Jeopardy (show, ABC, North Carolina, Austin)

[burdell]

Originally Posted by 601halfdozen0theother

I join others in not wanting Jennings as host. Unpleasant voice and manner. I hope Brad Rutter gets a chance. But if they're going to pick from celebrities who've done well at Jeopardy in the past, Neil Patrick Harris wouldn't be a bad choice as host. Or what about Cheech?

I'd love to see him get a shot! If they have a little 'tourney' of guest hosts I hope someone thinks of him. He's a really bright guy and his sense of humor would serve him well.

[robr2]

Originally Posted by burdell

Let's hope the show's producers are familiar with something ben Franklin said: Guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days.


Smart though he may be, Jennings just seems a bit too snarky to be a suitable replacement for Trebek.

It'll probably be a minimum of 5 episodes as that is how many they fill in a day.

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

No one can replace Alex but I think Ken is a good choice

[bagster]

Why not let the fans vote on who they want? On second thought, I'm not sure I could go through another election.

[robr2]

Originally Posted by bagster

Why not let the fans vote on who they want? On second thought, I'm not sure I could go through another election.

Never let fans vote - that's how you wind up with Boaty McBoatface and Bobby Bones winning DWTS.

[Marcy1210]

I like Ken Jennings. He's certainly knowledgeable enough. That's one thing Alex had, a love for knowledge. I just hope they don't put someone like a Steve Harvey as host.

[chiluvr1228]

I agree - I like Steve Harvey but he has become oversaturated. I would rather see James Holhazer (spelling) than Ken Jennings.

[NYC refugee]

Austin the bartender might be more entertaining to me, but see the Boaty McBoatface comment above. Alex was professional in the way newscasters used to be once upon a time, and if they want to follow that model, Ken Jennings is a reasonable try. We'll just have to see how it goes. I don't envy anyone trying to fill those shoes.

[robr2]

Jennings, Holzhauer, and Rutter are all signed to do a game show on ABC called "The Chase." Will that prevent Jennings from being the permanent host?

Other names being tossed about:

Anderson Cooper
George Stephanopolous
John King
Alex Faust
Laura Coates.

[I LOVE NORTH CAROLINA]

Originally Posted by robr2

Jennings, Holzhauer, and Rutter are all signed to do a game show on ABC called "The Chase." Will that prevent Jennings from being the permanent host?

Other names being tossed about:

Anderson Cooper
George Stephanopolous
John King
Alex Faust
Laura Coates.

No to all of the above