(chatter from the audience, woosh)
Johnny: THIS! IS! JEOPARDY!
(1984-91 Jeopardy theme plays as the audience goes silent)
Now entering the studio are today’s contestants! A librarian and a mother of two from Littlebark Grove, California, Miriam Beaks! A home office worker from Bridgewater, New Jersey, Greg Okri! And, our returning champion, a caregiver from Los Angeles, California, Beatrice Miller; whose one day cash winnings total $6,786!
(applause)
And now, here is the host of Jeopardy, KEN JENNINGS!
Ken: Thank you, Johnny! Thank you, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to our program! In our last episode, Miss Beatrice Miller won $6,786 after coming from way behind. Let’s see if she can keep her streak going or if either Greg or Miriam will unseat her and be the new champion! Let’s begin our Jeopardy round!
(category sound)
We have a daily double hidden in this round. The categories are:
Pig Latin
“C”ities. That means the answer to the city has to begin with the letter C.
Dr. Who
Fads
and Motorcycles.
Beatrice, you’re our reigning champ. Pick a category.
Ken: Answer….
(daily double noise)
Daily double, right away!
(applause)
You found that quickly, Beatrice! How much is your wager?
Beatrice: $600.
Ken: And here’s the clue: He was the first doctor on Doctor Who from 1963 to 1966.
Beatrice: Who was William Hartnell?
Ken: You’re absolutely right!
(applause)
Pick again!
Beatrice: Motorcycles, $500.
Motorcycles: It’s the part where you rev up your motorcycle.
Greg?
Greg: What is the hand clutch?
Ken: You got it!
Greg: Pig Latin, $500.
Ken: “umpin'jay ellybeansjay!”
Miriam?
Miriam: What is “jumping jellybeans”?
Ken: Very good!
Miriam: “C”ities for $500, please.
Ken: This “c”ity is home to its world famous pizza and the Sears Tower.
Miriam?
Miriam: What is Chicago?
Ken: Yep! You have the lead and the board!
Miriam: Fads, $500.
Ken: Answer… Just after World War II, Richard and Betty James created this toy fad that walks down the stairs.
Miriam?
Miriam: What is the Slinky?
Ken: Correct!
Miriam: Dr. Who, $500.
Ken: He was the third doctor from 1970-1974.
Greg?
Greg: Who was Jon Pertwee?
Ken: Yes!
Greg: Pig Latin, $300.
Ken: “ingkay enryhay ethay eighthyay"
Beatrice?
Beatrice: Who was King Henry the 8th?
Ken: Great!
Beatrice: Pig Latin, $200.
Ken: “ellohay, ollyday!”
Beatrice?
Beatrice: What is Hello, Dolly?
Ken: That’s it! We have time for one more clue!
Beatrice: “C”ities for $100.
Ken: This Ohio “c”ity is home to the Indians.
Greg?
Greg: What is Cleveland?
Ken: Correct!
(applause, end of round sound)
And at the end of the Jeopardy round, Miriam Beaks is holding on to a precious lead here with $1,500! Can she hold on to it? Find out after this!
(applause, commercial break)
(return from commercial, applause)
Ken: Welcome back! Miriam Beaks, who is a librarian in her hometown of Littlebark Grove, California, has a precarious $1,500 lead. You have two kids I understand, correct?
Miriam: Correct, Ken. Their names are Michelle and Harvey. And I have a wonderful husband named Irving.
Ken: Sounds great! We wish you the best!
Miriam: Thank you!
Ken: Greg, you have a wonderful wife named Isoka, correct?
Greg: Yes, Ken. We’ve been married for five years.
Ken: How’s it going so far? Any kids?
Greg: Not yet, but we’ll eventually have some.
Ken: That’s good to know. Best to you as well! And Beatrice, you are a caregiver, right?
Beatrice: Yes, I am the caregiver of The Chipettes. The singing group associated with the Chipmunks.
Ken: Wow, that’s great! That really is great! Best to you too! Okay, players, let’s now jump into our Double Jeopardy round.
(category sound)
Two daily doubles are hidden. And we look at these categories:
US History
International History
Commercial Jingles
The Brain
and “Ig” words.
(audience chuckles)
Since Greg and Beatrice were both tied with $1,100, we did a coin toss during the commercial break and Greg won it. So, Greg, pick a category.
Greg: Commercial Jingles, $600, please.
Ken: This 1970s soda jingle was always “the real thing”.
Miriam?
Miriam: What is Coca Cola?
Ken: Yes, maa’m! Pick a category!
Miriam: Commercial Jingles, $400.
Ken: Gimme a break!
Miriam again.
Miriam: What is Kit Kat bar?
Ken: Yep!
Miriam: Commercial Jingles, $1,000.
Ken: Answer….
(daily double noise)
Daily double!
(applause)
Miriam: I’ll wager $2,000.
Ken: And that clue is: “I want my baby back, baby back, baby back ribs”
Miriam: What is Chili’s?
Ken: Got it again!
(applause)
Ken: It’s the gum that can “double your pleasure and double your fun”
Greg?
Greg: What is Doublemint?
Ken: Good!
Greg: US History, $1,000.
Ken: Answer….
(daily double noise)
The second Daily double!
(applause)
Greg: I’ll go with $1,500.
Ken: In 1607, this was the first permanent settlement.
Greg: What is Jamestown?
Ken: Correct!
(applause)
Inching closer to Miriam. Pick a category.
Greg: US History, $600.
Ken: The year 1900 was the election of this US President.
Miriam?
Miriam: Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
Ken: Yes! A few more clues to go in this round.
Miriam: US History, $200.
Ken: In 1848, this kind of element was discovered in California, setting off a “rush”.
Beatrice?
Beatrice: What is gold?
Ken: Yep!
Beatrice: Finish up US History.
Ken: Answer… In 1789, he became our first president.
Beatrice?
Beatrice: Who was George Washington?
Ken: Correct!
(end of round sound, applause)
Great round, players! Now, let’s see what our Final Jeopardy category will be….
(ding)
Great Commanders! We’ll let our players make their wagers and we’ll come back after this! Don’t go anywhere!
(applause, commercial break)
(return from commercial)
Ken: Final Jeopardy category is Great Commanders. Our players have made their wagers. And now, for the clue!
(ding)
This commander was known for being present at Robert E. Lee’s surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House in Virginia. 30 seconds, players. Good luck.
(1964-1997 think theme plays as everyone writes down their answers)
Time’s up, players. We’ll see how we did. Beatrice was in third. Did she come up with the right response?
(Her answer is revealed to be George Custard, not Custer. Audience gasps.)
Ooooh, that’s not quite it, Beatrice. You got his last name wrong, and we cannot accept it. It’ll cost you how much? $1,000. Takes you down to $300. Greg was in second. Did he say the right answer? Who is George Custer? That’s right! You got both the first and last name correct! Good job, Greg! And your wager… Only $200. Take you to $3,000. So we know that Greg could be our potential new champion, unless Miriam comes up with something good. Let’s see. What did she respond? She also responded George Custer. You’re right! And her wager… Everything! $5,100!
(applause)
Doubles her score to $10,200! Miriam Beaks, you are our new Jeopardy champion! Congratulations! Great game, Greg and Beatrice! And we’ll see you folks again tomorrow! So long!
(applause continues as the 1984-91 theme plays)
Johnny: Some contestants may receive….
(commercials)
(return from commercial, applause as the credits roll. We see Ken talking with Miriam, Beatrice, and Greg.)
Johnny: This is Johnny Gilbert speaking. Jeopardy is produced by Merv Griffin Enterprises!
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And distributed by King World!
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And… Columbia Tristar Television!
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