Research Catalog

Title

Answers in the form of questions : a definitive history and insider's guide to Jeopardy! / Claire McNear ; foreword by Ken Jennings.

Author

McNear, Claire

Publication

• New York, NY : Twelve, Hachette Book Group, 2020.
• ©2020

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Details

Additional Authors

Jennings, Ken

Description

xx, 251 pages; 24 cm

Summary

• "For 36 years, Jeopardy! has been a TV mainstay. In that time, it has become a deeply entrenched American tradition and the sort of cross-generational touchstone the likes of which are few and far between in modern television -- a show beloved by everyone from Solange Knowles to George Clooney to the Auburn Tigers. This is the book about Jeopardy!: its history and how it comes together how the most successful players use strategy to dominate the man-myth-legend that is host Alex Trebek what life looks like after winning big on Jeopardy! the Saturday Night Live spoofs that time the Clue Crew almost slid off a glacier -- and everything in between. ANSWERS IN THE FORM OF QUESTIONS will delve into the world of the trivia fanatics who spend years training for their chance to compete on Jeopardy!, drilling themselves on Norse mythology and isotopes and rigging homemade buzzers to perfect the art of ringing in. Notable Jeopardy! champs from years past, including Ken Jennings, James Holzhauer, and Buzzy Cohen will appear to explain their strategies: when to hunt for Daily Doubles or bet it all, and what makes a "good" Final Jeopardy wager. And the people who make Jeopardy! happen -- from the writers and producers to the wardrobe assistant responsible for Trebek's collection of 45 suits and 215 ties-will help break down what the show is looking for in aspiring contestants. Readers will be a fly on the wall, following along from the early-morning clue assembly in Jeopardy!'s famous library to the moment producers make the final cuts. Jeopardy! is a beloved institution in a moment of profound transition. America's favorite quiz show, which has deviated very little in all its years on the air, is about to see a great deal of change. ANSWERS IN THE FORM OF QUESTIONS is a moment to celebrate everything that has made the show such an enduring success, from Merv Griffin and Art Fleming to the present, as well as a look at the future and what lies ahead"--
• Over 36 years Jeopardy! has become a deeply entrenched American tradition. It is a cross-generational touchstone the likes of which are few and far between in modern television. McNear chronicles the show's history, and shows how the most successful players use strategy to dominate. Readers will be a fly on the wall, following along from the early-morning clue assembly in Jeopardy!'s famous library to the moment producers make the final cuts. -- adapted from jacket

Subjects

• Informational works
• Anecdotes
• United States
• Jeopardy! (Television program)
• PERFORMING ARTS / Television / History & Criticism
• PERFORMING ARTS / Television / Genres / Reality, Game Shows & Talk Shows
• GAMES & ACTIVITIES / Trivia
• Television programs > United States
• Television game shows > United States

Genre/Form

• Anecdotes.
• Informational works.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents

Welcome to Jeopardy!: Jeopardy's biggest loser; The world according to Frank Spangenberg -- Do you know the stuff or not?: Ken Jennings takes the stage; Contestant skullduggery; Tournaments -- And now, here is the host of Jeopardy, Alex Trebek: The Clue Crew; How much money does it take to impress Alex Trebek? -- Time to train: James Holzhauer, buzzer wunderkind; A brief history of Jeopardy!; Contestants knowing nothing about sports; Best and worst games of Jeopardy! ever -- Weird Al, Turd Ferguson, and Cliff Clavin: Jeopardy! in pop culture: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Andy Richter; the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire feud; Jeopardy! music -- The Forrest bounce, game theory, and true daily doubles, oh my!: strategy on Jeopardy!: Man vs Machine: IBM's Watson takes on Jeopardy! What's in a prize?; Lock games and the plight of Cliff Calvin -- The alumni network: How do you spend your winnings? Jeopardy! romance -- What's next?

Call Number

JFE 21-1953

ISBN

• 9781538702321
• 1538702320
• 9781538702314 (canceled/invalid)

LCCN

• 2020022710
• 40030248112

OCLC

1157463926

Author

McNear, Claire, author.

Title

Answers in the form of questions : a definitive history and insider's guide to Jeopardy! / Claire McNear ; foreword by Ken Jennings.

Publisher

New York, NY : Twelve, Hachette Book Group, 2020.

Copyright Date

©2020

Edition

First edition.

Type of Content

text

Type of Medium

unmediated

Type of Carrier

volume

Bibliography

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Added Author

Jennings, Ken, writer of foreword.

Other Standard Identifier

40030248112

Research Call Number

JFE 21-1953