Author Topic: Bob's replacement (Read 13770 times)

Robert Hutchinson · « **Reply #30 on:** March 28, 2007, 06:16:54 PM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'149112\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 04:31 AM\']What would be the objection to having Alex Trebek host TPIR? He did a similar show in the past and has handled an equivalent workload before, plus he's a household name.[/quote]
I freely admit that I may be forgetting something obvious, but what's the "similar show"?

MTCesquire · « **Reply #31 on:** March 28, 2007, 06:35:28 PM »

[quote name=\'clemon79\' post=\'149111\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 03:04 AM\']
Looks like you answered your own question.
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Yeah, pretty much. I don't have anything against him getting the show, or anyone for that matter. As long as whoever becomes the new host actually possess the skills necessary to do the job well, I'll be happy.

ChrisLambert! · « **Reply #32 on:** March 28, 2007, 06:42:40 PM »

[quote name=\'Robert Hutchinson\' post=\'149143\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 06:16 PM\']
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'149112\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 04:31 AM\']What would be the objection to having Alex Trebek host TPIR? He did a similar show in the past and has handled an equivalent workload before, plus he's a household name.[/quote]
I freely admit that I may be forgetting something obvious, but what's the "similar show"?
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Wizard of Odds, I think... it had "Percenting Games", if you will.

BrandonFG · « **Reply #33 on:** March 28, 2007, 07:43:40 PM »

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[quote name=\'Neumms\' post=\'149135\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 02:55 PM\']
Of course, he was hysterical on SbtB, but that was scripted.
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Hysterical is in the eye of the beholder.
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I think watching that show made me hysterical.

calliaume · « **Reply #34 on:** March 28, 2007, 11:16:45 PM »

[quote name=\'ChrisLambert!\' post=\'149145\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 06:42 PM\']
[quote name=\'Robert Hutchinson\' post=\'149143\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 06:16 PM\']
[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'149112\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 04:31 AM\']What would be the objection to having Alex Trebek host TPIR? He did a similar show in the past and has handled an equivalent workload before, plus he's a household name.[/quote]
I freely admit that I may be forgetting something obvious, but what's the "similar show"?
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Wizard of Odds, I think... it had "Percenting Games", if you will.
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That's what I was thinking.

Alex is now 67; my opinion is he wouldn't want the workload. He also has a bad back (he once noted his favorite game to host was TTTT because he could sit down); having eager contestants jump on him is probably not high on his list of favorites either.

On the flip side, Peter Marshall noted Trebek is the only host he's ever seen who didn't use cue cards.

chris319 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 29, 2007, 04:55:16 PM »

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Peter Marshall noted Trebek is the only host he's ever seen who didn't use cue cards.

What a strange statement. Lots of emcees don't use cue cards for language, but do use cue cards for such things as contestant winnings.

chris319 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 29, 2007, 04:58:05 PM »

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I can see why Mario Lopez might be appealing to the producers, but is he funny?

When did TPIR become a comedy show?

tpirfan28 · « **Reply #37 on:** March 29, 2007, 06:04:50 PM »

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'149191\' date=\'Mar 29 2007, 04:55 PM\']
Lots of emcees don't use cue cards for language, but do use cue cards for such things as contestant winnings.
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(This is being spoken from someone who's never seen a show in-studio before...)

I'd assume that Alex knows the contestant winnings from the ~~podium(s)~~ lecturn(s) at the end of the show. He always has the scores in front of him...what else would there be?

uncamark · « **Reply #38 on:** March 29, 2007, 06:19:20 PM »

[quote name=\'tpirfan28\' post=\'149197\' date=\'Mar 29 2007, 05:04 PM\']
[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'149191\' date=\'Mar 29 2007, 04:55 PM\']
Lots of emcees don't use cue cards for language, but do use cue cards for such things as contestant winnings.
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(This is being spoken from someone who's never seen a show in-studio before...)

I'd assume that Alex knows the contestant winnings from the ~~podium(s)~~ lecturn(s) at the end of the show. He always has the scores in front of him...what else would there be?
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Theoretically, when a show first starts you might want to have the rules on cards to make sure that the host says everything correctly. Trebek by this point doesn't need them because he has all those thousands of shows under his belt and excepting that short-lived "bonus" category, the rules have stayed the same all along--and seeing several "J!" shows in person, the only time he used cards or a prompter was for the anniversary clip show, for obvious reasons.

On the other hand, I was sort of surprised that the main game play verbiage is still on Meredith Vieira's prompter after several years (along with her top-of-show and top-of-segment intros). Of course, she may not look at it the way that Peter Marshall stopped looking at the "Squares" rules cards after several years, but if someone wants to be anal about those sort of things, so be it.

Robert Hutchinson · « **Reply #39 on:** March 29, 2007, 09:18:25 PM »

Warning: I do not feel like finding the post buried somewhere on the J! boards that backs this up, so take it with a bucket of salt if you like. But I believe Alex has each contestant's wager provided on the card he's holding during Final Jeopardy!, as well as what each total will be after either a right or wrong answer. That, of course, is not a cue card, as it's not cuing him to say anything, but I thought it might be interesting to note.

TheLastResort · « **Reply #40 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:59:20 PM »

[quote name=\'chris319\' post=\'149192\' date=\'Mar 29 2007, 03:58 PM\']

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I can see why Mario Lopez might be appealing to the producers, but is he funny?

When did TPIR become a comedy show?
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Oh come on! You know that joke Barker does about not being able to restart the range finder for 37 hours! That kills me every time!

geno57 · « **Reply #41 on:** March 30, 2007, 02:53:39 AM »

[quote name=\'Jimmy Owen\' post=\'149112\' date=\'Mar 28 2007, 02:31 AM\']
What would be the objection to having Alex Trebek host TPIR? [/quote]

My objection would be his stiff personality. Not to slam the man, because he fits J! very well. But he's not the most personable cumquat in the basket.

The Ol' Guy · « **Reply #42 on:** March 30, 2007, 11:19:09 AM »

And, egad...tying in with an earlier thread....how many times would we hear something like this?

ALEX: And what is your bid for this showcase?

DAVE: What is $22,500, Alex?

Unrealtor · « **Reply #43 on:** March 30, 2007, 10:54:47 PM »

Gossip site TMZ.com claims George Hamilton is the front-runner

Dbacksfan12 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 01, 2007, 01:24:07 AM »

[quote name=\'Unrealtor\' post=\'149232\' date=\'Mar 30 2007, 09:54 PM\']
Gossip site TMZ.com claims George Hamilton is the front-runner
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This site looks to be just as credible as any tabloid. No direct quotes from anyone makes me think its BS.

Author Topic: Bob's replacement (Read 13770 times)

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