US Edition'Jeopardy!' Wasn’t Merv Griffin's First Choice for the Name of the Show
- On Friday, Erin Hoard competed in a Jeopardy! Game featuring the National Monuments category alongside Mitch Loflin and Brandon Monsman.
- The game’s outcome was influenced by Hoard’s $11,601 cover bet and $3,000 Daily Double wager made during Double Jeopardy!, which she later discussed on Reddit.
- Hoard, a logistics receiver from Las Vegas, finished with $4,399 while Loflin, who disliked gambling that day, won with an ending score of $8,400.
- Reflecting on her wager, Hoard said on Reddit, “Hindsight is 20/20,” acknowledged the wager was mathematically correct, but wished she had reconsidered it to avoid losing despite getting it right.
- Hoard’s Coryat score suggests potential for a future return, as one fan said this result might not be the last time viewers see her on the show.
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'Jeopardy!' wasn’t Merv Griffin's first choice for the name of the show
When a contestant on “Jeopardy!” fails to phrase their response in the form of a question, Ken Jennings will usually offer a gentle reminder of the game’s fundamental rule (at least in the first round of the game). But today’s contestants might not be as forgetful if “Jeopardy!” creator Merv Griffin had simply named the show “What’s the Question?” — which was actually his first choice. Back in 1963, Griffin was brainstorming ideas for a new NBC …
Greatest 'Jeopardy!' Champions Who Never Won A Tournament Of Champions
In the pantheon of Jeopardy! greats, there exists a fascinating subset of players: those who dominated regular gameplay with stunning win streaks but couldn't clinch victory in the Tournament of Champions. These contestants often became household names, thrilling viewers with their knowledge, strategy, and personality, only to face unexpected defeat when facing other champions. The contrast between their regular-season dominance and tournament d…
Why This Final Jeopardy! Question Was A "Stumper" According To Fans (Even Andrew Hayes Couldn't Get It Right)
Jeopardy! season 41 had some of the most fascinatingly difficult clues of the show's run, including one final Jeopardy question that left the contestants and viewers completely stumped. Throughout Jeopardy's long run, the show has been known for some of the most mind-bending moments of competitive trivia seen on TV. While some have been able to keep up with the clues as they've rolled through the game board, others have found Jeopardy! to be get…
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