Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Feb 2007
    Location
    over here
    Posts
    13,356
    Thanks (Given)
    5574
    Thanks (Received)
    6627
    Likes (Given)
    5342
    Likes (Received)
    3966
    Piss Off (Given)
    35
    Piss Off (Received)
    2
    Mentioned
    88 Post(s)
    Rep Power
    17558168

    Default Alex Trebek died

    One of the best game show hosts ever.

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna990066
    If the freedom of speech is taken away
    then dumb and silent we may be led,
    like sheep to the slaughter.


    George Washington (1732-1799) First President of the USA.

  2. Thanks Kathianne thanked this post
    Likes Kathianne liked this post
  3. #2
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Westchester, New York
    Posts
    67,823
    Thanks (Given)
    7315
    Thanks (Received)
    34146
    Likes (Given)
    7051
    Likes (Received)
    7758
    Piss Off (Given)
    14
    Piss Off (Received)
    19
    Mentioned
    514 Post(s)
    Rep Power
    21475724

    Default

    Oh no, well that sucks. I had a feeling as he's been in the grapevine lately, as if they were prepping for this.

    RIP, Alex! You kept many of us entertained for nearly 60 years! Well, me only from the late 80's are so, but some of you older bastards probably remember more!
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

  4. Thanks icansayit thanked this post
    Likes Kathianne, SassyLady liked this post
  5. #3
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    USA East Coast
    Posts
    3,091
    Thanks (Given)
    3048
    Thanks (Received)
    2042
    Likes (Given)
    4798
    Likes (Received)
    1751
    Piss Off (Given)
    230
    Piss Off (Received)
    13
    Mentioned
    37 Post(s)
    Rep Power
    6803333

    Default He was fighting the C as hard as he could.

    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    Oh no, well that sucks. I had a feeling as he's been in the grapevine lately, as if they were prepping for this.

    RIP, Alex! You kept many of us entertained for nearly 60 years! Well, me only from the late 80's are so, but some of you older bastards probably remember more!

    Yes Jimnyc...us older bastards DO remember when he started. Got attached to the show and Alex. My Mother and Father, and now deceased 99 year old Mother-in-law planned their day according to when Jeopardy was on, and they couldn't miss it.

    RIP ALEX. God Bless Your Wife and Family.
    I may be older than most. I may say things not everybody will like.
    But despite all of that. I will never lower myself to the level of Liars, Haters, Cheats, and Hypocrites.
    Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me:

  6. Likes jimnyc, Kathianne liked this post
  7. #4
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Westchester, New York
    Posts
    67,823
    Thanks (Given)
    7315
    Thanks (Received)
    34146
    Likes (Given)
    7051
    Likes (Received)
    7758
    Piss Off (Given)
    14
    Piss Off (Received)
    19
    Mentioned
    514 Post(s)
    Rep Power
    21475724

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by icansayit View Post
    Yes Jimnyc...us older bastards DO remember when he started. Got attached to the show and Alex. My Mother and Father, and now deceased 99 year old Mother-in-law planned their day according to when Jeopardy was on, and they couldn't miss it.

    RIP ALEX. God Bless Your Wife and Family.
    It's amazing IMO how such broadcasters make such amazing contributions and connections with viewers. I've seen it with some game show hosts and also with literally game broadcasters, like sports announcers.

    You have Trebek who was awesome! I also grew up remembering Richard Dawson, so it used to irritate me in the beginning when Steve Harvey took over the show. Let's Make a Deal and Monty Hall, I loved that show. Bob Barker!

    Howard Cosell, Don Meredith, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, John Madden - being a football nut even at a young age - these guys left an impact on me and they were only on the air one time per week and for 16 weeks maximum.

    But also when it's "just a game" watching 30 minute shows during primetime TV and watching some game show hosts. And for me, the more interesting the game itself drew me in, and then from there it's the folks doing to broadcasting that keeps you attached.

    Hope I didn't offend with my usual old bastards comment, of which I now consider myself a part of! We all remember these older hosts, and some just remember 5 years or a decade earlier, some later. These various shows of entertainment draw us in and leave an impact on us.
    “You know the world is going crazy when the best rapper is a white guy, the best golfer is a black guy, the tallest guy in the NBA is Chinese, the Swiss hold the America's Cup, France is accusing the U.S. of arrogance, Germany doesn't want to go to war, and the three most powerful men in America are named "Bush", "Dick", and "Colin." Need I say more?” - Chris Rock

  8. Thanks icansayit thanked this post
    Likes SassyLady liked this post
  9. #5
    Join Date
    Dec 2017
    Location
    USA East Coast
    Posts
    3,091
    Thanks (Given)
    3048
    Thanks (Received)
    2042
    Likes (Given)
    4798
    Likes (Received)
    1751
    Piss Off (Given)
    230
    Piss Off (Received)
    13
    Mentioned
    37 Post(s)
    Rep Power
    6803333

    Default I agree Jim...and...

    Quote Originally Posted by jimnyc View Post
    It's amazing IMO how such broadcasters make such amazing contributions and connections with viewers. I've seen it with some game show hosts and also with literally game broadcasters, like sports announcers.

    You have Trebek who was awesome! I also grew up remembering Richard Dawson, so it used to irritate me in the beginning when Steve Harvey took over the show. Let's Make a Deal and Monty Hall, I loved that show. Bob Barker!

    Howard Cosell, Don Meredith, Al Michaels, Frank Gifford, John Madden - being a football nut even at a young age - these guys left an impact on me and they were only on the air one time per week and for 16 weeks maximum.

    But also when it's "just a game" watching 30 minute shows during primetime TV and watching some game show hosts. And for me, the more interesting the game itself drew me in, and then from there it's the folks doing to broadcasting that keeps you attached.

    Hope I didn't offend with my usual old bastards comment, of which I now consider myself a part of! We all remember these older hosts, and some just remember 5 years or a decade earlier, some later. These various shows of entertainment draw us in and leave an impact on us.
    The older we all get. The more reality begins to hit home. Watching others pass away almost daily from all walks of life has a way of (Speaking for myself) letting me know...we are all gonna be going that direction some day too!
    Probably why I thank God every morning when I wake up...and it's not just a dream.

    Good thing to remember as we watch others go away.
    The day we are born really is the beginning of the end. So ENJOY every day, and tell everyone you love. "I LOVE YOU!"
    Last edited by icansayit; 11-08-2020 at 04:27 PM.
    I may be older than most. I may say things not everybody will like.
    But despite all of that. I will never lower myself to the level of Liars, Haters, Cheats, and Hypocrites.
    Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me:

  10. Thanks jimnyc, SassyLady thanked this post
    Likes jimnyc liked this post
  11. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    In my knickers
    Posts
    31,029
    Thanks (Given)
    13927
    Thanks (Received)
    15358
    Likes (Given)
    4384
    Likes (Received)
    5487
    Piss Off (Given)
    0
    Piss Off (Received)
    0
    Mentioned
    181 Post(s)
    Rep Power
    21475356

    Default

    Pancreatic cancer is the worst. Russ’ dad died from it very quickly after diagnosis. As did his father before him.

    We will miss Alex so much.

    I heard that Stephanopolous wants to be the host. That would kill any enjoyment of the show for us
    After the game, the king and the pawn go into the same box - Author unknown

    “Unfortunately, the truth is now whatever the media say it is”
    -Abbey

  12. Likes icansayit, SassyLady liked this post

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Debate Policy - Political Forums