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Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy! (edizione 2020)

di Claire McNear (Autore)

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"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"--… (altro)
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Titolo:Answers in the Form of Questions: A Definitive History and Insider's Guide to Jeopardy!
Autori:Claire McNear (Autore)
Info:Twelve (2020), 272 pages
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This book lives up to the billing in its subtitle. It discusses the history of Jeopardy!, explains how the contestant selection process works, showcases the amount of work required to write compelling, unique, and relevant clues, and highlights some great players in the history of the game. It’s written clearly and with lightness of tone. There is some overlap of content with Alex Trebek’s memoir The Answer Is…, which is unavoidable, but comparing the two makes an interesting exercise. The bit that particularly jumped out at me was the discussion of who would succeed Trebek as host: if Ken Jennings were chosen to replace Alex, the competition rules would disqualify a LOT of potential players because many of them would have met Jennings through his work with National Academic Quiz Tournaments (a high school and university trivia organization that this reviewer played with in university) and other trivia leagues. I had not considered that, but it certainly makes me think that LeVar Burton might be a better choice for Trebek’s successor… or Betty White, as Alex himself suggested :) ( )
  rabbitprincess | Dec 20, 2020 |
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"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"--

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