This is the Jeopardy! Thread of Encompassment [RIP Alex Trebek]

[Guest Lobo]

The answer is "Alex Trebek did this very well"

 

 

Edited November 8, 2020 by Lobo

[Call 393]

I’ll take “Fuck You 2020” for $500.

[WBT 20397]

well this sucks

[youdunnf'dup 2147]

 

[Lat22 3990]

RIP Alex. And now for some levity,

[Guest Lobo]

I beat your mother's pearly gates with my hung rival.  Bwahahahaha

[Nole-4-Life 800]

My daughter got the email Saturday that she had advanced to the in-person tryouts for the show. After his death, she got an email it's been postponed and they'll reach out at a later date.

[Mileslong 4710]

He picked Death for $1,000

[TonyTexas 10478]

What do y’all think about Ken Jennings as a successor? I think he showed he has a good personality in the GOAT tourney. 

[Nole-4-Life 800]

1 hour ago, TonyTexas said:

What do y’all think about Ken Jennings as a successor? I think he showed he has a good personality in the GOAT tourney. 

Leader in the clubhouse IMO

[Chet Steadman 940]

I couldn’t bring myself to watch yesterday’s episode.  After the dimming of the studio lights I turned it off and decided I’d check back in sometime between now and Christmas.  

On The Dan Patrick show yesterday Dan was reminiscing how he used to do the sports-version Jeopardy back in the early 2000s.  I know Jennings is the supposed front-runner and he may zero interest in doing the show with his already busy schedule, but I think DP would be great at it.  

Edited November 10, 2020 by Chet Steadman

[Guest Lobo]

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You know, I have no opinion on the matter...just want the show to live on because I've been a cult-watcher and sometimes-semifinals qualifier for decades...but I could see Dan Patrick hosting it really well for some reason.  I'd be totally in support of that, nothing against Ken Jennings but I'm playing back Dan Patrick in my head and I could see that really nicely.  Anyway, RIP Alex.  No matter what they do with the show, please tell me they bring on Will Ferrell to host as himself for at least one show, if not a whole week.  Alex would have loved it, Will would play it straight but still be Will.  

[RomaVicta 29756]

I'm loved Art Fleming back in the day. He was lighter and more fun. I resented Trebek for no logical reason until a friend from back when I worked in TV said she' worked with Trebek and he was a humble, very nice man. I hope Alex and Art are sharing Jeopardy stories up in the Great Game Show in the Sky.

Tell me, Art, you ever get the thing about answers being questions?

I'll tell you, Alex, it was black and white TV. Had to have a gimmick. By the way, nice job on the wife.

You're kind to say so. I was very lucky. 

[pied 252]

Not a Jennings fan.  Loved James, but don't think he's right for it.  I'll tune in whoever it is.  

A little late but a teary eyed RIP Alex.

[Chet Steadman 940]

I went down the Trebek predictions $9.95 internet wormhole and apparently another one who would be considered is Mike Rowe.  

His dry, likable wit would be perfect for the show.  

[Guest Lobo]

Yeah, I could see him.  And now that you mentioned him...what about Ben Bailey?  Although his physical stature alone would necessitate the altering of the entire studio.  

[MNLonghornFUKM 8799]

Not a Jennings fan.  Loved James, but don't think he's right for it.  I'll tune in whoever it is.  
A little late but a teary eyed RIP Alex.

Team jeopardy James here too, but yea he’s not fit to host jeopardy at all. Lol

Ken would be interesting. I heard in the radio this morning George Steponomploldihsolis wants to throw his name into the ring.

[Jerry Callo 8658]

2 minutes ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

Team jeopardy James here too, but yea he’s not fit to host jeopardy at all. Lol

Ken would be interesting. I heard in the radio this morning George Steponomploldihsolis wants to throw his name into the ring.

I think Ken Jennings will probably get the job and he'll do fine.  I don't know if I'd ever watch another episode if George Stephanopoulos was host.

[Jerry Callo 8658]

2 hours ago, Chet Steadman said:

I couldn’t bring myself to watch yesterday’s episode.  After the dimming of the studio lights I turned it off and decided I’d check back in sometime between now and Christmas.  

On The Dan Patrick show yesterday Dan was reminiscing how he used to do the sports-version Jeopardy back in the early 2000s.  I know Jennings is the supposed front-runner and he may zero interest in doing the show with his already busy schedule, but I think DP would be great at it.  

Just the opposite.  I will watch every episode until his last.

[Wally Pryor 5240]

 

[Wally Pryor 5240]

4 hours ago, Chet Steadman said:

I couldn’t bring myself to watch yesterday’s episode.  After the dimming of the studio lights I turned it off and decided I’d check back in sometime between now and Christmas.  

On The Dan Patrick show yesterday Dan was reminiscing how he used to do the sports-version Jeopardy back in the early 2000s.  I know Jennings is the supposed front-runner and he may zero interest in doing the show with his already busy schedule, but I think DP would be great at it.  

Yes, Patrick would be great at it. 

[Guest Lobo]

1 hour ago, MNLonghornFUKM said:

Team jeopardy James here too, but yea he’s not fit to host jeopardy at all. Lol

Ken would be interesting. I heard in the radio this morning George Steponomploldihsolis wants to throw his name into the ring.

I like George “schmoopy” S. a lot.  He’s a close friend of a close friend of mine.  And I do not like this cliche, but he is very “low energy”.  Alex was calm, cool, and collected, but just exuded anticipation.  George has the vibe of the sober guy that introduces speakers at a poetry slam.  
 

stewing on it after the drive to lunch, I really like the Dan Patrick idea.  Anyone know if that has any legs with the production company?  

[DougO 5239]

I predict the replacement won't be an old white guy.

[Red Five 40593]

I guess Will Ferrell in character would probably be insensitive.

[WBT 20397]

It was tough hearing Alex talk about today being world pancreatic cancer day at the top of the show.  pancan.org for those who would like to donate.

[futureman 22411]

On 11/14/2020 at 7:27 PM, DougO said:

I predict the replacement won't be an old white guy.

what an ignorant statement. 

[DoobieWah 1410]

16 hours ago, futureman said:

what an ignorant statement. 

In 2020?

 

[Nole-4-Life 800]

On 11/9/2020 at 1:04 PM, Nole-4-Life said:

My daughter got the email Saturday that she had advanced to the in-person tryouts for the show. After his death, she got an email it's been postponed and they'll reach out at a later date.

update: She does her "in-person" tryout via Zoom on Monday.

[RPM 26185]

Ken Jennings will guest host the new season.

 

[Chet Steadman 940]

That’s actually a great idea.  Test runs for possible long term replacements.  Not to dissimilar to the Michael Scott replacement interviews in S6 of The Office.  But not really.  

Although similar to Ferrell, Will Arnett would be a great “interview” replacement host.  

[Jerry Callo 8658]

I really hope they don't go with a "big personality" replacement.  Too many of the new gameshows are focused on the host.  Alex Trebek focused on the game and the contestants.

[pied 252]

5 minutes ago, Jerry Callo said:

I really hope they don't go with a "big personality" replacement.  Too many of the new gameshows are focused on the host.  Alex Trebek focused on the game and the contestants.

I can't see a way that most aren't disappointed.  

[Jerry Callo 8658]

7 minutes ago, pied said:

I can't see a way that most aren't disappointed.  

That's true.  I think Ken Jennings will be fine, but we'll have to see.  He's cocky and he'll know most of the answers without looking at the card. 

[pied 252]

I'm willing to give everyone a chance, but think there's more emotional attachment to this one due to the reason for replacement.

 

Still sad about this one. I'll likely shed a tear in the last episode and suspect I won't be the only one.  All for a game show.  

 

Thinking about it,  I'll probably be emotional for the first one with Ken Jennings.  The producers have knocked this out of the park the way they've handled it so far .

[Prepuce of Doom 20969]

Not only is there an apparent sale on bow ties as Alex remarked before yesterday's show, but the two nattily dressed (presumably) gay contestants this week both had the same "one oval lense and one rectangular lense" glasses frames. 

Relatedly, I've also noticed an uptick in the number of contestants who insist on putting an exclamation point after their names recently. 

[TPCJ007 48]

Mack Brown's daughter wins Jeopardy.

https://www.kxan.com/entertainment-news/mack-browns-daughter-katherine-wins-jeopardy-will-return-monday-as-defending-champion/

 

[Paul Wesley 3277]

On 11/10/2020 at 10:26 AM, Lobo said:

And now that you mentioned him...what about Ben Bailey? 

The cash cab guy?

Saw him at Comedy Cellar in NY a decade ago.   He spent his entire set complaining about a table of women who were talking.   He managed to turn the entire room against him (most everyone in the room couldn’t hear the women... just him pouting like a toddler for 20 minutes).   He was obnoxious.  

[Prepuce of Doom 20969]

PSA that Alex's final episodes will air this week, including "a special goodbye" on Friday. 

[Guest Lobo]

Thanks, gonna set the DVR now. 

unrelated---read that Ken Jennings is in some heat with the PC crowd for some lame wheelchair joke he tweeted several years ago.  On any given day, you can rule out a half dozen Surly posters who make a joke about Gov. Abbott as not being host material.  I need to register for the 2021 test as well.  

[Prepuce of Doom 20969]

Ken is also apparently buddies with "Bean Dad," a recent villain-of-the-day on Twitter. If you don't know what I'm talking about, don't bother - it's really, really stupid. 

James and Brad have been pretty vicious to each other on Twitter lately as well. 

[DonkeyCigars 144]

Jeopardy is on Netflix and binged some from 2017, pre-James and before really watching Jeopardy, and just got introduced to the most obnoxious and weird player in Jeopardy history named Austin.

Even a guy named Buzzy is more likable, go figure.

Edited January 5, 2021 by DonkeyCigars

[Prepuce of Doom 20969]

Austin eventually grew on me, but yeah, he's a lot to digest. 

[WBT 20397]

I'm going to spoiler this for anyone that hasn't watched today's yet

Spoiler

I'm glad that Brayden lost today.  I didn't really want his mumbling and punchable face distracting me during Alex's last show.

 

[Prepuce of Doom 20969]

17 hours ago, WBT said:

I'm going to spoiler this for anyone that hasn't watched today's yet

  Reveal hidden contents

I'm glad that Brayden lost today.  I didn't really want his mumbling and punchable face distracting me during Alex's last show.

 

Thanks for the info - I missed yesterday's because the Chicago affiliate preempted Jeopardy! in favor of covering the lack of criminal charges in the Kenosha police shooting. 

[Vito Andolini 9086]

I just remembered this was the final show, and since this is when it airs in my market, turned it on and will catch the last 24 minutes of the Trebek Era. The delivery is a bit less forceful than the old days, but still flawless. What a pro. 

[WBT 20397]

Great until the end.  It got a little dusty during the video remembrance.

[Jerry Callo 8658]

A year or so ago, someone started a thread asking which celebrity's death would be hard on you.  At the time, I couldn't think of one.  I found out today watching Alex's final sign off.

[baboso 6047]

Yeah, got a little dusty in the living room last night watching Jeopardy.

[WBT 20397]

I thought Ken did a nice job today.  His tribute to Alex at the open was good too.

[SimonBolivar 10898]

10 minutes ago, WBT said:

I thought Ken did a nice job today.  His tribute to Alex at the open was good too.

I think Ken would be a good full time host if his past comments don't sink him. We'll see how everyone else does.