# Who SHOULD replace trebek on jeapordy? Vs. Who do you WANT to replace him? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 10, 2019, 6:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877 "2019-03-10T06:28:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/61 "2019-03-13T14:36:19Z")
> [@txjim](#): > > Aaron Rogers would ask his own questions then work toward getting the producer fired. Burn! ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/62 "2019-03-13T15:37:42Z")
Fârnhäan. You may want to consider changing the thread title to “Who should replace Fârnhäan when the time comes?” ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/63 "2019-03-13T17:25:23Z")
Donald Trump, if only to get him out of the White House. ---
**Author:** ![Hermione](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/cdc98d/32.png) [@Hermione](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hermione)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/64 "2019-03-13T18:18:42Z")
> [@DummyGladHands](#): > > NO love for Buzzy? He’s about to rip his shirt open to reveal the giant “S” any day now. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@Just\_Asking\_Questions](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Just_Asking_Questions)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/65 "2019-03-13T19:59:03Z")
I think that whoever they pick, they should rotate hosts on a regular basis. Because if they get someone even more annoying than Trebek, we’ll be stuck with him for ever. If someone were stupid enough to hire Austin Rogers or Emo Phillips or Tucker Carlson, that would effectively end Jeopardy! for me. ---
**Author:** ![KneadToKnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kneadtoknow/32/3999_2.png) [@KneadToKnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/KneadToKnow)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 8:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/66 "2019-03-13T20:06:34Z")
> [@Eyebrows\_0f\_Doom](#): > > There is no one more perfect than Ken Jennings. Brad Rutter disagrees. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/67 "2019-03-13T20:41:35Z")
Andy Richter and Aisha Tyler are both funny and fast on their feet, and could make great hosts. Tyler has done well hosting the latest incarnation of _Whose Line Is it Anyway?_ I will also put forward Matthew Perry, who I’ve always liked and who would, I think, fit well with the show’s vibe. But my sentimental favorite would be Ken Jennings. Any fan of the show who hasn’t yet read his book _Brainiac_, about his own life and Americans’ abiding love of trivia, should do so toot sweet. ---
**Author:** ![RealityChuck](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/realitychuck/32/195_2.png) [@RealityChuck](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RealityChuck)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/68 "2019-03-13T20:44:08Z")
Art Fleming, though I don’t think it’s likely. ---
**Author:** ![carlb](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carlb/32/5930_2.png) [@carlb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlb)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2019, 8:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/69 "2019-03-13T20:44:33Z")
Someone on Twitter suggested LeVar Burton, and I think he’d be great! He’s got a tremendous amount of goodwill built up in the public consciousness between _Star Trek_ and _Reading Rainbow_, he’s personable without going over the top, he strikes me as being humble enough to recognize that the gig isn’t all about the host, he’s intelligent and extremely well-read, and has some of that same inherent trustworthiness that I think we ascribe to Trebek. So, LeVar Burton gets my vote. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 4:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/70 "2019-03-14T04:59:48Z")
Not a bad idea - and how many game-show hosts have ethics prizes, after all?: [Actor LeVar Burton to receive 2019 Case Western Reserve University Inamori Ethics Prize - cleveland.com](https://www.cleveland.com/entertainment/2019/02/actor-lavar-burton-to-receive-2019-case-western-reserve-university-inamori-ethics-prize.html) ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/71 "2019-03-14T05:05:56Z")
> [@carlb](#): > > Someone on Twitter suggested LeVar Burton, and I think he’d be great! He’s got a tremendous amount of goodwill built up in the public consciousness between _Star Trek_ and _Reading Rainbow_, he’s personable without going over the top, he strikes me as being humble enough to recognize that the gig isn’t all about the host, he’s intelligent and extremely well-read, and has some of that same inherent trustworthiness that I think we ascribe to Trebek. > > So, LeVar Burton gets my vote. He’s also 62 years old. I think MGP is looking for someone else who could still be around to host the show in another 30–40 years, so mid-30s is probably the upper age limit for any candidate, regardless of how qualified they may be. ---
**Author:** ![WildBlueYonder](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/ce7236/32.png) [@WildBlueYonder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildBlueYonder)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 11:16am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/72 "2019-03-14T11:16:52Z")
> [@wolfpup](#): > > I just find it sad that Trebek is being written off already. He’s still alive and fighting, FFS! ☹ As some one else said, he already talked about retiring > [@Wheelz](#): > > Aisha Tyler would be a good choice. I think she did a nice job hosting her short-lived panel show on AMC last year. She’s obviously very smart, and she can be serious or funny as the situation warrants. Plus, she’s much hotter than Trebek. I just dont know…she’s always been funny to me! I watched her on Ghost Whisperer and she was good on that one. Maybe its the Whose Line comedy just wont go away > [@BlankSlate](#): > > This could be the vehicle for Matt Lauer’s triumphant return to… > > Ha ha, no. Alex Trebek should be replaced with virtual Alex Trebek. Either a hologram or a cyborg, whichever works. YES!!! :D:D I like this one for sure! Matt would be good too but…:p;) > [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](#): > > Andy Richter and Aisha Tyler are both funny and fast on their feet, and could make great hosts. Tyler has done well hosting the latest incarnation of _Whose Line Is it Anyway?_ I will also put forward Matthew Perry, who I’ve always liked and who would, I think, fit well with the show’s vibe. > > But my sentimental favorite would be Ken Jennings. Any fan of the show who hasn’t yet read his book _Brainiac_, about his own life and Americans’ abiding love of trivia, should do so toot sweet. I like Matthew Perry I like too! I gotta have someone that is at least nice to look at! What woman wouldnt want that? > [@carlb](#): > > Someone on Twitter suggested LeVar Burton, and I think he’d be great! He’s got a tremendous amount of goodwill built up in the public consciousness between _Star Trek_ and _Reading Rainbow_, he’s personable without going over the top, he strikes me as being humble enough to recognize that the gig isn’t all about the host, he’s intelligent and extremely well-read, and has some of that same inherent trustworthiness that I think we ascribe to Trebek. > > So, LeVar Burton gets my vote. LeVar would be great! > [@terentii](#): > > He’s also 62 years old. I think MGP is looking for someone else who could still be around to host the show in another 30–40 years, so mid-30s is probably the upper age limit for any candidate, regardless of how qualified they may be. How old was Alex when he started? I dont believe that LeVar is too old but at least have someone 40 or more…too young is too young! ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/73 "2019-03-14T12:09:18Z")
> [@WildBlueYonder](#): > > How old was Alex when he started? I dont believe that LeVar is too old but at least have someone 40 or more…too young is too young! Alex was 44 when he took over from Art Fleming,\* at the extreme edge of the age envelope. At the time, I didn’t know how long he had been in the business and thought he was considerably younger. (Watch the clip of the first 1984 episode of _ **Jeopardy!** _ on YouTube.) Still, MGP is going to be looking way into the future, and I don’t believe they’ll hire someone who’s already over 60. \*Art was 40 when the show debuted in 1964. ---
**Author:** ![Annie-Xmas](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecc23a/32.png) [@Annie-Xmas](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Annie-Xmas)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/74 "2019-03-14T13:12:22Z")
Now that Big Bang is ending, I would nominate anyone of the people from the show. Wil Wheaton would be good, but Jim Parsons would be great. Alas, that is not going to happen. ---
**Author:** ![Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/7cd45c/32.png) [@Elendil\_s\_Heir](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elendil_s_Heir)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 4:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/75 "2019-03-14T16:06:39Z")
I just don’t know what Jim Parsons is really like when he’s not playing Dr. Cooper. I certainly wouldn’t want, or expect, him to stay in character while hosting _Jeopardy!_ ---
**Author:** ![Omar\_Little](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omar_little/32/269_2.png) [@Omar\_Little](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omar_Little)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/76 "2019-03-14T22:55:26Z")
Chuck Woolery, he’s only 77. ---
**Author:** ![Greg\_Charles](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/839c29/32.png) [@Greg\_Charles](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greg_Charles)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2019, 11:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/77 "2019-03-14T23:20:38Z")
> [@snfaulkner](#): > > It doesn’t matter who wins. That’s not why I watch jeapordy. The “getting to know the contestants” is by far the worst part of the show. Haha, I agree. I’m a big fan of Alex Trebek in general, but it’s almost fascinating how he’s been doing these thirty second interviews three times a show for thirty-five years, and they’re still just cringingly awkward. > [@](#): > > Edit: the only thing that matters is that I beat my mother in law. And not get too destroyed by my dad. … or spelling Jeopardy right? 😃 My vote for his replacement is … Jimmy Carr! If he can figure a way to have Rachel Riley join him, then so much the better. (I know, I know. You’ve never heard of either one of them.) ---
**Author:** ![Tinker\_Grey](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tinker_grey/32/8136_2.png) [@Tinker\_Grey](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinker_Grey)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/78 "2019-03-15T00:51:04Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > Haha, I agree. I’m a big fan of Alex Trebek in general, but it’s almost fascinating how he’s been doing these thirty second interviews three times a show for thirty-five years, and they’re still just cringingly awkward. > > … or spelling Jeopardy right? 😃 > My vote for his replacement is … Jimmy Carr! If he can figure a way to have Rachel Riley join him, then so much the better. (I know, I know. You’ve never heard of either one of them.) 8 out of 10 cats haven’t ---
**Author:** ![Roderick\_Femm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/roderick_femm/32/14875_2.png) [@Roderick\_Femm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Roderick_Femm)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/79 "2019-03-15T04:03:21Z")
> [@Greg\_Charles](#): > > Haha, I agree. I’m a big fan of Alex Trebek in general, but it’s almost fascinating how he’s been doing these thirty second interviews three times a show for thirty-five years, and they’re still just cringingly awkward. > > … or spelling Jeopardy right? 😃 > My vote for his replacement is … Jimmy Carr! If he can figure a way to have Rachel Riley join him, then so much the better. (I know, I know. You’ve never heard of either one of them.) That would certainly take the show in a new direction. He could write intros for the contestants similar to those he does for the 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown contestants. Here’s a sample (spoilered for NSFW contents). You’ll also see reaction shots from Rachel Riley so you’ll have an idea what that’s all about. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0yTDwRAB5Q](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0yTDwRAB5Q) ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Garrison](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/darren_garrison/32/92_2.png) [@Darren\_Garrison](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darren_Garrison)\ **Post date:** [March 15, 2019, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877/80 "2019-03-15T04:24:32Z")
In the before the show message last night he was already sounding pretty weak. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/who-should-replace-trebek-on-jeapordy-vs-who-do-you-want-to-replace-him/830877.md?page=5)