, Stephanopoulos stayed diplomatic. “I think it would be a lot of fun, but I like what I’m doing, too,” he concluded. “I’m not going to be Shermanesque about it but, you know, it’s a great show.” |
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After seeing it suggested LeVar Burton would be my choice. Seems to have the right personality for it.
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Mo Rocca? He's a smart guy, a bit of a comedian but not too much for the gig. He has hosted the Geography Bee since 2016 (which Trebek hosted from 1989-2013).
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 13839991)
The Wrap is reporting that George Stephanopoulos' reps are pitching him as a potential replacement.
https://www.thewrap.com/george-steph...ebek-abc-news/ |
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Originally Posted by Mike86
(Post 13840061)
After seeing it suggested LeVar Burton would be my choice. Seems to have the right personality for it.
Wow, amazing to think that Trebek was able to work until ten days ago. Talk about dedication and being a trooper. Were I dying of terminal cancer, I'd spend my last months exclusively with my loved ones. |
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Originally Posted by Drexl
(Post 13840127)
Mo Rocca? He's a smart guy, a bit of a comedian but not too much for the gig. He has hosted the Geography Bee since 2016 (which Trebek hosted from 1989-2013).
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Originally Posted by DJariya
(Post 13839190)
One of my colleagues works on Jeopardy and I worked with her yesterday. I asked her how things were going and she gave no indication that Trebek was gravely ill. She said they recorded a bunch of episodes in the can. So you’ll still see him a few more months at least.
Did they know he wasn't coming back? Did he know he wasn't coming back? I really wonder how that all went down. I really kind of hope they were able to have some kind of closure with him and he with Jeopardy. |
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Originally Posted by B5Erik
(Post 13839249)
It's too early to discuss possible replacements, BUT...
Whoever it is, they'll have one heck of a tough act to follow. I wouldn't want the gig. |
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If Ken Jennings is the new host, he can't participate in future tournaments of champions, so you lose a selling point of those events, and basically hand the victory in them to James Holzhauer.
I guess you could have a guest host on the tournament so that Ken can participate, but do you really want someone new stepping into the role for one of your most important and highly rated events? |
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I don't think Ken would care about not being able to compete if he get this sweet gig. And he appears to be the most palatable replacement since he is well known to the audience, is likeable, and was friendly with Trebek and will be properly deferential to his memory.
I think that using Ken to give the clues in some of the Jeopardy categories this year is a signal that he is the choice to be the next host. |
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Trebek told TMZ in 2018 that he would like LA Kings announcer Alex Faust or CNN legal analyst Laura Coates to replace him.
Either of them would be good... as would Ken Jennings. They shouldn't even consider George. Levar Burton would be good too. We'll see. |
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Levar Burton seems too old to start a gig like that.
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Originally Posted by PerryD
(Post 13840510)
Levar Burton seems too old to start a gig like that.
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Originally Posted by Goldberg74
(Post 13840512)
He's 63... he could go for quite a few years... but I agree, they need someone younger as this show is never going to go away. ;)
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Originally Posted by Bandoman
(Post 13840503)
I don't think Ken would care about not being able to compete if he get this sweet gig. And he appears to be the most palatable replacement since he is well known to the audience, is likeable, and was friendly with Trebek and will be properly deferential to his memory.
I think that using Ken to give the clues in some of the Jeopardy categories this year is a signal that he is the choice to be the next host. |
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Originally Posted by Bandoman
(Post 13840503)
I don't think Ken would care about not being able to compete if he get this sweet gig. And he appears to be the most palatable replacement since he is well known to the audience, is likeable, and was friendly with Trebek and will be properly deferential to his memory.
I think that using Ken to give the clues in some of the Jeopardy categories this year is a signal that he is the choice to be the next host. |
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Originally Posted by Obi-Wan Jabroni
(Post 13840552)
I wasn't even considering whether or not Ken would care about not being able to compete, but rather whether an event like that without Ken competing could hurt them in the ratings.
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Originally Posted by PerryD
(Post 13840535)
Yeah, assuming that he's great in the role, then a few years later, he's 70? Someone like Ken Jennings could have a 25 year run.
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I haven't been impressed with Ken's appearances in the show giving out answers. I don't think has the "host" x-factor yet.
Though those answers did seem too long and wordy for Jeopardy. |
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Yeah, being a knowledgeable contestant, and close to Alex doesn’t necessarily equate to him being fit to host. I wouldn’t rule him out entirely, but not sure.
I think someone with more experience on television and in a hosting role would be good. I get that LeVar Burton is older so maybe that’s a knock against him, but at the same time he could feasibly go probably ten to fifteen years at least if he has no health issues. |
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Doesn't Ken Jennings officially work for Jeopardy, with the title of "consulting producer"? I would think that already disqualifies him from competing again on any of their programs.
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