"Jeopardy!" (1984) TV series 1984-????

User Rating:

8.5/10   

Creator:

Merv Griffin
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Seasons:

1 | 2 | 8 | 15 | 21 | unknown

Genre:

Game-Show

Plot:

A quiz show with a twist: contestants are provided with the answers. But what are the right questions?

Plot Keywords:

Quiz Show | Non Fiction

Awards:

13 wins & 38 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Oct. 13	7:00 PM	ABC
Tue. Oct. 14	7:00 PM	ABC

Cast

Alex Trebek	...	Himself - Host / ... (77 episodes, 1984-2007)
Johnny Gilbert	...	Himself - Announcer / ... (73 episodes, 1984-2007)

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Series Directed by
Dick Schneider		(1 episode, 1984)
Kevin McCarthy		(1 episode, 1995)

Series Writing credits
Steven Dorfman		(1 episode, 1995)
Kathy Easterling		(1 episode, 1995)
Debbie Griffin		(1 episode, 1995)
Merv Griffin		(1 episode, 1995)
Frederick Pohl IV		(1 episode, 1995)
Steve Tamerius		(1 episode, 1995)
Jules Minton		(unknown episodes, 1984-1988)
Carlo Panno		(unknown episodes, 1985-1990)
Carol Campbell		(unknown episodes, 1988-1990)
Mark Gaberman		(unknown episodes, 2004)
Bob Boden		(unknown episodes)
Ruth Deutsch		(unknown episodes)
John Duarte		(unknown episodes)
Harry Eisenberg		(unknown episodes)
Kim Gruenenfelder		(unknown episodes)
Barbara Heller		(unknown episodes)
Suzanne Jack		(unknown episodes)
Michelle Johnson		(unknown episodes)
Gary Lee		(unknown episodes)
Jeff Pierson		(unknown episodes)
Andrew Price		(unknown episodes)
Jim Rhine		(unknown episodes)
Michele Silverman		(unknown episodes)
Stephanie Spadaccini		(unknown episodes)
Billy Wisse		(unknown episodes)
Sean Wright		(unknown episodes)

Series Produced by
Alex Trebek	....	producer (1 episode, 1984-1987)
David S. Williger	....	production executive (1 episode, 1984)
George Vosburgh	....	producer (1 episode, 1987-1997)
Lisa Finneran	....	associate producer (1 episode, 1995)
Merv Griffin	....	executive producer (1 episode, 1995)
Terrence McDonnell	....	editorial associate producer (1 episode, 1995)
Rocky Schmidt	....	assistant producer (1 episode, 1995)
Harry Friedman	....	producer (unknown episodes)
Gary Johnson	....	co-producer / senior producer (unknown episodes)

Series Cinematography by
Joel Binger		(unknown episodes, 1984-1986)
Robert C. Campbell		(unknown episodes, 1984-1985)
Tom Conkright		(unknown episodes, 1984-1985)
Jack Chisholm		(unknown episodes, 1985-1986)
Edgar De La Espriella		(unknown episodes, 1985-1986)
Kieran Hughes		(unknown episodes, 1986-1988)
Dave Heckman		(unknown episodes, 1986-1987)
Marc Hunter		(unknown episodes)
Raimo Kaartinen		(unknown episodes)
James Moody		(unknown episodes)
Ray Reynolds		(unknown episodes)
Michael Tribble		(unknown episodes)

Series Film Editing by
Tara Veneruso		(2 episodes, 2006)
Jaime Fowler		(unknown episodes)
Jayme Wing		(unknown episodes)

Series Production Design by
Naomi Slodki		(unknown episodes)

Series Art Direction by
Jerry M. Sonnenberg		(3 episodes, 2005-2007)
Ed Flesh		(2 episodes, 1991-1995)
Bob Rang		(unknown episodes, 1985-1991)

Series Makeup Department
Larry Abbott	....	makeup artist (1 episode, 1984-1996)
David Abbott	....	makeup department head (1 episode, 1991)
Jennifer Dowden	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)
Renee Ferruggia	....	hair stylist (unknown episodes)
Cherie Whitaker-Rossi	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)
Barry Wittman	....	makeup artist (unknown episodes)

Series Production Management
Randy Berke	....	production supervisor (unknown episodes)

Series Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Kevin McCarthy	....	associate director (1 episode, 1984)

Series Art Department
Robert O. Richwine Jr.	....	property master (1 episode, 1995)
Lars Radmall	....	graphic artist (1 episode, 2005)
Tiffany Caliva	....	graphic artist (1 episode, 2007)
Cole Coonce	....	property master (unknown episodes)
Jeff Schwartz	....	property master (unknown episodes)
Kimberly Wannop	....	assistant art director (unknown episodes)

Series Sound Department
Jack Tossman	....	sound (1 episode, 1995)
Cole Coonce	....	sound (unknown episodes)
Jeff Johnson	....	sound: A2 (unknown episodes)

Series Visual Effects by
Francisco Chaigneau	....	main title graphic (5 episodes, 2005-2006)

Series Camera and Electrical Department
Jeff Schuster	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1985-1995)
Raimo Kaartinen	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1989-1995)
Lyndel Crosley	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1989)
Jim Carne	....	lighting director (1 episode, 1995)
Douglas Carson	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Vincenzo Cilurzo	....	lighting director (1 episode, 1995)
Marc Hunter	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Luke Lima	....	key grip (1 episode, 1995)
Ray Reynolds	....	camera operator (1 episode, 1995)
Eric Felland	....	electrician (1 episode, 2007)
Valerie Stulman	....	camera utility (unknown episodes, 1984-1985)
Robert Fonarow	....	camera operator: electronic camera (unknown episodes, 1989-1990)
Al Miller Jr.	....	camera operator: electronic camera (unknown episodes, 1989-1990)
Michael Tribble	....	camera operator: electronic camera (unknown episodes, 1989-1990)
James Barrett	....	electrician (unknown episodes)
Jeff Engel	....	lighting designer (unknown episodes)
Diane Farrell	....	camera operator: electronic camera (unknown episodes)
Randy Gomez	....	camera operator: electronic camera (unknown episodes)
David Irete	....	camera operator: electronic camera (unknown episodes)
Doug Luberts	....	dimmer operator (unknown episodes)
Brian McElroy	....	gaffer (unknown episodes)
Michael Piekutowski	....	electrician (unknown episodes)

Series Costume and Wardrobe Department
Alan Mills	....	wardrobe (1 episode, 1995)

Series Editorial Department
Charlie Gertner	....	post-production engineer (41 episodes, 2005-2008)

Series Music Department
Didier Rachou	....	composer: additional music (1 episode, 1998)
Steve Kaplan	....	composer: themes (unknown episodes)

Series Other crew
Greg Eisenman	....	segment coordinator (12 episodes, 2005-2007)
Rick Edwards	....	associate director (1 episode, 1989-1995)
Ross Elliott	....	video (1 episode, 1989-1995)
Dick Browning	....	senior video (unknown episodes, 1989-1990)
Maggie Speak	....	contestant coordinator / contestant executive (unknown episodes, 1997)
Lorraine Axeman	....	researcher (unknown episodes, 2000)
Randy Berke	....	dga stage manager (unknown episodes)
Ayesha Black	....	contestant coordinator (unknown episodes)
Jennie Born	....	marketing director (unknown episodes)
Julie Davis	....	typist (unknown episodes)
Lisa Dee	....	promotion director (unknown episodes)
Ruth Deutsch	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Annette Dimatos-Schwartz	....	promotion manager (unknown episodes)
Deb Dittmann	....	segment producer (unknown episodes)
Chip Dornell	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Robert Ennis Jr.	....	technical director (unknown episodes)
Rebecca L. Erbstein	....	executive director (unknown episodes)
Julie Eves	....	promotion/publicity coordinator (unknown episodes)
Robin Felsen Von Halle	....	associate director (unknown episodes)
Kim Gruenenfelder	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
David Irete	....	associate director (unknown episodes)
Suzanne Jack	....	material coordinator (unknown episodes)
Eric G. Johnson	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Susan Krause	....	production coordinator (unknown episodes)
Grant Loud	....	contestant coordinator (unknown episodes)
Stephanie Perlman	....	promotion/publicity coordinator (unknown episodes)
Joan Preston	....	production assistant (unknown episodes)
Andrew Price	....	researcher (unknown episodes)
Brett Schneider	....	special projects manager (unknown episodes)
Joe Servillo	....	deka operator (unknown episodes)
Bob Sofia	....	technical supervisor (unknown episodes)
Georgina Warwick	....	talent executive (unknown episodes)

Production Companies

• Columbia TriStar Television (1994-2002)
• Jeopardy Productions
• Merv Griffin Entertainment
• Sony Pictures Television (2002-)

Distributors

• CBS Broadcast International (1999-2004) (TV) (non-USA)
• CBS Paramount International Television (2004-2007) (non-USA) (TV)
• CBS Television Distribution (2007) (USA) (TV)
• Columbia TriStar Domestic Television (2001)
• King World Productions (1984-2007) (worldwide) (TV)
• Sony Pictures Television (2002-)

Other Companies

• Encyclopædia Britannica Educational Corporation  verification of some material provided by (1986)
• Facts on File  verification of some material provided by (1987)
• Hollywood Center Studios  taping location
• KTLA  taping location
• Metromedia Square  taping location
• Mr. Guy  alex trebek's wardrobe
• Sony Pictures Studios  taping location
• World Book  verification of some material provided by (1984)

Runtime:

30 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

USA:TV-G | Canada:G

Filming Locations:

Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Company:

Columbia TriStar Television

Trivia:

Ken Jennings currently holds the title for most wins on the show. He has won 74 times in a row.

Quotes:

Johnny Gilbert: [closing announcement from 1985 to 1992] This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. "Jeopardy!" is a production of Merv Griffin Enterprises and is distributed by KingWorld.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "The Nanny: Franny and the Professor (#3.2)" (1995)

Soundtrack:

Think!

one heck of a game show

This will be remembered as one of the best game shows of all time, bar none. They have the perfect host in Alex Trebek. I love the gimmick of revealing the answer and having the contestants guess the question to go along with it. I wish they hadn't discontinued giving prizes to the runners-up though. Those were cool. I love seeing how many of the questions I can guess correctly when I watch it. Perhaps the most recent thing it will be remembered for was Ken Jennings's amazing run of 74 straight wins. That was incredible. Here's to Ken! I also love the final jeopardy theme song. I also tuned in almost every day to the Ultimate Tournament of Champions, which was a great idea. I actually remembered a few of the contestants on that. Hats off to a truly great game show! *** out of ****