Mercury in the Morning and Jupiter at Night
- Episode aired Sep 6, 2010
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- TriviaThis was the first episode of the series in which a person other than Jack Horkheimer appeared on screen as the show's host. However, the script for the episode had been written by Jack Horkheimer prior to his death.
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Chris Trigg - Guest Host: This show was produced before your favorite star gazer, Jack Horkheimer, passed away on August 20th; but, I'm sure he still wants you to know what's up in the night sky.
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The Show Must Go On
At the time of this episode's first broadcast, the notion of "Jack Horkheimer: Star Gazer" without Jack Horkheimer seemed unthinkable. For viewers who had not yet become aware of the death of Jack Horkheimer, seeing a person other than Jack Horkheimer on screen must have been a source of shock. For other viewers, the episode was a sad reminder of Horkheimer's passing.
During his debut as guest host, Chris Trigg did a decent job. While he lacked Jack Horkheimer's over-the-top enthusiasm for astronomy, Trigg spoke well and even managed to emulate Horkheimer's chroma-key landings on the planetary ring. Trigg's opening and closing remarks paid tribute to the show's fallen host, which must have been a source of comfort to Horkheimer's grieving fans.
The episode's content was standard "Star Gazer" fare. The host told viewers where to find the planets Mercury, Jupiter, and Uranus in the night sky. The episode's script had been written by Jack Horkheimer before his death. The episode featured astronomical photos by Dr. Don Parker.
When Jack Horkheimer's death was announced, many viewers must have wondered whether or not his show would come to an end. The fact that this episode was made at all was proof that the show must go on. For that, the makers of the show and WBPT deserve the viewers' gratitude.
During his debut as guest host, Chris Trigg did a decent job. While he lacked Jack Horkheimer's over-the-top enthusiasm for astronomy, Trigg spoke well and even managed to emulate Horkheimer's chroma-key landings on the planetary ring. Trigg's opening and closing remarks paid tribute to the show's fallen host, which must have been a source of comfort to Horkheimer's grieving fans.
The episode's content was standard "Star Gazer" fare. The host told viewers where to find the planets Mercury, Jupiter, and Uranus in the night sky. The episode's script had been written by Jack Horkheimer before his death. The episode featured astronomical photos by Dr. Don Parker.
When Jack Horkheimer's death was announced, many viewers must have wondered whether or not his show would come to an end. The fact that this episode was made at all was proof that the show must go on. For that, the makers of the show and WBPT deserve the viewers' gratitude.
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