Did Alex Trebek Not Like His Time on Classic Concentration? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

icecream · 06-28-2021, 02:22 PM

I recently read his The Answer Is... Reflections on My Life autobiography Alex wrote shortly before he died. He mentioned several of his earlier flop game shows, but nothing whatsoever was mentioned about Classic Concentration. I kept waiting for the chapter on that. While not as famous as Jeopardy! of course, Alex did get three Emmy nominations for hosting Classic Concentration.

SledgeBarone · 06-28-2021, 03:16 PM

It lasted 4 years, then aired for another 2 years (?) in reruns, so I wouldn't consider Classic Concentration a flop. I read that during the rerun period, Alex proposed to NBC that they produce new episodes, so I don't think he was overall negative on the show (especially since he was already busy with Jeopardy and didn't need the extra work).

icecream · 06-28-2021, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SledgeBarone

It lasted 4 years, then aired for another 2 years (?) in reruns, so I wouldn't consider Classic Concentration a flop. I read that during the rerun period, Alex proposed to NBC that they produce new episodes, so I don't think he was overall negative on the show (especially since he was already busy with Jeopardy and didn't need the extra work).

I wouldn't consider Classic Concentration a flop either. The flops I was referring to were earlier game shows, such as one of my favorites I would like to see return to BUZZR Double Dare.

AMackII · 06-29-2021, 08:30 AM

I Disagree on that, Trebek never had problems with Classic Concentration during the time when the show was aired.

Hawkee · 07-03-2021, 02:45 AM

When Alex Trebek was gonna host Classic Concentration in 1987 I think Alex was simply happy to have another game show to focus on besides Jeopardy and with Classic Concentration Alex got his wish. Because when Classic Concentration debuted Alex Trebek wanted to say "now here's my chance to become a superstar" and Alex really proved it well. But when Classic Concentration ended I think it left him very sad because he wouldn't have his second game show and he would go back to Jeopardy. But had Classic Concentration continued longer Alex Trebek would still have been happy
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06-28-2021, 02:22 PM	#1
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07-03-2021, 02:45 AM	#5
Hawkee Michael Fassbender Fanatic Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jan 17, 2016 Location: California Posts: 10,736	When Alex Trebek was gonna host Classic Concentration in 1987 I think Alex was simply happy to have another game show to focus on besides Jeopardy and with Classic Concentration Alex got his wish. Because when Classic Concentration debuted Alex Trebek wanted to say "now here's my chance to become a superstar" and Alex really proved it well. But when Classic Concentration ended I think it left him very sad because he wouldn't have his second game show and he would go back to Jeopardy. But had Classic Concentration continued longer Alex Trebek would still have been happy Bestie
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06-28-2021, 03:16 PM	#2
SledgeBarone Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 01, 2020 Posts: 1,930	It lasted 4 years, then aired for another 2 years (?) in reruns, so I wouldn't consider Classic Concentration a flop. I read that during the rerun period, Alex proposed to NBC that they produce new episodes, so I don't think he was overall negative on the show (especially since he was already busy with Jeopardy and didn't need the extra work).

06-29-2021, 08:30 AM	#4
AMackII Member Forum Star Join Date: Oct 23, 2015 Location: St. Louis Posts: 17,201	I Disagree on that, Trebek never had problems with Classic Concentration during the time when the show was aired.