Jeopardy!

As a kid I watched Jeopardy in its first incarnation with Art Fleming, and it was always first on my list of game shows. It was disappointing to see it disappear, but exciting when it came back in 1984.

The 'new' Jeopardy was just as good as the first version, and Alex Tribek has always delivered a touch of class as the host. Somehow he manages to give the impression that he knows all this stuff, though of course that is patently impossible. Or maybe by this time he's seen all the material enough times that he DOES know it! LOL When it comes to the high concept game show, Jeopardy is pure. The only luck involved is how well a set of categories happens to match the individual knowledge of the contestants, and with 12 categories per game, that mostly averages out.

Measure your own success against the question at the BOTTOM of the board. If you can get 7 of those 12 questions and two thirds of the Final Jeopardies correct consistently, you should test to become a contestant.

I've been watching the show for decades, and Mayim Bialik hosting Jeopardy is tragically ruining one of greatest game shows on tv. Her interactions with the contestants is contrived and downright cringey.

Ken Jennings embodies all things Jeopardy. While no one will ever replace Alex, at least Ken cares about the show and players on the stage. Mayim is a C list actress (at best) with no business hosting a game show.

Make. It. Stop.

I guess that the reason that "Jeopardy!" is so great is that it really challenges you to think, and I've learned so many interesting facts from it. I hope to be a contestant one day. Obviously, Ken Jennings's winning streak was beyond impressive, and the "Celebrity Jeopardy!" spoofs on "Saturday Night Live" are priceless. But it all dates back to this show's premise of forming the answer as a question. It must be really fun coming up with the answers.

I will say that the Clue Crew is unnecessary. But either way, I still say that this is the best game show ever. Alex Trebek is one heckuva host. There will never be another show like this.

So which category to take now?

I have been a jeopardy fan as long as I can remember, and think Ken Jennings is a great host. However, I absolutely will not watch episodes with Mayim Bialik, She is all about herself and her degree, not the contestants who make the show. She comes across as smug, conceited and self centered, know-it-all Makes me sad to miss episodes bit I can't watch her. My sisters agree.

Some of the best memories with my late dad are sitting around the TV and watching Jeopardy. Alex's wit and smooth talk make him an excellent host and it is somehow fun AND very educational, I regret that I stopped watching it for the past few months. All in all a fantastic program