{"id":323887,"date":"2021-08-13T16:30:37","date_gmt":"2021-08-13T13:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/"},"modified":"2021-08-13T16:30:37","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T13:30:37","slug":"the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"#The Future of &#8216;Jeopardy!&#8217; and Olympics on TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfc9e2a1b2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfc9e2a1b2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/#Mayim_Bialik_taking_Jeopardy_in_New_Directions\" >Mayim Bialik taking Jeopardy! in New Directions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/#Will_the_Tokyo_Ratings_Affect_Future_Olympics_on_TV\" >Will the Tokyo Ratings Affect Future Olympics on TV?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/#Mom_What_Are_You_Doing_Here\" >Mom, What Are You Doing Here?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/#More_Scripted_Summer_TV_Please\" >More Scripted Summer TV, Please<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/#Chesapeake_Without_Jesse_Is_No_Shore_Thing\" >Chesapeake Without Jesse Is No Shore Thing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/the-future-of-jeopardy-and-olympics-on-tv\/#Joeys_No_Two-Timer\" >Joey\u2019s No Two-Timer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#The Future of &#8216;Jeopardy!&#8217; and Olympics on TV<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tvinsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-host.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<div> <em>Welcome to the Q&amp;A with TV critic \u2014 also known to some TV fans as their \u201cTV therapist\u201d \u2014 Matt Roush, who\u2019ll try to address whatever you love, loathe, are confused or frustrated or thrilled by in today\u2019s vast TV landscape. (We know background music is too loud, but there\u2019s always closed-captioning.)<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>One caution: This is a spoiler-free zone, so we won\u2019t be addressing upcoming storylines here unless it\u2019s already common knowledge. Please send your questions and comments to <\/em><em><span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"6b0a1800060a1f1f2b1f1d020518020f0e1945080406\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span><\/em><em> (or use the <\/em><em>form at the end of the column<\/em><em>) and follow me on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a> (@TVGMMattRoush). Look for Ask Matt columns on many Tuesdays and Fridays.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mayim_Bialik_taking_Jeopardy_in_New_Directions\"><\/span><strong>Mayim Bialik taking <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> in New Directions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Question: <\/strong>Mike Richards wouldn\u2019t have been my pick as the new permanent <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> host, but he\u2019ll do well and I can\u2019t object to his hiring. My bigger question with the announcement is what these spin-offs\/primetime shows for Mayim Bialik are going to be, because that was a complete surprise and a welcome one. I suppose it\u2019s natural for ABC to want to continue featuring <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> in prime time after the success of the <em>GOAT<\/em> tournament. If they are going to do a college tournament in prime time, what other tournaments or events could they be thinking of sending there? I assume this is a long-term proposition because there would be no reason to have Mayim host for two weeks as a one-off. I actually liked her better than Richards as a guest host, but since she\u2019s only doing primetime specials, maybe it will be easier for her to balance that with <em>Call Me Kat<\/em> which has been renewed. What do you think? \u2014 <em>JL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush:<\/strong> I\u2019ve already explained my reasoning about why Mike Richards was the safe if unexciting choice. While many are understandably dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointed that Sony didn\u2019t try to break ground with a woman or person of color in the full-time job, I\u2019m also curious to see how they\u2019ll expand the franchise with special network prime-time events and tournaments hosted by Mayim Bialik, who was also among my favorites during the guest-host period. Most of the comments I\u2019ve received since the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> broke are like this from Jan: \u201cI am thrilled to find out that Mike Richards will be the next permanent host of <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> He was perfect for the job. In watching all the guest hosts, my choices were: Mike Richards first and Buzzy Cohen second.\u201d Of course no choice was going to satisfy everyone, but I wasn\u2019t surprised when they didn\u2019t go with a celebrity, since <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> prides itself on making the contestants the \u201cstar.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Question: <\/strong>I think it\u2019s fine that Mike Richards will be the new host. But do you think the set and music should change or be updated somehow since this will be a new era, new beginnings? \u2014 <em>Unsigned<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush:<\/strong> They\u2019ve spiffed up the <em>Jeopardy! <\/em>set and music arrangements many times over the years, but I\u2019m thinking they\u2019ll make precious few adjustments this season, because a certain comfort level of continuity is important to the show \u2014 which could also explain why they ultimately went with the inside guy as host.<\/p>\n<p>Tim in Atlanta, marveling at the fact that announcer Johnny Gilbert is 97 years old, wonders: \u201cAny word on if he will stick with the announcing duties come the new season? Or is this the time for Johnny to step away so that <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> can bring on a new announcer since they will have a new host as well?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Matt again: Currently, Johnny is still listed on the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jeopardy.com\/about\/cast\/johnny-gilbert\"><em>Jeopardy!<\/em> website as the announcer<\/a>, and until they make public a change, I\u2019m hoping he\u2019ll stick with the show for as long as he\u2019s able \u2014 again, for continuity\u2019s sake. He\u2019s a legend within a legendary franchise, and <em>Jeopardy!<\/em> has withstood enough changes for the time being.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_the_Tokyo_Ratings_Affect_Future_Olympics_on_TV\"><\/span><strong>Will the Tokyo Ratings Affect Future Olympics on TV?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Question: <\/strong>Do you think the ratings decline for the recent Summer Olympics is enough for NBC to shift future coverage to streaming-only and\/or for the other networks to offer counterprogramming and not put everything on hold for three weeks? \u2014 <em>Tom F<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush:<\/strong> I know it might seem longer, but the Olympics only lasts for a little more than two weeks (over three weekends). This is an interesting question that I\u2019m sure NBC is already grappling with. But no, given the investment NBC has put into the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s, I\u2019d expect they\u2019ll continue making events available on multiple platforms while continuing the prime-time package on NBC, even though the time difference this winter in Beijing is going to be just as problematic as it was in Tokyo. The ratings slippage common to nearly everything on broadcast TV has finally caught up to the Olympics, and the circumstances of the Tokyo games \u2014 no spectators, big names dropping out, the \u201clive\/not live\u201d factor \u2014 may have accelerated that.<\/p>\n<p>As for counterprogramming, especially during the winter months when all of the networks are up and running with new programming, I\u2019d bet NBC\u2019s rivals won\u2019t be nearly as cowed as they were in the past. They may still choose not to throw new episodes up against marquee events like figure skating, but I\u2019ll be surprised if it doesn\u2019t look more like business as usual \u2014 especially if NBC is stuck repackaging events whose results we\u2019ve known all day, and possibly watched live on a streaming platform for those who are especially into the Olympics.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mom_What_Are_You_Doing_Here\"><\/span><strong>Mom, What Are You Doing Here?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Question: <\/strong>I see that Kate Burton will be guest-starring as Ellis Grey for \u201cmultiple episodes\u201d on this season of <em>Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>. I have no issue with Kate Burton whatsoever. I liked her very much in her previous appearances on <em>Grey\u2019s<\/em> and <em>Scandal<\/em>. But I swear, if they are going to do more of that ghost-on-the-beach nonsense stuff \u2026 I mean, really? Ellis died in Season 3. \u2014 <em>Jake<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush:<\/strong> Like you, I\u2019m a Kate Burton fan and there\u2019s no question the legacy of Ellis Grey continues to loom large for Meredith and others who knew this legendary doctor when. Not being one to prejudge, I\u2019ll keep an open mind about what her return signifies, and I hope it\u2019s for a meaningful purpose. But yes, if it entails characters in limbo gazing at the surf in their best J. Crew khaki, I\u2019m out.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Scripted_Summer_TV_Please\"><\/span><strong>More Scripted Summer TV, Please<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Comment: <\/strong>I really enjoyed Fox\u2019s new <em>Fantasy Island<\/em> and I will be back for more. It\u2019s summer programming like this that I really look forward to watching. I\u2019ve also been enjoying CW\u2019s <em>Burden of Truth<\/em>. High-quality scripted shows are exactly what this summer needs. I feel the networks are going overboard with the seemingly endless game shows and contests. \u2014 <em>Fred<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush:<\/strong> The ratings for <em>Fantasy Island<\/em>\u2019s premiere were something short of fantastical, which underscores why most of the networks chose to skip launching expensive scripted shows during the summer, instead opting for a barrage of game shows and the usual reality fluff. For anyone seeking even a bit of variety in their network menu, it\u2019s been slim pickings.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chesapeake_Without_Jesse_Is_No_Shore_Thing\"><\/span><strong><em>Chesapeake<\/em><\/strong><strong> Without Jesse Is No <em>Shore<\/em> Thing<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Comment: <\/strong>I was a fan of <em>Chesapeake Shores<\/em> until they decided to change the relationship between Trace (Jesse Metcalfe) and Abby (Meghan Ory) and bring in a new love interest for Abby. Trace and Abby were the #1 couple on the show and fans wanted to see them together. I see why Jesse is leaving. Very disappointed. I will not watch <em>Chesapeake Shores<\/em> anymore. \u2014 <em>Karen<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush: <\/strong>I said the same thing when Patrick Dempsey was written out of <em>Grey\u2019s Anatomy<\/em>, and somehow I\u2019m still tuning in. Go figure. It\u2019s always tough when a show built around a core romance loses one of its leading players \u2014 though according to our reporting, it was Jesse\u2019s choice to leave \u2014 but the reset could bring new life to the show for the long run. Robert Buckley also has quite a bit of screen appeal, and wisely, he\u2019s not playing a Trace clone. Still, if more fans bail like Karen, maybe they\u2019ll someday woo Jesse back, because he continues to work for Hallmark on other projects including the <em>Martha\u2019s Vineyard Mysteries <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joeys_No_Two-Timer\"><\/span><strong>Joey\u2019s No Two-Timer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Question: <\/strong>I have a question regarding the game show <em>Celebrity Dating Game<\/em>. How far in advance did they tape the shows because I see in the new<em> TV Guide Magazine<\/em> that the Aug. 16 season finale features Joey Lawrence. But I saw on <em>Entertainment Tonight<\/em> this week that he is engaged \u2014 and not to the lady who he will have picked. \u2014 <em>Alice P, Ft. Myers, FL<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Matt Roush:<\/strong> The <em>Celebrity Dating Game<\/em> reportedly filmed its episodes in February \u2014 which gave Joey plenty of time to find his new soulmate.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all for now. We can\u2019t do this without your participation, so please keep sending questions and comments about TV to <span class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"f594869e98948181b581839c9b869c919087db969a98\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/span> or shoot me a line on Twitter (@TVGMMattRoush), and you can also submit questions via the handy form below. 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