This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America’s Favorite Quiz Show Sony Music Entertainment / SPTV

Since 1992, celebrities — from actors and comedians to news anchors and politicians — have duked it out on Stage 10 to become Jeopardy! champions and win millions of dollars for charity. Hear stars like Regis Philbin and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar take their place behind the podiums, and follow Michael McKean’s journey to dominating Celebrity Jeopardy!







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Alex Trebek once said that he didn’t mind the SNL parodies of Jeopardy! — in fact, he loved them because they meant he, and the show, had “arrived.”



The SNL sketches — Celebrity Jeopardy! and Black Jeopardy! — might be some of the most well-known parodies of the show. How did they reflect Jeopardy!’s popularity and cement its enduring cultural appeal?







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You’ve watched them play night after night. You’ve followed their unbelievable streaks and stats. In the last few years, a growing number of Jeopardy! champions have captured the public’s attention for their lengthy runs and aggressive strategies.



What allowed them to rise? What tactics do they use? And what does their success signal about the future of America’s favorite quiz show?





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Over the years, thousands of contestants have competed on Stage 10. That’s a lot of people…and a lot of different paths to Jeopardy!. But the thing is, when you ask contestants how they prepared for their big shot, the stories are more varied — and more unexpected — than you might think.



In this episode, we hear from several contestants about how they got themselves game-ready.





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On March 6, 2019, Alex Trebek shared a public message, explaining that he was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer. His announcement shocked and saddened people across the world.

In this episode, we hear from those who were closest to Alex about how he approached the next 20 months. What did those final weeks feel like…and how did Alex and the Jeopardy! team maneuver them together? How did the show, and its loyal viewers, prepare for the next chapter of Jeopardy!?





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You might not think Jeopardy! creates the ideal conditions for romance, but several contestants would tell you otherwise. Stories of love, on and off Stage 10.







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