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A day after new daily Jeopardy! host Mike Richards was the subject of a report on the news website The Ringer over his repeated use of offensive language, disparaging comments about women's bodies, and more, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) is calling for an investigation into what they say is a "pattern" of offensive comments The[...]

Seems like LeVar Burton might have been a victim of Jeopardy's declining ratings when it was his turn to guest host While a sentimental favorite to replace the late Alex Trebek as permanent host, one of the honors went to executive producer Mike Richards, who scored a Nielsen average of 5.9, only 0.1 down from[...]

If new daily Jeopardy! host Mike Richards (with The Big Bang Theory actress Mayim Bialik hosting prime time and special spinoffs) thought being name long-running game show's permanent host would put to rest questions about his past, he learned otherwise on Wednesday News website The Ringer posted an extensive report earlier today after screening episodes[...]

In a move that reminds us once again that there can be drama even in the selection of a new permanent host for Jeopardy!, it would appear the long-running game show is altering its hosting plans a bit The Daily Beast first reported (and now confirmed) Jeopardy! will be moving forward with two official hosts-[...]

Last week, reports surfaced that Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards was "in advanced negotiations" with Sony Pictures TV to be the long-running game show's permanent host (though a final deal is still not officially in place) Shortly after, Richards' involvement in past lawsuits involving The Price is Right models Brandi Cochran and Lanisha Cole during his time[...]

From there, we wrap up with "5 More Things"- five articles that almost made the cut but are still worth your time. LeVar Burton & Jeopardy! / Rick and Morty (Images: Screencap) Now here's a look at BCTV Daily Dispatch's Top 10/24 for Sunday, August 8, 2021: 10 Domino's Threatens to Slice Ties with AEW Over Pizza Cutter[...]

What kind of clothes do I suppose would be worn by a man with a mole on his nose? Who knows? Did I happen to mention, did I bother to disclose, that this man that we're seeking with the mole on his nose? I'm not sure of his clothes or anything else, except he's Chinese,[...]

After over a dozen guest hosts stepped up and stepped in to honor the legendary Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek and in some instances audition for the permanent job, Variety reported on Wednesday that Jeopardy! executive producer Mike Richards (host: Divided, The Pyramid) was "in advanced negotiations" with Sony Pictures TV to be the permanent host[...]

While LeVar Burton achieved his dream of becoming Jeopardy! host, it was an experience that was all-too-short As part of a series of guest hosts for season 37 to succeed late host Alex Trebek, Sony Pictures Television is looking to finalize talks with executive producer Mike Richards to serve as the next permanent host Upon[...]

With the passing of legendary game show host Alex Trebek, Jeopardy! has been hosting a series of guests that have included LEVAR BURTON, Mayim Bialik, Anderson Cooper, Katie Couric, Bill Whitaker, Dr Mehmet Oz, Ken Jennings, George Stephanopoulos, Robin Roberts, Savannah Guthrie, Dr Sanjay Gupta, Aaron Rodgers, and former contestant Buzzy Cohen During that time,[...]

It's a momentous occasion for Jeopardy! and LeVar Burton fans to see the actor host the long-running game show staple To say it is in the Burton household would be an understatement as his daughter Mica Burton, who's taken to her father's footsteps acting and hosting took the time to troll him on social media[...]

Our welcomed newbies this round include a Mary Hartman remake, What If…? star Jeffrey Wright talking The Watcher, a double dose of concern for Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk, Evil star Michael Emerson reflects on Lost, Dave Bautista is now 'The Streamer", The Orville gets new signage, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie[...]

The anticipation is a long time coming for Jeopardy! guest host LeVar Burton and he's already bored witness to a milestone For the first time in the game show's near 60-year history, a contestant had the lowest score dropping below – $7000 The Star Trek: The Next Generation actor and Reading Rainbow host made his[...]

While phase one to get actor LeVar Burton as guest host for Jeopardy! is complete, the next phase fans (among them actor Ryan Reynolds) along with Burton himself hope his end-of-July stint turns to a more permanent job as the true successor to the late Alex Trebek In an interview with the New York Times[...]

It's a huge first step that perhaps can benefit in the long term in a possible permanent gig, Jeopardy! guest host LeVar Burton spoke to Entertainment Weekly about his time on the podium and teased what's to come "[Hosting Jeopardy!] wasn't even on my bucket list, because I never anticipated that it could possibly be[...]

Not far after the announcement that Internet fan favorite LeVar Burton won over Sony for a spot to guest host Jeopardy! in season 37, actor Ryan Reynolds went even further pitching the Star Trek: The Next Generation star to be the game show's next permanent host "This needs to be a permanent gig," the Deadpool[...]

There's no question, there's been an insurmountable void left behind since Jeopardy host Alex Trebek passed on November 8 after a long battle with cancer As well-intentioned as Sony's plans with the long-running game show, the guest host format since largely been met with mixed reaction One possible permanent solution that emerged is Reading Rainbow[...]

Though he passed away from stage 4 pancreatic cancer at the age of 80 in November 2020, late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek had one final message of love and hope to share with viewers on Monday Before the first of his final run of episodes (set to air through Friday, January 8), Trebek took a[...]

With the final episodes of the late Alex Trebek's run as host of Jeopardy! set to air next week (kicking off with a message from Trebek and wrapping up at the end of the week with a tribute to the beloved host who passed away at age 80 from pancreatic cancer), a number of names[...]

It's hard to believe Alex Trebek was the face of Jeopardy! for over 36 years The long-time host passed at the age of 80 from pancreatic cancer on November 8 As far as becoming such a staple and its place in pop culture history, there plenty of instances where the game show was parodied Most[...]

The world was saddened to learn on Sunday morning that beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek has died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 80 News of Trebek's passing was announced via the long-running game show's Twitter account with the following statement: "Jeopardy! is saddened to share that Alex Trebek passed away peacefully at home[...]

TV shows leaving include Cheers, The Andy Griffith Show, Jeopardy, and all seven seasons of Mad Men You can see the entire list of what is leaving Netflix in June down below. Netflix Logo Leaving June 1 The King's Speech Leaving June 3 God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness Leaving June 4 A Perfect Man Leaving June 7 Equilibrium From Paris With Love AMC Networks Leaving[...]

Game shows Jeopardy! and Wheel Of Fortune are also feeling the impact of the growing coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, with both shows set to tape episodes without studio audiences until futher notice Sony Pictures Television's long-running syndicated series are moving forward with the decision for three primary reasons: ● Concern for the health of Jeopardy host Alex[...]

One year after long-time Jeopardy host and pop culture icon Alex Trebek took to the game show's YouTube channel to announce that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer, we are getting an update on his health – directly from the source. Taking to the show's social media accounts on Wednesday, Trebek opened up[...]

Before we get to Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, a bit of personal perspective… First thing you need to know is that it's never the news itself You get used to that. In fact, when you've been running the treatment-check-up-waiting game long enough, your brain develops a way to key in on and process the important words and[...]

Long-time Jeopardy host and pop culture icon Alex Trebek took to the game show's YouTube channel to announce that he has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer Sources close to Trebek say he will begin chemotherapy treatments immediately, and will attept to finish out the remainder of the game show's season. Having hosted the popular[...]

Rostan and artist Kate Kasenow that depicts the true story of Rostan's quest to become a Jeopardy contestant. For the obligatory cleverly-worded editorial press release quote, it was BOOM! Executive Editor Sierra Hahn's turn in the rotating lineup: Each of us is struggling with having questions without answers and answers without the questions, which is at the[...]

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Social media has been amazing for the level of connection audiences can have with creators.  But also social media has been the worst possible thing for connecting certain audience members with creators.  There isn't a day that goes by where someone protected by the anonymity of facebook or twitter decides to rip something a part,[...]