What is...In the Media?

[Jaded]

[opus]

 New upcoming tournament…….

Jeopardy announces high school reunion tournament with former teen contestants

https://ew.com/tv/jeopardy-high-school-reunion-tournament/

[30 Helens]

Amy gets a belt!

https://www.tvinsider.com/1072306/jeopardy-amy-schneider-champion-belt-return-to-show/

[Trey]

I remember that episode when Buzzy Cohen was in the audience, Alex introduced him as a "modest fellow", then Buzzy stands up and displays the belt.

[Mario500]

"WALA Fox 10 id promo montage 1981-2022" (video with "Jeopardy!"-related parts)

Edited December 25, 2022 by Mario500

[shapeshifter]

 

[HyeChaps]

Yet, I was thinking of Matt because the new champ is a graduate student 

[3 is enough]

Looks like Ken will be hosting into February.  Mayim will be hosting the High School Reunion Tournament.  

https://www.tvinsider.com/1076600/jeopardy-host-ken-jennings-mayim-bialik-new-masters-tournament/

I am ok with her hosting some tournaments and Celebrity Jeopardy but I wish they would stick with Ken for the regular games and the TOC. 

[possibilities]

That article also mentions that they are going to do a "Jeopardy Masters" show with the superchamps. So there will be more Amy, Matt, Mattea, Sam, Andrew....

[illdoc]

Jeopardy Masters--list of superchamps playing. No date/number of episodes. Hinted at: telecast live. https://tvline.com/2023/01/11/jeopardy-masters-spinoff-series-abc-date-cast/

[30 Helens]

https://www.thewrap.com/jeopardy-masters-abc-amy-schneider-matt-amodio/

This seems like a cynical ratings grab, but there’s no way I’ll miss it, so apparently they know what they’re doing.

But… shouldn’t Ken be among the highest ranked? I guess his host role excludes him from further play, but I’d be willing to look the other way and let him participate. Of course that would mean Mayim would have to host, so… 

Another case of no good outcome.

[annzeepark914]

I was so happy to learn that Sam will be a part of Jeopardy Masters. He & Amy are my co-favorites!!

[Packerbrewerbadger]

Just when I didn’t think I could love Sam anymore he tweets this!  The Jeopardy part starts 3:30 into the clip and it’s hilarious!

[Prevailing Wind]

Holzhauer's two cents:

https://www.tvinsider.com/1078861/jeopardy-james-holzhauer-yogesh-raut-rants/

[Bastet]

From that article:

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Fans appeared to be split on whether Holzhauer was being serious or just making a sarcastic joke.

Really?  "Fans" seems to mean those who responded to the tweet, so what is malfunctioning in the half who follow him there, and thus know what he'd posted about Mike Richards (who'd produced during his run) on top of his general sense of humor, yet think he was serious?  I can understand many forgetting he'd posted criticism of Richards, but half?

[shapeshifter]

30 minutes ago, Prevailing Wind said:

Holzhauer's two cents:
https://www.tvinsider.com/1078861/jeopardy-james-holzhauer-yogesh-raut-rants/

On the one hand, I do not believe "a leopard can change its spots," on the other hand, I seem to have an infinite capacity for hoping one might, so:

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As for Raut, it appears that his ranting is over for now. He concluded his latest Facebook post with the following, “Anyway, time to wrap things up. My 15 minutes are just about over. So I’ll just say that I haven’t always been the best at listening to those less privileged than me, or at calling out those who judge and punish others without listening to them. Join me in trying to be better.”
(tvinsider.com/1078861/jeopardy-james-holzhauer-yogesh-raut-rants)

 

[SomeTameGazelle]

I ran across a little interview with Ray Lalonde in Toronto Life magazine.

https://torontolife.com/city/being-a-little-older-can-give-me-an-advantage-jeopardy-champ-ray-lalonde-on-his-delightful-13-game-winning-streak/

ITunes has been coughing up older episodes for the late lamented Ask Me Another. There is a contestant called David Sibley in the Born to Run and Fail round . . . not 100% sure if he is the same one but seems like it could be?

https://www.npr.org/programs/ask-me-another/396848007/smooth-criminal

Mattea will be championing Kate Beaton's graphic memoir Ducks on Canada Reads this year.

https://www.cbc.ca/books/canadareads/meet-the-canada-reads-2023-contenders-1.6716837

[illdoc]

The "J! Vs TPIR" feud: https://tvline.com/2023/02/08/ken-jennings-the-price-is-right-dis-jeopardy-video/

It does mention at the end that MB will indeed be hosting starting Feb 20.

[shapeshifter]

Sounds like Ken will continue through March 9? Nope!
https://www.tvinsider.com/1080660/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-return-date-ken-jennings/

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. . . [Mayim] will begin her latest stint with a High School Reunion Tournament, which will run for 14 episodes in place of regular episodes from February 20 to March 9.
Bialik, who recently hosted the prime-time Celebrity Jeopardy! episodes, will remain on as host of the regular show following the High School Reunion tournament, while Jennings will take a break. . . .

 

Edited February 9, 2023 by shapeshifter

[Bastet]

3 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

Sounds like Ken will continue through March 9?

No, what you quoted says the regular episodes will be replaced with the High School Reunion Tournament from Feb. 20th through March 9th, and Mayim will host that tourney.  And then she'll stay on as host when the regular games pick up again, until Ken's next turn in the rotation (that date has not been announced).

I don't care for the teen tournaments, so only sporadically watch and won't "know" a lot of the players, but I like this tournament idea -- bringing them back as adults to see how they do now.

[shapeshifter]

4 hours ago, Bastet said:

No, what you quoted says the regular episodes will be replaced with the High School Reunion Tournament from Feb. 20th through March 9th, and Mayim will host that tourney.  And then she'll stay on as host when the regular games pick up again, until Ken's next turn in the rotation (that date has not been announced).

I don't care for the teen tournaments, so only sporadically watch and won't "know" a lot of the players, but I like this tournament idea -- bringing them back as adults to see how they do now.

Right.
That's what I get for skimming with fingers crossed:
Dashed hopes. 

Just kidding. 
Sort of.

[30 Helens]

On 2/8/2023 at 5:10 PM, Bastet said:

I don't care for the teen tournaments, so only sporadically watch and won't "know" a lot of the players, but I like this tournament idea -- bringing them back as adults to see how they do now.

Same here. But even if I had watched the teen tournaments, I’m sure I wouldn’t remember the kids. I don’t even remember a lot of the players when Tournament of Champions begins, and that’s from the same year! For me, this will just be a tournament of smart adults who were previously smart kids. (So no different from any other tournament, really.)

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Bialik, who recently hosted the prime-time Celebrity Jeopardy! episodes, will remain on as host of the regular show following the High School Reunion tournament, while Jennings will take a break.

Boo! Although we did have him a month longer than expected, so…

I’m actually happy for Ken, that he has a schedule that allows him to take breaks, spend time with his family, and do other projects if he wants. And maybe having him on the show only part-time will make us appreciate him all the more. (Trying to stay positive, as I gaze into the abyss.)

[possibilities]

Doesn't he only tape one day a week, even when he's taping? Surely that leaves him plenty of time to do other things. 

But I applaud the attempt to stay positive.

[Ailianna]

I believe it is two days a week, and then there are taping breaks worked in.

[30 Helens]

Slate article making a case for Ken as the Roger Moore to Alex’s Sean Connery.

https://slate.com/culture/2023/02/jeopardy-host-trebek-jennings-bialik.html

[Prevailing Wind]

2 hours ago, 30 Helens said:

Slate article making a case for Ken as the Roger Moore to Alex’s Sean Connery.

https://slate.com/culture/2023/02/jeopardy-host-trebek-jennings-bialik.html

Haven't read the article yet, but I'm wondering if that makes Mayim the Woody Allen.

[Browncoat]

1 hour ago, Prevailing Wind said:

Haven't read the article yet, but I'm wondering if that makes Mayim the Woody Allen.

 I thought maybe she's the George Lazenby.

[30 Helens]

The year is nearly halfway over, and only 6 lonely people have qualified for TOC… whatever will we do?? Why, invite Ike Barinholtz, for one!

https://www.tvinsider.com/1082489/does-jeopardy-have-enough-champs-for-2023-tournament-of-champions/

Huh?

Also, it only takes 4 wins to be an automatic qualifier? When did that drop from 5?

[ProudMary]

The official Jeopardy! podcast says that, to date, only 5 champions have qualified for the Tournament of Champions, and that's including Ike B, so 4 wins doesn't automatically qualify. I'm still assuming that high-earning four time champs will make the cut. The TOC info is during the first 9 minutes of the podcast episode.

 

[illdoc]

I think Mayim said that the winner of the current tourney would also be in the TOC.

[ProudMary]

1 hour ago, illdoc said:

I think Mayim said that the winner of the current tourney would also be in the TOC.

Yes, that was definitely mentioned. 

[30 Helens]

And the Jeopardy spin-off machine rolls on!

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/stephen-fry-jeopardy-itv-host-britain-1235335336/

Sounds like they’re going for more of a Celebrity J! vibe here, with hour-long episodes and a limited run (20 episodes). Just with regular citizens.

[30 Helens]

https://decider.com/2023/02/28/jeopardy-fans-furious-mayim-bialik-scheduling/
 

Same old- same old Mayim v Ken in this story, but it does confirm that Ken will return March 10 and host until the end of April. Then Mayim will take over in May and continue hosting through the summer, until Ken returns in September.

I was hoping Mayim’s Call Me Kat schedule would keep her busy through the summer like it did last year, but alas.

[TakomaSnark]

1 hour ago, 30 Helens said:

I was hoping Mayim’s Call Me Kat schedule would keep her busy through the summer like it did last year, but alas.

Call Me Kat is at death's door. I'd expect it to be axed and her schedule will be much freer for more syndicated hosting next season.

[Welshman in Ca]

18 minutes ago, TakomaSnark said:

Call Me Kat is at death's door. I'd expect it to be axed and her schedule will be much freer for more syndicated hosting next season.

It's been at deaths door since the first episode.

[TakomaSnark]

16 minutes ago, Welshman in Ca said:

It's been at deaths door since the first episode.

It has been getting lower and lower ratings. With the death of Leslie Jordan, it lost probably the one spark people were interested in seeing. To renew it for a fourth season pretty much sets them up to *have* to go for a fifth (to hit syndication threshold). If they don't pull the plug now, I'd be shocked.

[opus]

4 hours ago, TakomaSnark said:

to go for a fifth (to hit syndication threshold)

Is that actually still a thing?

[30 Helens]

2 hours ago, opus said:

Is that actually still a thing?

Not really. Traditionally, it took 100 episodes, but nowadays they reach 80 or so and say, “eh. That’s enough.” Probably because of shows having shorter seasons and not that many hanging around for that long. So Call Me Kat may already qualify.

[TakomaSnark]

1 hour ago, 30 Helens said:

Not really. Traditionally, it took 100 episodes, but nowadays they reach 80 or so and say, “eh. That’s enough.” Probably because of shows having shorter seasons and not that many hanging around for that long. So Call Me Kat may already qualify.

Call Me Kat has only produced forty-six episodes so far through three seasons. S1 was thirteen, season two was 18 and season three is stalled due to the delay in filming after Leslie's passing.

As I said, if they renew for a season four, there would be no point in *not* going for a fifth season to get closer to that end line.

The Mayim bashing is beyond tiresome. I don't watch for the host, I watch for the contestants. 

Edited March 2, 2023 by TakomaSnark

[illdoc]

Confirmed: https://tvline.com/2023/03/08/jeopardy-ken-kennings-returning-host-schedule-date/

Ken March 10-April 28, then Mayim until end of season (late July).

[illdoc]

Jeopardy Masters start/end dates: https://tvline.com/lists/abc-summer-premiere-dates-list-2023/

May 8 - May 24 (primetime)

[ProudMary]

I put this link in the Season 39 thread, but it probably should be here too.

Season 39’s Champions to All Return In Post-Season This Fall

 

[30 Helens]

https://www.etonline.com/ken-jennings-welcomes-six-legends-in-jeopardy-masters-first-look-exclusive-202471

Wait, didn’t we just do this?

[shapeshifter]

1 hour ago, 30 Helens said:

https://www.etonline.com/ken-jennings-welcomes-six-legends-in-jeopardy-masters-first-look-exclusive-202471

Wait, didn’t we just do this?

I guess the addition of Holzhauer makes it "new"?

If Mayim was hosting, could Ken compete?

[SomeTameGazelle]

19 minutes ago, shapeshifter said:

If Mayim was hosting, could Ken compete?

I thought that once Ken accepted a job with J! (before Alex died) that prohibited him from competing. Wasn't there a contestant within the last couple of years who said her dream job was Clue Crew or something and Ken said it was lucky she had become a contestant first because she could still be hired in the future but could not have gone the other way?

Edited April 12, 2023 by SomeTameGazelle
Autocorrect put completing instead of competing.

[Bastet]

20 minutes ago, shapeshifter said:

If Mayim was hosting, could Ken compete?

Not per the current rules, but the executive producer has said if Ken ever came to him saying he really wanted to compete again, he'd likely find a way to make that happen.  (I don't anticipate Ken making such a request, however.)

[30 Helens]

https://www.tvinsider.com/1089901/ben-chan-jeopardy-absence-covid/

As many of us assumed.

[DXD526]

Not sure where to put this, thought here was the best 'fit'. I recently saw the Golden Girls episode where Dorothy dreams she's on Jeopardy!, and realized that she pulls a Clavin! I never noticed that before. Granted, it's a silly segment because it's Dorothy's dream, but she's way ahead going into FJ, wagers everything, and loses. 

It got me thinking, did this happen pre-Cheers? So I looked it up. Nope, Cliff was first. The Cheers episode, "What is...Cliff Clavin?", aired on Jan. 18, 1990, and the GG ep, "Questions & Answers", on Feb. 8, 1992.

So 'pulling a Clavin' won't have to be changed to 'pulling a Zbornak'!

[HyeChaps]

https://www.tvinsider.com/1090353/jeopardy-ken-jennings-mayim-bialik-wheel-of-fortune-vanna-white/

[theartandsound]

Fantastic article about a JEOPARDY! champion whose run was almost erased from history...

https://www.theringer.com/tv/2023/5/2/23705821/jeopardy-lost-tapes-barbara-lowe-mystery-champion

 

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The Search for the Lost ‘Jeopardy!’ Tapes Is Over. The Mystery Behind Them Endures.

In 1986, Barbara Lowe Vollick won five games of ‘Jeopardy!’ in a row. Her episodes were then taken out of circulation. What followed was a nearly 40-year hunt for the missing tapes—and a quest to find out what really happened between the show and its most enigmatic champion.