WildflowerMom Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I would love this so much! https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/levar-burton-steps-jeopardy-campaign-163500942.html here’s a petition if you’re interested! https://www.change.org/p/sony-pictures-entertainment-levar-burton-should-be-the-next-host-of-jeopardy 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I don't mind the idea of Ken Jennings, who I find pretty affable. But I would like this a lot. I feel like I see growing support for LeVar Burton as host. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I'm a no on LaVar- it just doesn't fit. Or maybe no one can replace Alex Trebec. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2ndGenHomeschooler Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Of all the possible replacements that I’ve seen proposed, LeVar Burton is the best pick IMHO. Actually, I wasn’t sure there ever could be a good replacement for Alex Trabec - until I saw Burton mentioned. I love the idea of him as host. Edited April 10, 2021 by 2ndGenHomeschooler Spelling 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Guys - it's LeVar, not LaVar. That second letter is an e. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasProud Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I think LeVar is a great choice. I've always adored him. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I would love to see LeVar as the new host ❤️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 That's the first person I've heard mentioned that I can see replacing Alex. No one can equal Alex, but I like the idea of LeVar. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Sorry, LeVar! I agree that Alex is irreplaceable, but dang LeVar would do such a great job, like jeopardy 2.0. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Like most people I came to love Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy (seemed like a very fine human being), but it took me a while to get used to him as it was Art Fleming who I imprinted on as the host of Jeopardy. In a sad coincidence, both Art Fleming and Alex Trebek died of pancreatic cancer. As to the next host, Ken Jennings has been the one guest host who I could see filling the role thus far, but LeVar Burton seems like an intriguing option. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, WildflowerMom said: Sorry, LeVar! I agree that Alex is irreplaceable, but dang LeVar would do such a great job, like jeopardy 2.0. 3.0 Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I can't imagine thinking that someone who is pretty apolitical, has a strong speaking and presenting voice, and is associated with learning and beloved by many wouldn't be a fit for Jeopardy. Like, I get why some other candidates are preferred by some and why no one can really replace Trebek, but... 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 (edited) Interesting...I could totally see this. Not feeling it for the guest hosts: Anderson Cooper, Aaron Rodgers, Bill Whitaker, Mayim Bailik, Samantha Gutherie, Dr. Sanjay Gupta... Edited April 10, 2021 by calbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 I am 100% a fan of this! He would be perfect. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klmama Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Have they said how they'll choose the replacement? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 49 minutes ago, klmama said: Have they said how they'll choose the replacement? I read that some of the guest hosts are essentially trying out for the job. Others are just there for the guest stint. Like, I don't think Anderson Cooper wants the job, for example. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Ok, if LeVar gets the job, there need to be categories the first day of picture books and Star Trek TNG :) 13 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 LaVar Burton has quite the sense of humor - I think he'd be great. A young woman who grew up in our circle was a disney princess in at DW. She would also do the behind the scenes tours/meet & greets with patrons - and one of the families she met with was his. He posed for the photo with his kids, and while she was in costume (and *must be in character* as the princess) - while they were posing, he turned towards her and gave her a slobbery kiss on the cheek. Friend's dd had a very surprised expression for the photo - and LeVar's wife was on the other side of the room, covering her face and turning red with embarrassment by his antics. She said that when she first saw him walk through the door, the first thing that went through her head was "reading rainbow"! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoeless Posted April 10, 2021 Share Posted April 10, 2021 Mr. Burton would be a great choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andani Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 12 hours ago, gardenmom5 said: LaVar Burton has quite the sense of humor - I think he'd be great. A young woman who grew up in our circle was a disney princess in at DW. She would also do the behind the scenes tours/meet & greets with patrons - and one of the families she met with was his. He posed for the photo with his kids, and while she was in costume (and *must be in character* as the princess) - while they were posing, he turned towards her and gave her a slobbery kiss on the cheek. Friend's dd had a very surprised expression for the photo - and LeVar's wife was on the other side of the room, covering her face and turning red with embarrassment by his antics. She said that when she first saw him walk through the door, the first thing that went through her head was "reading rainbow"! Gross. If that's true, I've now changed my opinion. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I read somewhere that they would really like a host that is a bit younger, so that the host would potentially stay with the show for many years, like Alex did. The speculation was that LeVar Burton is a bit older than they would like for this role with that goal in mind. I think that Ken Jennings is the best fit with the age parameters in mind and his history with the show, but I certainly wouldn't mind LeVar Burton getting to guest host and seeing if he changes my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 2 hours ago, edelweiss said: I read somewhere that they would really like a host that is a bit younger, so that the host would potentially stay with the show for many years, like Alex did. The speculation was that LeVar Burton is a bit older than they would like for this role with that goal in mind. I think that Ken Jennings is the best fit with the age parameters in mind and his history with the show, but I certainly wouldn't mind LeVar Burton getting to guest host and seeing if he changes my mind. yeah - I knew he had to be in his 60s - he was born in '57. I can see them preferring someone in their 40s, or even 30s. - just for the staying power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I thought Ken Jennings was canceled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Andani said: Gross. If that's true, I've now changed my opinion. She told me herself - she wasn't offended or grossed out, so why are you? she was happy to get out of disney, and much preferred Universal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 I don't think I'll ever watch Jeopardy again if Ken Jennings ends up the host. I find him boring. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusyMom5 Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Been thinking about this- I don't like anyone suggested. I think they need to find a funny, unique college professor with a personality. Not a Hollywood person or anyone already hosting other shows. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 47 minutes ago, hjffkj said: I don't think I'll ever watch Jeopardy again if Ken Jennings ends up the host. I find him boring. I'm pretty sure the Jeopardy demographic rather likes "boring." LOL. Self included. Bill 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted April 11, 2021 Author Share Posted April 11, 2021 Didn’t ken Jennings tweet some ugly stuff? Went and found this... https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-12-30/jeopardy-champ-ken-jennings-apologizes-for-past-insensitive-tweets 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Spy Car said: I'm pretty sure the Jeopardy demographic rather likes "boring." LOL. Self included. Bill I don't need anything spectacular but he is just dull. Alex Trebec was not dull. I also like one of the other champions as a host in theory. I think his name was Buzzy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 Just now, hjffkj said: I don't need anything spectacular but he is just dull. Alex Trebec was not dull. I also like one of the other champions as a host in theory. I think his name was Buzzy. It is true that Alex Trebek wasn't dull. I actually had to get past that in the beginning--as I wondered why they got a gameshow host for Jeopardy?--but he definitely won me over. It will be hard to fill his shoes. Bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbcdeDooDah Posted April 11, 2021 Share Posted April 11, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, WildflowerMom said: Didn’t ken Jennings tweet some ugly stuff? Went and found this... https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2020-12-30/jeopardy-champ-ken-jennings-apologizes-for-past-insensitive-tweets Yep. That's why I thought he was cancelled. It's the disgusting wheelchair tweet, for me. Edited April 11, 2021 by AbcdeDooDah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebcoola Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Its happening!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hjffkj Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 Just now, rebcoola said: Its happening!! yay! I am so excited 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted April 21, 2021 Share Posted April 21, 2021 (edited) On 4/11/2021 at 1:28 PM, BusyMom5 said: Been thinking about this- I don't like anyone suggested. I think they need to find a funny, unique college professor with a personality. Not a Hollywood person or anyone already hosting other shows. I like Nick Zentner - Geology prof at Central Washington University. He's been doing youtube videos of his geology lectures on the pacific northwest for the last 8 years or so. He's not a stand up comedian- but he's very engaging and makes the subject interesting. (and it would save him from chalk. He's usually covered in it by the end of his lecture.) and then there's the time he was in the field with the group, and dropped his hammer down a basalt crack . . . .say goodbye, you're not getting it back. Edited April 21, 2021 by gardenmom5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 What?!? Really?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildflowerMom Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Aww crap, I thought he got the gig. Well, maybe they'll choose him from the pool. I hope he blows them away! https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/jeopardy-reveals-final-guest-hosts-for-season-37-e2-80-93-and-yes-levar-burton-is-one/ar-BB1fU5o0?ocid=uxbndlbing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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