Fascinating Facts And Secrets From Behind The Scenes Of Jeopardy

Published on March 21, 2019
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Guests learn pretty quickly on the set that they do not get to speak to the host unless he wants to engage with them. Ex-contestants have revealed that Trebek only speaks to them whenever the lights are on, cameras are ready, and someone yells action. When Trebek is on his own time, you better leave him alone!

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Timing Is Everything

Some ex-contestants have described the work that goes behind pressing the buzzer. If you hit it too early, you get timed out for a fraction of a second, which can be the difference between getting it right or someone else taking the cash. Knowledge is important for the show, obviously, but so too is timing.

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Timing Is Everything

Timing Is Everything