This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America's Favorite Quiz Show Ken's Historic Run (Season 1, Episode 6)
Podcast Episode | Talk-Show

This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America's Favorite Quiz Show

Ken's Historic Run (Season 1, Episode 6)

Podcast Episode | Talk-Show

It's 2004. Up until a year before, Jeopardy. had a rule: contestants could only win five consecutive games. After the fifth win, they had to leave. But now there was no limit, and everyone wanted to know, who would be the first contestant ...See moreIt's 2004. Up until a year before, Jeopardy. had a rule: contestants could only win five consecutive games. After the fifth win, they had to leave. But now there was no limit, and everyone wanted to know, who would be the first contestant to go the distance? Cue: Ken Jennings, aka "The Professor." His historic 74-game winning streak, culminating in over $2.5 million dollars in winnings, would permanently change the game by creating a new type of fandom. Written by Sony Music Entertainment See less

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14 cast members

Name	Known for
Earl Cahill Self Self See fewer	This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America's Favorite Quiz Show (2023)
Buzzy Cohen Self - Host Self - Host See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Harry Friedman Self Self See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Johnny Gilbert Self (archive sound) Self (archive sound) See fewer	White Men Can't Jump (1992)
David Hankins Self (archive sound) Self (archive sound) See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Jerry Harvey Self (archive sound) Self (archive sound) See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Ken Jennings Self Self See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Mindy Jennings Self Self See fewer	Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? (I) (2007)
David Letterman Self Self See fewer	Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
Joel Nichols Self - Video Clue Presenter (archive sound) Self - Video Clue Presenter (archive sound) See fewer	The Perfect Note (2016)
Maggie Speak Self Self See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Jeff Suchard Self Self See fewer	This Is Jeopardy! The Story of America's Favorite Quiz Show (2023)
Alex Trebek Self (archive sound) Self (archive sound) See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)
Nancy Zerg Self Self See fewer	Jeopardy! (1984)