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“The original Jeopardy game show was hosted by Art Flemming and aired on NBC. After eleven years on the air, the show was canceled. Jeopardy enjoyed a brief, one-season revival in 1978, and was once again canceled due to poor. In 1984, CBS picked up the show and transformed it into a prime time program with a brand new host. With Alex Trebek at the helm, Jeopardy returned in syndication in 1984. The show has been on the air ever since, airing five times a week on local CBS affiliate stations” (http://gameshows.about.com/od/showprofiles/p/jeopardybio.htm). Jeopardy is fun, educational game that took over television screens all across America. Changing the norm of game shows, Jeopardy changed the rules. Instead of having the contestants answer the question, they answer with a question. With different categories, each earning a different amount for winning answer. Starting as a game show on television, Jeopardy has expanded to broad game, iPhone application, and electronic game consoles, bringing family together. Not only has Jeopardy paved the way for the future of other educational game shows such as “Smarter Then a Fifth Grader,” geared towards children and adults. Jeopardy has been around for over 20 years and is still considered to be one of the highest ranked television game shows aired today. Jeopardy is now available in a template format for teachers, parents, or friends to help educat one another while having fun in a competitive and learning atmosphere. “Jeopardy is consistently one of the highest rated shows in syndication across the country. Airing every weeknight on local affiliate networks, the show has gained a cult-like following amongst trivia buffs and game show fans. The theme song is instantly recognizable and has been used in a wide variety of media from comedy sketches to major motion pictures” (http://gameshows.about.com/od/showprofiles/p/jeopardybio.htm). 
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