By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/jeopardy-producer-mike-richards-named-host-role-for-bialik Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter ‘Jeopardy!’ producer Mike Richards named host; role for Bialik Arts Aug 11, 2021 1:29 PM EDT LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Mike Richards as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates. But after fan backlash to a selection process that turned messy in recent weeks, producer Sony split the pie by naming another guest host, actor Mayim Bialik, as emcee for “Jeopardy!” primetime and spinoff series, including a new college championship. The PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eight months after the death of beloved “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek, the daily syndicated quiz show chose its executive producer Mike Richards as Trebek’s successor over a field of celebrity candidates. But after fan backlash to a selection process that turned messy in recent weeks, producer Sony split the pie by naming another guest host, actor Mayim Bialik, as emcee for “Jeopardy!” primetime and spinoff series, including a new college championship. The PBS NewsHour will update this story as it develops. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now