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Mikey Radio said:
Interesting point. Trebek was only 44 when he began hosting the current iteration of Jeopardy. Pat Sajak was 35 when he began hosting Wheel of Fortune and at 74 years old, he's still at it as well.
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Younger would be a good direction, or at least a factor in the process. If the right host isn’t quite so young..ok, so be it.
 
AbrahamJSimpson said:
Let's be honest, Brett Sommers and Charles Nelson Reilly were known for being on Match Game to many people. They weren't household names. Whether one is in touch enough with today's culture to know who the current panelists are is really no different.
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I knew Charles Nelson Reilly first from "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" and many subsequent appearances on television. Brett Somers was Jack Klugman's wife and had a recurrent role, as his wife, on "The Odd Couple" Both she and Charles were familiar faces on television but the guest stars were all well known! In the Alec Baldwin episode I watched, I'd never heard of anyone except him!
 
semoochie said:
I knew Charles Nelson Reilly first from "The Ghost & Mrs. Muir" and many subsequent appearances on television. Brett Somers was Jack Klugman's wife and had a recurrent role, as his wife, on "The Odd Couple" Both she and Charles were familiar faces on television but the guest stars were all well known! In the Alec Baldwin episode I watched, I'd never heard of anyone except him!
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I knew Charles Nelson Reilly from "Arnie". Before I had ever seen the movie "M*A*S*H", the man who played Henry Blake was the moron company boss, a man a lot like Blake. He promoted a foreman to executive, and the show was about the misadventures of this blue-collar guy, who was played by the voice of Charlie Tuna (not to be confused with the DJ), trying to fit in with executives. Reilly was his wacky neighbor, a TV chef.
 
I would expect the re-runs will run for awhile, probably into 2021. Covid still prevents live studio audiences. At some point they will need to name a new host. But I think this may be a long way off. And that is the right move.
 
Into 2021 is a given. Into 2022 isn’t. Nor should it be. It’s reasonable to surmise from interviews and statements that Alex would have wanted the show to go on, and not spend a great deal of time mourning his loss. The show should not become a mausoleum.
 
AbrahamJSimpson said:
Into 2021 is a given. Into 2022 isn’t. Nor should it be. It’s reasonable to surmise from interviews and statements that Alex would have wanted the show to go on, and not spend a great deal of time mourning his loss. The show should not become a mausoleum.
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In spite of challenges from his illness, I suspect Trebek was hopeful he'd beat cancer and be able to continue.

I don't think they could run best-of's throughout 2022, but agree there will be pressure to restart production in time for Fall 2021. In order to be ready for next Fall Up-Front's, Sony will need to have a host named, rehearsals and blocking completed, and production underway by early Spring. That means getting back to shooting 2-5 episodes per production day. It's a grueling schedule for sure.

The most recent example of a host change is The Price is Right. Drew Carey was panned as the host and a lot of loyal viewers were incensed that Goodman Toddson decided to use a standup comedian as a host. Fortunately, they stuck to their guns and Drew has gradually molded himself into the role. I suspect no matter who the Jeopardy Producer's pick as a host, it's going to be panned by the faithful (and many folks on this board).
 
Jeopardy is making good money for all parties involved. They may install a temporary host for the rest of this season. They may also have four finalists host the show for one week as a trial. I hope Brooke Burns who hosts The Chase and Master Minds on GSN is considered. In any event, it will be a very difficult decision for the producers, but the show must go on.
 
BruceNYC said:
Jeopardy is making good money for all parties involved. They may install a temporary host for the rest of this season. They may also have four finalists host the show for one week as a trial. I hope Brooke Burns who hosts The Chase and Master Minds on GSN is considered. In any event, it will be a very difficult decision for the producers, but the show must go on.
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No need for auditions to make it to air. Audition in private. Do some focus groups. Evaluate carefully. Then make your decision and move on.
 
AbrahamJSimpson said:
No need for auditions to make it to air. Audition in private. Do some focus groups. Evaluate carefully. Then make your decision and move on.
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Likely not focus groups.

They can "Burke it" using trial shows and getting individual reactions on the talent and tast aspect of the talent's performance.

They can use Awareness-Trial-Usage studies.

Focus groups tend to get at least one Alpha who influences all the rest. They are not effective for programming.
 
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Sure. Bigger thing I was thinking is there's no reason to "American Idol"-ize what's going to happen. I'd say that under normal circumstances, and these are far worse in that he didn't get to leave on his own terms. For all I know, the team at Sony has been quietly auditioning people and has an idea where they're going. Or not.

Put the hosts through real games as if they would air, but we don't need to see them. Pick who you pick and give them the support they'll need to step into a challenging situation.

Understanding Mike Richards' first couple of seasons with Drew at Price is Right were perhaps a bit rocky as he found his footing, I still believe the show is lucky to have him at this time. The circumstances are different, but he showed competence in working with someone to grow into the role and make the show their own while respecting the history and essence of the program.
 
Not sure of his contract status, or whether he would be willing to move across the Pond permanently, but you know who I hope they would audition? Mark Labbett. I think he would be a good fit in the role.
 
Kelly A said:
Not sure of his contract status, or whether he would be willing to move across the Pond permanently, but you know who I hope they would audition? Mark Labbett. I think he would be a good fit in the role.
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I would rather see Mark Labatt as a contestant on Jeopardy. James Holzhauer beat him badly on The Chase.
 
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