"Jeopardy!" was/is in need of a new host following the passing of Alex Trebek. LeVar Burton, of "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Reading Rainbow" fame, made it very clear that he wanted the job. His fans rallied behind him. He arguably had the most vocal supporters of any of the many guest hosts who were brought in to try out for the gig. In the end, Burton didn't get the job, but he is making lemonade out of those lemons as he is apparently developing a game show of his own.
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