Ken Jennings’s Stint As ‘Jeopardy!’ Guest Host Isn’t Going Well
As we saw with Ken Jennings’s ‘opening night jitters,’ it’s going to be a tall order for anyone to replace ‘Jeopardy!’ legend Alex Trebek.
Long-Time ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Alex Trebek Gives Moving Final Farewell
Here’s hoping we preserve Trebek’s legacy by following the advice he gave during his final week hosting ‘Jeopardy!’: Remaining kind to each other.
Wannabe ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Ken Jennings Is A Brett Kavanaugh Rape Truther Who Hates Republicans
“Jeopardy!” champion Ken Jennings is trying to backtrack on years of insults hurled at conservatives in what some have speculated is a bid for the popular game show’s open host position.
Why Meredith Vieira Should Become The New Host of ‘Jeopardy!’
Vieira’s resume gives her the serious chops to host a scholarly quiz show while keeping ‘Jeopardy!’ far away from political food fights — the perfect combination.
With Alex Trebek, We Say Goodbye To An Era In Television
Because he made them feel at home, Americans welcomed Alex Trebek into their homes, night after night, for good-natured entertainment.
‘Supermarket Sweep’ Remake Is Losing Its Coherence In Flash
While remaining true to the show’s original premise, its tone and tempo vary significantly from the ‘Supermarket Sweep’ of a generation ago.
Reboot Of ‘The Weakest Link’ Is The Wrong Show At The Wrong Time
If Americans want to see people trying to look intelligent while arguing, cable news already provides numerous showcases of Smart People Behaving Badly.
‘Jeopardy!’ And ‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Resume, Signaling A Post-Virus Return To Normalcy For Game Shows
With ‘Jeopardy!’ and ‘Wheel of Fortune’ back on the air, one corner of the entertainment world has returned to something approaching normalcy.
How Alex Trebek’s Memoir Explains The Enduring Success Of ‘Jeopardy!’
In revealing how Trebek developed his kind, humble heart, his memoir also provides the story behind the remarkable and steadfast success of “Jeopardy!”
The True Story Of How I Met My Sister On ‘Jeopardy’
Sometimes—if we let it—the technology that often works to isolate us from our environment can work to bring people together.
A Touching Story About Alex Trebek And A Recent ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant
You could tell Priscilla was nervous—she was shaking while giving her responses—and at a certain point, the tension builds on itself.
How ‘Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?’ Changed Game Shows Forever
In its spectacular original run on network television, ‘Millionaire’ reinvented the game show genre, sparking big-money imitators and bringing the format back to prime-time.
An Icon For An Entire Genre, Alex Trebek Is The Last TV Game Host
As they wish the 78-year-old Alex Trebek a speedy recovery from pancreatic cancer, fans should also stop to appreciate his television legacy.
Prudent Money Management Will Make You Feel Better Than Buying A Lottery Ticket
Unfortunately, hordes of reporters don’t much cover the person who saves well and makes a fortune bit-by-bit, as opposed to the lottery winner who wins big through sheer luck.
10 Of The Worst Game Show Contestants Ever
If the football game show participants don’t qualify as the worst contestants in history, who does? While we can’t claim an exhaustive list, herewith some nominees.
How ‘Jeopardy!’ Made Their Football-Themed Show Worse For Contestants
Social media in recent years has altered ‘Jeopardy!,’ with Thursday’s Super Bowl-themed episode a prime example.
How Michael Larson Exploited A Loophole To Win A Game Show Fortune
‘Press Your Luck’ game show player Michael Larson neither violated the law, nor any standards that would warrant being called a ‘scandal.’
Watching The 1950s ‘What’s My Line?’ Will Challenge Your Assumptions About Humanity
Just by watching an old game show, we meet a way of thinking about the world that is noticeably different from our own.