“sometimes h&r block is the right answer, just not today.” - ken jennings, 1/19/21

@kadenwatt2033

3 жыл бұрын

That's why I'm here lol

@samwood917

3 жыл бұрын

@@kadenwatt2033 Same

@tresimons5197

3 жыл бұрын

lol

@PharrowlOG

3 жыл бұрын

That’s gonna be right up there with “Hey Brad’s score is still on there”

@erinh.6246

3 жыл бұрын

Alex saying "all good things must come to an end" 😭

I remember an interview with Nancy Zerg where she said it wasn't till hours later after she defeated Ken when she realized she also won $14k.

@mrgoober8805

3 жыл бұрын

14k ain't much when the guy next to you goes home with 2mill

@ABCEasyas--

3 жыл бұрын

@@mrgoober8805 She was David, and Ken was Goliath.

@alster724

3 жыл бұрын

@@ABCEasyas-- Exactly and history repeats itself in Jeopardy! When a woman defeats a long-reigning champion. In this case, Roger Craig was defeated by Jelisa Castrodale in 2010. I have seen many Jeopardy champions on TV between 2005-2012 including Tom Kavanaugh (not the actor) and my namesake Kevin Marshall

@gameshowguy2000

3 жыл бұрын

@@alster724 And then history repeats itself 9 years later.... Emma Boetcher defeats James Holzhauer. But he redeemed himself in the following season's TOC.

@barrygreen7098

3 жыл бұрын

I thought nancy was hot!!!

Came here after Ken got trolled by a contestant who put H&R Block as his response....he wasn't correct

@StaticBlaster

3 жыл бұрын

Same here. Lol

@frieswitheyes1839

3 жыл бұрын

Same

@hackemsystems8973

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah brother!

@nate_kang

3 жыл бұрын

that was epic trolling lmao

@henrymartinez3817

3 жыл бұрын

Now i know ..

You will be greatly Missed Alex. Rest Easy our friend.

@rick709carv9

3 жыл бұрын

Who is the greatest Jeopardy host of all time?

@grottyband8052

3 жыл бұрын

:(

@TrevTrevorTrev

3 жыл бұрын

It’s good to hear that Ken Jennings is going to host to replace him. Alex will be very happy to keep the game show alive

@beckycall3559

3 жыл бұрын

November 2004 from jeopardy

@pandaroy6880

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he will. This and WOF by far the only 2 game shows where the Host have never changed, even The Price Is Right show Drew Carey only started hosting that show in 2007. Anyhoo I don't think anybody can ever replace Alex. He is irreplaceable

I was moved when Alex said to Ken "congratulations young man" now this young man is paying tribute to him.

@jackson5116

2 жыл бұрын

not so young anymore! He was 29 when he was first on there, now he's 47.

And to think Ken Jennings is being eyed for being the next host... gives me happiness...

@ckendall67

3 жыл бұрын

Ken Jennings is probably being given a 'dry run' by being involved in some of the categories, he's definitely the lead candidate to replace the legendary Alex Trebek, although it'll be big shoes to fill, but I think Ken Jennings should just focus( if he's chosen )on carving his own path instead of trying to fill Alex Trebek's shoes.

@julievanderleest

3 жыл бұрын

I totally would hope that would happen. He’s probably the next best choice and would be phenomenal at it. Though nobody could ever replace Alex.

@Ken-xv4sb

3 жыл бұрын

Ive heard some of the names floated online.. to me there is no choice but Jennings

@Ken-xv4sb

3 жыл бұрын

@Rabbi Shekelwitz he's a guest host..

@bob494949

3 жыл бұрын

He’ll probably get it. But he is an enormously rude and arrogant A-hole on Twitter and in real life. Does not hold a candle to Alex’s poise and class.

Ken confirmed that he lost fair and square, he didn't even think about h&r block at the time, he didn't throw the game because he was bored or what others accused him

@NickTheEnlightened

4 жыл бұрын

People accused James of throwing it too. Fandoms of these Jeopardy contestants just don't seem to understand how the game works and that sometimes circumstances can arise that can stumble even the very best players.

@ryanmiller3194

3 жыл бұрын

@@NickTheEnlightened yeah but i read an article ken wanted to enjoy the 15 minutes of fame and james is a gambler big, so james gassed in a fraction of the time, besides who want to listen to james drone on. i could listen to ken all day. and jeopardy jason after james run was good also

@alexanderpytko5394

3 жыл бұрын

Same with James Holzhauer.

@ChibiSothe

3 жыл бұрын

Not those people up there under the lights on stage!

@111JFish

3 жыл бұрын

I think he threw it. Cmon, he knows fed ex doesnt only work 4 months a year and their employees aren't " white collar".

Nancy has the best ice breaker of all time. She beat Ken Jennings at Jeopardy, it's like beating Hercules at lifting lmao

@jackson5116

2 жыл бұрын

or Samson after his hair was cut.

@prestonfontana8416

2 жыл бұрын

Not really. She only won the one game.

@robertsander8509

8 ай бұрын

Too bad she lost the following day.

@3abbosi

27 күн бұрын

I heard that people wait years to get their chance to be on jeopardy, I guess her happiness to be on jeopardy was overshadowed by the fact that she knew she was going to be against Ken Jennings... she had no idea how this would turn out.

The reason Ken was brought out the next day to be honored by Alex and the audience one last time (and not James) is because James' run lasted a mere 32 while Ken's lasted an astounding 74.

@noahhaddaway7559

4 жыл бұрын

@@mbdg6810 I seriously doubt that. If James had won the tournament, Alex would have handed him the trophy, said his piece and got a standing ovation from the audience that sounded like it was 50% pro-Ken, 30% James and 20% Brad. There would have been no need for a second go-around.

@Beezlie727

4 жыл бұрын

Ken, you didn't read the clue carefully! Fedex SEASONAL employees are delivery & warehouse, blue collar staff, NOT "white collar" as was stated in the clue! Oops!

@ShawnMcClurg

3 жыл бұрын

“a mere 32”

@liamryan7239

3 жыл бұрын

“Mere 32” 32 is not mere lmao

@theamazinglace

3 жыл бұрын

Keep in mind also the way the show is filmed him coming out happened in real time about 15 minutes later.

If anyone is to host Jeopardy other than Alex, it should be Ken. I think he would be a very good host.

@jasonarokiaraj9817

3 жыл бұрын

I think it should be Pat Sajak.

@alchemysparks7300

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonarokiaraj9817 no lmao

@tk-unc

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonarokiaraj9817 he can’t do two shows

@connoraguirre9643

3 жыл бұрын

@@jasonarokiaraj9817 wtf, never in a million years lmao

@mney4403

3 жыл бұрын

He is now

Came here after H&R Block quesiton on final jeopardy 1/19/2021

@frieswitheyes1839

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah lol

Ken Jennings is such a gentleman. Always humble and kind.

@Robert-fc9xz

3 жыл бұрын

@@crown_howitflashesso7697 he didnt

@miasakoala6730

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@davyt0247

3 жыл бұрын

Ken has confirmed multiple times that H&R Block never crossed his mind.

@3abbosi

27 күн бұрын

I wonder how did Ken feel when Alex told Nancy "you're right" ... but he had to hide his feelings.

H&R Block the company that will haunt Ken's dreams for all eternity.

@ZhangtheGreat

3 жыл бұрын

Not really. Ken said in a later interview that, if he had a choice, this was the perfect question to lose on, because as soon as this episode aired, he landed advertising offers from both H&R Block and FedEx.

@JPageRocks

3 жыл бұрын

Ironically, they probably do is tax returns.

@thomasvanweeghel8313

3 жыл бұрын

He gets his taxes done elsewhere now...

@sandrasharp2934

3 жыл бұрын

I guessed the IRS! But, they're federal, so I guess full-time workers

@dogman15

3 жыл бұрын

And then H&R Block used IBM Watson for tax analysis!

A very sad day with the passing of the great Alex Trebek. I grew up with him on TV every week night after supper and I was very saddened along with all of you. He did state that Jeopardy must go on. Just look at the professionalism of these men. Ken Jennings was so gracious in defeat that he was the first to congratulate that lady and the smile never came off his face. A Jeopardy contestant legend and when Jeopardy does continue I believe Ken Jennings will be fitting of being the new host of Jeopardy. He will be in no way Alex Trebek but he will give it his all. Rest In Peace Alex Trebek. We love and will never forget you. Continued success Ken Jennings.

You can just. Man. You can see the respect Alex has for Ken just oozing out of him. Such a touching moment when they chat. Alex Trebek is the biggest Jeopardy fan of all time. His life was Jeopardy that's what he did. He speaks about Ken like Michael Jordan. You can see his like, Alex wants people to recognize Ken as something more than he is. He knows this is The. Best. Jeopardy. Player. Ever. Bar none. Ken loves gameshows too, it's like a match made in heaven. So amazing.

Who’s here because of today’s episode?

@frieswitheyes1839

3 жыл бұрын

Me lol! The troll! 😂

@frieswitheyes1839

3 жыл бұрын

Also, go huskies!

@simoneboogle1643

3 жыл бұрын

Me

@alanbelancik2207

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. I said to my wife, "That was Ken's final question". Then I wanted to know the wording of the answer.

I believe Ken was ready to go home. 😁😁 Without a dobut the GREATEST JEOPARDY PLAYER EVER !!!!! And a gracious sweetheart of a guy to boot.

"All good things have to come to an end" Well said! R.I.P. Alex Trebek

@anthonyreed3682

3 жыл бұрын

Love the comment, and your name is awesome.

I cried when I heard of Alex's passing. Rest in Peace. I hope your the host of jeopardy in heaven playing with the angels.

Today's the 16th anniversary of the streak coming to an end. I remember watching him during the latter parts of the streak back when I was 12.

@austinblair1463

3 жыл бұрын

Was just telling my fiancé And son I remember this ken Jennings pop culture run when I was in grade school as a kid. Life flies man.

“All good things have to come to an end” c’mon Alex why’d you have to do that to us 😭😭😭

I remember watching the moment Ken lost to Nancy in 2004! Feels like it was just yesterday! Rest in Peace, Alex! May you Rest in Peace!

In memory of Alex Trebek 1940-2020, the wizard of Jeopardy! for 37 Seasons.

I have been a Jeopardy fan since the mid-60's and got hooked when Alex Trebek began hosting this version. I guess I'm a Trebekie. However, I am also a Ken Jenning's fan. In the movie Moonlight & Mistletoe there is a character at the end of the film named "Mr. Jennings" and he sounds like/looks like Ken Jennings!! So, I can see him when this Christmas movie comes on.

I swear she says to him "I'm sorry" 0:44

@denistuohy2535

3 жыл бұрын

She does

It's amazing how Ken Jennings went from a contestant to stepping up to host the game itself.

I remember watching all the Ken Jennings episodes when I was younger, especially the day his streak ended. The man was and still is a living legend.

And years later, Alex is still right. Also, who would have thought 16 years later Ken would prove himself *again* and actually join the production team‽

@Cadu_Ferreira

3 жыл бұрын

Wait WHAT!

@meganbarber3599

3 жыл бұрын

Yes and no. Ken has the longest game winning streak, but Brad Rutter has the most money.

@yair_weisbrot

5 ай бұрын

And now he is the host...

Alex when you said all good things have you come to an end I hoped you were the exception. RIP

I’ll never forget when this happened. I always watched Jeopardy! with my Granny when I was growing up and we became huge fans of Ken. Even on days that I couldn’t go to her house to watch it, we would sometimes talk on the phone during the show or right after it would end to talk about his streak. We watched practically every one of his episodes together in some form. On the day that he lost, I had just gotten out of school and was watching it at my Mom’s house. As soon as it was revealed that he had lost, my Granny called me and we were both in absolute shock. We couldn’t believe it. Ken had become like a hero to me so I even cried a little bit. Even as I got older I would still go to my Granny’s house to watch Jeopardy! as often as I could and she would always say that she wanted me to try and audition for the show. She passed away in October of 2016 and one of the last things we did together was watch Jeopardy! a few days before she passed. This show will always hold a special place in my heart and Ken’s run will always bring back great memories of spending time with my Granny. Now that Alex is gone too, it feels especially painful. I will always be thankful for this show and for Alex for giving me years of great memories of bonding with her. Maybe one day I will make it on the show just like my Granny always wanted so I can honor her memory. Even if I don’t, thank you Alex and Jeopardy! for all of the memories. The producers will never know how much of an impact their 30 minute long program has had on my life. RIP Granny and Alex.

@tiffanymorgan6562

3 жыл бұрын

Ken Jennings' first episode as host will air next Monday night.

Seriously going to miss you Alex. You’re one of the celebrities who has been a wonderful influence to so many including me. We’re certainly going to miss you my friend.❤️

Lmao Ken got a Vietnam Flashback on Jan 19 2021

I love the respect Nancy and Ken showed each other! So beautiful to see!

74 game win streak is beyond incredible..it will never be broken.

Ken really got to know Alex as a friend during this time. I’m very jealous.

Ken Jennings now hosting Jeopardy RIP Alex Trebek

The crowd gasping really got me

And now Ken Jennings is the new host

Ken Jennings is the G.O.A.T.

@fatonmoy405

3 жыл бұрын

Aa

@tiffanymorgan6562

3 жыл бұрын

Wrong.....ALEX is the G.O.A.T!

@trickee4262

3 жыл бұрын

Alex is the G.H.O.S.T.

I remember this. RIP Alex. You’ll be missed ❤️.

I'm super excited to watch Ken Jennings hosting Jeopardy! He's been game show icon since 2004.

I can't believe this was over 16 years ago. I watched a good chunk of Ken Jennings's streak with my great-grandma back in the day. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy. RIP to my gma and Alex T; I hope she finally got to meet him in the afterlife.

I saw this episode on TV when I was 10 years old back in 2004. I've never, ever forgotten the name H&R Block since.

I appreciate that the director allowed Nancy to have her champion's shot with her money total chyron solo! Saw what was happening and decided to wait for Ken to show good sportsmanship, then allowed Nancy to have her solo moment in the sun. Good on them!

Alex's tweak at the end about Ken adding another whopping 2k to his total of $2.5 million for finishing second the day before was priceless.

0:34 the moment of TRUTH

My all-time favorite tribute to Alex Trebek and also my all-time favorite moment on Jeopardy. Aside from that he was a good person and a wonderful game show host. We've known and watched him for a long time. He got promoted and enjoying his reward and Future episodes of Jeopardy wouldn't be the same without him. Rest in peace Alex Trebek.

Now Ken Is guest hosting. We love you Alex

Oh my god her reaction and the crowd’s reaction; gets me every time 😂

You can see Ken's hand and him shifting when he says "you're right" to H&R Block, Ken knowing it's over before everyone else

I had the pleasure of watching this episode at home and had the pleasure of watching jeopardy james run!!! Love this show!!!

Still an incredible streak, I remember how amazing it was to watch Ken over those months.

A episode that will live in television and game show history for ages.

In between those 2 shows, I taped the 11:00 news and “Nightline” since they both involved “Jeopardy!” on KABC.

0:38 The best response anyone has EVER had to losing. :)

Ken Jennings for Permanent Host!!!

@bigwillietheb

3 жыл бұрын

I read he does not want to be the permanent host

Damn, first H&R ends Ken's streak, then they take $1 million for taxes...you a savage H&R 😭😭😭

This gives me chills down my spine as this changed history.

I remember watching this the night it aired.

While Alex can never be replaced, I can't think if a more worthy replacement!

And that's what it took to defeat the GOAT: Two DD and one FJ miss. Say what you will about Nancy Zerg, but you cannot deny that what she did was historic and the fact that she even managed to create a non-runaway for Ken is impressive in and of itself, as only like 8 or 9 other contestants in his run managed to do that!

@NickTheEnlightened

4 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfinch8637 Indeed.

Wow, that is an incredible and profitable run. Great work, Ken!

Rest in peace Alex. You'll be forever missed.

Ken was honestly so humble. Took the L like a real champ

Wow you can just hear the surprise of the crowd, that’s pretty cool

Ken is just like I can finally go home

0:58 her smile makes me melt. Pure joy.

Both Alex and Ken...smart, fun, decent men and so enjoyable to watch. I really hope Jennings ends up being new host.

0:35 - Slaps the counter. (Ken: It's all over!)

@justinm.1

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Finch And that one was louder 😜

Love you Alex “♥️” Rest In Peace 🙏

Alex Trebek looks like he was about to cry right here.

That truly was an epic run. James string of games was incredible too. But the 74 game streak will never be broken

Had to come back to this after Ken got trolled today 😂 would love to see him become the permanent host.

This man deserves to be guest host. This is most honorable to Alex.

In a later interview, Ken said that it was the perfect Final Jeopardy question to lose on, because as soon as the episode aired, he got advertising offers from both H&R Block and FedEx. He said that, had he gone out on a clue where the response was "what is Kazakhstan," he wouldn't have been so fortunate.

I remember this!!

I like how ken pointed over to his greatest of all time trophy.

Ken is such a great guy.

Alex Trebek was the greatest host of all time he will deeply and greatly missed by all of us who are here from around the world. God Bless you! R.I.P

All good things must come to an end...unfortunately. RIP Alex.

One of the most shocking moments of Jeopardy, if not the most shocking.

It’s been a challenging year, and losing Alex is just another blow to many Americans. I would think Ken Jennings would be an excellent replacement for Alex. Kind player, compassion and engaged. My vote is for Ken Jennings.

"Firm's" and "white-collar" seemed to be a dead giveaway. I was always surprised this is the "answer" he missed. Easy to say from behind a keyboard, but I have never forgotten about this one...

it happened Tuesday November 30, 2004, 16 years ago tonight, it's Monday 11-30-2020.

I bet Jimmy & Sarah's jaws dropped to the floor when they saw what happened lol

@neurodivergentautie

3 жыл бұрын

Chris Finch and Jon and Sofia too

They need to bring Ken Jennings back to host Jeopardy who cares what he said on Twitter years ago, worry about right now!!

@JacobHayden911

2 жыл бұрын

Wait, what did he say on twitter?🤣

@castielmaverickwentworth82074

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobHayden911 I don't want to repeat it, you can just look it up, I don't think we should worry about it, worry about right now. He should be the permanent host of Jeopardy. He is actually coming back I believe in November until the end of December so at least he's coming back temporarily but I wish he was permanent.

Ken is like "finally I get my money"

Who’s hear after Ken got trolled?

I remember watching kens win streak as a kid. I was not a smart kid lol but even I was like damnnn this guy is unbelievable

Women with a time machine: I am your granddaughter Men with a time machine: What is H&R Block?

You where a dad to me thank you alex 😢

Tonight’s episode was pretty good.

@clairelivefreeordie2551

3 жыл бұрын

Jmyes . Ken's doing a great job!

I'm still stunned Jennings missed this one. Maybe it's my accounting background, but I correctly guessed this one while watching live. It was pretty rare that I got a question that Jennings didn't.

Ken Jennings was the reason i kept watching as a kid. I remember that November 30 2004 I think it was that date. I was 10 years old and I love that dude I wish I knew all the answers lol Alex Trebek was a great host growing up.

@finchborat

3 жыл бұрын

I was 12 at the time and I watched Ken too. You're right about the date of the streak ending.

LONG LIVE JEOPARDY!

A couple things stand out to me about this moment. The first one is Ken's facial expression, and the way it says, "...it had to end sometime." The other is how Ken went to congratulate her before Alex had even finished speaking, and also how he quickly cleared the dais so she could have her moment as "The Giant Killer", as Alex called her.

He needs to be the next host!

@st7rlette

3 жыл бұрын

HE is going to be

The gasp by the audience when they saw the answer

Anyone here after Brian trolled him

Ken is the GOAT of GOATS!