How’s Ken doing?

[Topspinmo]

Ok, Ken Jennings IMO doing great on Jeopardy. At first I was on the fence. But I got use to him?

[CFrance]

I like him. He has a sense of humor and a connection to the show.

[Decadeofdave]

Alex has some big shoes to fill, Ken is doing great IMO.

[Stu from NYC]

Ken is doing well wonder if he would want to be replacement.

[John_W]

Here Are All the Guest 'Jeopardy' Hosts Scheduled in 2021 So Far

Ken Jennings.
Katie Couric.
Bill Whitaker.
Mayim Bialik.
Aaron Rodgers.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Savannah Guthrie.
Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Who Are the 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts? - 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts in 2021 List (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g35218603/jeopardy-guest-hosts-2021/)

BTW, I think Ken is doing great

[graciegirl]

He fits perfectly. I didn't think anyone would. I hope they choose him to be host.

[mixsonci]

I agree, I like Ken a lot and he's doing great, smooth transition.

[Darield]

It's going to be difficult watching all the other guest hosts because Ken seems like such a good fit. He really did his homework and has done a great job in honoring Alex Trebek. I was surprised the guest list was so large.

[ABGinVA]

This variety approach will ruin the show; Ken Jennings is doing a great job and should be the new host of this great game.

[Jflood1274]

Jeopardy! Guest Host Schedule | J!Buzz | Jeopardy.com (https://www.jeopardy.com/jbuzz/news-events/jeopardy-guest-host-schedule)

[jojo]

I think Ken Jennings is doing fine. I wish they had just gone with him. Not looking forward to the other guest hosts.

[La lamy]

I like him a lot. Great delivery, intonation, humor without being condescending, and truly knowledgeable. He was my first choice as a replacement, but I'm afraid they're going to get a hollywood 'celebrity' to take over. :ohdear:

[PurePeach]

Unless he’s changed his mind, he said he didn’t want to be the permanent Jeopardy host. I love him and hope the convince him to stay. He shares the same demeanor that Alex Trebeck had and we really enjoy him.

[juscause]

I was absolutely against the idea after I heard the bad news about Alex. On his other show, Master Minds, he can be arrogant at times. However, I was so wrong about his ability to step up to this big opportunity. He has been gracious, kind, and there has been no evidence whatsoever of any trace of "I would have gotten that right" from him. I hope he gets the permanent gig.

[Kathy Plato]

I agree. Was concerned when he first started, now wish
they would just continue with him.

[mike234]

if you put on andeerson Cooper, I turn the station. if you put on Katie auric, I am gone. Savana Guthrie, also gone.....try Brooke burns. smart, can read, and as far as I know, no political nonsense from her.....but ken Jennings is doing fine, sign him and all is well.

[Cheapbas]

They probably don’t have to even put the answers on the cards for him.

[oldtimes]

Ken is great. When they put on Dr Oz I will stop watching.

[Cranford61]

I agree. I emailed Jeopardy.com and expressed my happiness with Ken. He’s quick, kind, smart and humble. Not to mention he would be totally dedicated as others have had previous tv gigs. You should also email Jeopardy.com before they turn it into a host-centered carousel of stars. It’s about the game.

[Rosebud1949]

He was not my first choice either and I thought the first week he talked too fast, but he has settled down and is doing well. Interaction with the contestants is good, not sure if the "other guest" hosts will be able to do the same Well done Ken

[Rosebud1949]

They probably don’t have to even put the answers on the cards for him.

No cards needed for Ken he knows most of the answers

[MickeyStevens]

if you put on andeerson Cooper, I turn the station. if you put on Katie auric, I am gone. Savana Guthrie, also gone.....try Brooke burns. smart, can read, and as far as I know, no political nonsense from her.....but ken Jennings is doing fine, sign him and all is well.

Right on Mike! I'll do the same!

[Uphillputt330]

He has grown greatly from the first few shows. He fits right in.

[daca55]

I too think Jen is doing a far better job than I thought he would. He would definitely make a good replacement for Alex but as has been mentioned I am not sure he wants the job on a permeant basis. Not sure the show will be the same with some of the other hosts mentioned.

[Bonnevie]

agree with everyone....he's definitely grown into the job. and the job should go to someone who loves trivia as much as he.

[Stu from NYC]

We have been DVR ing it and usually watch one a night.

We shall see if we do the same with the other guest hosts

[4557Spahr]

Katie Couric is too political and should not be hosting after she said all Trump supporters should be reprogrammed. Alex never stated his political opinion. I think that’s why we liked him so much. He related to everyone. We are enjoying Ken. When Katie hosts I won’t be watching.

[marball]

I think Ken Jennings is doing a fabulous job. He's the perfect replacement for Alex Trebek. Great sense of humor and since he's been on the other side of the fence, he really does understand the contestants.

[Dgodin]

He is doing better than i expected. I could live with him as a long term host, but I am anxious to see the others.

[doodles]

Think it’s a mistake to have all those guest hosts listed . Some may be ok but there are only 3 I would want to see. I do think Ken will be the best

[John_W]

if you put on andeerson Cooper, I turn the station. if you put on Katie auric, I am gone. Savana Guthrie, also gone.....try Brooke burns. smart, can read, and as far as I know, no political nonsense from her.....but ken Jennings is doing fine, sign him and all is well.

I'm waiting to see a non-TV celebrity like Aaron Rodgers the quarterback, that should be interesting. He was a contestant on celebrity week, so he knows what he's getting involved with. I'm sure they will doing dry runs prior to the live broadcast, which would include coaching and watching themselves on playback.

[Spalumbos62]

if you put on andeerson Cooper, I turn the station. if you put on Katie auric, I am gone. Savana Guthrie, also gone.....try Brooke burns. smart, can read, and as far as I know, no political nonsense from her.....but ken Jennings is doing fine, sign him and all is well.

I wonder why you don't want Anderson, Katie or Savanah? Why would you think there would be political nonsense? It kills me that suddenly people feel negative about the incredibly smart atty Savanah Guthie....because she spanked MR. X so badly a few months ago? She really showed the world his intelligence level....it was great. Oh yeah, he had a problem with Leslie Stahl also....hummm, I sense a pattern here.

[DonnaNi4os]

Ok, Ken Jennings IMO doing great on Jeopardy. At first I was on the fence. But I got use to him?

He was a bit stiff in the beginning, in my opinion, but seems to have become more comfortable as the weeks have progressed. There are other guest hosts slated for future shows so it will be interesting to see who becomes the permanent host. Alex left big shoes to fill and there will never be another like him. He was a guest in our living rooms for so many years, he became family. I always thought that Ken Jennings would be perfect.

[John_W]

if you put on andeerson Cooper, I turn the station. if you put on Katie auric, I am gone. Savana Guthrie, also gone.....try Brooke burns. smart, can read, and as far as I know, no political nonsense from her.....but ken Jennings is doing fine, sign him and all is well.

...It kills me that suddenly people feel negative about the incredibly smart atty Savanah Guthie....because she spanked MR. X so badly a few months ago? She really showed the world his intelligence level....it was great. Oh yeah, he had a problem with Leslie Stahl also....hummm, I sense a pattern here.

That just goes to prove Mike's point, she couldn't do an interview without getting political to the extent of being bias toward the person she was interviewing.

I remember Savannah from CourTV, I was regular viewer when it was first aired in the late 90s until it went the air, and Savannah was a courthouse reporter. She does tend to let politics get into her questions. I was regular viewer of the Today Show since I was a kid in the 50s with Dave Garroway, and watched right to Matt Lauer. The Savannah, Hoda, and the rest on the Today Show now, has ruined what was a great morning show and I quit watching.

[Vernon Hud]

Like Ken Jennings a lot, and at least he seems to get through all the questions, something that I did not like about Alex, to much B.S

[MickeyStevens]

That just goes to prove Mike's point, she couldn't do an interview without getting political to the extent of being bias toward the person she was interviewing.

I remember Savannah from CourTV, I was regular viewer when it was first aired in the late 90s until it went the air, and Savannah was a courthouse reporter. She does tend to let politics get into her questions. I was regular viewer of the Today Show since I was a kid in the 50s with Dave Garroway, and watched right to Matt Lauer. The Savannah, Hoda, and the rest on the Today Show now, has ruined what was a great morning show and I quit watching.

Ditto for my wife and I we both tabled the Today Show.

[mbmalley41]

He has pleasant energy. Contestants feel at ease.

[jimjamuser]

Ok, Ken Jennings IMO doing great on Jeopardy. At first I was on the fence. But I got use to him?
I care more about a Ken Doll than some Ken on a show that I would NEVER watch. I PROUDLY would never watch ANY game show. I might watch a chess match - MIGHT?

[Charsaunt]

With Ken the cream has certainly risen to the top. Personally, I don't think I'll be re-programmed in time to watch Katie Couric. But seeing as how she already knows everything about everybody, she must already know this.

[stan the man]

I care more about a Ken Doll than some Ken on a show that I would NEVER watch. I PROUDLY would never watch ANY game show. I might watch a chess match - MIGHT?

Just wondering if you have any problem with some of the questions??

[Spalumbos62]

That just goes to prove Mike's point, she couldn't do an interview without getting political to the extent of being bias toward the person she was interviewing.

I remember Savannah from CourTV, I was regular viewer when it was first aired in the late 90s until it went the air, and Savannah was a courthouse reporter. She does tend to let politics get into her questions. I was regular viewer of the Today Show since I was a kid in the 50s with Dave Garroway, and watched right to Matt Lauer. The Savannah, Hoda, and the rest on the Today Show now, has ruined what was a great morning show and I quit watching.

I see it that she was standing up to him and giving him straight on questions that he couldn't handle...especially from a women...again, same thing with Leslie Stahl. Hes a dominator and when he can't, he pouts.

Today show, not so good anymore...my opinion...do we really need 3 hrs a day?

[Spalumbos62]

Just wondering if you have any problem with some of the questions??

I think if a person would watch a chess match over a game show, its not because they can't answer the questions...on contraire.

[jimjamuser]

Just wondering if you have any problem with some of the questions??
I might or maybe not. I have never tried. The whole game show-thing seems a little lightweight to me - kind of like afternoon soap operas, which I would not watch also. I don't watch dancing with the stars either, although I would consider that medium-weight, not lightweight. I never watch horse racing because I have never owned a horse and not even close to a thoroughbred racehorse. I never watch Nascar because I don't get off on watching car wrecks - and driving around in circles seems strange. Drag races with stock cars would seem more reasonable to me, but I would not watch it on TV or in person. I don't even slow down and gawk at a roadside accident with police there. I would not watch a competition about show dogs. I might watch a dog obedience trial or a retriever trial. To summarize ------I think that what a person does NOT watch on TV or in person is just as meaningful about them as what they DO watch.

[La lamy]

I agree. I emailed Jeopardy.com and expressed my happiness with Ken. He’s quick, kind, smart and humble. Not to mention he would be totally dedicated as others have had previous tv gigs. You should also email Jeopardy.com before they turn it into a host-centered carousel of stars. It’s about the game.

Agreed, I've already sent an email and a tweet with my recommendation to keep Ken as a permanent host.

[bilcon]

My wife doesn't like him, but I think of the three masterminds, he is the best fit. Thank god they didn't pick the other arrogant ...

[jbrown132]

Here Are All the Guest 'Jeopardy' Hosts Scheduled in 2021 So Far

Ken Jennings.
Katie Couric.
Bill Whitaker.
Mayim Bialik.
Aaron Rodgers.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Savannah Guthrie.
Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Who Are the 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts? - 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts in 2021 List (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g35218603/jeopardy-guest-hosts-2021/)

BTW, I think Ken is doing great

Ken is very good. If they want to go with the rest of that line up it will probably kill the show.

[Kgcetm]

I think Ken Jennings is doing a fabulous job. His wardrobe has improved and his personalty has blossomed. I look forward to ABC announcing he has become the permanent host.

We will alway miss Alex Trebeck.

[gwenhwalker@yahoo.com]

Here Are All the Guest 'Jeopardy' Hosts Scheduled in 2021 So Far

Ken Jennings.
Katie Couric.
Bill Whitaker.
Mayim Bialik.
Aaron Rodgers.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Savannah Guthrie.
Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Who Are the 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts? - 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts in 2021 List (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g35218603/jeopardy-guest-hosts-2021/)

BTW, I think Ken is doing great

Keep Ken and forget the others

[Ornamentlady]

I think he’s doing a fine job- can’t imagine some of these celebrities being the host. When they have Celebrity Jeopardy I can’t believe how uneducated some of them are.

[Dot Rheinhardt]

Ken gets better every day and has a good rapport with the contestants. I wonder why they didn't include Brad Rutter. I would rather see him instead of some of the other guests they have lined up.

[Twofour6]

Ken is doing a great job and should be offered as the permanent host. He moves the game at a quality pace without having to cut any game short of conclusion, which is something I couldn't understand from Alex. Perhaps he's given more program time than Alex.

[Juliebythesea]

We love Ken. We think he’s doing a great job!

[jdrahaim]

We like Ken Jennings also. Should be permanent host.

[Carla B]

I think he’s doing a fine job- can’t imagine some of these celebrities being the host. When they have Celebrity Jeopardy I can’t believe how uneducated some of them are.

Agree with you.. I remember thinking how smart Maria Bartiroma was before she appeared on the show several years ago.

[greg.turay]

I am not a fan of his voice as an announcer and commentator. Should have a deeper voice for hosting. IMHO.

[Topspinmo]

I care more about a Ken Doll than some Ken on a show that I would NEVER watch. I PROUDLY would never watch ANY game show. I might watch a chess match - MIGHT?

And why would we care???

[Topspinmo]

I am not a fan of his voice as an announcer and commentator. Should have a deeper voice for hosting. IMHO.

I thought the same thing at first, but got use to it.

[DeanFL]

.
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“Jeopardy!” is about to welcome a new guest host.

Mike Richards, the show’s executive producer, will take over hosting duties next week from Ken Jennings, who stepped in following Alex Trebek’s death last year.

Richards, who will host from Feb. 22 until March 5, is the next in a series of planned interim hosts who will take a turn at the lectern this season. Other upcoming guest hosts include former TODAY co-host Katie Couric, Anderson Cooper, actor Mayim Bialik and TODAY’s own Savannah Guthrie.

Sorry - there is NO WAY we would watch Jeopardy with THESE 'guest hosts'. All these years I don't believe that Alex was 'political' or such. The four above are VERY political. period. Bring back Ken please.

To relate to the "other side" - imagine if Sean Hannity or Glenn Beck etc 'guest host'...
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[Taltarzac725]

Ken Jennings is no Alex Trebek but he is doing well so far. But I have no problems with any of these guest hosts.

This is a brilliant woman-- Mayim Bialik - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mayim_Bialik) who could give Ken Jennings real competition as a final selection for a host.

They will find the right person in time.

[xcaligirl]

I like him a lot. Great delivery, intonation, humor without being condescending, and truly knowledgeable. He was my first choice as a replacement, but I'm afraid they're going to get a hollywood 'celebrity' to take over. :ohdear:
I fully agree. If they get some 'star', they could also be losing a lot of their viewership

[Taltarzac725]

I fully agree. If they get some 'star', they could also be losing a lot of their viewership

My guess is that they will go with someone who has been in the Jeopardy crew-- an announcer, producer, writer, or someone like that. He did have some assistants doing videos often as well.

[Neils]

Couric = cancel the show.

[hviergever]

My guess is that they will go with someone who has been in the Jeopardy crew-- an announcer, producer, writer, or someone like that. He did have some assistants doing videos often as well.
Actually the executive producer did an amazing job.

[JSR22]

Couric = cancel the show.

Katie Couric did an excellent job the past 2 weeks. She was much better then Ken.

[oldtimes]

Katie Couric did an excellent job the past 2 weeks. She was much better then Ken.

According to a poll on MSN 73% of people do not agree. We stopped watching.

[JSR22]

According to a poll on MSN 73% of people do not agree. We stopped watching.

Your loss she was excellent!

[Taltarzac725]

Had fun watching the librarian on Jeopardy and one of the final questions really made me chuckle.

Today's Final Jeopardy - Wednesday, March 17, 2021 – The Jeopardy! Fan (https://thejeopardyfan.com/2021/03/final-jeopardy-3-17-2021.html)

[Stu from NYC]

So far hope that Ken gets the position

[JoMar]

So do I understand correctly, Jeopardy is about the host, not the show or the contestants....guess Alex was wrong.

[Taltarzac725]

‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Brayden Smith Died Following Surgery, Family Reveals – Deadline (https://deadline.com/2021/02/brayden-smith-jeopardy-cause-of-death-surgery-complications-1234694028/)

Sad to see this when I was digging a little bit recent Jeopardy episodes. He was on at the end of Alex Trebek's hosting and was only 24. Won five times.

[Stu from NYC]

So do I understand correctly, Jeopardy is about the host, not the show or the contestants....guess Alex was wrong.

It is about the contestants and show but the host should add to the program.

Ken and the exec producer did, thought Katie did not.

[camaguey48]

Here Are All the Guest 'Jeopardy' Hosts Scheduled in 2021 So Far

Ken Jennings.
Katie Couric.
Bill Whitaker.
Mayim Bialik.
Aaron Rodgers.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta.
Savannah Guthrie.
Dr. Mehmet Oz.

Who Are the 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts? - 'Jeopardy!' Guest Hosts in 2021 List (https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g35218603/jeopardy-guest-hosts-2021/)

BTW, I think Ken is doing great
Katie Couric? Guthrie? Child, please.

[rustyp]

Dr Oz debut rating ?

[John_W]

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[CFrance]

It is about the contestants and show but the host should add to the program.

Ken and the exec producer did, thought Katie did not.
I didn't care for Katie. She was too perky, or something.

I've never watched Dr. Oz, only knew about him from friends talking about his show. But I thought he did a decent job last night.
For now, Jeopardy is kinda about the host, since they're trying to pick a new one.

[Stu from NYC]

I didn't care for Katie. She was too perky, or something.

I've never watched Dr. Oz, only knew about him from friends talking about his show. But I thought he did a decent job last night.
For now, Jeopardy is kinda about the host, since they're trying to pick a new one.

I did not care for Katie but think Dr Oz was worse. would rank him so far as #4.

Lets see if he does better the more he hosts.

[John_W]

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