Who created Jeopardy! and when did the original version debut?
Merv Griffin created Jeopardy! in 1963, and the original daytime version debuted on NBC on the 30th of March 1964.
Questions about Jeopardy!
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did Alex Trebek host Jeopardy! and what was his final episode date?
Alex Trebek hosted the daily syndicated version from its premiere in 1984 until his death in November 2020. His final episode aired on the 8th of January 2021.
Where is Jeopardy! taped and how many episodes are recorded per day?
Jeopardy! tapes at Sony Pictures Studios Stage 10 in Culver City, California, with five episodes recorded each day during standard production schedules.
How do contestants qualify for Jeopardy! and what is the Brain Bus role?
Prospective contestants take a written exam of 50 questions to advance to group auditions, while the Jeopardy! Brain Bus travels to conduct regional events since 1998.
Who holds the longest winning streak record in Jeopardy! history and when did it occur?
Ken Jennings holds the longest winning streak record competing from June 2 through the 30th of November 2004 with 74 consecutive wins.