I have a confession: as a kid, I actively dreaded Jeopardy! If I found myself trapped in a room where it was on—maybe at a relative's house or waiting for something better to come on after it—I'd mentally check out. The rapid-fire questions, the strange format where you had to phrase everything as a question, … Continue reading The Evolution of Jeopardy!: From Art Fleming to Ken Jennings
Alex Trebek
Thank You, Alex Trebek
I was driving in my car today when I got a text from my sister informing me that Alex Trebek had passed away. He was 80 years old. At this hour, I am still attempting to process this news. I never had the privilege of meeting Alex Trebek. As much as I would love to … Continue reading Thank You, Alex Trebek
And Here’s Your Host…
As a child of the 80s, I grew up loving game shows. I always had a blast watching those enduring classics like The Price is Right and Family Feud. I even loved the more obscure shows like Press Your Luck and Scrabble. That's right, there was a game show based on Scrabble. It was a Chuck Woolery joint. Yeah, Love … Continue reading And Here’s Your Host…
The Confusing Middle 