Hello everyone, welcome to another blog. I think it’s safe to say that this past weekend was a rollercoaster of emotions. With the election still going on and new information/results coming out, people were already experiencing many different feelings at once. News soon came that Rabbi Jonathan Sacks passed away, bringing about sadness (RIP). Then, news regarding Alex Trebek’s death did too.
I was in shock when I first heard. I knew that he was, unfortunately, suffering from Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, but I was optimistic and truly thought he would recover. This is especially since from the outside, it was hard to even tell he was sick. He carried on hosting the show every single weekday evening, not missing a beat, which I found really inspiring. Even though I’ve obviously never met him or spoken to him, it still kind of felt like someone whom I knew personally passed away. After all, from the time I was nine years old, I watched “Jeopardy!”. Whether it was at my grandfather’s house after a family dinner or in the comfort of my own home, the TV would often be playing the show at 7:30 pm following “Wheel of Fortune.” It wasn’t just a game show of smarts, but it was also an amazing, fun opportunity that connected people from all over the nation.
Also, I can’t help but wonder who will be taking the place of Alex Trebek. From what I’ve seen online so far, it seems that George Stephanopoulos, Betty White, Alex Faust, Laura Coates, and Ken Jennings are the strongest candidates. This is unconfirmed though as of now, and apparently, Alex Trebek never wanted to be involved in choosing who the next host would be when he eventually would retire. I think it could be interesting if Ken Jennings took over since he’s a well-known, record-breaking, and likable former champion on the show, but I’m not sure what the future will hold. Either way, it is clear there are big shoes to fill, and without Alex Trebek, the show will undoubtedly never be the same. I’m definitely curious about how the show will go on. Let me know in the comments who you think might be the new host or if Trebek’s death affected you in any way.
(Article About Alex Trebek’s Death) https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/08/arts/television/alex-trebek-dead.html
(Article About Who Might Be the New Host) https://nypost.com/2020/11/09/who-will-replace-alex-trebek-as-jeopardy-host-meet-the-top-candidates/
It was terrible finding out the news that Alex Trebek had passed. My grandmother always likes watching the show with me, especially when I was younger. If I had to guess, I think the show will live on, but I have no clue who the new host would be. I feel like it would be a comedian, and the complete vibe of the show will never be the same. I guess all we can do is wait and see.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with Hunter. This was very sad and terrible news to hear. Alex Trebek was very well known and was a super popular jeopardy host. I don't know if you have been seeing this too, but all over social media there are posts of tributes to him. Again, this is an extremely sad day and it just adds on to the craziness of 2020.
Hi Dori. i am heartbroken to hear about his death. I feel like he was just such an iconic guy that would never die. He was such a comforting presence on such a boring show, but he was always so calm and sweet and I'm really gonna miss him. I hope Betty White takes his place though because she's also old, lol, and everyone loves her. I think her spunk could bring some excitement and fun into the show and I think she'd be a really good host.
ReplyDeleteHi Dori, I am also so sad about his death. I love watching Jeopardy, and even if they find a new host, it will never be the same. That day, I went to work in the afternoon and we watched Jeopardy episodes all night. He will always be remembered and to be honest, the show will never be the same without him, I don't know if it will be worth it to find a new host.
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