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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Blast Contestants for Not Knowing ‘Shaft’ Star Richard Roundtree

  • Viewers criticized contestants on ‘Jeopardy!’ for failing to identify Richard Roundtree, the actor known for his role in ‘Shaft,’ during a game segment about ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.’
  • All three contestants were left speechless after being asked a question about Roundtree, disappointing many fans of the show.
  • Richard Roundtree, who was known as the 'first Black action hero,' passed away in 2023 after battling pancreatic cancer.
  • Fans expressed their frustration online, highlighting the contestants' lack of knowledge about a cultural icon.
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‘Jeopardy!’ Fans Blast Contestants for Not Knowing ‘Shaft’ Star Richard Roundtree

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'Jeopardy!' contestants slammed by fans for not knowing famous 'Shaft' actor

During an episode of "Jeopardy," three contestants failed to answer a pop culture question about Richard Roundtree and received criticism from viewers.

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