Since its relaunch in the 1980s, Jeopardy! has had thousands of contestants. For some of the its most memorable champions, the gameshow has been a launchpad for wider success.
However, the disappearance of one of the earliest champions from the show left fans mystified for decades.
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Claire McNear, a staff writer with The Ringer, about the 40-year-long mystery behind one of Jeopardy’s most enigmatic champions.
In participating regions, you’ll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what’s going on in your community.
Email us at [email protected].
However, the disappearance of one of the earliest champions from the show left fans mystified for decades.
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Claire McNear, a staff writer with The Ringer, about the 40-year-long mystery behind one of Jeopardy’s most enigmatic champions.
In participating regions, you’ll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what’s going on in your community.
Email us at [email protected].