Potential new ‘Jeopardy’ host has history with controversial lawsuits.

[ranger_scout]

Yesterday, it was reported that executive game show producer Mike Richards would permanently replace the late Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy!.

https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mike-richards-jeopardy-host-alex-trebek-1235034673/

However, he has some very controversial history. In 2011, he was previously sued for sexual harassment by a model from The Price is Right.

https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/jeopardy-mike-richards-sexual-harassment-lawsuit-nears-deal-host/

Another model from the show also sued him for a discrimination lawsuit.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/price-is-right-model-wins-393521/

So, Sony really seems like they are making a mistake by hiring this man to host the show.

[The Deadman]

I mean, both of those were 10 years ago. They should have no impact on him being the new host unless Twitter goes out of it's way to try and "cancel" him.

[ranger_scout]

This kind of behavior doesn’t surprise me though. Richards was also an executive producer for a game show that left me with scarred. During the 2000’s, he was an executive producer on both the Primetime and syndicated versions of Weakest Link. The latter hosted by George Gray was especially bad because the contestants had very erratic and gross behavior. When Gray became the announcer on The Price is Right I officially stopped watching it and I had mostly given up on it already because I didn’t enjoy Drew Carey as the host.

The resurfacing of these lawsuits is of course making a lot of press.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-host-mike-richards-discrimination-suit-1234993647/

https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mike-richards-jeopardy-price-is-right-brandi-cochran-1235035652/

https://deadline.com/2021/08/jeopardy-host-controversy-mike-richards-ken-jennings-search-1234810536/

https://ew.com/tv/mike-richards-jeopardy-past-discrimination-allegations-resurface/

It’s also strange how a lot people were auditioning for this job and yet a producer just decides to promote himself. Ken Jennings, the show’s all-time champion, said some very bad things in the past, but he at least apologized. Richards has remained silent on these allegations.

[ranger_scout]

Richards has released a statement about the allegations.

Team Jeopardy!

Recently, Jeopardy!, our host search and the possibility of me hosting has been all over the news. I want to take a moment so that you can hear directly from me. The last year has been the most challenging in the history of the show. I know we are all still dealing with the loss of our hero, Alex, while at the same time continuing to produce amazing shows for our millions of fans through the pandemic. Our success over that time with our guest-host rotation, including the more than $3 million we raised for charities, is a singular achievement and a testament to your talent and dedication. I've produced a lot of television over the years, and I could not be more impressed with team Jeopardy!

It is true that I was asked if I would consider hosting the show. I was humbled and deeply honored. No final decisions have been made and discussions with me and other potential hosts are still ongoing. I know I have mentioned this to you all before, but the choice on this is not my decision and never has been. Throughout this search, Sony's top priority has always been to continue the incredible legacy you and Alex built. As you know, Alex always believed the game itself and the contestants are the most important aspects of the show, and that will continue to be the guiding principle as the decision is finalized.

I want to address the complicated employment issues raised in the press during my time at The Price is Right ten years ago. These were allegations made in employment disputes against the show. I want you all to know that the way in which my comments and actions have been characterized in these complaints does not reflect the reality of who I am or how we worked together on The Price is Right. I know firsthand how special it is to be a parent. It is the most important thing in the world to me. I would not say anything to disrespect anyone's pregnancy and have always supported my colleagues on their parenting journeys.

I am very proud of my time on The Price Is Right and Let's Make a Deal. During my tenure, our female cast members welcomed seven beautiful children. We embraced and celebrated each pregnancy and birth both in front of and behind the camera. It was a joy to watch their families grow and highlight their happiness as part of the show.

For us, I realize there is a lot going on right now as we ramp up for the new season. Please do not hesitate to reach out of you have any questions or concerns.

It is truly an honor to get to work with all of you to produce this amazing show, and I look forward to the days ahead as we get back into production.

Mike

https://ew.com/tv/jeopardy-host-frontrunner-mike-richards-addresses-price-is-right-lawsuit-claims/

[Andrew NDB]

And already the guy is apologizing to the Twitter SJW mob for things he said years and years ago. Huge mistake. Does nobody ever learn?

https://news.yahoo.com/jeopardy-host-mike-richards-apologizes-224534534.html

[Coola Yagami]

And already the guy is apologizing to the Twitter SJW mob for things he said years and years ago. Huge mistake. Does nobody ever learn?

https://news.yahoo.com/jeopardy-host-mike-richards-apologizes-224534534.html

I just don't get it. What is it about Twitter that makes it the authority to what is right and wrong with society and who the cancel next and whatever?

Like every time someone is cancelled over something stupid (not an actual crime or a sexual accusation, I'm referring to stupid stuff like calling a woman fat 5 years ago or voting for the 'wrong' guy), it's always Twitter or maybe TikTok. No on ever gets cancelled over **** they've said on Facebook or Tumblr or whatever. It's always Twitter.

[ZariusTwo]

He's gone

https://twitter.com/clairemcnear/status/1428720429615681551

[The Deadman]

He stepped down as host. Cancel culture strikes again.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah, see? Absolutely ZERO good comes from apologizing from old tweets/whatever. It ALWAYS makes things worse.

https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/mike-richards-jeopardy-host-fired-1235045394/

[MikeandRaph87]

I am glad that he stepped down. It's because of the fact he was a bridge between host due to covid issues and Ken's obligations to The Chase so he was never supposed to host. Richards should have never been in the running. He also was the one picking audition tapes for other candidates. Also, he was only the executive producer for half a season before Alex died when Harry Friedman retired. There is little relationship there. I was pushing for Ken from day one. He took the ball on the event of Alex's passing and did great. I have loved him since his run in 2004. The Beast can take his place fully on The Chase.

[Autbot_Benz]

Good bring Levar Burton to host.

[CyberCubed]

Reading that article it was actually about stuff he said on old podcasts, nothing to do with tweets,

[Andrew NDB]

Reading that article it was actually about stuff he said on old podcasts, nothing to do with tweets,

Same difference, really.

[Andrew NDB]

Good bring Levar Burton to host.

Apparently the consensus from everyone I've read that actually watched those tryout episodes is, "The people really wanting Levar Burton on Jeopardy must not have seen those episodes. Because he was objectively terrible in them and the ratings bombed to prove it."

[MikeandRaph87]

Apparently the consensus from everyone I've read that actually watched those tryout episodes is, "The people really wanting Levar Burton on Jeopardy must not have seen those episodes. Because he was objectively terrible in them and the ratings bombed to prove it."

To be fair Burton had 1 week not 2. He also had an annoying champion in his week. There is one gaff he made in his first episode though he is human and likely nervous due to the fans putting extra pressure in him due to the support.. Also, the Olympics were going on. So there are many factors to consider along with the fact Richards was selecting footage for Sony to view. Ken is my choice but all facts need to be out there for LeVar.

[King Kahn]

Good bring Levar Burton to host.

exactly, give it to levar, I really liked him.

[Vegita-San]

he's a terrible producer who ruined price is right and would have ruined the sanctity of jeapordy. this is one time I'm GLAD cancel culture happened as a game show fan.

[ranger_scout]

He stepped down as host. Cancel culture strikes again.

Look I don't have any problem with him not getting the job. He said some really awful things in a previous podcast that resurfaced.

New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards Made Sexist Comments in Resurfaced Podcast (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-mike-richards-podcast-1234999628/)

They were so provocative and unfunny that Anti-Defamation League was calling on him to be investigated.

Anti-Defamation League Calls For Investigation Of ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards’ Comments (https://deadline.com/2021/08/jeopardy-mike-richards-adl-calls-for-investigation-over-podcast-comments-1234818502/)

[MikeandRaph87]

I don't care about years old comments. Its the way he got the job he was not in the running for and being the primary person involved in selecting a replacement for the irreplaceable. That is what irritates me. Covid caused him to have to fill in and he was not on the host list. Stick to production and stay off screen. I am honestly surprised that Harry Friedman did not have any input on this.

Can we please just have Ken Jennings host? No one will top Trebeck, but at least with Ken there is a connection to Alex.

[Coola Yagami]

Look I don't have any problem with him not getting the job. He said some really awful things in a previous podcast that resurfaced.

New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards Made Sexist Comments in Resurfaced Podcast (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-mike-richards-podcast-1234999628/)

They were so provocative and unfunny that Anti-Defamation League was calling on him to be investigated.

Anti-Defamation League Calls For Investigation Of ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards’ Comments (https://deadline.com/2021/08/jeopardy-mike-richards-adl-calls-for-investigation-over-podcast-comments-1234818502/)

Naturally all of this is brought up just as he was about to host.

So is there some 'cancel team' in the payroll or something? "Someone we don't like is going to do something we don't like. Quick, scour the internet for any remotely bad thing they said or tweeted going back since the internet was a thing. I want whatever it is to be trending and on everybody's lips first thing in the morning. I want this person cancelled IMMEDIATELY".

[The Deadman]

Look I don't have any problem with him not getting the job. He said some really awful things in a previous podcast that resurfaced.

New ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards Made Sexist Comments in Resurfaced Podcast (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-mike-richards-podcast-1234999628/)

They were so provocative and unfunny that Anti-Defamation League was calling on him to be investigated.

Anti-Defamation League Calls For Investigation Of ‘Jeopardy!’ Host Mike Richards’ Comments (https://deadline.com/2021/08/jeopardy-mike-richards-adl-calls-for-investigation-over-podcast-comments-1234818502/)

Keyword in that sentence: resurfaced. It "resurfaced" because he was about to become the host of a game show that had someone incredibly popular pass away. He wasnt wanted as host and this showed. Also you seem to be in the camp of "lets bring up every misdeed someone's ever done" based on how many links youre posting. It's time to move on.

[Andrew NDB]

Naturally all of this is brought up just as he was about to host.

So is there some 'cancel team' in the payroll or something? "Someone we don't like is going to do something we don't like. Quick, scour the internet for any remotely bad thing they said or tweeted going back since the internet was a thing. I want whatever it is to be trending and on everybody's lips first thing in the morning. I want this person cancelled IMMEDIATELY".

Pretty much, yeah.

Ridiculous.

[Vegita-San]

Naturally all of this is brought up just as he was about to host.

So is there some 'cancel team' in the payroll or something? "Someone we don't like is going to do something we don't like. Quick, scour the internet for any remotely bad thing they said or tweeted going back since the internet was a thing. I want whatever it is to be trending and on everybody's lips first thing in the morning. I want this person cancelled IMMEDIATELY".

He fired a fan favorite model while pregnant and didn't hire her back IIRC.
He made the show practically unwatchable with george grey and drew carey.

He hired HIMSELF as his own host.

the guy seems like typical hollywood slime, and not just because he's a 'rich white guy'.

[ranger_scout]

Naturally all of this is brought up just as he was about to host.

So is there some 'cancel team' in the payroll or something? "Someone we don't like is going to do something we don't like. Quick, scour the internet for any remotely bad thing they said or tweeted going back since the internet was a thing. I want whatever it is to be trending and on everybody's lips first thing in the morning. I want this person cancelled IMMEDIATELY".

Keyword in that sentence: resurfaced. It "resurfaced" because he was about to become the host of a game show that had someone incredibly popular pass away. He wasnt wanted as host and this showed. Also you seem to be in the camp of "lets bring up every misdeed someone's ever done" based on how many links youre posting. It's time to move on.

Pretty much, yeah.

Ridiculous.

Another thing is that he did this podcast after the lawsuits were filed against him during his time on The Price is Right. He clearly never learned from his mistakes with the things he was saying on the episodes. When he was releasing these apologies, he came across as very disingenuous. Ken Jennings said some bad things on Twitter in the past, but when he released a statement after they resurfaced he seemed like he genuinely regretted saying them. My experience of seeing the kind of behavior that the contestants and George Gray showed in the 2002 syndicated edition of Weakest Link, a series that Richards served as an executive producer, showed what a slime-ball and weirdo Richards is.

[Andrew NDB]

Look I don't have any problem with him not getting the job. He said some really awful things in a previous podcast that resurfaced.

I just read the "horrible things" he said.

Pffffft!!!! Big surprise, it turns out to be a great big "WHO CARES?!?!"

Another thing is that he did this podcast after the lawsuits were filed against him during his time on The Price is Right.

So what? People get sued all the time. That's not like a scarlet letter. Not that it matters, but do we even know if he LOST said lawsuits?

[ranger_scout]

There are sources saying that Richards didn't really hire himself. The one who ultimately decided on it was Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra.

(Richards and Sony have insisted that he had no say in the process, and CNN reported the decision was ultimately made by Sony Pictures Entertainment chairman and CEO Tony Vinciquerra.)

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/fiasco-sony-botched-alex-trebek-211444919.html


Vinciquerra making the call is also mentioned in this video.


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Still, with all of this drama going on I really don't know what to believe. Richards very well could've hired himself.

[ranger_scout]

Ken Jennings is now the favorite to become the syndicated host.

https://screenrant.com/jeopardy-ken-jennings-host-favorite-mike-richards-exit/

Mayim Bialik will serve as a temporary host of the syndicated show for three weeks.

https://ew.com/tv/mayim-bialik-jeopardy-host-mike-richards-exit/

[Jester]

I thought Jennings was canceled by association over "Bean Dad" back in January... (https://ew.com/celebrity/ken-jennings-defends-cohost-bean-dad-offensive-tweets/)

[Andrew NDB]

"You know, I really thought your apology last week was a good one. But now that I see the kind of people you promote I'm not sure you meant a word of it," one woman responded, along with screenshots of Roderick's offensive tweets.

So utterly predictable. WHY apologize? It NEVER works with these people.

[Jester]

And if you dig deep enough I'm sure you'll find something, somewhere that anyone said that doesn't jive with modern societal mores.

[ranger_scout]

Richards had to have a virtual meeting with the staff of both Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune to apologize for everything that has happened. Sony's TV boss was in attendance as well.

https://deadline.com/2021/08/mike-richards-apologizes-jeopardy-staff-virtual-meeting-ravi-ahuja-sony-1234820439/

[Andrew NDB]

Richards had to have a virtual meeting with the staff of both Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune to apologize for everything that has happened. Sony's TV boss was in attendance as well.

https://deadline.com/2021/08/mike-richards-apologizes-jeopardy-staff-virtual-meeting-ravi-ahuja-sony-1234820439/

More apologizing? Jesus. Stop!

[Coola Yagami]

These people just never learn. Never apologize, just tough it out until they forget about you and go back to attacking Chris Pratt, Gina Carano and Johnny Depp.

[ranger_scout]

Now apparently Sony wants Mayim Bilalik full-time for the syndicated version as well and they are trying to work out her schedule.

https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/24/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-accommodating-schedule-want-her-full-time/

[MikeandRaph87]

Now apparently Sony wants Mayim Bilalik full-time for the syndicated version as well and they are trying to work out her schedule.

https://www.tmz.com/2021/08/24/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-accommodating-schedule-want-her-full-time/

I read she was a 3 week interim and it was Ken Jennings to lose.

[The Deadman]

https://www.giantfreakinrobot.com/ent/mayim-bialik-jeopardy-cancel.html

Good

[Vegita-San]

The Pro Israel stuff used to be a good thing in the world. now thanks to twitter, not so much. no one in that conflict looks good, so I'd just ignore it altogether.

what's so wrong with being anti vax? if that's what they believe, so be it. some things are developed so quick, it's right to be cautious about them.

as for the dustin hoffman thing....if it's proven without a shadow of a doubt he's guilty, yeah, that's wrong to give him a job as a 'come back' tour. but, fudge...this is hollywood. Mel Gibson is working again and seems to be forgiven. why is this any different than that?

Thanks to twitter, you'll never find someone to replace alex, and based on his past performance, I just don't think levar burton will be it.

no one will ever please twitter.

[Andrew NDB]

a) "I believe vaccines are secret tools of the government to implant ______ and/or do _______!"

b) "I believe everyone has the right to choose whether or not to vaccinate. Hopefully they weigh appropriate risk/rewards with the appropriate physician consultation, but ultimately it's their choice."

Somehow both A and B are "anti-vax" to leftist ideologues.

The Pro Israel stuff used to be a good thing in the world. now thanks to twitter, not so much. no one in that conflict looks good, so I'd just ignore it altogether.

It's not too hard to understand. Hamas is a straight up terrorist group that hides within innocent Palestian people, doing regular rocket attacks against Israel. Israel retaliates to defend itself.

Terrorist groups = bad. Hamas = bad. Israel = doing nothing wrong.

[Leo656]

It's not too hard to understand. Hamas is a straight up terrorist group that hides within innocent Palestian people, doing regular rocket attacks against Israel. Israel retaliates to defend itself.

Terrorist groups = bad. Hamas = bad. Israel = doing nothing wrong.

Yeah, but Anti-Semitism runs deep - especially among the Left - and they'll do whatever they can to dress it up as something else. At the end of the day that's most of what the whole "empathize with the people attacking Israel" thing is; Anti-Semitism with a fancy hat.

There's also the whole ridiculous theory that seemingly everyone on the Left subscribes to, where "If you just give the terrorists what they want, they'll go away and everything will be fine!" Which is preposterous, BUT if you really pay attention to who makes up The Left, it's generally people who got bullied mercilessly in school, never learned how to stand up for themselves, and think that appeasement works, which it never does. So it makes sense why they'd think such asinine things, but it doesn't make sense why any rational person would go along.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah, but Anti-Semitism runs deep - especially among the Left - and they'll do whatever they can to dress it up as something else. At the end of the day that's most of what the whole "empathize with the people attacking Israel" thing is; Anti-Semitism with a fancy hat.

Oh yes, I 100% agree. AOC and her cronies all refuse to condemn Hamas and all that, too.

[Leo656]

Oh yes, I 100% agree. AOC and her cronies all refuse to condemn Hamas and all that, too.

Just imagine her reaction if somehow someone was treating Puerto Rico the way Israel gets treated. :lol:

Different scenario, I know, since Puerto Rico is our backyard and thus technically our problem. Just saying, I doubt she'd be singing the same tune if it were HER people being attacked.

"BUT, it's just The Jews, f*ck 'em."

[Vegita-San]

a)
It's not too hard to understand. Hamas is a straight up terrorist group that hides within innocent Palestian people, doing regular rocket attacks against Israel. Israel retaliates to defend itself.

Terrorist groups = bad. Hamas = bad. Israel = doing nothing wrong.



Oh, I understand that part. I just think the entire area is evil and basically a write off at this point. until they stop believing in religion and using 'holy land this' and 'holy land that' as an excuse for renewed conflict on both sides, and start talking common sense, i'd just as soon rope off the entire area and ban travel to it for a 100 years to see if that gets both sides to calm the frig down and stop killing each other.

probably wouldn't work either, but it beats constantly getting involved in that part of the world.

[Leo656]

Oh, I understand that part. I just think the entire area is evil and basically a write off at this point. until they stop believing in religion and using 'holy land this' and 'holy land that' as an excuse for renewed conflict on both sides, and start talking common sense, i'd just as soon rope off the entire area and ban travel to it for a 100 years to see if that gets both sides to calm the frig down and stop killing each other.

probably wouldn't work either, but it beats constantly getting involved in that part of the world.

Thus the "Con" part of the Pros and Cons of organized religion.

People only do "good" because they're afraid of reprisal. Some people don't care about "laws" insofar as words on paper, but they ARE very afraid that some all-powerful deity will punish them for all eternity for any wrongdoings. Thus, they try and "behave", at least insofar as what their deity of choice tells them is correct.

So on one level, religion and belief in God(s) is a necessary evil, because as we've seen right here in America, the further away we get from a "Believer" society, the further we descend into lawlessness. When people know for a fact that there's no reprisal forthcoming, in this life or the next, they do whatever the hell they want. So the Pro side is, to some degree religion makes people behave marginally better than they otherwise might.

BUT, on the other hand, so many people believe so wholeheartedly in what their God of choice says, they wipe their ass with any other set of rules, whether they be formed via committee or just plain decency. And then you get things like terrorists doing what they do, and arguing that it's all okay because "My God's law trumps your man-made law." That's the Con side; you can't disprove anything they say, because there MIGHT in theory be a God and he just might in theory agree with those lunatics. Until another burning bush shows up to declare otherwise, we're stuck acknowledging that any sort of dogma MIGHT just be "correct" because we can't disprove it.

I'm pretty Agnostic, myself, so I can see the Pros and Cons quite clearly from the outside looking in. BUT, one thing that has me pretty sure there's no God is that He never made it clear that he's 100% Not Okay with some of the stuff that happens in His name. And that seems pretty sh*tty.

Like, part of me does agree with George Carlin, in that "You COULD just outlaw all religions and then most of society's problems would fix themselves in a couple of generations." But seeing as how fear of Judgment is the only thing keeping most people on the straight and narrow, I'm also pretty afraid of what such a world might look like once people realized en masse that nobody was stopping them from doing whatever the hell they wanted to do. Because once you remove "God" from the equation completely, all notions of Right and Wrong become open to interpretation. And that's pretty dangerous in and of itself.

Tricky subject.

[MikeandRaph87]

Yeah, but Anti-Semitism runs deep - especially among the Left - and they'll do whatever they can to dress it up as something else. At the end of the day that's most of what the whole "empathize with the people attacking Israel" thing is; Anti-Semitism with a fancy hat.

There's also the whole ridiculous theory that seemingly everyone on the Left subscribes to, where "If you just give the terrorists what they want, they'll go away and everything will be fine!" Which is preposterous, BUT if you really pay attention to who makes up The Left, it's generally people who got bullied mercilessly in school, never learned how to stand up for themselves, and think that appeasement works, which it never does. So it makes sense why they'd think such asinine things, but it doesn't make sense why any rational person would go along.

That's how World War II got started! Thanks to Neville Chamberlain. History repeats in odd cycles.

[Andrew NDB]

Yeah. I'm not religious but you see what happens now when religion becomes strongly removed from the equation... people start self-obsessing and then we end up with 30 genders, "wrong side of history," and apparently nazis everywhere. Etcetera.

I think there needs to be a careful balance.

[ZariusTwo]

I'm not entirely a religious devotee, but there's no question how much influence the occult has on the world now.

[ranger_scout]

Mike Richards is now undergoing sensitivity training and his having work as a producer overseen by a supervisor.

https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/in-the-know/569622-mike-richards-undergoing-sensitivity-training-amid-jeopardy

[Vegita-San]

The problem is Sony. Sony is woke as $hit. they cultivate people like Mike Richards. the problem isn't going to go away.

[Coola Yagami]

I do agree. If we ever remove all religion and kill the concept of there being a hell awaiting sinners, it's gonna go full on Purge worldwide.

For literally billions upon billions of people out there, regardless of beliefs, it's the fear of whatever version of hell they believe in that stops them from commiting true evil.

In terms of people in authority looking over you and laws keeping people in check, look all the soldiers raping women in third world countries. These people might never ever do something like that when they're living in America as regular joes, but I'm sure they're thinking to themselves 'I'm in some jungle in some third world country in the middle of nowhere, who the **** is ever gonna know?'

Note, I am in no way condoning rape, of course not, I'm just saying that might explain why rape is common in those situations, because 'who will ever know?' the fear of 'Somebody watching you' is removed.

[The Deadman]

Another thing is that he did this podcast after the lawsuits were filed against him during his time on The Price is Right. He clearly never learned from his mistakes with the things he was saying on the episodes. When he was releasing these apologies, he came across as very disingenuous. Ken Jennings said some bad things on Twitter in the past, but when he released a statement after they resurfaced he seemed like he genuinely regretted saying them. My experience of seeing the kind of behavior that the contestants and George Gray showed in the 2002 syndicated edition of Weakest Link, a series that Richards served as an executive producer, showed what a slime-ball and weirdo Richards is.

Time to move on, dude.

[Andrew NDB]

I do agree. If we ever remove all religion and kill the concept of there being a hell awaiting sinners, it's gonna go full on Purge worldwide.

For literally billions upon billions of people out there, regardless of beliefs, it's the fear of whatever version of hell they believe in that stops them from commiting true evil.

In terms of people in authority looking over you and laws keeping people in check, look all the soldiers raping women in third world countries. These people might never ever do something like that when they're living in America as regular joes, but I'm sure they're thinking to themselves 'I'm in some jungle in some third world country in the middle of nowhere, who the **** is ever gonna know?'

Note, I am in no way condoning rape, of course not, I'm just saying that might explain why rape is common in those situations, because 'who will ever know?' the fear of 'Somebody watching you' is removed.

Yeah. And I don't claim to have the answers... but what I'd suggest is like... keep a Christian/Catholic sort of religious backbone to society, school and peripherally even at the government level (which is not to say prayer, or a mix of church and state). People can be atheist or agnostic or whatever they want, but on an operational and a fundamental level there should be that backbone in place and that really shouldn't ever be allowed to be de-normalized. Parodied, lampooned? Of course. Just not torn down.

Otherwise, yeah. "I've been spending a lot of time thinking a whole lot about myself lately, looking inward, and I realize that I'm a brand new gender I invented and I want to be my best me now!" and "I've been looking at old movies and books and I've determined that this list of 50 of them are all racist and should be banned!"/"Look at these nazis I found on the internet today!" and so on types emerge and start making a run on the pink hair dye aisle.

[Leo656]

I do agree. If we ever remove all religion and kill the concept of there being a hell awaiting sinners, it's gonna go full on Purge worldwide.

For literally billions upon billions of people out there, regardless of beliefs, it's the fear of whatever version of hell they believe in that stops them from commiting true evil.

In terms of people in authority looking over you and laws keeping people in check, look all the soldiers raping women in third world countries. These people might never ever do something like that when they're living in America as regular joes, but I'm sure they're thinking to themselves 'I'm in some jungle in some third world country in the middle of nowhere, who the **** is ever gonna know?'

Note, I am in no way condoning rape, of course not, I'm just saying that might explain why rape is common in those situations, because 'who will ever know?' the fear of 'Somebody watching you' is removed.

Which reminds me that "Casualties of War" starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn is a very good movie. Although not one to watch if you want to be in a particularly sunny mood for the rest of your day.

But yeah, relevant to what you said because the stuff in that movie is based on actual historical events, which ultimately came about for exactly that reason: "Who even gives a sh*t?" That's the kind of stuff people do when the threat of consequence is removed. Thankfully, in that one case the perpetrators DID suffer consequences, but only because One Guy had a strong enough conscience to risk literally everything to see justice done. MOST people would've just looked the other way... or joined in.

Human decency generally evaporates, and sociopathic tendencies kick in, the very second a person realizes that "God" isn't paying any attention.

"Everybody's acting like we can do anything, and it don't matter what we do! ...Well maybe we ought'a be extra careful, because maybe it matters more than we even know."

Seriously, watch that movie if you never have. Just, y'know, expect it to be reasonably depressing and bleak. It's a great flick, though.

[Coola Yagami]

Which reminds me that "Casualties of War" starring Michael J. Fox and Sean Penn is a very good movie. Although not one to watch if you want to be in a particularly sunny mood for the rest of your day.

But yeah, relevant to what you said because the stuff in that movie is based on actual historical events, which ultimately came about for exactly that reason: "Who even gives a sh*t?" That's the kind of stuff people do when the threat of consequence is removed. Thankfully, in that one case the perpetrators DID suffer consequences, but only because One Guy had a strong enough conscience to risk literally everything to see justice done. MOST people would've just looked the other way... or joined in.

Human decency generally evaporates, and sociopathic tendencies kick in, the very second a person realizes that "God" isn't paying any attention.

"Everybody's acting like we can do anything, and it don't matter what we do! ...Well maybe we ought'a be extra careful, because maybe it matters more than we even know."

Seriously, watch that movie if you never have. Just, y'know, expect it to be reasonably depressing and bleak. It's a great flick, though.

I'm assuming that one good guy was the one played by Micheal J Fox. I don't see him every playing THAT kind of role.

[ranger_scout]

Sony apparently didn't offer Ken Jennings the job because of his old tweets. Some focus groups also weren't responding well to him.

https://news.yahoo.com/ken-jennings-reportedly-didnt-jeopardy-153045087.html

https://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-jeopardy-host-succession-plan-went-sideways-11630065609

[Leo656]

I'm assuming that one good guy was the one played by Micheal J Fox. I don't see him every playing THAT kind of role.

Yeah he played the guy who refused to rape the girl and then blew the whistle on his whole squad later on. And initially, nobody even gave a sh*t.

I'm a sucker for a good "based on true-life events" movie, when actually done well with a lean towards historical accuracy. And that's a really good one. But watching it and knowing that not only did this sh*t happen, the Real Life Events were actually even worse, makes it not a very feel-good movie.

BUT, it serves as a cold reminder than when push comes to shove, the only thing required for Evil to take place is for Good people to do nothing.

Sometimes, they do something, and it all works out. But not always. Not even most times, sadly.

Here's some of the actual events which inspired the movie. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incident_on_Hill_192

[Storm Eagle]

Robin Roberts should have been chosen to be the host. She's neither male, white, nor straight.

[Vegita-San]

Robin Roberts should have been chosen to be the host. She's neither male, white, nor straight.

and therein lies the crux of the problem. imagine people saying they where neither black, or gay or trans...

see the dichotomy here?

[Storm Eagle]

and therein lies the crux of the problem. imagine people saying they where neither black, or gay or trans...

see the dichotomy here?

I'm not sure what you mean, but I was being facetious.

[The Deadman]

Apparently its important to constantly remind us of their old tweets than it is to see that they changed in attitude.

[Andrew NDB]

Apparently its important to constantly remind us of their old tweets than it is to see that they changed in attitude.

Who cares if they even changed? Funny is funny, comedy is subjective. F*** the apologies.

[The Deadman]

Who cares if they even changed? Funny is funny, comedy is subjective. F*** the apologies.

That was the point. No one cares if someone has changed. Cancelling them and constantly bringing up what theyve said years ago is more important, funny or not.

[Andrew NDB]

That was the point. No one cares if someone has changed. Cancelling them and constantly bringing up what theyve said years ago is more important, funny or not.

Yeah, that's true. You'll get the apology and then a day later or so you'll get all of the, "I just don't think they're sincere!"/"That's not good enough!" types coming out of the woodwork.

[Autbot_Benz]

Richards is out as Exec Producer of both Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune


https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-mike-richards-ep-1235005816/

I’m writing to let you know that Mike will no longer be serving as EP of Wheel and Jeopardy! effective immediately. We had hoped that when Mike stepped down from the host position at Jeopardy! it would have minimized the disruption and internal difficulties we have all experienced these last few weeks. That clearly has not happened.

[Andrew NDB]

Richards is out as Exec Producer of both Jeopardy and Wheel of Fortune


https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-mike-richards-ep-1235005816/

Bunch of filthy cowards. Who cares what Twitter is calling for?

[Roseangelo]

Even without the "scandals," the EP naming himself as host was pretty laughable. He pretty much shot himself in the foot, so not really sorry for him.

[CyberCubed]

Why don't they just end Jeopardy altogether? People largely followed it out of tradition for Alex Trebek. Now that he's dead and buried, why keep the show running?

Who actually watches Jeopardy regularly but old retired people? I can't think of anyone my age or younger who would follow this show. It's an old relic from decades ago.

[Roseangelo]

Why don't they just end Jeopardy altogether? People largely followed it out of tradition for Alex Trebek. Now that he's dead and buried, why keep the show running?

Who actually watches Jeopardy regularly but old retired people? I can't think of anyone my age or younger who would follow this show. It's an old relic from decades ago.

You really need to stop using yourself as a baseline for the general population's interest in anything.

[sdp]

Only boomers care about jeopardy, literally who watches game shows and is not over 40. It's the reality show or their time. It's not trolling either. It's likely the only audience that still watches live tv so who cares if they choose a problematic host, it'll fit their target audience. The only reason they are complaining on twitter is because people love making drama and cancelling people, it makes them feel like they have power and are relevant to today's world. Those people won't be watching it since they aren't boomers. Hilarious really

[The Deadman]

I never watched Jeopardy myself, I was always a Wheel of Fortune kinda guy.

[Andrew NDB]

It doesn't matter if I watch it or not. Like, I don't watch "The Bachelor," but that doesn't make this (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/chris-harrison-exits-bachelor-franchise-after-defending-former-contestant-s-n1269960) any less bullsh**.

[Vegita-San]

Bunch of filthy cowards. Who cares what Twitter is calling for?

Quite frankly, the dude ruined price is right. should have been fired just for that. not going to loose sleep over this one.

[ranger_scout]

Quite frankly, the dude ruined price is right. should have been fired just for that. not going to loose sleep over this one.

He did in fact leave behind a terrible legacy on The Price is Right. Here’s how bad things were according to people who worked on the show.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/jeopardy-mike-richards-price-is-right-1235006082/

[The Deadman]

Well we know who's happy he got fired.

[Storm Eagle]

My local classic rock station does this thing called the 3@3, where at 3pm on weekdays, they play three songs in a row and we have to guess what all of the three songs refer to. It usually pertains to a current event. So today, they played "Goodbye Stranger" by Supertramp, "Wheel in the Sky" by Journey, and "Jeopardy" by the Greg Kihn Band. So as you might have guessed, they're in reference to Mike Richards being fired as executive producer of Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune.

[ranger_scout]

Now that Mike Richards has been fired, he’s decided to hire a lawyer.

https://news.yahoo.com/mike-richards-lawyers-apos-jeopardy-183647079.html

Well we know who's happy he got fired.

James Holzhauer was very happy about it.

https://deadline.com/2021/08/jeopardy-champion-james-holzhauer-slams-mike-richards-exit-1234825040/

[ranger_scout]

Mayim Bialik will continue hosting the syndicated series through November 5. After that, she and Ken Jennings will be rotating as hosts through the rest of 2021.

https://tvline.com/2021/09/16/jeopardy-mayim-bialik-ken-jennings-host-end-of-2021/

[ranger_scout]

Levar Burton is no longer interested in hosting the show.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/levar-burton-over-hosting-jeopardy-1235015552/

He also criticized a journalist who made comments about him on Twitter.

https://news.yahoo.com/levar-burton-calls-journalist-over-161814071.html

[Coola Yagami]

Just get ****in MatPat already. At least I'll finally watch an episode.

[CyberCubed]

They should just cancel the show altogether at this point.

[The Deadman]

Now that Mike Richards has been fired, he’s decided to hire a lawyer.

James Holzhauer was very happy about it.

https://deadline.com/2021/08/jeopardy-champion-james-holzhauer-slams-mike-richards-exit-1234825040/

I wasnt referring to other celebrities....

[MikeandRaph87]

They should just cancel the show altogether at this point.

Look, Merv Griffin has passed away and Alex Trebeck as well. Harry Friedman has stepped aside and that opened the can of worms with Mike Richards, the opportunist. Johnny Gilbert will only be with us so much longer. Yes, they made Jeopardy the game show of all game shows. However as Alex stressed its not about him but an institution that goes beyond a generation or two. Yes, things can be tainted but also restored and respected. Because these gentlemaen are human and pass on it does not mean what they built has to die too. Maybe the best is behind us and we can look back with appreciation and nostalgia but it cannot just have the plug pulled. Honor them in a lesser era after them with respect for the product and legacy that was made. It's why I am fully backing my favorite contestant, Ken Jennings to be the eventually settled upon successor. Will he be as great? Heck no! No one will, but it is the next best thing that can happen with what we have. It is foolish to put the breaks on it because 'nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair', one meaningless joke published years ago. If asked not to Tweet or do social media over concerns he would oblige unlike Trump.

[Vegita-San]

Levar Burton is no longer interested in hosting the show.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/levar-burton-over-hosting-jeopardy-1235015552/

He also criticized a journalist who made comments about him on Twitter.

https://news.yahoo.com/levar-burton-calls-journalist-over-161814071.html

the whole thing is weird.

either he finally realized whining on twitter doesn't make him look good, or something else is about to go down and he's trying to jump ahead of it.

[The Deadman]

Look, Merv Griffin has passed away and Alex Trebeck as well. Harry Friedman has stepped aside and that opened the can of worms with Mike Richards, the opportunist. Johnny Gilbert will only be with us so much longer. Yes, they made Jeopardy the game show of all game shows. However as Alex stressed its not about him but an institution that goes beyond a generation or two. Yes, things can be tainted but also restored and respected. Because these gentlemaen are human and pass on it does not mean what they built has to die too. Maybe the best is behind us and we can look back with appreciation and nostalgia but it cannot just have the plug pulled. Honor them in a lesser era after them with respect for the product and legacy that was made. It's why I am fully backing my favorite contestant, Ken Jennings to be the eventually settled upon successor. Will he be as great? Heck no! No one will, but it is the next best thing that can happen with what we have. It is foolish to put the breaks on it because 'nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair', one meaningless joke published years ago. If asked not to Tweet or do social media over concerns he would oblige unlike Trump.

I wasnt expecting "lets throw Trump into something he's not even involved in" in this thread.

[Coola Yagami]

I wasnt expecting "lets throw Trump into something he's not even involved in" in this thread.

Don't you know Trump makes the world go round?

[Andrew NDB]

I wasnt expecting "lets throw Trump into something he's not even involved in" in this thread.

Why not? The media does it every 5 seconds.

[ranger_scout]

Here's what Sony Pictures Television did to some of the contestants after Richards was fired.

'Jeopardy!' Contestants Recount Chaos Surrounding Mike Richards' Day As Host (https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/jeopardy-contestants-recount-chaos-surrounding-mike-richards-day-as-host/ar-AAOFyKE?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531)

[Coola Yagami]

Just make Trump the Jeopardy host and be done with it.

[ranger_scout]

Ben Shapiro clearly isn’t the sharpest tool in the shed by making Richards the president of Daily Wire.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/mike-richards-daily-wire-ceo-1236221478/