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Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Mon Jun 12, 2023 11:09 pm
by bmw
He will host one more season and then act as a consultant for 3 years, but after that he is done.
One of the last remaining TV hosts of an era gone by.
https://www.npr.org/2023/06/12/11818505 ... nouncement
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:11 pm
by radioandtventhusiast
Not just that, but most of the daytime figures from the 80s, 90s, and even early 2000s, have either retired, died, or had their shows canceled or ended for the past few years now. This is an enormous loss with Pat's retirement. Who knows if Vanna retires with him? Hopefully they don't mess up the hosting search like they did with Jeopardy!
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 9:17 pm
by Realist
And the rumor is that Ryan Seacrest is being considered to replace Sajak.
If that’s the case, I’m done watching it. Out of the blue during tonight’s show, my wife said the same thing
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Wed Jun 14, 2023 10:25 pm
by Mike
radioandtventhusiast wrote: ↑Wed Jun 14, 2023 4:11 pm
Not just that, but most of the daytime figures from the 80s, 90s, and even early 2000s, have either retired, died, or had their shows canceled or ended for the past few years now.
Who else even remains active? The only other figure I can think of who remains active now is not a host, but rather is
still the announcer of Jeopardy, Johnny Gilbert.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:26 pm
by MWmetalhead
Mr. Gilbert still does a solid job, too, at 94 years of age!
And the rumor is that Ryan Seacrest is being considered to replace Sajak.
Seacrest is enough to gag me.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:59 pm
by radioandtventhusiast
MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:26 pm
Mr. Gilbert still does a solid job, too, at 94 years of age!
And the rumor is that Ryan Seacrest is being considered to replace Sajak.
Seacrest is enough to gag me.
Johnny doesn't even sound 94. He doesn't look it. He's very youthful and his voice is strong as it was when the current version of Jeopardy! debuted in 1984.
I don't get the appeal of Seacrest. Others who do or did so much TV work like Dick Clark, Steve Harvey and Michael Strahan have charm and personality. Seacrest has always seemed bland to me.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:41 pm
by thekman
radioandtventhusiast wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2023 9:59 pm
MWmetalhead wrote: ↑Sat Jun 17, 2023 7:26 pm
Mr. Gilbert still does a solid job, too, at 94 years of age!
And the rumor is that Ryan Seacrest is being considered to replace Sajak.
Seacrest is enough to gag me.
Johnny doesn't even sound 94. He doesn't look it. He's very youthful and his voice is strong as it was when the current version of Jeopardy! debuted in 1984.
I don't get the appeal of Seacrest. Others who do or did so much TV work like Dick Clark, Steve Harvey and Michael Strahan have charm and personality. Seacrest has always seemed bland to me.
It looks like it is official. Seacrest got the gig.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 2:40 pm
by radioandtventhusiast
Yep, Seacrest is the new host. My guess is that Sony didn't want the drama with handling Jeopardy! post-Alex in 2020 and 2021.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:51 pm
by edj
Seacrest has always been an obnoxious pretty boy. I haven’t watched much of the show in years, and him hosting means I will never watch.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Sat Jul 01, 2023 7:40 am
by MWmetalhead
Seacrest = poster child for bad botox.
Will he speak in his pukey bubble gum pop music DJ voice while hosting?
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Sun Jul 02, 2023 7:15 am
by Round Six
edj wrote: ↑Tue Jun 27, 2023 8:51 pm
Seacrest has always been an obnoxious pretty boy. I haven’t watched much of the show in years, and him hosting means I will never watch.
I just may agree. Can't see myself really wanting to watch him every night.
Maybe the folks over at Channel 7 should forgo a repeat of the news. Spend some money on a good syndication that would have a chance against Wheel. If enough people feel like you and me, there may be an opportunity.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:07 am
by paul8539
Who will replace Vanna when she retires? Will they be able to get along with Ryan?
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:26 pm
by moldyoldie
paul8539 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:07 am
Who will replace Vanna when she retires? Will they be able to get along with Ryan?
How about the lovely Maggie Sajak? She makes a promotional appearance on every show.
Re: Pat Sajak retiring
Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:14 am
by thekman
moldyoldie wrote: ↑Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:26 pm
paul8539 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 11, 2023 2:07 am
Who will replace Vanna when she retires? Will they be able to get along with Ryan?
How about the lovely Maggie Sajak? She makes a promotional appearance on every show.
It would not surprise me. I believe Pat is staying on for two more years as a consultant with the show, he can pull some strings.