re: George Stephanopoulos’ Rep Lobbies to Become Next Host of ‘Jeopardy!’

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I think personable people that have experience running a panel type show is what I'd look for.

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Trebek was great because he had experience hosting game shows, including at least one trivia quiz show. But he wasn't some huge household name, so he could let the focus be one the trivia and contestants while shaping the image of the new Jeopardy!.

I hope they don't draft some big celebrity gimmick host, because it would change the nature of the show. Never the less, Alex built it in to a much bigger gig than it was when he got the job, so the producers may feel compelled to find a big name.