Somebody beat me to the best player doesn’t make the best coach or manager comment and that is certainly true. In this case, Ken is a nice guy and has such a passion for the game, that he might make a good host. It would preclude him from playing again, however, he sounds like he is done.
You never know about hosts. Pat Sajak was out sick and Vanna did his job. I watched a few nights (not a regular Wheel watcher), and she was fine, but it just sounded wrong to me - too used to his voice.
I can’t remember what show it was, but years ago I saw Alex on one where he had to answer trivia questions. Let’s just say he’s not as sharp as a contestant as he is as a host! I was actually surprised at how badly he did.
I think that at least part of Ken’s statement about hanging his Jeopardy cleats up was based on never having beaten Brad and then going against the latest phenom in James. But based on the success he had against both in the last tournament, I think it seems likely he would come back for at least another run. Listening to Ken and Brad, its very clear how much both of them love Jeopardy and how big a passion it is for each. They love the tournaments because its a chance for everyone else to share the passion they feel every day.
I thought that was a great article in the Post, @2VU0609.
^^ Ugh! I can’t read the article!
Are you outside of the US? The Post allows a certain number of free articles each month, or you can try private/incognito mode.
@Nhatrang, you can register for limited access to the Washington Post without subscribing. You get access to something like 10 articles per month. You would be able to read the article then.
Try accessing it using Chrome. I have found that many sites which require logins/limit number of free articles can be accessed with Chrome without issue.
I use Chrome and run into the problem a lot.
Doesn’t always work for me. But when I clicked on the link in my default browser (which is work specified and not Chrome), I got the “you need to register” popup. Cut and paste the link into Chrome and it pulled up no problem. Have had similar issues with other sites and Chrome works fine. Not always though.
To me its interesting that Ken said he initially turned them down because he thought he was too far past his prime and didn’t stand a chance. Also interesting that he compared his win here to Jack Nicklaus winning the Masters in 1986 at the age of 46. I remember that tournament very well.
Anyone watching the old Jeopardy episodes from their vault?
It was nice seeing Frank Spangenberg, an early Jeopardy legend. His record for first 5 day winnings remained until James Holzhauer broke it last year.
The rules back then were so restrictive. Max take home winnings of $75,000. The rest had to be donated to charity. It was only in 2001 that the value of the clues were doubled.
Ya, I’m truly enjoying it. The questions seem easier. The men are in suits, and women’s hair styles fun. The technology was so primitive, compared to now.
Game Show Network has Match Game '74 at noon weekdays if you enjoy that 70s esthetic (funky theme music, big hairdos, substantial sideburns and moustaches, Gene Rayburn, Richard Dawson, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty White, questions about Euell Gibbons).
If you think that tech is primitive, watch some of the Art Fleming episodes. 
It’s been fun to reminisce watching Chuck Forrest and Frank Spangenberg again. And, yes, the questions do seem easier.
Had they never changed the rules, Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer would be just another two 5-time champs.
Questions were easier. I noticed one can buzz in early. Also noticed that the audience was not silent.
Several of these early champions have articles in Wikipedia. BTW tomorrow is Frank Spangenberg’s birthday. He will be 63.
Where are you watching these? (I never know how to find shows now that we ditched cable and have Sling, Apple TV, Amazon prime, PBS, etc…)
We are enjoying it via a cheap antenna and the local TV station.
They are on your local station at the regularly scheduled time for Jeopardy. They are playing them because production of new shows is still shut down.