LeVar Burton's , Week to Host 'Jeopardy!', Has FinallyArrived.
LeVar Burton's , Week to Host 'Jeopardy!', Has FinallyArrived.
On Monday, July 26,
LeVar Burton began his
week-long run as the host
of the beloved game show.
On Monday, July 26,
LeVar Burton began his
week-long run as the host
of the beloved game show.
Burton joins a stacked lineup of public figures
vying for the honor of replacing
the late Alex Trebek as host.
Burton joins a stacked lineup of public figures
vying for the honor of replacing
the late Alex Trebek as host.
Mashable reports how Burton
actively sought the coveted role. .
Burton appealed
on social media,
aided by a fan petition,
for the show's
producers to
give him a shot.
Burton appealed
on social media,
aided by a fan petition,
for the show's
producers to
give him a shot.
In most places, 'Jeopardy!' airs every
Monday through Friday at 7pm on ABC. .
Mashable points out that 'Jeopardy!' isn't
filmed live, and Burton's run as host
has already been filmed. .
Mashable points out that 'Jeopardy!' isn't
filmed live, and Burton's run as host
has already been filmed. .
Since filming, Burton spoke with the Associated Press about the experience. .
You’re not going to be smooth as Alex, let go of that. But what you can bring to the table is you. So that became my point of focus. And when it did, I started having fun, Lamar Burton, via Associated Press.
You’re not going to be smooth as Alex, let go of that. But what you can bring to the table is you. So that became my point of focus. And when it did, I started having fun, Lamar Burton, via Associated Press.
Burton had his breakthrough
in the 1977 ABC miniseries
'Roots' and received
an Emmy nomination
for his performance
as Kunta Kinte.
Burton had his breakthrough
in the 1977 ABC miniseries
'Roots' and received
an Emmy nomination
for his performance
as Kunta Kinte.
He would go on to be the host
and executive producer of
'Reading Rainbow' starting in 1983 for PBS.
The educational children's
series ran for 23 seasons. .
However, Burton is
probably best known
for his longtime role in, 'Star Trek the Next Generation', as Geordie LaForge.
Burton will be the special guest host of 'Jeopardy!' from July 26 through July 30