Are there any Tournaments in store for Season 38?
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Are there any Tournaments in store for Season 38?
Last season, as you know, we only had one tournament (the ToC held during May sweeps). This was in big part because in the early episodes of S37, only people from Southern California were eligible to be on the show. And then there was the massive rotation of guest hosts after Alex passed away; Buzzy, of course, was picked to guest host the ToC.
Now it's November; and in pre-COVID times, there would always be some sort of tournament held in the month of November (may it be a Teen Tournament, College Championship, or Tournament of Champions). The most recent such event was the 2019 ToC. And Season 36 was also the most recent season to hold multiple tournaments. This season I have not heard any word of when there will be another tournament. But I have heard the National College Championship will air in prime time on ABC early next year; I also read it will have a rather different format from the College Championship on the daily syndicated series.
Here is my question. Will at least the Teen Tournament and Teachers Tournament resume being held starting this season? Or will the tournaments now be prime time spinoffs, except the Tournament of Championships?
Now it's November; and in pre-COVID times, there would always be some sort of tournament held in the month of November (may it be a Teen Tournament, College Championship, or Tournament of Champions). The most recent such event was the 2019 ToC. And Season 36 was also the most recent season to hold multiple tournaments. This season I have not heard any word of when there will be another tournament. But I have heard the National College Championship will air in prime time on ABC early next year; I also read it will have a rather different format from the College Championship on the daily syndicated series.
Here is my question. Will at least the Teen Tournament and Teachers Tournament resume being held starting this season? Or will the tournaments now be prime time spinoffs, except the Tournament of Championships?
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Re: Are there any Tournaments in store for Season 38?
November 29 will begin a tournament. Rumor mill is College Professors though not confirmed. More in 2022? TBD.
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For the PM I received and from USA Today:
When will Mayim Bialik return?
Jennings will host the next three weeks of episodes, to be followed by a tournament. Although "Jeopardy!" officials won't say which one, the show last summer aired promos urging college professors to take an online test. (The show has aired teachers tournaments for years, but never one just for college educators.)
When will Mayim Bialik return?
Jennings will host the next three weeks of episodes, to be followed by a tournament. Although "Jeopardy!" officials won't say which one, the show last summer aired promos urging college professors to take an online test. (The show has aired teachers tournaments for years, but never one just for college educators.)
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There was going to be a College Team Tournament, but it was cancelled due to Alex Trebek's passing.
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Re: Are there any Tournaments in store for Season 38?
Actually, that's going to be in ABC primetime, titled "Jeopardy! National College Championship". It likely premieres on January 4th because ABC has an open slot for that day at 8:00 PM, though it hasn't been officially confirmed whether it's still in teams. Mayim also said in an interview that it's being taped in November.LucarioSnooperVixey wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:59 pm There was going to be a College Team Tournament, but it was cancelled due to Alex Trebek's passing.
EDIT: Jeopardy! National College Championship won't premiere on January 4 at 8:00 PM Eastern because that's when Judge Steve Harvey premieres.
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The minisite Mark linked to says that the Professors Tournament is airing from December 6-17. The matchups for the quarterfinals are:
December 6: Hester Blum vs. Gautam Hans vs. Gary Hollis
December 7: Marti Canipe vs. John Harkless vs. Katie Reed
December 8: Sam Buttrey vs. Lisa Dresner vs. Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders
December 9: Ramon Guerra vs. Ed Hashima vs. Julia Williams
December 10: JP Allen vs. Alisa Hove vs. Deborah Steinberger
December 6: Hester Blum vs. Gautam Hans vs. Gary Hollis
December 7: Marti Canipe vs. John Harkless vs. Katie Reed
December 8: Sam Buttrey vs. Lisa Dresner vs. Ashleigh Lawrence-Sanders
December 9: Ramon Guerra vs. Ed Hashima vs. Julia Williams
December 10: JP Allen vs. Alisa Hove vs. Deborah Steinberger
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Glad I put a placeholder in my wild card thread. Though I fear more new tournaments are on the horizon.
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O Dear Gawd no. And you thought Celebrity J! was insufferable.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:23 pm November 29 will begin a tournament. Rumor mill is College Professors though not confirmed. More in 2022? TBD.
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Will the winner of the Professor's Tournament automatically qualify in the Tournament of Champions?
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One would think so since the Teacher’s Tournament winner gets a bid.JoshuaSianturi wrote: ↑Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:12 am Will the winner of the Professor's Tournament automatically qualify in the Tournament of Champions?
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Local listings say the Professors Tournament will air in syndication, not as a primetime special. Is this new information? It is to me. I thought Ken would be hosting for the rest of 2021.
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Re: Are there any Tournaments in store for Season 38?
The Professors Tournament was always supposed to air in syndication. Jeopardy! National College Championship is airing on ABC primetime, but ABC has yet to announce a premiere date.tddeveryday wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 3:53 am Local listings say the Professors Tournament will air in syndication, not as a primetime special. Is this new information? It is to me. I thought Ken would be hosting for the rest of 2021.
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On Facebook I received this message:
Stu Shostak said his friend who has an "in" at Sony says the College tournament taped this past Monday and Tuesday and there is still no audience, even though Michael Davies wanted there to be one, Sony won't allow it. Though Sony and Norman Lear are soon to tape a recreation of Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes where there will be an audience.
Stu Shostak said his friend who has an "in" at Sony says the College tournament taped this past Monday and Tuesday and there is still no audience, even though Michael Davies wanted there to be one, Sony won't allow it. Though Sony and Norman Lear are soon to tape a recreation of Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes where there will be an audience.
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The professors are at least real contestants. While I am not a fan of the concept, the tournament won’t really be any different from regular games.DBear wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:36 pmO Dear Gawd no. And you thought Celebrity J! was insufferable.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:23 pm November 29 will begin a tournament. Rumor mill is College Professors though not confirmed. More in 2022? TBD.
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Why not a fan of the concept? While I don't see why they wouldn't lump these players in with the Teacher's Tournament and maybe call it an Educator's Tournament, I see no issue with doing something a little different.Bamaman wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:41 amThe professors are at least real contestants. While I am not a fan of the concept, the tournament won’t really be any different from regular games.DBear wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 7:36 pmO Dear Gawd no. And you thought Celebrity J! was insufferable.MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Wed Nov 10, 2021 12:23 pm November 29 will begin a tournament. Rumor mill is College Professors though not confirmed. More in 2022? TBD.
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Did they mention anything about the format for the NCC?MarkBarrett wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:21 am On Facebook I received this message:
Stu Shostak said his friend who has an "in" at Sony says the College tournament taped this past Monday and Tuesday and there is still no audience, even though Michael Davies wanted there to be one, Sony won't allow it. Though Sony and Norman Lear are soon to tape a recreation of Facts of Life and Diff'rent Strokes where there will be an audience.
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While I agree with you on the surface, trying to think like a producer helped me rationalize what I believe to be the why (and sorry if I'm restating something obvious to everyone else). ABC took the college championship for their own use, so syndication can't be redundant, but you have to modify a tournament that you've held for 30+ years. With the Professors Tournament, all that's changed is who is competing, not the what (the rival schools). It's the college Championship, but grown up.triviawayne wrote: ↑Thu Nov 25, 2021 12:12 pm
While I don't see why they wouldn't lump these players in with the Teacher's Tournament and maybe call it an Educator's Tournament, I see no issue with doing something a little different.
And this might be a stretch, but I'd also add that catering to professors allows extra spots on the show for folks who are different than the 25-40 year olds who likely make up much of the contestant base these days.
Now on the other hand, this tournament is a Mike Richards joint so maybe I'm giving him too much credit... but I look forward to seeing how everything shakes out.
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I want the seniors tournament brought back, and it has nothing to do with me turning 55 in a couple of months.
OK, it has everything to do with me turning 55 in a couple of months. Hey, if they invite me to be on the show, who really gives a crap about a bunch of old farts getting to play, and this coming from one of the old farts. At least, I guess I'm officially one in a couple of months.
OK, it has everything to do with me turning 55 in a couple of months. Hey, if they invite me to be on the show, who really gives a crap about a bunch of old farts getting to play, and this coming from one of the old farts. At least, I guess I'm officially one in a couple of months.
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