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Title: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: weaklink75 on May 02, 2017, 01:40:11 PM
http://deadline.com/2017/05/wheel-of-fortune-jeopardy-renewed-2020-pat-sajak-vanna-white-alex-trebek-1202081629/

I have to think this is the last extension for them- but I thought that the previous extension would be the last one for Alex at least.

(and a possible successor for Pat got taken off the board- at least in my eyes- yesterday when Ryan Seacrest was named as the new co-host of Live along with Kelly Ripa..so I wonder what they're thinking about what happens when they do leave)
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: Jimmy Owen on May 02, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Does this surpass Barker for longevity?
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: Fedya on May 02, 2017, 04:35:48 PM
Barker was on TPIR for what, 35 seasons?

This is Trebek's 33rd season and Pat and Vanna are on 34 or 35 syndicated, if memory serves.
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: jimlangefan on May 02, 2017, 04:36:33 PM
Quote from: Jimmy Owen on May 02, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Does this surpass Barker for longevity?

By two seasons, yes it would.  It would put Trebek at 36 as well.
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: Unrealtor on May 03, 2017, 11:49:52 AM
Quote from: weaklink75 on May 02, 2017, 01:40:11 PM
I have to think this is the last extension for them- but I thought that the previous extension would be the last one for Alex at least.

At this point, I'm more surprised with each passing season that Johnny Gilbert hasn't decided to hang it up, although, when I had a family member compete last season and went to the taping, I wouldn't have guessed how old he is from how energetic he was and how well he moved around.
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: Kevin Prather on May 03, 2017, 03:56:12 PM
Quote from: Jimmy Owen on May 02, 2017, 03:59:59 PM
Does this surpass Barker for longevity?

Sajak passed Barker last year. He started in '81.
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: clemon79 on May 03, 2017, 10:04:41 PM
Quote from: weaklink75 on May 02, 2017, 01:40:11 PM
(and a possible successor for Pat got taken off the board- at least in my eyes- yesterday when Ryan Seacrest was named as the new co-host of Live along with Kelly Ripa..so I wonder what they're thinking about what happens when they do leave)

I'm pretty sure when you're Ryan Seacrest, your contracts don't preclude you from pursuing an opportunity to work two months a year for a ton more money than Live! is paying you (though I am sure his Live! deal provides quite adequate compensation) if you so desire.
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: Sonic Whammy on May 23, 2017, 01:22:48 PM
For Sajak, yes, if you count reruns, he officially eclipsed Barker on February 5 of this year.

In general for the both of them, hats off, and of course, the speculation will forever continue. Back in January when Sony announced possibly selling off their TV division, and Les Moonves was listed as a potential buyer, I thought about a possible future for Jeopardy. Hope you're ready for this idea. (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=UUQ-3QEE_SM)
Title: Re: Alex, Pat, and Vanna re-up until 2020...
Post by: parliboy on May 23, 2017, 01:38:17 PM
Quote from: Sonic Whammy on May 23, 2017, 01:22:48 PM
In general for the both of them, hats off, and of course, the speculation will forever continue. Back in January when Sony announced possibly selling off their TV division, and Les Moonves was listed as a potential buyer, I thought about a possible future for Jeopardy. Hope you're ready for this idea. (https://www.youtube.com/edit?o=U&video_id=UUQ-3QEE_SM)

Fixing broken link in previous post:

Fixed (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUQ-3QEE_SM)