So much for mike richards as the new jeopardy host!

[CoachKandSportsguy]

Who's next up?

[Bjeanj]

I was hoping they would just go ahead and name Mayim Bialik, since she was already named for the College championship. Guess not.

[graciegirl]

I was hoping they would just go ahead and name Mayim Bialik, since she was already named for the College championship. Guess not.

I didn't like her. I haven't followed her like a lot of my friends have on her nerd series. I didn't like how she dressed....( I know, right??) No one on Jeopardy is up to date as dressers....One host anchor was...I really loved Robin...whatshername. She dressed very well and was so quick and warm too.

Alex Trebek reruns were on ....what's that about???? I want to see that kid from Medina, Ohio win a million bucks and buy himself a nice house............

[JohnN]

Well Mike Richard's sure didn't last long. I wonder what he said 30 years ago?

[DeanFL]

Well that didn't take long. I wonder what he said 30 years ago?

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we have not watched Jeopardy since Alex's passing. And probably now, will not start. Can only imagine the backstage happenings the last week or so.... I would bet good $$$ that the 'permanent new host' will pass all of the P.C. background tests. If that is the case, J-watching is once again out. The many months 'testing' of the try-out hosts was unwatchable for us. Now, the search for a pristine, non-controversial, and no doubt...the correct 'class' continues... nope.
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[Eg_cruz]

Who's next up?
I was so hoping for him

[La lamy]

I was hoping they would just go ahead and name Mayim Bialik, since she was already named for the College championship. Guess not.

Totally agree. I thought she was perfect for the job.

[Bjeanj]

...One host anchor was...I really loved Robin...whatshername. She dressed very well and was so quick and warm too.


You’re thinking of Robin Roberts. I liked her, too. Who knows what the network is going to do? Maybe go back to guest hosts for awhile?

[Kelevision]

I didn't like her. I haven't followed her like a lot of my friends have on her nerd series. I didn't like how she dressed....( I know, right??) No one on Jeopardy is up to date as dressers....One host anchor was...I really loved Robin...whatshername. She dressed very well and was so quick and warm too.

Alex Trebek reruns were on ....what's that about???? I want to see that kid from Medina, Ohio win a million bucks and buy himself a nice house............

Well…… lol….. there’s an entire wardrobe department that dresses the hosts. She doesn’t pick her wardrobe. Also, i never watched that series either but remember her from her own series called Blossom in the early 90’s. :a040:

[PNaughton]

You’re thinking of Robin Roberts. I liked her, too. Who knows what the network is going to do? Maybe go back to guest hosts for awhile?

He was a great pitcher some years back. Hope he is up to it.
This new guy who had to quit didn't follow the leadership of the last few Supreme Court justices .ratings would be sky high on the first few shows as he apologizes for something he did in the past.

[Stu from NYC]

He was a great pitcher some years back. Hope he is up to it.
This new guy who had to quit didn't follow the leadership of the last few Supreme Court justices .ratings would be sky high on the first few shows as he apologizes for something he did in the past.

Apparently he said some rather upsetting things in a podcast he used to do.

One would have thought they would have very carefully vetted Mike Richards before giving him the job.

Now they have to have him as host for about a weeks worth of shows he already hosted and than back to more guest hosts.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Well Mike Richard's sure didn't last long. I wonder what he said 30 years ago?

Don’t know but back then it probably wouldn’t have offended anyone; nowadays crybabies are offended by any little thing….

[tvbound]

Totally agree. I thought she was perfect for the job.

Same here. Not only was The Big Bang Theory a great show, but she is actually one of those brilliant "nerds" - in real life.

[tvbound]

Don’t know but back then it probably wouldn’t have offended anyone; nowadays crybabies are offended by any little thing….

Lots of decent people "back then" were offended by disparaging remarks toward Jews, women & Asians (which Richards did). I'm personally very pleased that it's not as acceptable now, as it used to be. At least he's apologized, unlike so many others.

[GrumpyOldMan]

Lots of decent people "back then" were offended by disparaging remarks toward Jews, women & Asians (which Richards did). I'm personally very pleased that it's not as acceptable now, as it used to be. At least he's apologized, unlike so many others.

I agree.

Also, I really don't understand how such a high-profile position, with that much money on the line and they didn't vet him better. It sometimes amazes me how stupid people are,

[Taltarzac725]

It seems like much ado about NOTHING IMHO. People say stupid things as well as write them from time-to-time.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

Who's next up?

Since there’s no one free of sin, names will continue to be checked off until the “correct” person is announced. Then, when that person’s sins are uncovered, he/she will be forgiven because he/she will have all the appropriate boxes checked and to oppose him/her would be, well, you know. 🙄

[donfey]

Who's next up?

It doesn't matter. As long as there are purists and snobs who will go back to something a person said in kindergarten, nobody will "qualify." PC continues to ruin America.

[Kelevision]

Omg, this guy is so loaded he can just toss money into the ocean and not miss it. Why don’t you all get behind someone actually deserving of a game show host position? Like a former contestant who could use this opportunity. Or someone who’s done game shows? Why do you want to make the super wealthy even wealthier? In his role as “Jeopardy” producer, which he will continue, Richards has a reported net worth of $6 million…….And that’s only from Jeopardy. He’s also a producer on Wheel of Fortune so he’s making the same money over there.

[Jimmy R.]

Who's next up?
How about Keith Richards ? You want someone who's going to be around awhile!!!!

[Jerseyborn]

The Jeopardy reruns highlighted “Alex’s adventures “ where there was 1 category where he gave the clues from somewhere in the world or some place (Sesame Street)

[daca55]

Totally agree. I thought she was perfect for the job.

I agree! I thought she did a great job.

[Singerlady]

Hoping for Levar Burton. He was a natural. Prob won’t hire him. He’s too old.

[KRMACK55]

I didn't like her. I haven't followed her like a lot of my friends have on her nerd series. I didn't like how she dressed....( I know, right??) No one on Jeopardy is up to date as dressers....One host anchor was...I really loved Robin...whatshername. She dressed very well and was so quick and warm too.

Alex Trebek reruns were on ....what's that about???? I want to see that kid from Medina, Ohio win a million bucks and buy himself a nice house............
It’s her I know it all because I’m a neuroscientist- which if you don’t use it that’s not what you are - Robin Roberts will push social issues and most of the hosts didn’t have a connection with the audience.

[Ken D.]

How about Keith Richards ? You want someone who's going to be around awhile!!!!
Good one, I am LOL

[kendi]

I agree.

Also, I really don't understand how such a high-profile position, with that much money on the line and they didn't vet him better. It sometimes amazes me how stupid people are,

Even more amazing and sad is that past mistakes are never forgiven in today’s society. We all make them. Wouldn’t be surprised if those who booted him have said/done much worse. Same for those cyber shaming him.

[Hplaw]

chiloutchiloutI didn't like her. I haven't followed her like a lot of my friends have on her nerd series. I didn't like how she dressed....( I know, right??) No one on Jeopardy is up to date as dressers....One host anchor was...I really loved Robin...whatshername. She dressed very well and was so quick and warm too.

Alex Trebek reruns were on ....what's that about???? I want to see that kid from Medina, Ohio win a million bucks and buy himself a nice house............

[golfing eagles]

It’s her I know it all because I’m a neuroscientist- which if you don’t use it that’s not what you are - Robin Roberts will push social issues and most of the hosts didn’t have a connection with the audience.

Absolutely, positively the LAST THING I want to see on Jeopardy. It's a great game show, not an editorial page. Just as bad as that sportscaster making political statement on Monday Night Football. She can make all her stupid social comments on her ultra liberal morning show, but leave the entertainment sector alone. I vote a big NO on Robin Roberts.

[golfing eagles]

Omg, this guy is so loaded he can just toss money into the ocean and not miss it. Why don’t you all get behind someone actually deserving of a game show host position? Like a former contestant who could use this opportunity. Or someone who’s done game shows? Why do you want to make the super wealthy even wealthier? In his role as “Jeopardy” producer, which he will continue, Richards has a reported net worth of $6 million…….And that’s only from Jeopardy. He’s also a producer on Wheel of Fortune so he’s making the same money over there.

He's rich (and so are others) SO WHAT!!!! Jealous??????

Shouldn't this be about finding the best person for the job, and I don't care if that's a Bowery bum or Jeff Bezos

[airstreamingypsy]

It wasn't 30 years go, it was 7 years ago. Richards' crude comments about women and Jews made on his podcast four years AFTER sexual harassment lawsuits were brought against him. Richards stepped down because, as the producer, he doesn't want to lose a single watcher. He wasn't the best choice anyway. Mayim Bialik was, but couldn't be fulltime host, because of her schedule. The other best choice is LeVar Burton. I hope they pick him.

[tvbound]

How about Keith Richards ? You want someone who's going to be around awhile!!!!

THAT is funny! I'm sure scientists are drooling to do the autopsy when he eventually passes, to find out how one person can do so many drugs and still survive. lol

[oldtimes]

I love Levar Burton and I really wanted to like him as Jeopardy host but he was terrible. His timing was completely off and he looked like he was struggling to stay focused. I think the job is a lot harder than it looks.

[golfing eagles]

I love Levar Burton and I really wanted to like him as Jeopardy host but he was terrible. His timing was completely off and he looked like he was struggling to stay focused. I think the job is a lot harder than it looks.

Agree. I like him with or without his visor, but as Jeopardy host he sucked.
It is almost always difficult to fill the shoes of an icon

[Yjacket74]

I didn't like her. I haven't followed her like a lot of my friends have on her nerd series. I didn't like how she dressed....( I know, right??) No one on Jeopardy is up to date as dressers....One host anchor was...I really loved Robin...whatshername. She dressed very well and was so quick and warm too.

Alex Trebek reruns were on ....what's that about???? I want to see that kid from Medina, Ohio win a million bucks and buy himself a nice house............

What does how she dressed have to do with it? That's a horrible (as well as sexist) criteria in evaluating the host! Mayim was very comfortable in reading the questions, personable, and was the best of the guest hosts!

As far as the reruns go, they are just starting to film the shows for next season. That's what it's about - duh!

[Paula]

Mike Richards' comments weren't something merely overheard in a private conversation or picked up by a random cell phone. They were on a podcast, intended to he heard by the masses. Comments like his show one's true colors, and I'm very surprised that he's even remaining with the show.

[Yjacket74]

Don’t know but back then it probably wouldn’t have offended anyone; nowadays crybabies are offended by any little thing….

During 2013-2014, he called his podcast co-host and former assistant a "booth ho" and a "booth slut". Called her friends "frumpy and overweight". When she said "no one's overweight", he said "They look fat and not good in the picture. It's bad".

He made multiple offensive comments about women, Jews, little people, people with mental disabilities, etc.

It wasn't long ago that he did this, so he has no excuses for this abhorrent behavior!

[tvbound]

It doesn't matter. As long as there are purists and snobs who will go back to something a person said in kindergarten, nobody will "qualify." PC continues to ruin America.

"PC continues to ruin America."


(typed in facetious font) I know, right? It started with abolishing slavery, then the next thing you know women get to vote too? Oh for the 'good old days' when it was acceptable, and even encouraged, to publicly discriminate and denigrate minorities, the disabled and women.

[golfing eagles]

During 2013-2014, he called his podcast co-host and former assistant a "booth ho" and a "booth slut". Called her friends "frumpy and overweight". When she said "no one's overweight", he said "They look fat and not good in the picture. It's bad".

He made multiple offensive comments about women, Jews, little people, people with mental disabilities, etc.

It wasn't long ago that he did this, so he has no excuses for this abhorrent behavior!

He apparently had a fairly long history of such comments, so good riddance.

But the reply of "no one's overweight" may be the most idiotic statement in history

[chrissydee]

It doesn't matter. As long as there are purists and snobs who will go back to something a person said in kindergarten, nobody will "qualify." PC continues to ruin America.
It was 7 years ago and he should have known better.

[Escape Artist]

Maybe they should just "cancel" Jeopardy itself? Let it die with Alex Trebek. Everything has a shelf life and perhaps this show was past its due date. They could always devise a similar show and call it something different, have a different format, etc. I think this host search thing denigrates the show and is pathetic, quite frankly.

[Geodyssey]

Maybe they should just "cancel" Jeopardy itself? Let it die with Alex Trebek. Everything has a shelf life and perhaps this show was past its due date. They could always devise a similar show and call it something different, have a different format, etc. I think this host search thing denigrates the show and is pathetic, quite frankly.

I agree. Looks like they are trying to squeez a few more dollars out of a long run. Let it go, RIP.

LeVar Burton, no thanks.

[Escape Artist]

"PC continues to ruin America."


(typed in facetious font) I know, right? It started with abolishing slavery, then the next thing you know women get to vote too? Oh for the 'good old days' when it was acceptable, and even encouraged, to publicly discriminate and denigrate minorities, the disabled and women.

One of the "New Victorians", eh? :ohdear:

[tvbound]

One of the "New Victorians", eh? :ohdear:

Where I come from and the way I was raised, it's just called simple decency and trying to live ones life by the 'Golden Rule.'

[Taltarzac725]

They will probably not let a cash cow like Jeopardy out to pasture. So, they will find someone suitable. I still like LeVar Burton as a choice. He does need some more experience though at hosting.

[Aces4]

Mike Richards' comments weren't something merely overheard in a private conversation or picked up by a random cell phone. They were on a podcast, intended to he heard by the masses. Comments like his show one's true colors, and I'm very surprised that he's even remaining with the show.

As long as your digging around in the “old days”, take a look at Jimmie Kimmels history and he is still on TV. How does that work?

[CFrance]

They will probably not let a cash cow like Jeopardy out to pasture. So, they will find someone suitable. I still like LeVar Burton as a choice. He does need some more experience though at hosting.
I did not enjoy his rapid-fire delivery method.

[Kelevision]

Even more amazing and sad is that past mistakes are never forgiven in today’s society. We all make them. Wouldn’t be surprised if those who booted him have said/done much worse. Same for those cyber shaming him.

Um….. Mike Richards is a PRODUCER on not only Jeopardy but also Wheel of Fortune. He hired himself and fired himself. But yes, keep on defending the guy who doesn’t think over 12 million dollars as producer is enough money. He NEEDS MORE. Please help poor Mike. :ohdear:

[Kelevision]

He's rich (and so are others) SO WHAT!!!! Jealous??????

Shouldn't this be about finding the best person for the job, and I don't care if that's a Bowery bum or Jeff Bezos

You miss the point. HE HIRED HIMSELF!!! HE FIRED HIMSELF!!!!

[Kelevision]

He's rich (and so are others) SO WHAT!!!! Jealous??????

Shouldn't this be about finding the best person for the job, and I don't care if that's a Bowery bum or Jeff Bezos

And i couldn’t agree more! It’s exactly about finding the right person to host. I guess, if the guy in charge of the show thinks he’s the best person for the job, then we’d all be out of lots of jobs. PS. I’d probably be jealous if I weren’t a tv director. :popcorn: Not all of us are retired. I love south of 44 :icon_wink:

[golfing eagles]

You miss the point. HE HIRED HIMSELF!!! HE FIRED HIMSELF!!!!

What would make you think that? Just because he is the producer of a game show does make him dictator of the ABC network. Bill O'Reilly was the producer of his show----where's he?---Maybe he "fired" himself. Bill Ayers was producer of Fox news. Did he also "fire" himself? If the network wants you out, you're out, producer or not.

[Freehiker]

At least he's apologized, unlike so many others.

LoL you don’t believe his apology do you?

[Retired gal]

You miss the point. HE HIRED HIMSELF!!! HE FIRED HIMSELF!!!!

I believe I read that the network made those decisions.