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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsAaron Rodgers hosting Jeopardy. What do you think?
He's very likeable, very low key. It's almost like he's not there.
I wouldn't pick him, but hubby likes him.
My pick out of the contenders so far would be katie Couric. She was breezy but at the right pace.
So far, who is your favorite?
CurtEastPoint
(18,622 posts)But I do love Katie and there's something endearing (and very hot) about Aaron.
CTyankee
(63,893 posts)shit from anyone.
a kennedy
(29,618 posts)TheRealNorth
(9,471 posts)Which would make sense since Alex Trebek was pretty low key IMO.
CTyankee
(63,893 posts)doc03
(35,300 posts)he didn't get one question right.
CTyankee
(63,893 posts)he does his little coverage of the British teams. He's on Morning Joe. He's one of Joe's favorites. My son in law is also a big fan. I get a kick out of Roger and his little "new words." But getting someone "wolf blitzered" is perfect, IMO.
doc03
(35,300 posts)Google says -4600
rurallib
(62,387 posts)If I remember correctly just to add insult to the injury, the winner that day was a comedian. - Andy Richter I seem to recall.
doc03
(35,300 posts)do charactors voices.
blueinredohio
(6,797 posts)soothsayer
(38,601 posts)Makes sense, hes been immersed in it and gets it.
Couric slightly too perky and laughy and shrill, dr oz not horrible but not great and seems to be grifting for his charity. Ken was fair but producer guy was better. Aaron is ok but seems nervous and stiff.
They can do 2-week guest hosts forever and Id be fine with it.
JustABozoOnThisBus
(23,325 posts)MANative
(4,112 posts)Not boycotting as I did for Dr. Oz, but Ken Jennings is still my choice.
cyndensco
(1,697 posts)Mad_Dem_X
(9,547 posts)That's the problem I have with him, as well. They should just give the job to Ken Jennings, already.
rurallib
(62,387 posts)Don't quit your day job, Aaron.
I am enjoying this - it takes good timing some knowledge and a good patter to be a game show host. You don't just walk in off the street and do it.
Rachel Maddow would be a great game show host.
LakeArenal
(28,806 posts)Hope he gets it.
rurallib
(62,387 posts)are about the same level as they have always been.
LakeArenal
(28,806 posts)rurallib
(62,387 posts)but if he was picked I would watch Jeopardy because the star are the Q&As.
I was never a big fan of Trebek's, but I did not watch the show for Trebek.
As for keeping his day job, my understanding is that Mr. Rodgers is a prodigious quarterback. I know that with age, quarterback'a talents fade. Do what you do best while you can, Mr. Rodgers.
When football is done there will surely be a myriad of opportunities for him. My guess is he will be on some Sunday morning football talker.
I doubt he cares much what I say.
I still think Rachel would be amazing.
ZonkerHarris
(24,210 posts)LakeArenal
(28,806 posts)LakeArenal
(28,806 posts)Can hold the position for 30 years.
BradAllison
(1,879 posts)But he pisses off Trump people, so I'm fine with him now and again.
njhoneybadger
(3,910 posts)jimfields33
(15,705 posts)I hope ken gets the gig.
milestogo
(16,829 posts)He was MVP this year, so there's a few good seasons left.
He's a celebrity, so people will watch because of him.
jimfields33
(15,705 posts)Diamond_Dog
(31,929 posts)Hes kinda too low key, though. Easy on the eyes. however!
So far I like Mike Richards the best, but every one of them has done great, really.
happybird
(4,588 posts)I liked the producer best, then Dr. Oz (ick, but just going by his hosting ability for this), Aaron, Ken, then Katie was my least favorite. She sounded like she was talking to little kids. I find Ken to be a distractingly smarmy bastard, lol!
Me.
(35,454 posts)so far my my rankings:
The producer
K. Couric
K. Jennings
Oz
snowybirdie
(5,219 posts)unable to watch since Alex passed away. To me, he was the show. I do miss it though. Maybe after they have a permanent host?
CTyankee
(63,893 posts)next to last stage of grief which is acceptance.
ZonkerHarris
(24,210 posts)Oz and Couric were ok but Oz is the worst as humans go.
You know the Exec Producer wants to give himself the job.
If I get a vote so far I vote for Ken Jennings
milestogo
(16,829 posts)What's not to like?
targetpractice
(4,919 posts)... I can see that.
csziggy
(34,131 posts)targetpractice
(4,919 posts)That was awesome!!
Upthevibe
(8,018 posts)I signed the petition to have LeVar Burton as the permanent host. I think he'd be perfect.
kairos12
(12,843 posts)enunciations or the Packers.
End of 2 careers.
LetMyPeopleVote
(144,945 posts)CTyankee
(63,893 posts)The guy this week (whose name I have now temporarily forgotten) is good but he has a TV show.) He'll be on for the rest of this week and next (I think), then we get LeVar!