Jeopardy is one of the longest-running shows in history, and as the iconic quiz show enters its 55th year, there must be plenty of secrets from behind the scenes, right? Check out these amazing facts and secrets from the much-loved show.
Trading Places
On April Fools’ Day 1997 Alex Trebek and Wheel of Fortune host Pat Sajak actually traded places. They switched places as Trebek hosted Wheel of Fortune alongside Sajak’s wife Lesly, while Pat took the reins of Jeopardy.
Celebrity Fans
The show has been running since the ‘60s and has gained a lot of fans. It’s not just the general public who love the show though, and some celebrities love nothing more than unwinding with a bit of Jeopardy. Stars such as Jane Seymour, Ashton Kutcher, Jodie Foster, and Anderson Cooper have all made appearances on the famed game show.