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Displaying all articles tagged:
Game Shows
game theory
Mar. 14, 2024
Jeopardy!
Needs to Cool It With the Tournaments
It’s exhausting.
By
Devon Ivie
buffering
Mar. 8, 2024
Why Aren’t There More Game Shows on Streaming?
It’s the $64,000 question, but the answer might soon change.
By
Josef Adalian
chat room
Mar. 6, 2024
Ike Barinholtz Owes His Big
Jeopardy!
Victory to
Eyes Wide Shut
The actor and comedian, advancing to the non-celebrity Tournament of Champions semifinals, hopes people realize “he’s not that stupid.”
By
Devon Ivie
pay raise
Sept. 20, 2023
Vanna White Would Like to Buy a Lot of Vowels
The
Wheel of Fortune
hostess has reportedly gotten a pay raise.
By
Alejandra Gularte
this! is! a psa!
Aug. 7, 2023
Jeopardy!
Will Recycle Clues to Survive Hollywood Strike
What is … a questionable solution?
By
Devon Ivie
legends only
June 13, 2023
Pat Sajak Will Take a Final Spin on
Wheel of Fortune
“If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!”
By
Jason P. Frank
chat room
May 26, 2023
Jeopardy!
Legend Brad Rutter Has One Complaint About His
Mrs. Maisel
Cameo
“Midge had to point out the goatee, although ultimately it’s my fault.”
By
Devon Ivie
a long talk
May 18, 2023
‘I’m Managing
Jeopardy!
As Though It’s a Sport’
The franchise’s newest executive producer relishes the “very healthy pushback” against him.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! breaking news!
May 11, 2023
Ken Jennings Replaces Mayim Bialik on
Jeopardy!
… for Now
Due to the ongoing writers’ strike.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an interview!
Nov. 21, 2022
Jeopardy!
’s Sam Buttrey Hopes You’ll Invite Him to Your Fancy Parties
The breakout contestant from this year’s Tournament of Champions on that Doja Cat clip and his own X-rated songwriting endeavors.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an interview!
Nov. 10, 2022
Amy Schneider and Matt Amodio Browsed Reddit Before Their
Jeopardy!
Tournament
Talking strategy and streaks with two of the game’s greatest players.
By
Devon Ivie
a long talk
Oct. 13, 2022
Ken Jennings Ascends the Podium
The
Jeopardy!
co-host (and its greatest champion) settles into his dream job, one year after the show’s legacy was almost tarnished.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an announcement!
Oct. 11, 2022
Jeopardy!
’s Newest Tournament Is Only for Losers
No, really. That’s the entry requirement.
By
Devon Ivie
trailer mix
Sept. 20, 2022
The Mole
is Back to Its Old Tricks on Netflix
The new trailer, debuting on Vulture, is sort of the reality-TV version of
Knives Out.
By
Josef Adalian
this! is! a relief!
July 27, 2022
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik Are Officially Double
Jeopardy!
Hosts
They will rule together as king and queen of broadcast trivia.
By
Rebecca Alter
legends
May 6, 2022
Mattea Roach’s
Jeopardy!
Streak Comes to an End
With 23 wins and $560,983.
By
Charu Sinha
this! is! an interview!
May 5, 2022
Jeopardy!
Champion Mattea Roach Knows She’s Divisive
“I’m enjoying myself a lot, and that’s why I played the game that way.”
By
Devon Ivie
r s t l n e
Mar. 2, 2022
Wheel of Fortune
Contestants Have Another Feather, Don’t Know Where to Put it
And Pat Sajak came to their defense like a K_NG.
By
Rebecca Alter
what is … wtf?
Jan. 27, 2022
Bitch Better Have Amy Schneider’s Money
Update: She finally received her $1.3 million
Jeopardy!
winnings.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! a fun quiz!
Jan. 27, 2022
Can You Answer the
Jeopardy!
Clues Amy Schneider Couldn’t?
Probably not! Well, maybe. Why don’t you try and see?
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! a winner!
Jan. 26, 2022
A Talk With That Cool-Glasses Guy Who Defeated Amy Schneider on
Jeopardy!
“I thought I was destined to lose, so I just did my best.”
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! devastating!
Jan. 26, 2022
Jeopardy!
Queen Amy Schneider Ends Her Million-Dollar Reign
Rhone Talsma unseated the champion after her 40-day streak.
By
Ashley Shannon Wu
this! is! huge!
Jan. 24, 2022
Amy Schneider Achieves
Jeopardy!
’s Second-Longest Winning Streak
39 games later!
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! exciting!
Jan. 7, 2022
Jeopardy!
Champion Amy Schneider Is Now a Millionaire
She hit $1,019,001 in total earnings with her 28th win.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an update!
Dec. 8, 2021
Jeopardy!
Still Doesn’t Have a Clue Who’s Permanently Hosting
Ken Jennings and Mayim Bialik are splitting duties for the foreseeable future.
By
Devon Ivie
chat room
Nov. 1, 2021
Cristela Alonzo Returns to TV With
Legends,
Lifetime, and a ‘Sense of Purpose’
After working through the premature end of her sitcom, the comic and host of the
Legends of the Hidden Temple
revival is ready to do things her way.
By
Josef Adalian
exit interview
Oct. 15, 2021
This! Is! Matt Amodio’s Response to Your Loss Conspiracy Theories!
“I wasn’t being fed the answers when I was winning, and I didn’t throw the game when I lost.”
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! the end of an era!
Oct. 12, 2021
The Amodio Rodeo Ends at
Jeopardy!
Matt Amodio was finally defeated after 38 wins.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! a fun quiz!
Oct. 4, 2021
Can You Answer the
Jeopardy!
Clues Matt Amodio Couldn’t?
Go on, prove how smart you are.
By
Devon Ivie
the amodio rodeo
Oct. 1, 2021
Matt Amodio, Adorable Nerd, Now Has
Jeopardy!
’s Second-Longest Winning Streak
He’s at a remarkable 33 victories.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! something!
Sept. 29, 2021
Mayim Bialik Doesn’t Accept Your
Jeopardy!
Criticism: ‘Let Me Read the Clues’
She’s also surprised people are “so passionate about who hosts” the show.
By
Devon Ivie
ratings
Sept. 28, 2021
Jeopardy!
Ratings Up Amid Host Controversy
That’s probably not the reason people are tuning in, though.
By
Josef Adalian
last night on late night
Sept. 27, 2021
John Oliver Won’t Rest Until
Jeopardy!
Gets Its Shit Together
“By the way, great job so far, guys.”
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! exciting!
Sept. 24, 2021
What’s … Matt Amodio Breaking $1 Million?
He’s only the third
Jeopardy!
contestant to accomplish this.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an announcement!
Sept. 17, 2021
LeVar Burton Suspends His
Jeopardy!
Host Campaign
“Be careful of what you wish for, because what I found out is that it wasn’t the thing that I wanted after all.”
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! a psa!
Sept. 16, 2021
The Prodigal Son Returns As
Jeopardy!
Host
Ken Jennings will be temporarily hosting until the end of the year.
By
Devon Ivie
what is…a mess?
Sept. 14, 2021
How Cute of Mike Richards to Subtly Address His
Jeopardy!
Critics
He made a “pledge” to fans of the show on Tuesday’s episode.
By
Devon Ivie
what is…a mess?
Sept. 13, 2021
Jeopardy!
Distracts Us From Mike Richards With … Alex Trebek’s Name?
New season, new stage, new drama.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an interview!
Sept. 13, 2021
Matt Amodio Studied TMZ Before His Remarkable
Jeopardy!
Run
“I did my best to be interested in the minutiae of the celebrity eye. I’m naturally a curious person, which helps.”
By
Devon Ivie
what is…a mess?
Sept. 13, 2021
Don’t Forget to Watch
Jeopardy!
’s Icarus Implode Before Our Eyes This Week
Check local listings!
By
Devon Ivie
the price is wrong bitch
Sept. 1, 2021
Mike Richards Also Feuded With … Ralph Lauren?
Some cease-and-desist gossip from his
Price Is Right
era.
By
Devon Ivie
what is…a mess?
Aug. 31, 2021
That Guy Is No Longer
Jeopardy!
’s Executive Producer
Mike Richards is out of the job “effective immediately.”
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an important update!
Aug. 30, 2021
Ken Jennings’s Dumb Tweets Reportedly Cost Him the
Jeopardy!
Host Job
But somehow Mike Richards slipped through the cracks.
By
Devon Ivie
what is…a mess?
Aug. 24, 2021
How Sony Tarnished
Jeopardy!
and Alex Trebek’s Legacy
“For them to sully its mark on society with this sort of embarrassment? It’s a crime.”
By
Josef Adalian
this! is! an update!
Aug. 23, 2021
Person Who Isn’t Ken Jennings Will Be
Jeopardy!
’s Temporary Host
For three weeks of episodes.
By
Devon Ivie
last night on late night
Aug. 23, 2021
John Oliver’s Last
Jeopardy!
Laugh Is Kind of Like a Comedy Daily Double
That “smirking golf bag” is gone.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! a shocking twist!
Aug. 20, 2021
Former Podcaster Mike Richards Steps Down As
Jeopardy!
Host
“It has become clear that moving forward as host would be too much of a distraction for our fans and not the right move for the show.”
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! an important update!
Aug. 19, 2021
No Shit, Ken Jennings Is ‘Disappointed’
“I’d rather look ahead.”
By
Devon Ivie
last night on late night
Aug. 16, 2021
John Oliver Would Like to Speak to
Jeopardy!
’s Manager
About, you know, the new host.
By
Devon Ivie
this! is! breaking news!
Aug. 11, 2021
What Is … Two
Jeopardy!
Hosts?
Mike Richards and Mayim Bialik are hosting the show.
By
Devon Ivie
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