Mumbles June 18, 2018 Share June 18, 2018 Funny, I just posted a link in small talk. I didn’t much care for her on the show. I found her attempts to create rapport with Alex forced and phony. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4422114
Mumbles June 18, 2018 Share June 18, 2018 9 hours ago, forumfish said: Was she the one who said, "You're the devil, Alex Trebek!" when he asked if she would bet a true daily double? Yup! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4422931
Mindthinkr June 24, 2018 Share June 24, 2018 Alex is going to be on To Tell The Truth tonight at 10 pm EST. (June 24th) Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4439354
Guest June 27, 2018 Share June 27, 2018 On 6/24/2018 at 11:18 PM, forumfish said: That was interesting. It really was and amusing. I wonder if Trebek just defaults to Jeopardy host in every situation or just in situations where he's on TV. I think this is also the first time it occurred to me how much random trivia he must have absorbed over the years. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4445216
peeayebee June 27, 2018 Share June 27, 2018 Now I'm sorry I didn't watch. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4445908
peeayebee July 8, 2018 Share July 8, 2018 (edited) I don't know if anyone has posted about the upcoming documentary Game Changers, but I just came across the trailer. Hosted by Trebek, it's about game shows and hosts. Edited July 8, 2018 by peeayebee Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4472160
illdoc July 8, 2018 Share July 8, 2018 12 hours ago, peeayebee said: upcoming documentary Not exactly "upcoming"---I saw it on Buzzr TV a year ago. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4472764
peeayebee July 8, 2018 Share July 8, 2018 Oh boo hiss. Is Buzzr TV a game show channel? BTW, was Game Changer enjoyable? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4473094
opus July 8, 2018 Share July 8, 2018 (edited) 11 minutes ago, peeayebee said: Oh boo hiss. Is Buzzr TV a game show channel? BTW, was Game Changer enjoyable? 1 minute ago, opus said: Buzzr is definitely a game show channel. In fact, they stream their programming. You can check out the sked while you're there.... http://buzzrplay.com/watch (Can't answer the Game Changers question. Haven't seen that) Edited July 8, 2018 by opus Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4473120
SoMuchTV July 11, 2018 Share July 11, 2018 "Jeopardy!" is the subject of the latest Pop Culture Happy Hour podcast. Definitely worth listening to - they touched on a lot of familiar themes! I think I was smiling all the way through. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4481239
GreekGeek July 14, 2018 Share July 14, 2018 Alex Trebek is being sued by a woman who says his dog charged at her, causing her injury: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/ny-news-trebek-sued-dog-20180713-story.html One pet peeve of mine: News stories about Jeopardy! that start out with "What is..." or "I'll take ___________ for ___________, Alex." Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4489733
saber5055 July 14, 2018 Share July 14, 2018 (edited) On 7/14/2018 at 6:46 AM, GreekGeek said: One pet peeve of mine: News stories about Jeopardy! that start out with "What is..." or "I'll take ___________ for ___________, Alex." My pet peeve: Everyone everywhere always says the color of the Labrador retriever, like that makes a difference. Labs come in three colors. Lots of dog breeds come in different colors. Dobermans come in four colors, but no one ever says, "She was walking her black Doberman." Or "She was walking her red Doberman." STOP with the Labrador colors. Meanwhile, when the woman fell, that would have been the perfect time for Trebek's dog to grab and maul the woman, or her dog. But ... that didn't happen? The heck. Edited July 15, 2018 by saber5055 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4490540
Prevailing Wind July 14, 2018 Share July 14, 2018 What kills me is the "Chocolate Lab" - every other brown dog is brown (sometimes tan), but Labs have to be CHOCOLATE. I always wonder, Dark, Milk, 70% Cacao? What? Golden Retrievers don't count as pretentious color names, because that's the name of their breed. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4490553
saber5055 July 15, 2018 Share July 15, 2018 (edited) On 7/14/2018 at 2:37 PM, Prevailing Wind said: What kills me is the "Chocolate Lab" - every other brown dog is brown (sometimes tan), but Labs have to be CHOCOLATE. I always wonder, Dark, Milk, 70% Cacao? What? Golden Retrievers don't count as pretentious color names, because that's the name of their breed. Don't kill yourself over the AKC-approved color of a dog. Chocolate is one of the three colors AKC allows for Labradors. AKC colors for Dobermans are black and rust, red and rust, fawn, and blue. Rust, fawn, and blue are official AKC colors. Grizzle is a color. Lemon is a color. Orange is a color. So is liver. For different breeds. Yes, Golden Retrievers are allowed to be only "golden of various shades." (Although the "predominant body color which is either extremely pale or extremely dark is undesirable.") Many breeds come in only one color, such as the Irish and Gordon Setters. But many breeds have more than one allowed color, and the names of those colors can vary by breed: Pug, Brussels Griffon, Newfoundland, PBGV, both Fox Terriers, Scottish Terriers, French Bulldogs and so on through hundreds of breeds. Tan in one breed is brown in another and mahogany in another and chocolate in another. My point was that people don't have to say what color their Labrador Retriever is since no one says it for any other breed. Yellow Lab is not a breed, nor is Black Lab or Chocolate Lab. It's just LAB, short for Labrador Retriever. Period. They are registered by breed, NOT color. Labs are not even shown in classes divided by color, except at specialty shows. So there's that, too. No one else feels the need to announce the color of their dog, what's up with (pet) Lab owners? Edited July 15, 2018 by saber5055 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4492800
Prevailing Wind July 16, 2018 Share July 16, 2018 "Chocolate" is still pretentious, no matter who approves of it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4495224
saber5055 July 23, 2018 Share July 23, 2018 On 7/16/2018 at 2:02 PM, Prevailing Wind said: "Chocolate" is still pretentious, no matter who approves of it. How about this: Chesapeake Bay Retriever colors include deadgrass and sedge. Poodles come in silver, blue belton and the delicious apricot. Makes "chocolate" not so pretentious maybe? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4516514
Prevailing Wind July 24, 2018 Share July 24, 2018 I'll take cats' coloring any day. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4519959
SoMuchTV July 24, 2018 Share July 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Prevailing Wind said: I'll take cats' coloring any day. Cats coloring? Are they sitting around a little table with crayons? Ohhhh - cats' coloring. Apostrophes matter! :) 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4520295
saber5055 July 27, 2018 Share July 27, 2018 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4529911
ClareWalks July 28, 2018 Share July 28, 2018 Wait, what? Trebek did a whole "Black Like Me" thing?! Dear god. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4531097
Mindthinkr July 30, 2018 Share July 30, 2018 Alex was chatting with Harvey Levin of TMZ game about his eventual retirement and was asked who’d he’d like to replace him. What is Alex Faust? AF is the announcer for the LA Kings. He also mentioned Laura Coates who is a legal analyst for CNN There was also a hint that retirement could come sooner rather than later. With AT being an EP he carries some weight as to his replacement. Story found on TMZ (of course) but I cannot post links. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4538626
secnarf July 31, 2018 Share July 31, 2018 4 hours ago, Mindthinkr said: Alex was chatting with Harvey Levin of TMZ game about his eventual retirement and was asked who’d he’d like to replace him. What is Alex Faust? AF is the announcer for the LA Kings. He also mentioned Laura Coates who is a legal analyst for CNN There was also a hint that retirement could come sooner rather than later. With AT being an EP he carries some weight as to his replacement. Story found on TMZ (of course) but I cannot post links. Here is a link to that story from ET: https://etcanada.com/news/352455/alex-trebek-suggests-who-should-replace-him-as-host-of-jeopardy/ Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4539310
Kathira July 31, 2018 Share July 31, 2018 (edited) 2020 would be two more seasons, right? I can see wanting to retire at 80, especially since he's had some health issues. I can also see them wanting to go with someone who has exerience as an announcer or tv commenter. As long as it isn't Buzzy or Austin. Or Ken Jennings, who apparently has a problematic twitter history. Edited July 31, 2018 by Kathira Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4540903
peeayebee August 1, 2018 Share August 1, 2018 I saw a tweet from Andy Richter who said something like, "Hands off! This is mine!" I think he would be a great host. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4542461
M. Darcy August 1, 2018 Share August 1, 2018 Quote I saw a tweet from Andy Richter who said something like, "Hands off! This is mine!" I think he would be a great host. And he did really well when he was on - he won Celebrity Jeopardy. Heh, and he was playing against Wolf Blitzer when Wolf played one of the worst games ever. If you want to see that again 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4543492
saber5055 August 1, 2018 Share August 1, 2018 To continue the Trebek retirement thing, I found this. Dan Zak is a WaPo reporter I follow. His article is worth reading. And another one that is quite funny. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4544476
BuckeyeLou August 2, 2018 Share August 2, 2018 Talking of Alex's replacements, I was watching Don Lemon's show on CNN last night, and he had Laura Coates on as a guest. Isnt she one of the names, Alex mentioned? She is a very attractive woman but I don't know what would make her a good game show host...she was a former Federal Prosecutor, so she's good at asking questions? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4548143
possibilities August 3, 2018 Share August 3, 2018 As long as they don't give it to Chris Hardwick. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4548739
AuntiePam August 3, 2018 Share August 3, 2018 I'd like John O'Hurley. Liked him on Seinfeld, didn't see any of his Family Feud seasons, and felt bad for him when he and his partner didn't win the first season of Dancing With the Stars (an obviously fixed win), and he's fun on that yearly dog show. He has presence and some dignity without being standoffish -- he can be witty. I think he'd be mindful of making contestants comfortable too. But he's busy -- maybe too busy for Jeopardy!. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4548872
biakbiak August 3, 2018 Share August 3, 2018 Just get Will Farrell and no one will notice. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4549806
Browncoat August 3, 2018 Share August 3, 2018 4 hours ago, biakbiak said: Just get Will Farrell and no one will notice. I would notice, and I would absolutely stop watching. I despise Will Farrell. 5 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4549938
biakbiak August 3, 2018 Share August 3, 2018 13 minutes ago, Browncoat said: I would notice, and I would absolutely stop watching. I despise Will Farrell. It was a joke for a variety of reasons including the fact that Jeopardy could never afford him. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4549955
Browncoat August 3, 2018 Share August 3, 2018 Just now, biakbiak said: It was a joke for a variety of reasons including the fact that Jeopardy could never afford him. Sorry for misinterpreting! The concept is so appalling to me that I didn't recognize the humour! :) 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4549956
possibilities August 5, 2018 Share August 5, 2018 I don't like him either, but they do look a little alike if you squint through an SNL lens. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4554587
secnarf September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 https://etcanada.com/news/365611/alex-trebek-has-a-beard-and-the-internet-cannot-get-over-it/ Just a heads up so no one is shocked when the new season starts ;) 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4658887
rubaco September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 6 minutes ago, secnarf said: https://etcanada.com/news/365611/alex-trebek-has-a-beard-and-the-internet-cannot-get-over-it/ Just a heads up so no one is shocked when the new season starts ;) I like it! Thanks for the alert. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4658952
saber5055 September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 (edited) 17 hours ago, secnarf said: https://etcanada.com/news/365611/alex-trebek-has-a-beard-and-the-internet-cannot-get-over-it/ Just a heads up so no one is shocked when the new season starts ;) I understand there will be an online vote as to whether Trebek should keep the beard or not. I vote a big fat NO, beards to me equal lazy ass person. But I don't like Trebek all that much anyway so don't really give a care what he looks like. I also understand a championship game is in the works, past winners including Jennings, Buzzy, Mr. I'm The Smartest Person In the Room, Brad Rutter, et. al. Edited September 10, 2018 by saber5055 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4661196
Good Queen Jane September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 32 minutes ago, saber5055 said: I also understand a championship game is in the works, past winners including Jennings, Buzzy, Mr. I'm The Smartest Person In the Room, Brad Rutter, et. al. I just posted this in the Season 35 thread. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4661277
illdoc September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 38 minutes ago, saber5055 said: I understand there will be an online vote as to whether Trebek should keep the beard or not When he grew back the mustache, it was indicated there would be a vote as to whether or not he kept it. About a month later, the mustache was gone, and there wasn't enough time to "have a vote", so it wasn't "popular opinion" to get rid of the 'stache---just his decision. So, vote or no vote (if there even is an actual vote), it will end up being Alex' decision whether or not to keep it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4661304
saber5055 September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Good Queen Jane said: I just posted this in the Season 35 thread. We can make our own Fantasy Jeopardy Team. Hokey smokes! 5 minutes ago, illdoc said: So, vote or no vote (if there even is an actual vote), it will end up being Alex' decision whether or not to keep it. Hi Alex. Just fyi, you can vote now on the beard: Welcome to Season 35! We’ve got a new website for you and a new tournament coming up, and Alex is celebrating the anniversary season with a sharp new look! What do you think? Vote yea or nay on the beard at Facebook or Instagram @Jeopardy. Link. Edited September 10, 2018 by saber5055 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4661315
Trey September 10, 2018 Share September 10, 2018 Contest looks like fun! I would have had Roger Craig be a captain instead of Colby or even Austin but they didn't ask my opinion about that. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4661586
Driad September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 Stephen Colbert challenged Alex Trebek to a trivia contest -- loser is to shave off his new beard. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4665898
Roaster September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Driad said: Stephen Colbert challenged Alex Trebek to a trivia contest -- loser is to shave off his new beard. Here: 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4666320
Trey September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 I hope they both shave their beards. Alex looks somewhat better than SC does, but I don't like his beard too much either. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4666987
Browncoat September 12, 2018 Share September 12, 2018 Colbert's looks a little scraggly and thin. His definitely needs to go. Trebek's is okay. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4667124
Roaster October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 They hired Trebek to moderate the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Debatehttps://deadspin.com/alex-trebek-opens-pennsylvania-gubernatorial-debate-wit-1829452557 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4718047
saber5055 October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, Roaster said: They hired Trebek to moderate the Pennsylvania Gubernatorial Debate Oh my. As much as I don't like Trebek, I wish he would moderate ALL political debates, especially presidential ones. LOL at this from Roaster's link: "During an on-stage interview before the debate, Trebek joked that he was drunk when he accepted the invitation." Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4718078
BuckeyeLou October 2, 2018 Share October 2, 2018 I was reading some reviews on-line of Alex's performance as the Moderator of the PA Governor's Debate, yikes, Alex better stick to hosting "Jeopardy"! Apparently, Alex thought he could interject with his own opinions and thoughts on various issues(Including a long speech about going to Catholic school & no problems with priests there! Sounds like even the 2 candidates were looking puzzled while Alex spoke on & on....did Alex Not understand what being a Moderator was all about? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4720179
possibilities October 3, 2018 Share October 3, 2018 I miss the days when the League of Women Voters moderated all political debates. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4721317
Good Queen Jane October 4, 2018 Share October 4, 2018 Alex apologized for his performance as moderator. Boo hiss! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/14149-what-isin-the-media/page/6/#findComment-4725457
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