The first “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketch aired on December 7, 1996 with Will Ferrell as Alex Trebek, Norm Macdonald as Burt Reynolds, Darrell Hammond as Sean Connery, and host Martin Short as Jerry Lewis. Hes also admitted to “stealing it, note for note,” from SCTVs “Half Wits” sketch.
who played Turd Ferguson? Burt Reynolds
Beside this, when was the last celebrity jeopardy?
Since its debut, Celebrity Jeopardy! has featured over 200 celebrity contestants. The last celebrity tournament was held in 2010 and returned in May 2015 after a 5-year hiatus. The previous Power Players Week was held in DAR Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C. in May 2016.
What does Alex Trebek think of SNL Celebrity Jeopardy?
Why Fake It Till You Make It Is Terrible Advice Alex Trebek said he would be willing to play “Turd Ferguson” on Saturday Night Live, a fake contestant name from the long-running SNL spoof Celebrity Jeopardy!, in which cast members would play different stars competing on the game show, hosted by Will Ferrell.