LeVar Burton makes his "Jeopardy!" debut

Longtime "Jeopardy!" fan LeVar Burton finally had his moment behind the lectern on Monday.

The former "Reading Rainbow" host, who is also known for his roles in "Star Trek: The Next Generation" and "Roots," will guest host the show through July 30.  "As a longtime viewer of the show, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to guest host 'Jeopardy!' I'm proud to be here to honor Alex's legacy. I'm going to do my best to ensure that these talented 'Jeopardy!' contestants enjoy their moment here as well," Burton said at the top of Monday's show.