Savannah Guthrie’s turn as the guest host onJeopardy!is quickly approaching.
“I was so nervous because I really just wanted to show how much respect I have forJeopardy!and Alex — who is a legend and an icon for a reason,” Guthrie tells PEOPLE. “He’s the maestro. And I know thoseJeopardy!fans are picky, but I have to say, I’m just the fill-in so don’t worry!”
She adds, “I’m doing a couple of weeks. I loved it. I had so much fun, but I have a day job.”
Savannah Guthrie.Peter Kramer/NBC/Getty
The talk show host — who justcelebrated 10 years onToday— jokes with Parsons that she’s hoping to use her newly learnedJeopardy!knowledge to impress people at parties.
“I was a terrible student until much later in life so there’s just so much I don’t know in general. But, what I learned was how smart everyone atJeopardy!is — especially the contestants and the writers,” Guthrie tells Parsons. “However, I studied really hard. I read everything ahead of time and I hope some of those facts stay in my head so I can impress people at cocktail parties.”
Jeopardy!is still on the hunt for a full-time host, which Guthrie says will be a big responsibility.
Alex Trebek.Eric McCandless/abc
“I think it’s such big shoes to fill!” she says.
“Alex was not only legendary in how he did it, he was legendary in how he conducted himself off-air and the family that he created. [He was] such a revered figure,” Guthrie adds to Parsons. “So, stepping into Alex’s shoes won’t be easy, but I think they’ve got some really good candidates. I’m not going to name names.”
source: people.com
