Final Jeopardy: Business History (12-28-11)
The Final Jeopardy question (12/28/2011) in the category “Business History” was:
Crosby, Sinatra & Hope starred in the October 13, 1957 CBS-TV special that launched this short-lived product.
Jason Keller’s 8th appearance on Jeopardy yesterday beat Joon Pahk’s 7-day run earlier this year. Jason’s $202,100 winnings surpassed Joon’s ($201,000) yesterday, too, even if it did take him an extra day to do it. Will today be the day that one of these contestants sends Jason packing? If so, one of these players will become the new champ: Lesley Tsina from Los Angeles, CA. and Patrick Rostock from Ft, Lauderdale, FL.
In the category “‘New’ Cities”, Jason couldn’t buzz in fast enough to answer a question about his home state: “This New Jersey city boasts an International Airport & the 360-acre Branch Brook Park.” If he had gotten that buzzer off, he could have said NORK, which is how North Jersey natives generally pronounce Newark. But even if he didn’t get that one, he did find the Jeopardy round Daily Double in the same category.
With $1,200, he chose to make it a true Daily Double. He was shaking his head affirmatively while the clue was still being read and he got it RIGHT.
“Somewhat ironically, this Connecticut city was attacked, captured & burned by the British in 1781.” show
For the first time in many days, Jason did not finish first! He finished last with $3,800. Lesley was second with $4,200, and Patrick was in the lead with $7,400.
Jason found the first Daily Double in “Centers of Power.” He was $400 off the lead with $11,800 and chose to wager $5,000. Even though he wasn’t absolutely sure, he was RIGHT.
“The huge hydroelectric potential of [Niagara] Falls led to a war of inventors. It was only settled when Westinghouse was given the right to build the AC generators that were designed and patented by this man.” show
Patrick got the second Daily Double in “Authors Not Writing.” Patrick had regained the lead and had $200 more than Jason. He chose to bet $3,000 and he was RIGHT.
In WWII, he flew 60 combat missions as a bombardier with the U.S. Army Air Forces in Europe.” show
Patrick finished in the lead with $21,600 and Jason was next with $18,400 — no runaway today. Lesley was last with $2,600, and Alex noted that it was still anyone’s game. True enough if Patrick and Jason cancel each other out.
Only ONE contestant got Final Jeopardy right, and no, this time it wasn’t the same one as yesterday.
WHAT IS THE EDSEL?
“On October 13, 1957, CBS aired a live (on the East Coast) broadcast of The Edsel Show, essentially a one hour “infomercial” promoting the recently released-but-doomed new Ford Motor Company brand. The broadcast is now primarily famous not for the car, and not for the impressive list of musical talent involved, but for the fact that it is the oldest surviving television show on videotape (made for the three-hour air delay on the West Coast).” (1957 Time Capsule)
Lesley got it right and bet $2,598. That brought her score up to $5,198.
Jason wrote down “What is Toronto” in an effort to be funny. He bet $6,600 leaving him with $11,800.
Patrick couldn’t come up with a guess, and just when we thought we’d be kissing Jason goodbye today, he bet $16,499, dropping him all the way down to third place with $5,101. Tough break for Patrick, who played a great game.
Lucky break for Jason. His 9-day total is now $213,900.
