Current Events > Thousands petition for LeVar Burton to be next host of Jeopardy

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voldothegr8 11/12/20 9:15:45 PM #1:	I'd be alright with Jennings or LeVar as the new host https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/alex-trebek-jeopardy-replacement-levar-burton-thousands-petition-214812665.html Alex Trebek can never be replaced, but Jeopardy! will go on in the wake of the beloved hosts death. While the show is not announcing plans for a new host at this time, that hasnt stopped fans from weighing in. A few names that have been tossed around online are George Stephanopoulos, Rosie Perez and Joe Rogan, but theres one potential contender picking up steam: LeVar Burton. Burton, 63, is known for playing Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: the Next Generation and he hosted 21 seasons of the educational program Reading Rainbow. According to a Change.org petition signed by more than 15,000 people, Burton has inspired and shaped the minds of several generations of trivia-loving nerds. This petition is to show Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. and producers Mike Richards and Harry Friedman just how much love the public has for Burton, and how much we'd all love to see him as the next host of Jeopardy!, it reads. Although Trebek was somewhat tightlipped, publicly at least, over who he viewed to be a worthy replacement, theres one thing for certain: He would applaud any effort to try and fix Hollywoods diversity problem. Theres a common theme in the tributes pouring in for Trebek, who died Sunday at age 80 from pancreatic cancer. Many note how he inspired people of all backgrounds. Its what helped him earn such a loyal, diverse group of fans around the world. Trebek was a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, with the L.A. chapter calling him one of the kindest souls who believed deeply in racial justice. An early criticism of Jeopardy! was the lack of Black contestants on the program. Its one Trebek took personally, admitting in a 1995 interview the screening test could be part of the problem. But he noted how the show made a conscious effort to recruit people of color and featured on a regular basis categories about famous Black people. We are trying our darnedest to make America in general more aware of the accomplishments of Black people in this country, he told The Seattle Times 25 years ago. Its certainly part of the show and Trebeks legacy as diversity among contestants increased. --- Oda break tracker 2020- 8 (8) \| THE Ohio State: 3-0 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 5-3 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:947099831] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>I'd be alright with Jennings or LeVar as the new host <quote>https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/alex-trebek-jeopardy-replacement-levar-burton-thousands-petition-214812665.html Alex Trebek can never be replaced, but Jeopardy! will go on in the wake of the beloved hosts death. While the show is not announcing plans for a new host at this time, that hasnt stopped fans from weighing in. A few names that have been tossed around online are George Stephanopoulos, Rosie Perez and Joe Rogan, but theres one potential contender picking up steam: LeVar Burton. Burton, 63, is known for playing Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: the Next Generation and he hosted 21 seasons of the educational program Reading Rainbow. According to a Change.org petition signed by more than 15,000 people, Burton has inspired and shaped the minds of several generations of trivia-loving nerds. This petition is to show Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. and producers Mike Richards and Harry Friedman just how much love the public has for Burton, and how much we'd all love to see him as the next host of Jeopardy!, it reads. Although Trebek was somewhat tightlipped, publicly at least, over who he viewed to be a worthy replacement, theres one thing for certain: He would applaud any effort to try and fix Hollywoods diversity problem. Theres a common theme in the tributes pouring in for Trebek, who died Sunday at age 80 from pancreatic cancer. Many note how he inspired people of all backgrounds. Its what helped him earn such a loyal, diverse group of fans around the world. Trebek was a supporter of the Black Lives Matter movement, with the L.A. chapter calling him one of the kindest souls who believed deeply in racial justice. An early criticism of Jeopardy! was the lack of Black contestants on the program. Its one Trebek took personally, admitting in a 1995 interview the screening test could be part of the problem. But he noted how the show made a conscious effort to recruit people of color and featured on a regular basis categories about famous Black people. We are trying our darnedest to make America in general more aware of the accomplishments of Black people in this country, he told The Seattle Times 25 years ago. Its certainly part of the show and Trebeks legacy as diversity among contestants increased.</quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Kisai 11/12/20 9:16:30 PM #2:	I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement. --- WHO MODS THE MODERATORS? <cite>Kisai posted [p:947099859] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Phynaster 11/12/20 9:16:44 PM #3:	voldothegr8 posted... A few names that have been tossed around online are George Stephanopoulos, Rosie Perez and Joe Rogan Who has "tossed around" Joe Rogan other than some idiot Rogan fanboys? Yes let's put an anti-intellectual manlet cretin in charge of a show about learning and knowledge. --- Rebel <cite>Phynaster posted [p:947099865] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>voldothegr8 posted... </cite> <quote>A few names that have been tossed around online are George Stephanopoulos, Rosie Perez and Joe Rogan</quote>Who has "tossed around" Joe Rogan other than some idiot Rogan fanboys? Yes let's put an anti-intellectual manlet cretin in charge of a show about learning and knowledge. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Poop2 11/12/20 9:17:29 PM #4:	someone mentioned him in my topic about this yesterday <cite>Poop2 posted [p:947099891] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>someone mentioned him in my topic about this yesterday </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Bio1590 11/12/20 9:18:48 PM #5:	Kisai posted... I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement. Ew no --- https://imgur.com/bbRWLI8 https://imgur.com/A0BErSV https://imgur.com/S1m3po4 https://imgur.com/7fCcfko <cite>Bio1590 posted [p:947099936] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>Kisai posted...</cite> <quote>I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement. </quote> Ew no</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
emblem boy 11/12/20 9:23:28 PM #6:	I'd have thought they already had someone lined up once they knew the criticality of his condition --- Pitter-patter, let's get at 'er <cite>emblem boy posted [p:947100106] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>I'd have thought they already had someone lined up once they knew the criticality of his condition</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
voldothegr8 11/12/20 9:24:23 PM #7:	emblem boy posted... I'd have thought they already had someone lined up once they knew the criticality of his condition They've been clearly grooming Jennings but nothing is locked up --- Oda break tracker 2020- 8 (8) \| THE Ohio State: 3-0 \| Las Vegas Raiders: 5-3 <cite>voldothegr8 posted [p:947100140] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>emblem boy posted...</cite> <quote>I'd have thought they already had someone lined up once they knew the criticality of his condition</quote> They've been clearly grooming Jennings but nothing is locked up</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
dj1200 11/12/20 9:25:20 PM #8:	Kisai posted... I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement. Id rather have him work on science. --- "It was so ridiculous and I have so many feelings about it." -Virtual Energies <cite>dj1200 posted [p:947100176] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>Kisai posted... </cite> <quote>I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement.</quote> Id rather have him work on science. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Machete 11/12/20 9:27:00 PM #9:	He was good on that reading show. He was very good in Roots. He was great on Star Trek: TNG. He will be excellent on Jeopardy even if he is not Alex Trebek... but he really wants to be Lance Reddick... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAsf9OXSynE --- Who can @ Mention me? -Nobody- "the final thing that set the mods off was a picture of two lions having sex." -boxington <cite>Machete posted [p:947100239] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>He was good on that reading show. He was very good in Roots. He was great on Star Trek: TNG. He will be excellent on Jeopardy even if he is not Alex Trebek... but he really wants to be Lance Reddick... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAsf9OXSynE </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CanuckCowboy 11/12/20 9:29:20 PM #10:	I support this. Nardwuar would be an awesome outside the box option. --- "I says I'm Johnny Cash when I'm drinkin im the clash when I'm thinkin," ~ RB https://files.catbox.moe/gqwlkg.jpeg ~ by JimCarrysToe. Be amaze. <cite>CanuckCowboy posted [p:947100331] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>I support this. Nardwuar would be an awesome outside the box option. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ForsakenHermit 11/12/20 9:38:06 PM #11:	I remember when the rumor was that Trebek would retire in 2017 and that Matt Lauer was the favorite to take over. Thank God that didn't happen. --- Beware the fanatic! Too often his cure is deadlier by far than the evil he denounces!-Stan Lee RIP Make Arcades Great Again! <cite>ForsakenHermit posted [p:947100631] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>I remember when the rumor was that Trebek would retire in 2017 and that Matt Lauer was the favorite to take over. Thank God that didn't happen. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Weezy_Tha_Don 11/12/20 9:39:50 PM #12:	fucking joe rogan? lol why --- https://imgur.com/hwZyGuA - courtesy of the homie United_World I speak my mind, cause biting my tongue hurts. <cite>Weezy_Tha_Don posted [p:947100693] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>fucking joe rogan? lol why </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ViewtifulGrave 11/12/20 9:44:09 PM #13:	Kisai posted... I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement. You want to see him talk down to everyone? --- You enjoy teaching high schoolers, and I'll enjoy creating my crappy manga. Let's see where we both are in a year. TheDoorMouse Update https://imgur.com/vz0c9xf <cite>ViewtifulGrave posted [p:947100836] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>Kisai posted... </cite> <quote>I saw someone suggest Neil deGrasse Tyson, and I think he would be an awesome replacement.</quote>You want to see him talk down to everyone? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 11/12/20 9:44:24 PM #14:	I like Burton, but no. I don't know who would even attempt to fill Trebek's shoes. --- "If you know the why, you can live any how." - Nietzsche <cite>brestugo posted [p:947100848] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>I like Burton, but no. I don't know who would even attempt to fill Trebek's shoes. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Machete 11/12/20 9:44:29 PM #15:	Weezy_Tha_Don posted... fucking joe rogan? lol why he won't get it. He couldn't even keep Comedy Central's The Man Show afloat for 1 extra season after Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carola left... and his co-host was basically a no-name at the time but did better than he did on the show (the guy's name is Doug Stanhope and he has pretty funny stand up and stands up at more than 4 feet 1 1/2 inches tall for that matter) --- Who can @ Mention me? -Nobody- "the final thing that set the mods off was a picture of two lions having sex." -boxington <cite>Machete posted [p:947100852] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>Weezy_Tha_Don posted... </cite> <quote>fucking joe rogan? lol why</quote> he won't get it. He couldn't even keep Comedy Central's The Man Show afloat for 1 extra season after Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carola left... and his co-host was basically a no-name at the time but did better than he did on the show (the guy's name is Doug Stanhope and he has pretty funny stand up and stands up at more than 4 feet 1 1/2 inches tall for that matter) </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
brestugo 11/12/20 9:45:50 PM #16:	How about Dan Patrick? --- "If you know the why, you can live any how." - Nietzsche <cite>brestugo posted [p:947100902] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>How about Dan Patrick? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
CanuckCowboy 11/12/20 9:47:35 PM #17:	Machete posted... he won't get it. He couldn't even keep Comedy Central's The Man Show afloat for 1 extra season after Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carola left... and his co-host was basically a no-name at the time but did better than he did on the show (the guy's name is Doug Stanhope and he has pretty funny stand up and stands up at more than 4 feet 1 1/2 inches tall for that matter) Dude. Doug Stanhope had amazing stand up routines. Especially when the live audience doesn't respond. His bit on cocaine and jerking off was incredible. --- "I says I'm Johnny Cash when I'm drinkin im the clash when I'm thinkin," ~ RB https://files.catbox.moe/gqwlkg.jpeg ~ by JimCarrysToe. Be amaze. <cite>CanuckCowboy posted [p:947100953] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>Machete posted... </cite> <quote>he won't get it. He couldn't even keep Comedy Central's The Man Show afloat for 1 extra season after Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carola left... and his co-host was basically a no-name at the time but did better than he did on the show (the guy's name is Doug Stanhope and he has pretty funny stand up and stands up at more than 4 feet 1 1/2 inches tall for that matter)</quote> Dude. Doug Stanhope had amazing stand up routines. Especially when the live audience doesn't respond. His bit on cocaine and jerking off was incredible. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
divot1338 11/12/20 9:47:57 PM #18:	Butterfly in the skyyyyyy! voldothegr8 posted... Rosie Perez Today on You So Stupid. --- Moustache twirling villian https://i.imgur.com/U3lt3H4.jpg- Kerbey <cite>divot1338 posted [p:947100964] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>Butterfly in the skyyyyyy! voldothegr8 posted... </cite> <quote>Rosie Perez</quote>Today on You So Stupid. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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UnholyMudcrab 11/12/20 9:51:05 PM #20:	16-BITTER posted... I would also accept any other members of the TNG cast A finger on the monkey's paw curls and Denise Crosby takes over as host. --- https://imgur.com/VeNBg https://imgur.com/gd5jC8q https://imgur.com/PKIy7 https://imgur.com/3p29JqP <cite>UnholyMudcrab posted [p:947101058] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>16-BITTER posted... </cite> <quote>I would also accept any other members of the TNG cast</quote>A finger on the monkey's paw curls and Denise Crosby takes over as host. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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eston 11/13/20 1:21:02 PM #22:	CanuckCowboy posted... Nardwuar would be an awesome outside the box option. Imagine all the obscure shit Nard would throw in there lol, no one would win --- http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i215/estonc/grizzly_bear_chairs_2.jpg https://imgur.com/8kjZU <cite>eston posted [p:947123070] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>CanuckCowboy posted... </cite> <quote>Nardwuar would be an awesome outside the box option.</quote>Imagine all the obscure shit Nard would throw in there lol, no one would win </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
AngelsNAirwav3s 11/13/20 1:24:18 PM #23:	voldothegr8 posted... They've been clearly grooming Jennings but nothing is locked up Yeah he is definitely the clear frontrunner, why else would Jeopardy hire him full time a few months ago? --- Hello world! <cite>AngelsNAirwav3s posted [p:947123195] in Thousands ... [t:79106287]...</cite> <quote>voldothegr8 posted... </cite> <quote>They've been clearly grooming Jennings but nothing is locked up</quote> Yeah he is definitely the clear frontrunner, why else would Jeopardy hire him full time a few months ago? </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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