LeVar Burton Moves Past ‘Jeopardy!’ To Land A New Game Show Gig

LeVar Burton has landed a new television gig just months after “Jeopardy!” passed him over. On Wednesday, Hasbro’s content studio Entertainment One confirmed that Burton had signed on to host a show based on the classic board game Trivial Pursuit. The actor and longtime “Reading Rainbow” host will also serve as one of the show’s executive producers. Advertisement Speaking to Variety, Burton called Trivial Pursuit “one of the best-known brands in the gaming universe,” adding that he was “thrilled to have partnered with Hasbro and eOne to bring this beloved game to market as a premium show for television.” Tara… Read Full Article