Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, who appeared in a 2015 episode of “Celebrity Jeopardy’, will return to the veteran syndicated game show to host one episode. “One of my idols growing up was Alex Trebek,” Rodgers said on “The Pat McAfee Show.” “They’re doing some guest-hosting spots. It’s going to be released here pretty soon, […]
Katie Couric has been signed to host syndicated mainstay “Jeopardy!” for one week, joining Ken Jennings as the second confirmed guest host following the passing of Alex Trebek. Trebek’s final broadcast is this Friday. Sony Pictures Television has not announced plans to name a permanent replacement for Trebek, opting instead for a series of interim guest […]
Considering the uphill track record in daytime talk — and history shows approximately three out of four new hosts do not succeed not succeeding in the format — you have to wonder why any personality would want to tackle it. Think names of in the caliber of like…deep breath…Anderson Cooper, Howie Mandel, Roseanne Barr, Katie […]
From Campaign US: The year kicked off with a daytime TV pairing straight out of 1997: Katie Couric co-hosted NBC’s “Today” with Matt Lauer last week while Savannah Guthrie is on maternity leave. As you might remember, Couric was “America’s Sweetheart” when she joined the veteran morning franchise in 1989 as a political reporter, and […]
From Campaign U.S.: There could be some choppy waters ahead for Fox News. And, for Megyn Kelly, there is no guarantee she will be a success in her new gig at NBC. Just think of Katie Couric, who left NBC’s “Today” at the height of her popularity in 2006. This week, 10 years later, she […]
Katie Couric returns to co-host the “Today” show with Matt Lauer for the week of Jan. 2-6, filling in for Savannah Guthrie who’s on currently maternity leave. Couric gained most notoriety as “Today” show anchor with Bryant Gumbel from 1991-96 and with Lauer from 1997-2006. Her presence along with the show’s move to the Rockefeller […]
