Jeopardy! fans have been getting tired of bad gameplay lately. However, after this past week’s shows, they have another reason to complain. An answer given by defending champion Amar Kakirde was wrong, and Ken Jennings called it wrong. However, production reversed the decision during the commercial break.
Here is what fans had to say about the changing of the result to what was considered a “wrong answer.”
Fans Angry That Amar Kakirde Got Call Reversed
Amar Kakirde has been the most recent Jeopardy! champion, but one of his answers has caused controversy among the fans. This is because even Ken Jennings told him he was wrong. However, the production team reversed the decision and gave it to Amar anyway.
Amar Kakirde chose the category “Date of Birth” for $400. The clue said, “Jan. 3, 2009, with the mining of the Genesis block.” The answer was “What is Bitcoin?” No one said that.
Here is what fans had to say about the changing of the result to what was considered a “wrong answer.”
Fans Angry That Amar Kakirde Got Call Reversed
Amar Kakirde has been the most recent Jeopardy! champion, but one of his answers has caused controversy among the fans. This is because even Ken Jennings told him he was wrong. However, the production team reversed the decision and gave it to Amar anyway.
Amar Kakirde chose the category “Date of Birth” for $400. The clue said, “Jan. 3, 2009, with the mining of the Genesis block.” The answer was “What is Bitcoin?” No one said that.
- 5/28/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Ken Jennings is a former Jeopardy! champion who became the show’s host. Drew Carey is a comedian/actor who became the host of The Price is Right. Both men replaced legends (Alex Trebek and Bob Barker). Both men have become very good at their jobs. However, they have something else in common too.
Here is what fans realized that Ken Jennings and Drew Carey have in common, outside of hosting game shows.
Ken Jennings & Drew Carey Share Something Important
Drew Carey has hosted The Price is Right since 2007, serving in the role for 17 years now. He replaced Bob Barker, who served as the host for 35 years. Ken Jennings replaced Alex Trebek as the Jeopardy! host in 2021. Trebek hosted the show for 36 years.
On Thursday, May 23, fans began to wish both Drew Carey and Ken Jennings a happy birthday. It turns out that both gameshow hosts were born on the same day,...
Here is what fans realized that Ken Jennings and Drew Carey have in common, outside of hosting game shows.
Ken Jennings & Drew Carey Share Something Important
Drew Carey has hosted The Price is Right since 2007, serving in the role for 17 years now. He replaced Bob Barker, who served as the host for 35 years. Ken Jennings replaced Alex Trebek as the Jeopardy! host in 2021. Trebek hosted the show for 36 years.
On Thursday, May 23, fans began to wish both Drew Carey and Ken Jennings a happy birthday. It turns out that both gameshow hosts were born on the same day,...
- 5/28/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Drew Carey and Ken Jennings are two TV stars beloved by fans due to appearing as hosts of two popular game shows.
Drew hosts The Price Is Right, taking over in 2007 after TV icon Bob Barker retired.
Ken hosts the popular clue and question game Jeopardy!, where he previously became a legendary contestant.
They’re both game show hosts, but some fans may not have realized they share another connection between them.
Drew and Ken recently celebrated their birthdays, and fans wished them well.
Their birthdays fall on the same date, giving them a special connection.
Drew Carey and Ken Jennings celebrate special day
This past Thursday, Drew and Ken each celebrated their birthdays. Drew was born on May 23, 1958, and turned 66.
The game show he appears on as host most weekdays, The Price Is Right, used their official Instagram to celebrate his day.
They shared two photos of Drew, including...
Drew hosts The Price Is Right, taking over in 2007 after TV icon Bob Barker retired.
Ken hosts the popular clue and question game Jeopardy!, where he previously became a legendary contestant.
They’re both game show hosts, but some fans may not have realized they share another connection between them.
Drew and Ken recently celebrated their birthdays, and fans wished them well.
Their birthdays fall on the same date, giving them a special connection.
Drew Carey and Ken Jennings celebrate special day
This past Thursday, Drew and Ken each celebrated their birthdays. Drew was born on May 23, 1958, and turned 66.
The game show he appears on as host most weekdays, The Price Is Right, used their official Instagram to celebrate his day.
They shared two photos of Drew, including...
- 5/26/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Jeopardy! fans have a lot of complaints about the recent Masters tournament. Much of the complaints are about Yogesh Raut, who has come across as arrogant to many fans with his style of gameplay. Now, Yogesh has done something that might prove fans’ opinions of him are correct.
Here is what Yogesh said to Ken Jennings, and how the Jeopardy! host got back at him for it.
Yogesh Corrects Ken Jennings On Camera
Yogesh was competing in Jeopardy! The Masters when he stopped host Ken Jennings and corrected his pronunciation of a word. The word was “Everest.”
The clue was: “In 1823, this eponymous man was elevated to superintendent of the survey of India.” When Yogesh answered “Everest,” he pronounced it as “Ee-ver-est.” Ken said that Yogesh was right and pronounced it as “Ever-est.” Yogesh immediately fired back, “He pronounced it Ee-ver-est.”
Ken just chuckled at the clapback. However, Ken got...
Here is what Yogesh said to Ken Jennings, and how the Jeopardy! host got back at him for it.
Yogesh Corrects Ken Jennings On Camera
Yogesh was competing in Jeopardy! The Masters when he stopped host Ken Jennings and corrected his pronunciation of a word. The word was “Everest.”
The clue was: “In 1823, this eponymous man was elevated to superintendent of the survey of India.” When Yogesh answered “Everest,” he pronounced it as “Ee-ver-est.” Ken said that Yogesh was right and pronounced it as “Ever-est.” Yogesh immediately fired back, “He pronounced it Ee-ver-est.”
Ken just chuckled at the clapback. However, Ken got...
- 5/26/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Three was a controversial move on Jeopardy! Masters this week that turned many fans against Yogesh Raut. The fans at home thought that he made a really bad and “arrogant” move. They then pointed out that he gave an “incorrect” answer that was somehow ruled correct by the show.
Here is what has fans mad at Jeopardy! Masters and Yogesh this week.
Yogesh Raut Accused Of “Arrogant” Move On Jeopardy! Masters
Yogesh Raut was playing on Jeopardy! Masters this week and made a move that made him seem arrogant. It was also a move that many fans felt resulted in a wrong answer. However, the show ruled he was correct, much to the chagrin of those watching at home.
After a few weeks of intense play, Jeopardy! Masters came down to a final three of James Holzhauer, Victoria Grace, and Yogesh Raut. However, many fans felt that Yogesh was acting arrogantly.
Here is what has fans mad at Jeopardy! Masters and Yogesh this week.
Yogesh Raut Accused Of “Arrogant” Move On Jeopardy! Masters
Yogesh Raut was playing on Jeopardy! Masters this week and made a move that made him seem arrogant. It was also a move that many fans felt resulted in a wrong answer. However, the show ruled he was correct, much to the chagrin of those watching at home.
After a few weeks of intense play, Jeopardy! Masters came down to a final three of James Holzhauer, Victoria Grace, and Yogesh Raut. However, many fans felt that Yogesh was acting arrogantly.
- 5/24/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
The popular game show Jeopardy! will soon have a spinoff featuring pop culture questions.
Earlier this week, the Pop Culture Jeopardy show news arrived, with Amazon Prime to present the episodes via their platform.
Early reports indicated the game show features clues and questions based on music, movies, television, sports, and more.
Jeopardy! executive producer Michael Davies will also produce the pop culture spinoff for Sony Pictures Television.
As of this writing, no details have been released about who will host the spinoff game show.
However, several fans believe they may have spotted a clue as to who will host the episodes on Amazon Prime.
Did fans figure out the Jeopardy! spinoff host?
Hosts for Jeopardy! have included longtime host Alex Trebeck, actress Mayim Bialik and now Ken Jennings. Finding a good host isn’t easy, and the choices can be polarizing with viewers.
Other current game show hosts include...
Earlier this week, the Pop Culture Jeopardy show news arrived, with Amazon Prime to present the episodes via their platform.
Early reports indicated the game show features clues and questions based on music, movies, television, sports, and more.
Jeopardy! executive producer Michael Davies will also produce the pop culture spinoff for Sony Pictures Television.
As of this writing, no details have been released about who will host the spinoff game show.
However, several fans believe they may have spotted a clue as to who will host the episodes on Amazon Prime.
Did fans figure out the Jeopardy! spinoff host?
Hosts for Jeopardy! have included longtime host Alex Trebeck, actress Mayim Bialik and now Ken Jennings. Finding a good host isn’t easy, and the choices can be polarizing with viewers.
Other current game show hosts include...
- 5/18/2024
- by Matt Couden
- Monsters and Critics
Rush frontman-bassist Geddy Lee, Simple Minds lead singer Jim Kerr and Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley appear in a new documentary about the origins and high points of pioneering Toronto radio station Cfny.
Veteran film producer Matt Schichter makes his directorial debut with Cfny: The Spirit of Radio, which has just wrapped post production. Other artists appearing in the doc include Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), Peter Hook (New Order/Joy Division), Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), Emily Haines (Metric), Ben Kowalewicz (Billy Talent) and Andy McCluskey (Omd).
During the 1970s and 1980s, major record companies and large independent labels relied on records being played on local radio in major markets to promote commercial releases. Toronto’s Cfny, which launched in a small city suburb in 1960, eventually became hugely influential in breaking punk and new wave acts after evolving into an alternative radio station on the FM dial.
In 1979, Rush drummer Neil Peart wrote a song,...
Veteran film producer Matt Schichter makes his directorial debut with Cfny: The Spirit of Radio, which has just wrapped post production. Other artists appearing in the doc include Steven Page (Barenaked Ladies), Peter Hook (New Order/Joy Division), Lol Tolhurst (The Cure), Emily Haines (Metric), Ben Kowalewicz (Billy Talent) and Andy McCluskey (Omd).
During the 1970s and 1980s, major record companies and large independent labels relied on records being played on local radio in major markets to promote commercial releases. Toronto’s Cfny, which launched in a small city suburb in 1960, eventually became hugely influential in breaking punk and new wave acts after evolving into an alternative radio station on the FM dial.
In 1979, Rush drummer Neil Peart wrote a song,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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While Jeopardy! has ruled our televisions for decades as a syndicated broadcast, it will be expanding its game show to Amazon’s Prime Video as spinoff Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Sony Pictures Television, which produces all iterations of Jeopardy!, announced on Tuesday that the “brand-new twist” on the quiz show’s answer-and-question format will combine the “academic rigor” of the original with the “excitement and unpredictability of pop culture.
While Jeopardy! has ruled our televisions for decades as a syndicated broadcast, it will be expanding its game show to Amazon’s Prime Video as spinoff Pop Culture Jeopardy!
Sony Pictures Television, which produces all iterations of Jeopardy!, announced on Tuesday that the “brand-new twist” on the quiz show’s answer-and-question format will combine the “academic rigor” of the original with the “excitement and unpredictability of pop culture.
- 5/14/2024
- by Charisma Madarang
- Rollingstone.com
Jeopardy! has landed its first streaming spinoff and it is solely about pop culture. Yes, there have been different variations of the hit game show. Yet, it has never been on a streaming service before. So, where can viewers find it and when is it expected to start airing? Keep reading for more details.
Jeopardy! Lands ‘Pop Culture’ Streaming Spinoff
Not everyone is good at the categories offered on Jeopardy! because they can be tough. Some viewers excel at books, history, and classical music but science and old-world monuments are not their forte. Then, there are fans who just enjoy the pop culture categories which is fine. Viewers are immersed and surrounded by pop culture on a daily basis so it would make sense that they may excel at these categories. Fortunately for them, there will be a new variation of the hit game show solely focused on this genre.
Jeopardy! Lands ‘Pop Culture’ Streaming Spinoff
Not everyone is good at the categories offered on Jeopardy! because they can be tough. Some viewers excel at books, history, and classical music but science and old-world monuments are not their forte. Then, there are fans who just enjoy the pop culture categories which is fine. Viewers are immersed and surrounded by pop culture on a daily basis so it would make sense that they may excel at these categories. Fortunately for them, there will be a new variation of the hit game show solely focused on this genre.
- 5/14/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Jeopardy! Masters- Photo Credit: (Disney/Eric McCandless) Ken Jennings When it comes to Jeopardy Masters, most of the show’s contestants are probably glad that Ken Jennings is on the other side of the podium, hosting the show. After all, before becoming one of the replacements for the late Alex Trebek, Jennings was one of Jeopardy’s! most prolific winners, with an unsurpassed 74-game winning streak and over $4.5 million in earnings from his appearances as a contestant on the show. So Jennings, more than anybody else, knows what it takes to compete at the highest levels of the game, and he shared his winning philosophy. (Click on the media bar below to hear Ken Jennings) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Ken_Jennings_Jeopardy_Masters_Competing_at_this_Level_.mp3 Jeopardy Masters airs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights at 8/7c, and episodes start streaming the following day on Hulu.
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- 5/13/2024
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Jeopardy! Masters fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 2 Episode 8 episode titled Semifinals 3 & 4!
Find out everything you need to know about the Semifinals 3 & 4 episode of Jeopardy! Masters, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Jeopardy! Masters Semifinals 3 & 4 Season 2 Episode 8 Preview
Get ready for an electrifying evening of intellectual showdowns on “Jeopardy! Masters” as the competition heats up with the “Semifinals 3 & 4” episode. Airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on May 20, 2024, this installment brings together the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants for two intense and high-stakes games.
In these semifinal rounds, viewers can expect nothing short of thrilling trivia battles as the contestants showcase their knowledge, quick thinking, and strategic gameplay. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, each contestant brings their unique expertise to the podium, making for an exhilarating and unpredictable competition.
As the stakes...
Find out everything you need to know about the Semifinals 3 & 4 episode of Jeopardy! Masters, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Jeopardy! Masters Semifinals 3 & 4 Season 2 Episode 8 Preview
Get ready for an electrifying evening of intellectual showdowns on “Jeopardy! Masters” as the competition heats up with the “Semifinals 3 & 4” episode. Airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on May 20, 2024, this installment brings together the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants for two intense and high-stakes games.
In these semifinal rounds, viewers can expect nothing short of thrilling trivia battles as the contestants showcase their knowledge, quick thinking, and strategic gameplay. With a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars, each contestant brings their unique expertise to the podium, making for an exhilarating and unpredictable competition.
As the stakes...
- 5/13/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for an evening of brainpower and excitement with Season 2 Episode 7 of “Jeopardy! Masters,” airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on Friday, May 17, 2024. In this thrilling installment, viewers will witness the showdown between the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants as they compete in two action-packed and high-stakes semifinal games.
As the competition heats up, contestants will put their knowledge to the test in a series of challenging trivia questions across a wide range of categories. With the pressure on and the stakes higher than ever, every correct response could mean the difference between advancing to the finals or going home empty-handed.
In the first semifinal, three contestants will battle it out to secure a spot in the ultimate showdown, while the second semifinal will see another trio of competitors vying for their chance at victory. With their reputations on the line and the title of “Jeopardy! Master” within reach,...
As the competition heats up, contestants will put their knowledge to the test in a series of challenging trivia questions across a wide range of categories. With the pressure on and the stakes higher than ever, every correct response could mean the difference between advancing to the finals or going home empty-handed.
In the first semifinal, three contestants will battle it out to secure a spot in the ultimate showdown, while the second semifinal will see another trio of competitors vying for their chance at victory. With their reputations on the line and the title of “Jeopardy! Master” within reach,...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Jeopardy! Masters fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 2 Episode 6 episode titled Games 11 & 12!
Find out everything you need to know about the Games 11 & 12 episode of Jeopardy! Masters, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Jeopardy! Masters Games 11 & 12 Season 2 Episode 6 Preview
Get ready for a battle of the minds in the upcoming episode of “Jeopardy! Masters” titled “Games 11 & 12,” airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on May 15, 2024.
In this thrilling installment, six of the brightest minds in trivia — Amy Schneider, James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Victoria Groce, and Yogesh Raut — go head-to-head in a fierce competition to advance to the semifinal round.
With their encyclopedic knowledge and lightning-fast reflexes, these contestants will leave no stone unturned as they tackle a wide range of categories and questions, from history and literature to science and pop culture.
Hosted by the legendary Alex Trebek,...
Find out everything you need to know about the Games 11 & 12 episode of Jeopardy! Masters, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Jeopardy! Masters Games 11 & 12 Season 2 Episode 6 Preview
Get ready for a battle of the minds in the upcoming episode of “Jeopardy! Masters” titled “Games 11 & 12,” airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on May 15, 2024.
In this thrilling installment, six of the brightest minds in trivia — Amy Schneider, James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Victoria Groce, and Yogesh Raut — go head-to-head in a fierce competition to advance to the semifinal round.
With their encyclopedic knowledge and lightning-fast reflexes, these contestants will leave no stone unturned as they tackle a wide range of categories and questions, from history and literature to science and pop culture.
Hosted by the legendary Alex Trebek,...
- 5/8/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Get ready for an exhilarating showdown as “Jeopardy! Masters” returns with its highly anticipated Season 2 Episode 5, titled “Games 9 & 10.” Airing at 8:00 Pm on Monday, May 13, 2024, on ABC, this thrilling episode features a fierce battle among some of the brightest minds in the game.
Contestants Amy Schneider, James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Victoria Groce, and Yogesh Raut will go head-to-head, showcasing their impressive knowledge and quick reflexes in the iconic quiz show format. With their eyes set on the ultimate prize, these masterful contestants will compete fiercely to be crowned the “Jeopardy! Masters” champion.
Expect nail-biting moments, lightning-fast responses, and jaw-dropping displays of intellect as these brilliant minds vie for victory. Hosted by the legendary Alex Trebek, “Jeopardy! Masters” promises an evening of excitement and entertainment for viewers of all ages. Don’t miss out on the action-packed “Games 9 & 10” airing at 8:00 Pm on Monday, May 13, 2024, only on ABC.
Release...
Contestants Amy Schneider, James Holzhauer, Matt Amodio, Mattea Roach, Victoria Groce, and Yogesh Raut will go head-to-head, showcasing their impressive knowledge and quick reflexes in the iconic quiz show format. With their eyes set on the ultimate prize, these masterful contestants will compete fiercely to be crowned the “Jeopardy! Masters” champion.
Expect nail-biting moments, lightning-fast responses, and jaw-dropping displays of intellect as these brilliant minds vie for victory. Hosted by the legendary Alex Trebek, “Jeopardy! Masters” promises an evening of excitement and entertainment for viewers of all ages. Don’t miss out on the action-packed “Games 9 & 10” airing at 8:00 Pm on Monday, May 13, 2024, only on ABC.
Release...
- 5/6/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Get ready for an electrifying showdown on “Jeopardy! Masters” with Season 2 Episode 3, titled “Games 5 & 6,” airing on ABC. In this highly anticipated episode, the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants go head-to-head in two action-packed and high-stakes games.
Viewers will be treated to a display of knowledge, skill, and strategy as these seasoned competitors battle it out for supremacy on the iconic quiz show. With the pressure mounting and the stakes higher than ever, every question counts as the contestants vie for victory and the chance to advance to the next round.
From rapid-fire trivia to nail-biting final rounds, “Games 5 & 6” promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness the thrill of competition at its finest. With host Alex Trebek at the helm, viewers can expect an evening of excitement, suspense, and unforgettable moments.
Tune in to ABC at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 8th, for “Jeopardy! Masters...
Viewers will be treated to a display of knowledge, skill, and strategy as these seasoned competitors battle it out for supremacy on the iconic quiz show. With the pressure mounting and the stakes higher than ever, every question counts as the contestants vie for victory and the chance to advance to the next round.
From rapid-fire trivia to nail-biting final rounds, “Games 5 & 6” promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they witness the thrill of competition at its finest. With host Alex Trebek at the helm, viewers can expect an evening of excitement, suspense, and unforgettable moments.
Tune in to ABC at 8:00 Pm on Wednesday, May 8th, for “Jeopardy! Masters...
- 5/1/2024
- by Jules Byrd
- TV Everyday
Recently, Jeopardy! host, Ken Jennings, hops on the latest Taylor Swift bandwagon. While showing his support for the pop star’s popular trend, he gets a bit of pushback from fans.
Taylor Swift’s Trend Gets Attention From Jeopardy! Fans
On Thursday, April 25, Jeopardy! host, Ken Jenning joins the Taylor Swift hype. But in a rare instance, Jeopardy! fans enjoy knocking him for his miscalculation. Notably, the newest Swift trend is in response to the song “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” Furthermore, Taylor’s song dropped with thirty-one other new tracks on her latest studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Within her eleventh album, which was a shocking double album drop on April 19, fans are tagging on to one set of lyrics in particular. In the song Taylor says, “You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me.” Of course, the Internet is running wild,...
Taylor Swift’s Trend Gets Attention From Jeopardy! Fans
On Thursday, April 25, Jeopardy! host, Ken Jenning joins the Taylor Swift hype. But in a rare instance, Jeopardy! fans enjoy knocking him for his miscalculation. Notably, the newest Swift trend is in response to the song “Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?” Furthermore, Taylor’s song dropped with thirty-one other new tracks on her latest studio album, The Tortured Poets Department. Within her eleventh album, which was a shocking double album drop on April 19, fans are tagging on to one set of lyrics in particular. In the song Taylor says, “You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me.” Of course, the Internet is running wild,...
- 4/29/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Jeopardy! Masters fans, we’ve got a fresh off the press preview for the new Season 2 Episode 2 episode titled Games 3 & 4!
Find out everything you need to know about the Games 3 & 4 episode of Jeopardy! Masters, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Jeopardy! Masters Games 3 & 4 Season 2 Episode 2 Preview
Get ready for an electrifying night of brainpower and competition as “Jeopardy! Masters” returns with two thrilling games in “Games 3 & 4.” Airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on May 6, 2024, this special episode features the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants facing off in a battle of wits and knowledge.
Viewers will be treated to an action-packed evening as these elite contestants put their trivia prowess to the test in two intense and high-stakes games. With categories spanning a wide range of topics and clues that will challenge even the sharpest minds, “Games 3 & 4” promise to keep viewers on the edge...
Find out everything you need to know about the Games 3 & 4 episode of Jeopardy! Masters, including a full preview, videos, release date, cast information and how to watch!
Jeopardy! Masters Games 3 & 4 Season 2 Episode 2 Preview
Get ready for an electrifying night of brainpower and competition as “Jeopardy! Masters” returns with two thrilling games in “Games 3 & 4.” Airing on ABC at 8:00 Pm on May 6, 2024, this special episode features the six highest-ranked current “Jeopardy!” contestants facing off in a battle of wits and knowledge.
Viewers will be treated to an action-packed evening as these elite contestants put their trivia prowess to the test in two intense and high-stakes games. With categories spanning a wide range of topics and clues that will challenge even the sharpest minds, “Games 3 & 4” promise to keep viewers on the edge...
- 4/29/2024
- by News
- TV Regular
Jeopardy! host Ken Jennings made a surprise guest appearance at a sold-out event last Friday. He sat down and shared some of his thoughts about the future of the popular game show. Plus, he talked about something that Alex Trebek did that he could never do or “ratings would drop.” Keep reading to see what the host had to say about the beloved game show.
Jeopardy! Live On Tour Kicks Off In New York City
The game show kicked off the “Inside Jeopardy! Live on Tour” in New York City last week. The tour is expected to be taken nationwide. Its NYC event had 230 fans in attendance. Each and every one of them gave Ken Jennings a standing ovation after he spoke.
Since Mayim Bialik was fired last year, Ken Jennings has been made the sole host of Jeopardy! He opened up to the crowd about the challenges of hosting...
Jeopardy! Live On Tour Kicks Off In New York City
The game show kicked off the “Inside Jeopardy! Live on Tour” in New York City last week. The tour is expected to be taken nationwide. Its NYC event had 230 fans in attendance. Each and every one of them gave Ken Jennings a standing ovation after he spoke.
Since Mayim Bialik was fired last year, Ken Jennings has been made the sole host of Jeopardy! He opened up to the crowd about the challenges of hosting...
- 4/23/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Recently, Jeopardy! fans got their first taste of Jeopardy! Live On Tour. Although most of the event didn’t disappoint, there were a few snags while getting the show off the ground. But this is just the start of the tour for Ken Jennings, Michael Davies, and Sarah Whitcomb-Foss. Fans can get excited for future stops, but tickets might be difficult to secure.
Jeopardy! Live On Tour
For the first time ever, Jeopardy! is taking the show on the road across the United States. On Friday, the Live On Tour made its debut in New York City. While future dates aren’t available just yet, the seating is limited and the tickets are a hot commodity. However, the inaugural event was well received at the Edge in Hudson Yards. Additionally, it was hosted on the 101st floor overlooking the area. Furthermore, 230 attendees were strategically lined around the small stage. Undoubtedly,...
Jeopardy! Live On Tour
For the first time ever, Jeopardy! is taking the show on the road across the United States. On Friday, the Live On Tour made its debut in New York City. While future dates aren’t available just yet, the seating is limited and the tickets are a hot commodity. However, the inaugural event was well received at the Edge in Hudson Yards. Additionally, it was hosted on the 101st floor overlooking the area. Furthermore, 230 attendees were strategically lined around the small stage. Undoubtedly,...
- 4/22/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Wheel Of Fortune host Pat Sajak seems to be getting ready to kick off his retirement. Over the weekend, he was spotted and looked like a completely different person in casual attire. Continue reading for details on Sajak’s retirement, plus a glimpse at his laidback look.
Last Episode Of Wheel Of Fortune With Pat Sajak Has Been Filmed
This season is the last one that Pat Sajak will be on Wheel Of Fortune. He announced his retirement on June 13, 2023, and it was confirmed that his final episodes would air in June 2024.
After announcing his retirement, he wrote on X, “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.”
Last week, it was revealed that Sajak had...
Last Episode Of Wheel Of Fortune With Pat Sajak Has Been Filmed
This season is the last one that Pat Sajak will be on Wheel Of Fortune. He announced his retirement on June 13, 2023, and it was confirmed that his final episodes would air in June 2024.
After announcing his retirement, he wrote on X, “Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.”
Last week, it was revealed that Sajak had...
- 4/15/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Recently, Wheel Of Fortune‘s current host, Pat Sajak, recorded his final episode. After his retirement announcement, the network was quick to secure Ryan Seacrest as his upcoming replacement. But now fans are wondering if that rapid hiring is related to Jeopardy.
Was Ryan Seacrest’s Hiring Due To Jeopardy’s Rocky Replacement?
Although Wheel Of Fortune host, Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement was in June 2023, his final spin comes almost a full year later in June 2024. Seemingly, some fans believe his position should be passed to his daughter, Maggie Sajak. However, the network was fast in their negotiations to line up employment for popular TV host, Ryan Seacrest. In light of their quick actions, fans think it was a move to avoid a debacle like Jeopardy! went through with their replacement of longtime host, Alex Trebek.
Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White co-host American Idol as a sneak peek for...
Was Ryan Seacrest’s Hiring Due To Jeopardy’s Rocky Replacement?
Although Wheel Of Fortune host, Pat Sajak’s retirement announcement was in June 2023, his final spin comes almost a full year later in June 2024. Seemingly, some fans believe his position should be passed to his daughter, Maggie Sajak. However, the network was fast in their negotiations to line up employment for popular TV host, Ryan Seacrest. In light of their quick actions, fans think it was a move to avoid a debacle like Jeopardy! went through with their replacement of longtime host, Alex Trebek.
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- 4/12/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Jeopardy! fans have been praising Ken Jennings for a job well done recently. Although long-time fans undoubtedly miss Alex Trebek, many viewers have noted several advantages that Ken may have over his predecessor. In addition to knowing a lot about the game, fans think that Jeopardy! is just “more fun” with Ken Jennings. Here’s what they’re saying.
Why Jeopardy! Fans Prefer Ken Jennings
Prior to his death in November 2020, Alex Trebek was the host of Jeopardy! for nearly 37 seasons. He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.
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Some fans have started watching some of the older episodes of the game show featuring Trebek as Ken Jennings’ Invitational Tournament kicked off on Friday. After getting the chance to compare the two hosts, many fans seem to prefer Ken over Alex. While that may come as a surprise, there are reasons for this.
“First, [Ken] reads the clues...
Why Jeopardy! Fans Prefer Ken Jennings
Prior to his death in November 2020, Alex Trebek was the host of Jeopardy! for nearly 37 seasons. He died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80.
YouTube/Jeopardy!
Some fans have started watching some of the older episodes of the game show featuring Trebek as Ken Jennings’ Invitational Tournament kicked off on Friday. After getting the chance to compare the two hosts, many fans seem to prefer Ken over Alex. While that may come as a surprise, there are reasons for this.
“First, [Ken] reads the clues...
- 4/8/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Victoria Groce played spoiler on Thursday night’s (April 4) Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament as she eliminated fan favorite Sam Buttrey and the formidable Matt Jackson to secure her spot in the Jit finals. She now has a chance to cement herself in the Jeopardy! history books when she takes on 2022 Tournament of Champions winner Amy Schneider and Toc runner-up Andrew He. The first to two wins will be crowned Jit champion and earn a spot in Jeopardy! Masters. A one-day Jeopardy! champion back in 2005, Groce is best remembered for ending the 19-game streak of super-champ David Madden. Still, her inclusion in the Jit after an almost 20-year layoff came as a surprise to many. So, who exactly is Groce? And why was she picked to return to the Alex Trebek Stage? Here are six things you should know about the Jit finalist. She Grew Up in Georgia Groce was raised in Decatur,...
- 4/5/2024
- TV Insider
Wheel of Fortune set up a double-whammy April Fools’ Day prank in anticipation of the annual joke fest. The show’s contestants were the first to be fooled during the pre-taping of Monday night’s episode, and audiences watching from home were the final targets of the prank. Wheel of Fortune played out as it normally does, with Vanna White stepping out arm-in-arm with the show’s host — except this time, Jared Leto appeared in place of longtime host Pat Sajak.
“Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,...
“Here are the stars of our show, Jared Leto and Vanna White,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Jeopardy! is celebrating a significant milestone as it turns 60 years old.
The long-running trivia show has undergone several changes throughout the decades, but if there’s one thing that comes to mind when viewers think of Jeopardy!, it’s Alex Trebek.
Alex served as Jeopardy!’s host for 37 years, and it didn’t take long for him to become a household name.
But Alex had to step down from his position when his battle with pancreatic cancer interfered with his career, and sadly, Alex lost his battle with cancer in November 2020.
Although Alex is gone, he’s certainly not forgotten, as evidenced by a recent campaign announced by Jeopardy!
On Instagram, Jeopardy! announced its 60th birthday in a post dedicated to Alex and his legacy.
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Jeopardy! revealed that for every Jeopardy! Anytime Test taken by fans of the show,...
The long-running trivia show has undergone several changes throughout the decades, but if there’s one thing that comes to mind when viewers think of Jeopardy!, it’s Alex Trebek.
Alex served as Jeopardy!’s host for 37 years, and it didn’t take long for him to become a household name.
But Alex had to step down from his position when his battle with pancreatic cancer interfered with his career, and sadly, Alex lost his battle with cancer in November 2020.
Although Alex is gone, he’s certainly not forgotten, as evidenced by a recent campaign announced by Jeopardy!
On Instagram, Jeopardy! announced its 60th birthday in a post dedicated to Alex and his legacy.
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Jeopardy! revealed that for every Jeopardy! Anytime Test taken by fans of the show,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Recently, Jeopardy! Offered a strange tribute to announcer, Johnny Gilbert. However, the creation has fans and Johnny alike in amusement.
Johnny Gilbert Gets A Bizarre Tribute From Co-hosts
In 1984, Johnny Gilbert joined the crew of Jeopardy! Since taking over the role, he the only cast member in every episode of the show. In honor of Johnny’s huge accomplishments, Jeopardy! co-hosts made a big bizarre gesture. On the official Instagram page, they detail an intricate cake sculpting process of the long-time TV announcer’s face and body. Who wouldn’t be surprised by a replica of themselves in cake form?
Johnny Gilbert Receives The Gesture With Grace
In the Jeopardy! video, the artist is using modeling chocolate and fondant icing to create a miniature Johnny Gilbert. Additionally, fitting him to a tee, the tiny figure sports the signature silver and red coat and a headset. Furthermore, the little chocolate hand...
Johnny Gilbert Gets A Bizarre Tribute From Co-hosts
In 1984, Johnny Gilbert joined the crew of Jeopardy! Since taking over the role, he the only cast member in every episode of the show. In honor of Johnny’s huge accomplishments, Jeopardy! co-hosts made a big bizarre gesture. On the official Instagram page, they detail an intricate cake sculpting process of the long-time TV announcer’s face and body. Who wouldn’t be surprised by a replica of themselves in cake form?
Johnny Gilbert Receives The Gesture With Grace
In the Jeopardy! video, the artist is using modeling chocolate and fondant icing to create a miniature Johnny Gilbert. Additionally, fitting him to a tee, the tiny figure sports the signature silver and red coat and a headset. Furthermore, the little chocolate hand...
- 4/1/2024
- by Bonnie Kaiser-Gambill
- TV Shows Ace
Jeopardy! is getting ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary and while doing so, it will be honoring the late Alex Trebek in the process. He passed away in November 2020 from pancreatic cancer and Ken Jennings has since taken over the hosting duties. So, how will the show be honoring Trebek’s legacy as well as this huge milestone? Keep reading for more details.
Jeopardy! Honors Alex Trebek During 60th Anniversary
Alex Trebek was synonymous with Jeopardy! for thirty-six years until he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He eventually opted to exit the show and the search for the perfect host was on. Of course, no one could ever replace Trebek, that would be impossible. They tried out a variety of personalities to see who was best suited for the job. In the end, Ken Jennings, a previous show champ, and actress Mayim Bialik, took on co-hosting duties. Fans had mixed feelings about Bialik and,...
Jeopardy! Honors Alex Trebek During 60th Anniversary
Alex Trebek was synonymous with Jeopardy! for thirty-six years until he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He eventually opted to exit the show and the search for the perfect host was on. Of course, no one could ever replace Trebek, that would be impossible. They tried out a variety of personalities to see who was best suited for the job. In the end, Ken Jennings, a previous show champ, and actress Mayim Bialik, took on co-hosting duties. Fans had mixed feelings about Bialik and,...
- 4/1/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Jeopardy! contestant Victoria Groce buzzed herself to victory during Friday’s eighth quarterfinal of the ongoing Invitational Tournament, and fans of the game show are applauding her Daily Double-less win. “I’m very impressed with Victoria’s performance today!” one viewer wrote in a Reddit discussion thread for Friday’s episode, after Victoria trounced Ben Ingram, a business control specialist originally from Florence, South Carolina, and Dhruv Gaur, a grad student from Cambridge, Massachusetts (and the contestant who once made Alex Trebek choke up). Victoria, a writer and television personality from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, ended the game with $28,801 after a correct Final Jeopardy! response. It wasn’t a runaway game, though, since Dhruv had $14,400 going into Final Jeopardy! He responded incorrectly and ended up in third place with $5,999, behind Ben, who scored $7,654. “Victoria was on fire with the buzzer and Ben and Dhruv could hardly ring in,” another person wrote. “You...
- 3/30/2024
- TV Insider
New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers wasn’t playing around when he got the opportunity to host Jeopardy!
Following the passing of legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek in 2020, the show’s producers were left with an important decision to make: who to name as his replacement.
Many Jeopardy! viewers assumed that the current host, Ken Jennings, would automatically become Alex’s replacement, but that wasn’t the case.
Producers decided it would be best to test out guest hosts to get an idea of who would make the best permanent host on Jeopardy!
Several different would-be hosts tried out for the coveted spot, including some big names such as Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, Robin Roberts, and Mayim Bialik.
Producer Mike Richards was one of the guest hosts, and during a recent chat with People, he opened up about his short-lived hosting gig as well as the other guest hosts.
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Following the passing of legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek in 2020, the show’s producers were left with an important decision to make: who to name as his replacement.
Many Jeopardy! viewers assumed that the current host, Ken Jennings, would automatically become Alex’s replacement, but that wasn’t the case.
Producers decided it would be best to test out guest hosts to get an idea of who would make the best permanent host on Jeopardy!
Several different would-be hosts tried out for the coveted spot, including some big names such as Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, Robin Roberts, and Mayim Bialik.
Producer Mike Richards was one of the guest hosts, and during a recent chat with People, he opened up about his short-lived hosting gig as well as the other guest hosts.
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- 3/24/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Jeopardy! celebrated its 9,000th episode with the Friday, March 22 installment. And every single one of them for the past 40 years has been announced by Johnny Gilbert, who at 95 is still going strong. Gilbert joined the show alongside Alex Trebek when it debuted in its daily syndicated format in 1984. The March 22 episode ended with a celebratory salute to its decades-long history, commemorating the thousands of games and contestants. Jeopardy! is also about to celebrate its 60th anniversary later this year, marking the first time it ever appeared on TV in its previous format, a full 20 years before the daily show so beloved by viewers today. The Diamond Celebration commemorates the show’s 60th anniversary on September 10, 2024. Starting March 30 and through the rest of the year, Jeopardy fans can participate in events, get special merchandise, and see a national tour. “For 60 years, Jeopardy! has been America’s favorite sport of the mind,...
- 3/22/2024
- TV Insider
Fired Jeopardy! producer-turned-host, Micke Richards is spilling all of the behind-the-scenes tea from that specific time. He was ultimately replaced by Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik. Yet, what exactly transpired during the initial transition? Keep reading for more details on what he went through.
Fired Jeopardy! Producer-Turned-Host Spills BTS Tea
When Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, the search was on for the new Jeopardy! host. Production knew what was in store for them when Trebek retired shortly before he died so he could be at home and spend time with his family. No one could fill his shoes but the show must go on. It looked like they would be trying out a bevy of notable names to see who would fit in, carrying on the torch. According to People, Mike Richards, who had served as a show producer, knew it was a huge undertaking when he was named host in 2021. Unfortunately,...
Fired Jeopardy! Producer-Turned-Host Spills BTS Tea
When Alex Trebek passed away in 2020, the search was on for the new Jeopardy! host. Production knew what was in store for them when Trebek retired shortly before he died so he could be at home and spend time with his family. No one could fill his shoes but the show must go on. It looked like they would be trying out a bevy of notable names to see who would fit in, carrying on the torch. According to People, Mike Richards, who had served as a show producer, knew it was a huge undertaking when he was named host in 2021. Unfortunately,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Former Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards is finally talking about what went wrong for him in his ill-fated stint as host two years ago.
Richards was announced as the full-time replacement for the late Alex Trebek in 2021. He lasted just one day before resigning after questions arose about his conduct.
“We never discussed how to replace Alex once we knew he was sick,” Richards told People in a new interview. “A conversation like that would have been so disrespectful. We had talked about people coming in and guest hosting if Alex got too sick. But we always knew Alex would come back until the day he decided he couldn’t.”
Trebek died of pancreatic cancer in November 2020. At that point, several guest hosts were brought in as executives struggled to determine who would be the host.
The tryouts included Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Buck, and Robin Roberts. During the process,...
Richards was announced as the full-time replacement for the late Alex Trebek in 2021. He lasted just one day before resigning after questions arose about his conduct.
“We never discussed how to replace Alex once we knew he was sick,” Richards told People in a new interview. “A conversation like that would have been so disrespectful. We had talked about people coming in and guest hosting if Alex got too sick. But we always knew Alex would come back until the day he decided he couldn’t.”
Trebek died of pancreatic cancer in November 2020. At that point, several guest hosts were brought in as executives struggled to determine who would be the host.
The tryouts included Katie Couric, Aaron Rodgers, Joe Buck, and Robin Roberts. During the process,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
The former Jeopardy! producer who was famously fired after one day as the TV game show’s new host, as a repercussion of disparaging comments he’d made years earlier, is speaking out about his experience and revealing how some of the top potential guest hosts tested to replace Alex Trebek came from unexpected professional backgrounds and might have altered the show’s tone.
Mike Richards had a career as a game show producer, working in top roles at shows including The Price Is Right and Let’s Make a Deal, before being tapped for the highly sought-after hosting gig at quiz show Jeopardy! following the death of longtime, beloved host Alex Trebek in 2020 from pancreatic cancer. In a new interview with People reflecting on that time period, Richards shared some details of the many famous people who auditioned for or guest hosted the enduringly popular evening game show as producers...
Mike Richards had a career as a game show producer, working in top roles at shows including The Price Is Right and Let’s Make a Deal, before being tapped for the highly sought-after hosting gig at quiz show Jeopardy! following the death of longtime, beloved host Alex Trebek in 2020 from pancreatic cancer. In a new interview with People reflecting on that time period, Richards shared some details of the many famous people who auditioned for or guest hosted the enduringly popular evening game show as producers...
- 3/20/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Long-time television producer Mike Richards was at the center of controversy in 2021 when he was chosen as Alex Trebek‘s replacement to host Jeopardy!, only to be fired after just one day on the job. Richards, who served as the executive producer on Let’s Make a Deal and The Price is Right before moving on to Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune in 2020, was dropped as producer and host after accusations of workplace discrimination and insensitive comments made on a 2013 podcast. “I hosted one day,” Richards told People in a new interview. “And then the anti-defamation league was called in to do an investigation on me.” At the time, it came to light that Richards was named in wrongful termination and discrimination lawsuits filed by former The Price is Right models, which led to an Adl investigation. “I told them I’ll answer anything. I’m an open book, proud of what I’ve done.
- 3/20/2024
- TV Insider
Jeopardy! has put together a star-studded field for the inaugural Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament, but there are some notable absences, including legendary players such as Brad Rutter and Julia Collins. Show bosses Michael Davies and Sarah Whitcomb-Foss discussed the upcoming Jit on the latest episode of the Inside Jeopardy! podcast, where they teased what was to come and addressed those absences. “Everyone listening, you now get to have the same pre-jit excitement we had in Jeopardy! production time before we made the Jit,” Davies said, referring to the fan reaction to the recently revealed field of 27. “We’ve now produced the Jit, and we know how sensational it is,” he continued. “And we’re just excited for all of you to see these legendary players compete against each other on the Alex Trebek Stage. It is strong.” The line-up was officially announced last week and includes the likes of 2021 Professors Tournament winner Sam Buttrey,...
- 3/19/2024
- TV Insider
Watch out, Ryan Seacrest, because Ken Jennings might be coming for your job.
Well, not really, but the Jeopardy! host hinted that he would love to fill Pat Sajak’s shoes.
Ryan Seacrest is gearing up to take over as the host of Wheel of Fortune upon the completion of Season 41, which will be Pat Sajak’s last.
But he might want to be careful because Ken has his sights on the same hosting gig.
Ken recently fielded questions from the studio audience before taping an episode of Jeopardy! and one of his answers caused quite the stir.
On Instagram, Jeopardy! shared a clip of Ken responding to a fan asking, “What’s it like hosting a show that you know all the answers to?”
Ken Jennings teases he wants to host Wheel of Fortune
Ken chuckled, adding, “It hasn’t happened yet.”
“I don’t know, like, maybe they...
Well, not really, but the Jeopardy! host hinted that he would love to fill Pat Sajak’s shoes.
Ryan Seacrest is gearing up to take over as the host of Wheel of Fortune upon the completion of Season 41, which will be Pat Sajak’s last.
But he might want to be careful because Ken has his sights on the same hosting gig.
Ken recently fielded questions from the studio audience before taping an episode of Jeopardy! and one of his answers caused quite the stir.
On Instagram, Jeopardy! shared a clip of Ken responding to a fan asking, “What’s it like hosting a show that you know all the answers to?”
Ken Jennings teases he wants to host Wheel of Fortune
Ken chuckled, adding, “It hasn’t happened yet.”
“I don’t know, like, maybe they...
- 3/18/2024
- by Mona Wexler
- Monsters and Critics
Turner Classic Movies, the leading authority and definitive home of classic film, will celebrate its 30th anniversary on April 14, 2024. To honor the milestone, TCM will present on-air programming salutes featuring TCM staff who were there from the very beginning, as well as a 24-hour marathon of films with historical introductions from TCM’s first host and champion, Robert Osborne.
“How many other channels on television celebrate their anniversary? How many other channels’ fans know where they were the day a network launched?” says TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz. “I’m not sure either of those things are true without Robert Osborne. He’s the Walter Cronkite of TCM. The Johnny Carson. The Alex Trebek. With these intros of Robert’s, we’re celebrating his impact and his continued influence. Plus, as we do with the movies we show, we’ll put Robert into context. Additionally, we’ll also look back...
“How many other channels on television celebrate their anniversary? How many other channels’ fans know where they were the day a network launched?” says TCM Primetime Host Ben Mankiewicz. “I’m not sure either of those things are true without Robert Osborne. He’s the Walter Cronkite of TCM. The Johnny Carson. The Alex Trebek. With these intros of Robert’s, we’re celebrating his impact and his continued influence. Plus, as we do with the movies we show, we’ll put Robert into context. Additionally, we’ll also look back...
- 3/14/2024
- by Melissa Thompson
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Turner Classic Movies will turn 30 on April 14, 2024. That’s right: It’ll be 30 years since Ted Turner flipped the switch — flanked by Old Hollywood legends Arthur Hiller, Arlene Dahl, Jane Powell, Celeste Holm, and Van Johnson — right in the middle of Times Square to turn the network “on.”
Also with Turner that day was the man who’d become TCM’s longtime host, Robert Osborne, then just 61. A veteran columnist for The Hollywood Reporter, Osborne had become known as a close friend to many of the surviving stars of yesteryear ever since he was photographed kissing Bette Davis’s hand during a Golden Globes broadcast in the late ’70s. He’d go on to host the intros and outros for most of TCM’s primetime lineup for close to 23 years after that launch date, until he died in March 2017 at 84.
For so many TCM fans, Robert Osborne was the network.
Also with Turner that day was the man who’d become TCM’s longtime host, Robert Osborne, then just 61. A veteran columnist for The Hollywood Reporter, Osborne had become known as a close friend to many of the surviving stars of yesteryear ever since he was photographed kissing Bette Davis’s hand during a Golden Globes broadcast in the late ’70s. He’d go on to host the intros and outros for most of TCM’s primetime lineup for close to 23 years after that launch date, until he died in March 2017 at 84.
For so many TCM fans, Robert Osborne was the network.
- 3/14/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
To celebrate its 30th anniversary, TCM on April 14 will present a 24-hour marathon of films with historical introductions from Robert Osborne and throughout the month feature programming with other staffers who started with the channel, it was announced Thursday.
For more than 22 years until his death in March 2017, the revered Osborne served as TCM’s primetime host, bringing millions of viewers into the world of classic cinema he knew as an actor mentored by Lucille Ball, as an Oscar historian and as a longtime The Hollywood Reporter reviewer and columnist.
“How many other channels on television celebrate their anniversary? How many other channels’ fans know where they were the day a network launched?” Ben Mankiewicz, who took over for Osborne, said in a statement. “I’m not sure either of those things are true without Robert Osborne.
“He’s the Walter Cronkite of TCM. The Johnny Carson. The Alex Trebek.
For more than 22 years until his death in March 2017, the revered Osborne served as TCM’s primetime host, bringing millions of viewers into the world of classic cinema he knew as an actor mentored by Lucille Ball, as an Oscar historian and as a longtime The Hollywood Reporter reviewer and columnist.
“How many other channels on television celebrate their anniversary? How many other channels’ fans know where they were the day a network launched?” Ben Mankiewicz, who took over for Osborne, said in a statement. “I’m not sure either of those things are true without Robert Osborne.
“He’s the Walter Cronkite of TCM. The Johnny Carson. The Alex Trebek.
- 3/14/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
There is a possible “terrifying” change brewing at Jeopardy! and it could happen any moment now. A lot has happened this last year at the long-running game show. Yet, this is something that would affect viewing and fans do not like those changes. Read on for more details.
Possible ‘Terrifying’ Jeopardy! Changes Brewing
Game show viewers like consistency and that makes perfect sense. They were up in arms when things shifted in the way the letter board was controlled on Wheel of Fortune. Yes, it was a sign of the evolving times and technology. However, diehard fans struggled to adapt, and with good reason. Now, something big is allegedly being considered for Jeopardy! and show EP, Michael Davies knows it comes with a risk. They just changed from a two-host system and went back to the original format of just one. It was a risk when Alex Trebek passed away...
Possible ‘Terrifying’ Jeopardy! Changes Brewing
Game show viewers like consistency and that makes perfect sense. They were up in arms when things shifted in the way the letter board was controlled on Wheel of Fortune. Yes, it was a sign of the evolving times and technology. However, diehard fans struggled to adapt, and with good reason. Now, something big is allegedly being considered for Jeopardy! and show EP, Michael Davies knows it comes with a risk. They just changed from a two-host system and went back to the original format of just one. It was a risk when Alex Trebek passed away...
- 3/12/2024
- by Amanda Lauren
- TV Shows Ace
Changes could be afoot for the syndicated iteration of Jeopardy!
Michael Davies, the iconic game show’s executive producer, has some ideas about how to make it easier for viewers to play along at home.
In the latest edition of the Inside Jeopardy! Podcast, he revealed his belief that some audience members “get very lost in our gameplay.”
“Now, with all of the Daily Double hunting, people jump all over. They go to the deeper dollar value first and jump all over the board,” he added.
“I don’t think it would ever be natural to dictate players to play in a certain order.”
Celebrity Jeopardy! previously tried to remedy this by using clues displayed on a split screen instead of a whole screen.
Jeopardy! fans struggle with change
Changing anything regarding the show usually comes with caveats because fans have watched the show for many years, so they expect...
Michael Davies, the iconic game show’s executive producer, has some ideas about how to make it easier for viewers to play along at home.
In the latest edition of the Inside Jeopardy! Podcast, he revealed his belief that some audience members “get very lost in our gameplay.”
“Now, with all of the Daily Double hunting, people jump all over. They go to the deeper dollar value first and jump all over the board,” he added.
“I don’t think it would ever be natural to dictate players to play in a certain order.”
Celebrity Jeopardy! previously tried to remedy this by using clues displayed on a split screen instead of a whole screen.
Jeopardy! fans struggle with change
Changing anything regarding the show usually comes with caveats because fans have watched the show for many years, so they expect...
- 3/12/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Jeopardy!‘s Tournament of Champions is turning into the Tournament of Death as it continues to deliver devastating results. Another fan-favorite front-runner was knocked out of the competition on Thursday night (February 29). Juveria Zaheer, a psychiatrist from Whitby, Ontario, Canada, won fans over during her impressive underdog run through the Season 40 tournaments. Having lost to super-champ Hannah Wilson during her original Season 39 game, Zaheer returned to the Alex Trebek stage, where she won both the Second Chance and Champions Wildcard tournaments. Having earned her Toc spot in dominant fashion, fans had high hopes for Zaheer ahead of Thursday’s episode. She faced off in a tense showdown with Kevin Belle, a trail planner from Silver Spring, Maryland, and Luigi de Guzman, an attorney from Arlington, Virginia. Zaheer got out to an early lead, picking up right where she left off in the Wildcard by being super quick on the buzzer.
- 3/1/2024
- TV Insider
Jeopardy!‘s 2024 Tournament of Champions continued on Wednesday night (February 28) as the divisive Yogesh Raut made his return to the Alex Trebek stage to take on Jake DeArruda and Nick Cascone. Raut, who won three games during Season 39, drew controversy last year when he posted a Facebook rant about Jeopardy!, referring to the long-running game show as “not important.” “Jeopardy has not nor will ever be the Olympics of quizzing,” Raut wrote at the time. “Jeopardy is not the problem; its centrality to American quizzing culture is…. There will never be healthy quizzing culture in this country until we can learn to stop pretending Jeopardy! is important.” Despite his comments, Raut was invited back for the Tournament of Champions, which kicked off last Friday, and he made the most of his opportunity. The entire episode was a back-and-forth battle, with each contestant dominating at different points. After the first round,...
- 2/29/2024
- TV Insider
It’s hard to become a Jeopardy! celebrity … unless, of course, you’re already participating in Celebrity Jeopardy!
The concept of the long-running quiz show institution is so simple that it doesn’t leave much room for personality. Sure, we’ve gotten to know some super champs over the years like James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, and Goat-turned-host Ken Jennings. But most contestants come and go with little fanfare. That was not the case for Yogesh Raut.
This blogger, podcaster, and writer from Springfield, Illinois immediately popped off the screen during his first game on Jan. 11, 2023. The stoic contender was not shy about sharing his advanced level of trivia mastery. Raut had participated in so many prominent trivia tourneys (though he prefers the term “quizzing”) that he was already well-known on the scene. In the interview portion of his first episode, he shared an anecdote of how Jeopardy! super champion...
The concept of the long-running quiz show institution is so simple that it doesn’t leave much room for personality. Sure, we’ve gotten to know some super champs over the years like James Holzhauer, Amy Schneider, and Goat-turned-host Ken Jennings. But most contestants come and go with little fanfare. That was not the case for Yogesh Raut.
This blogger, podcaster, and writer from Springfield, Illinois immediately popped off the screen during his first game on Jan. 11, 2023. The stoic contender was not shy about sharing his advanced level of trivia mastery. Raut had participated in so many prominent trivia tourneys (though he prefers the term “quizzing”) that he was already well-known on the scene. In the interview portion of his first episode, he shared an anecdote of how Jeopardy! super champion...
- 2/26/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Jeopardy! is having a little fun ahead of its much-anticipated Tournament of Champions by awarding some popular contestants with Jeopardy! Honors; however, fans believe one particular player was snubbed. Ahead of the 2024 Toc, which kicks off on Friday, February 23, the long-running game show will air its first-ever Jeopardy! Honors event. This light-hearted special, which was taped during the Toc, will stream on YouTube at 6 pm Pt on Thursday, February 22. The official Jeopardy! Instagram account revealed the categories and winners on Tuesday, February, 20, naming 2022 Toc winner Amy Schneider as the Alex Trebek Person of the Year. Other winners included 21-day champ Cris Pannullo as Most Valuable Player, Second Chance and Champions Wildcard victor Juveria Zaheer for Breakthrough Performance, and Martha Bath, who also appeared on the Art Fleming era of Jeopardy!, for Best Interview. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jeopardy! (@jeopardy) Elsewhere, Yungsheng Wang won Best Signature,...
- 2/21/2024
- TV Insider
When a sitcom reaches a certain level of longevity, it can be easy for writers to take their audience for granted. Storylines get lightly reworked, if not recycled wholesale. Cheap ratings are scored by having a significant character get married (call it the "Rhoda boost"). And there's no better way to guarantee the maximum amount of eyeballs than to have a major celebrity play themselves within the world of our favorite characters.
This typically works. Who can forget the time Bobby Brady faked a serious illness to earn a bedside visit from Joe Namath on "The Brady Bunch," or the time that pint-sized prankster Arnold Jackson pulled the same trick to get Muhammad Ali up to the Drummond's penthouse on "Diff'rent Strokes?" These are memorable episodes to be sure, but there's nothing more to them than the cameo.
It's far more satisfying when you can drop the celeb into...
This typically works. Who can forget the time Bobby Brady faked a serious illness to earn a bedside visit from Joe Namath on "The Brady Bunch," or the time that pint-sized prankster Arnold Jackson pulled the same trick to get Muhammad Ali up to the Drummond's penthouse on "Diff'rent Strokes?" These are memorable episodes to be sure, but there's nothing more to them than the cameo.
It's far more satisfying when you can drop the celeb into...
- 2/17/2024
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
It’s been a chaotic few years for American quiz show institution Jeopardy!
Following the death of legendary longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020, Jeopardy! embarked on a sprawling search for a replacement with 16 guest hosts vying to fill Trebek’s enormous shoes. Ultimately Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards chose himself for the role. He was then quickly fired when audio resurfaced of him using offensive language on some podcasts.
Goat Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik were then tapped as co-hosts. But in December of 2023, Bialik was also let go from the show, leaving Jennings as the sole remaining host and ultimate heir to Trebek’s throne. While some theorized that Bialik’s own history of controversial statements led to her firing, executive producer Michael Davies recently revealed during the Television Critics Association press tour that wasn’t the case.
“Over the past two and a half seasons,...
Following the death of legendary longtime host Alex Trebek in 2020, Jeopardy! embarked on a sprawling search for a replacement with 16 guest hosts vying to fill Trebek’s enormous shoes. Ultimately Jeopardy! producer Mike Richards chose himself for the role. He was then quickly fired when audio resurfaced of him using offensive language on some podcasts.
Goat Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik were then tapped as co-hosts. But in December of 2023, Bialik was also let go from the show, leaving Jennings as the sole remaining host and ultimate heir to Trebek’s throne. While some theorized that Bialik’s own history of controversial statements led to her firing, executive producer Michael Davies recently revealed during the Television Critics Association press tour that wasn’t the case.
“Over the past two and a half seasons,...
- 2/16/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The CW is committing itself to game show programming as the network has picked up adaptations of two classic board games, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. According to Deadline, an official announcement is expected soon to confirm the news. Both game shows come from Hasbro Entertainment, Lionsgate Alternative Entertainment (which acquired the eOne assets from Hasbro in 2023), and The CW. Scrabble will also be produced by Mattel Television Studios. As previously reported, the Trivial Pursuit game show has been in development for a while, with LeVar Burton rumored to be in line to host. Last August, TMZ reported Burton and his team were “close to locking in terms” for the job, which would see the Star Trek alum serve as host and executive producer. The rumors of Burton’s hosting was met with positive feedback. Many fans wanted to see him as Jeopardy! host back when the show was still looking...
- 2/15/2024
- TV Insider
Jeopardy! has been a bit all over the place since longtime host Alex Trebek passed away in 2020.
The series had a rotating panel of guest hosts before settling on fan-favorite contestant Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik.
That all came crashing down earlier this year when Bialik revealed she had been informed she would no longer be hosting the syndicated iteration of the show.
Months later, producers are speaking out about the thought process behind the decision.
Executive producer Michael Davies got candid about the situation with reporters on Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour, revealing that in the end, Jennings “really won the job.”
Davies said the multi-hosting situation helped because of Bialik’s commitments to Call Me Kat.
Jeopardy! EP cites consistency as the reason for Mayim Bialik’s firing
However, Davies said that television stations and “other interested parties were looking for more consistency,...
The series had a rotating panel of guest hosts before settling on fan-favorite contestant Ken Jennings and The Big Bang Theory alum Mayim Bialik.
That all came crashing down earlier this year when Bialik revealed she had been informed she would no longer be hosting the syndicated iteration of the show.
Months later, producers are speaking out about the thought process behind the decision.
Executive producer Michael Davies got candid about the situation with reporters on Saturday at the Television Critics Association winter press tour, revealing that in the end, Jennings “really won the job.”
Davies said the multi-hosting situation helped because of Bialik’s commitments to Call Me Kat.
Jeopardy! EP cites consistency as the reason for Mayim Bialik’s firing
However, Davies said that television stations and “other interested parties were looking for more consistency,...
- 2/11/2024
- by Paul Dailly
- Monsters and Critics
Harper Steele is, with no exaggeration, one of my favorite comedy writers to ever do it. Not only did she write on "Saturday Night Live" from 1995-2015, the years when I was developing my own sense of humor, but she's also behind the Lifetime film "A Deadly Adoption" and the Academy Award-nominated Netflix flick, "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga." She was also a writer on the "Doug" episode "Doug's Cool Shoes," which has some of the best visual joke-telling of the animated series' first season. This is to say that Steele has been formative in shaping my ability to find humor in the world around me.
Over the years, Steele has become best friends with Will Ferrell, arguably one of the most recognizable comedic actors in the world. Ferrell and Steele are frequent collaborators, and their latest project is "Will & Harper," a documentary about the pair...
Over the years, Steele has become best friends with Will Ferrell, arguably one of the most recognizable comedic actors in the world. Ferrell and Steele are frequent collaborators, and their latest project is "Will & Harper," a documentary about the pair...
- 2/5/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
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