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The Chief · « **Reply #1800:** March 16, 2021, 09:41:47 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 16, 2021, 08:58:22 AM

some of us remember art fleming and never got used to this trebek fellow

Sounds like a split loyalty issue

Mathguy · « **Reply #1801:** March 16, 2021, 09:56:12 AM »

But there is more to it than the legal case of "Fleming vs Trebek". Jeopardy was on at a different time when Mr. Fleming ran the show. So the audience population was different - even more so from that difference than from the different generations.

JCA - were you playing hooky from school on those days ?

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 16, 2021, 08:58:22 AM

some of us remember art fleming and never got used to this trebek fellow

Natsinpwc · « **Reply #1802:** March 16, 2021, 10:06:39 AM »

Quote from: Mathguy on March 16, 2021, 09:56:12 AM

But there is more to it than the legal case of "Fleming vs Trebek". Jeopardy was on at a different time when Mr. Fleming ran the show. So the audience population was different - even more so from that difference than from the different generations.

JCA - were you playing hooky from school on those days ?

JCA was on lunch break.

https://groovyhistory.com/jeopardys-first-host-art-fleming

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1803:** March 16, 2021, 01:40:21 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on March 15, 2021, 09:37:33 PM

I grew up with Wheel and Jeopardy just about every night in my parents/grandparents household. I imagine the story is similar for a lot of people. That's not to say the shows don't stand on their own, but I would wager that kind of foundation probably lends itself to a deeper connection. Alex Trebek felt like part of the family. I don't have any particularly strong feelings about Ken Jennings the person one way or another, but to me his connection to Alex and the the show's history puts him head and shoulders above anyone else they could possibly consider for the job.

All that stuff aside, trivia in general is pretty popular across a broad range of demos, and inertia is a hell of a thing. Nobody really likes change

When the kids don't have activities, we still watch the news then jeopardy as a family after dinner (and It's academic on the weekend). I miss Trebek, but I think most of the fill ins would grow on me over time- there are definitely a few who would make us find something else though

The Chief · « **Reply #1804:** March 21, 2021, 10:58:45 AM »

Moved device discussion to the cord cutting thread:

https://www.wnff.net/index.php?topic=36134.msg2196993#msg2196993

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1805:** March 29, 2021, 07:40:06 PM »

Jeopardy seems like they are tying to drive away fans

imref · « **Reply #1806:** March 29, 2021, 08:31:49 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 29, 2021, 07:40:06 PM

Jeopardy seems like they are tying to drive away fans

Rodgers is up next I think?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1807:** March 29, 2021, 08:40:13 PM »

Quote from: imref on March 29, 2021, 08:31:49 PM

Rodgers is up next I think?

Dr Oz today. I didn’t even bother once I saw him

imref · « **Reply #1808:** March 29, 2021, 08:52:09 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 29, 2021, 08:40:13 PM

Dr Oz today. I didn’t even bother once I saw him

Same here. This is his second week. Then Rodgers, the the girl from blossom

bluestreak · « **Reply #1809:** March 29, 2021, 10:05:19 PM »

The Netflix documentary about the college admissions scandal was pretty good.

dracnal · « **Reply #1810:** March 30, 2021, 08:40:31 AM »

Quote from: imref on March 29, 2021, 08:52:09 PM

Same here. This is his second week. Then Rodgers, the the girl from blossom

These days, I expect most people would know her as the girl from 'The Big Bang Theory.'

bluestreak · « **Reply #1811:** March 30, 2021, 10:05:19 AM »

Quote from: dracnal on March 30, 2021, 08:40:31 AM

These days, I expect most people would know her as the girl from 'The Big Bang Theory.'

For Jeopardy’s target demo, I bet it’s Blossom.

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1812:** March 30, 2021, 10:07:36 AM »

Quote from: dracnal on March 30, 2021, 08:40:31 AM

These days, I expect most people would know her as the girl from 'The Big Bang Theory.'

Mayim Bialik? I'm sure most of the hosts are very smart, but she definitely is. It isn't an act.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1813:** March 30, 2021, 10:14:36 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 30, 2021, 10:07:36 AM

Mayim Bialik? I'm sure most of the hosts are very smart, but she definitely is. It isn't an act.

I don't see her working well. Her humor is based around being awkward and works really well with a funny cast. I'm not sure it will work with even more awkward contestants

imref · « **Reply #1814:** March 30, 2021, 10:39:42 AM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 30, 2021, 10:14:36 AM

I don't see her working well. Her humor is based around being awkward and works really well with a funny cast. I'm not sure it will work with even more awkward contestants

the host isn't supposed to be the focus of the show, that's what made Trebek so great. The game and the contestants are the focus, jeopardy isn't family feud.

I saw ratings have been in decline since Jennings wrapped up his run, hopefully the days of guest hosts are coming to an end.

The Chief · « **Reply #1815:** March 30, 2021, 01:14:29 PM »

Ken Jennings, LeVar Burton, or cancel the show

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #1816:** March 30, 2021, 02:12:57 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on March 30, 2021, 01:14:29 PM

Ken Jennings, LeVar Burton, or cancel the show

If LeVar Burton was the host, is there anyone who would have a problem with it? He's universally beloved and he is great for the role.

imref · « **Reply #1817:** March 30, 2021, 05:46:13 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on March 30, 2021, 02:12:57 PM

If LeVar Burton was the host, is there anyone who would have a problem with it? He's universally beloved and he is great for the role.

i'm partial to jennings but burton would be fine.

imref · « **Reply #1818:** March 31, 2021, 12:28:39 AM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on March 30, 2021, 10:07:36 AM

Mayim Bialik? I'm sure most of the hosts are very smart, but she definitely is. It isn't an act.

PhD in neuroscience

bluestreak · « **Reply #1819:** April 05, 2021, 08:15:51 PM »

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t bad on Jeopardy. A bit dry. But this was hilarious.

https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/news-events/aaron-rodgers-gets-trolled-contestant-final-jeopardy-round

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1820:** April 05, 2021, 08:32:46 PM »

So I am listening to whayever Sirius channel they are piping into CCSP now and "Feel So Good " is playing. Not sure if you remember King of the Hill and the Boggle tournament, when Peggy is staying at the hotel, and they have Chuck Mangione doing a PSA on how fire safety can make you feel so good.

bluestreak · « **Reply #1821:** April 05, 2021, 08:46:38 PM »

Quote from: JCA-CrystalCity on April 05, 2021, 08:32:46 PM

So I am listening to whayever Sirius channel they are piping into CCSP now and "Feel So Good " is playing. Not sure if you remember King of the Hill and the Boggle tournament, when Peggy is staying at the hotel, and they have Chuck Mangione doing a PSA on how fire safety can make you feel so good.

Chuck Mangione was a recurring character on King of the Hill

The Chief · « **Reply #1822:** April 05, 2021, 08:48:42 PM »

Quote from: bluestreak on April 05, 2021, 08:15:51 PM

Aaron Rodgers wasn’t bad on Jeopardy. A bit dry. But this was hilarious.

https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/news-events/aaron-rodgers-gets-trolled-contestant-final-jeopardy-round

Dead link / not found.

Rodgers was a lower energy than I expected. Not "bad" per se - his delivery was fine and I thought he handled himself fine, he just didn't really seem to have the spirited off-the-cuff wit that Ken Jennings or Dr Oz had. Regardless of whatever else you think of those two, they had pep in their step and were good at ad-libbing.

It's Rodgers' first night though, maybe he'll improve.

bluestreak · « **Reply #1823:** April 05, 2021, 08:59:08 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on April 05, 2021, 08:48:42 PM

Dead link / not found.

Rodgers was a lower energy than I expected. Not "bad" per se - his delivery was fine and I thought he handled himself fine, he just didn't really seem to have the spirited off-the-cuff wit that Ken Jennings or Dr Oz had. Regardless of whatever else you think of those two, they had pep in their step and were good at ad-libbing.

It's Rodgers' first night though, maybe he'll improve.

https://twitter.com/bleacherreport/status/1379220191154872326?s=21

JCA-CrystalCity · « **Reply #1824:** April 05, 2021, 09:14:55 PM »

does Rodgers really want the job? I'm guessing Ken Jennings and Dr Oz really want it and the Rodgers is doing this for fun.