This show's twist: players are given the answers, and have to come up with the questions. With tough subjects and low prize amounts, Jeopardy is more a matter of prestige for its contestants.

Jeopardy! Catch phrase: "This iiiisss Jeopardy!"

Jeopardy! Premiered: March 30, 1964

Jeopardy! Hosts:

Alex Trebek

1984-present

Art Fleming

1964-1979

Jeopardy! Announcers:

Johnny Gilbert

1984-present

Don Pardo

1964-1975

John Harlan

1978-1979

Jeopardy! Celebrity Guests:

Mel Brooks

Appeared as the 2,000 year old man on the show's 2,000th episode, February 21, 1972,

Celebrity Jeopardy!

Annual event since 1992. Star appearances include Regis Philbin, Kelsey Grammer, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Donna Mills, Luke Perry, Rosie O'Donnell, Sinbad, and Carol Burnett.  

Jeopardy! Theme Song:

Classic TV Game Show Themes

 

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