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Title: Happy 40th Anniversary to the Current Version of Jeopardy!
Post by: jlgarfield on September 11, 2024, 03:44:45 PM

Yep - #OTD yesterday, the current incarnation of this show, Jeopardy! premiered! A very happy 40th anniversary! :D

Title: Re: Happy 40th Anniversary to the Current Version of Jeopardy!
Post by: SuperMatch93 on September 11, 2024, 07:42:26 PM

Wild to think that 9/10/84 is closer to the end of World War II than the present day.

Title: Re: Happy 40th Anniversary to the Current Version of Jeopardy!
Post by: aaron sica on September 11, 2024, 08:36:21 PM

I have it in my head that 9/17/84 was also the premiere of the show in some markets.

Title: Re: Happy 40th Anniversary to the Current Version of Jeopardy!
Post by: brianhenke on September 15, 2024, 05:47:13 AM

Yes, it premiered on 9/17/1984 here.

Brian

Title: Re: Happy 40th Anniversary to the Current Version of Jeopardy!
Post by: aaron sica on September 15, 2024, 10:55:30 AM

Quote from: brianhenke on September 15, 2024, 05:47:13 AM

Yes, it premiered on 9/17/1984 here.

Brian

Looks like it also premiered in Philly on 9/17/84 as well.