When the search was on a few years ago for a new permanent host for Jeopardy, LeVar Burton was a name enthusiastically supported by fans. The actor is well-respected not only as a performer but for his valuing of education, as demonstrated through his years making Reading Rainbow, and he seemed like a perfect fit for the job. Ultimately, of course, the job went to former champion Ken Jennings, but there is definitely no ill will about it, as Burton now has his own game show to leave a stamp on with Trivial Pursuit.
He recently spoke about his latest small screen adventure during an appearance on the Dropping Names with Brent and Jonny podcast. Much of the conversation concerned his shared Star Trek: The Next Generation history with hosts Brent Spiner and Jonathan Frakes, but his current job making The CW show came up, and he explained how making Trivial Pursuit became a great opportunity in the wake of all the conversation surrounding Jeopardy. Said Burton,
