I really liked this version of Jeopardy! The elimination and "Super Jeopardy!" formats were nice touches. I also liked the set; it still had the classic game board as opposed to the electronic board from today's version.
I remember being very disappointed when this version of Jeopardy! was cancelled. I wonder if it would have been any better received if they had simply brought back the game in its original form (i.e. - no elimination, Final Jeopardy! instead of Super Jeopardy!). Art Fleming was the true master of this game.
@staytunedfor There's no doubt that the original format was what viewers expected. The highest viewer ratings the series attained came on the first show. It was all downhill from there and NBC fielded a lot of hate mail. But no one was angrier than Merv Griffin, who had been out of the country. He was furious when he saw the changes to the game that he never approved. Upon his return he pulled it out of production two weeks before NBC cancelled it.
@staytunedfor Art Fleming was not particularly happy with the changes, either, but he was pure class and never gave one hint of dissatisfaction. I met someone from the staff of the original "Jeopardy!" who worked for 5 years on the current syndicated run before moving back to New York. Apparently, the pilot made in 1977 for CBS had the original format, but obviously large cash prizes.
@staytunedfor She informed me that it was NBC itself who made the changes to the 1978 "Jeopardy!," right down to Art Fleming dyeing his hair (remember the distinguished grey temples in 1975?). The legacy of Lin Bolen still hung heavily over at NBC, and over time NBC executives killed many a fine show. The changes foisted upon "Jackpot!" took a hit other shows imitated and killed it. Changing the original "$ale of the Century" to married couples as contestant killed that show.
@WarioBarker88 I thought that this was from November 14, 1978 because Fleming said "on yesterday's game" during this episode, and you might be thinking that there was no mid-round player interviews in the first 6 weeks of this version.
Art Fleming really had a great energy and command of the game. He had presence and charisma which is what the current Trebek night-time version seriously lacks now. There's an instant likeability and respect that he has for the show and for the contestants. Refreshing.
Thanks for posting this. I always liked the predominantly red and yellow set and the theme songs used on this show. Even though most people now associate Alex Trebek with Jeopardy!, the late Art Fleming will always be "Mr. Jeopardy!" in my book..
To Disneyfan. I think by the time they had the first Celeb Jeopardy on the modern show (not to embarass you) Art was hosting that classic Jeopardy game in the sky.
@PREGO1966: Actually, the first Trebek-era Celebrity Jeopardy! was staged in October of 1992, and Art Fleming died in April of 1995. Art would have been very much alive to do the show. But it probably would not have happened for two reasons:
-Though considered to host the revival of Jeopardy!, Fleming turned down the offer due to the glitzed-up set, absence of scholarly questions, and only-winner-keeps-cash rule.
-Trebek has refused for decades to be a contestant, even for charity.
That's what I was going to say. That must be the same Karen Morenaka who appeared on the first of two Alex Trebek pilots of Jeopardy. Wonder if there is any chance of her appearing on the current version over 20 years later.
Yes indeed: Colours, Three-Letter Words and Just Names. Back then the writers were obviously more straightforward about category titles than they are now.
If he were still alive today, I wonder what Art Fleming would think of the current version of "Jeopardy!" with the high-tech HD set, the Clue Crew, the show's website, the gentle humour the categories and answers have now, etc.
Too bad he never got to host at least one episode during the Trebek era just for old time's sake.
Not to mention inviting Art to do "Celebrity Jeopardy" and had Alex and him swap places not unlike what Peter Marshall and Tom Bergeron did on the December 12 2002 episode of "Squares".
Thank you so much for uploading this. That brings the total number of episodes of this version of the game on YT to three!
Now, is it just me or does it seem like Art Fleming was overdoing it a bit? It's well known that he didn't like the changes to the game's format, but he obviously carried on with his customary class and charm regardless. Perhaps this was just his way of making up for it.
Just a personal observation here. No disrespect meant. Many thanks again.
It's the same basic sound, yes, but the tone between the two is a tad (just a tad) different. Makes sense, given this Jeopardy's theme was also a WOF prize song for the remainder of its tenure at NBC until 1989... :)
@djcchs2004 Wheel did use that exact sound effect until 1989; I wonder why Jeopardy didn't continue using that sound effect and used the fast repeated beeps you hear today
1:27-1:29 Time for Pat, Rolf, or Chuck, to give the wheel a final spin of the day!
TheThearmistead2 5 months ago
Was Brian the same guy that won $50,000 on GSN's Wintuition?
Pinman1000 7 months ago
Wow. $25...wonder what Art would think of today's values
STOPobama1 9 months ago
I really liked this version of Jeopardy! The elimination and "Super Jeopardy!" formats were nice touches. I also liked the set; it still had the classic game board as opposed to the electronic board from today's version.
Answer: The one-and-only Mr. Jeopardy!
Question: Who was Art Fleming?
DRIVEIN101 9 months ago
I remember being very disappointed when this version of Jeopardy! was cancelled. I wonder if it would have been any better received if they had simply brought back the game in its original form (i.e. - no elimination, Final Jeopardy! instead of Super Jeopardy!). Art Fleming was the true master of this game.
staytunedfor 9 months ago
@staytunedfor It's a shame Merv had to have a hissy fit here.
RetroToledo 6 months ago
@staytunedfor There's no doubt that the original format was what viewers expected. The highest viewer ratings the series attained came on the first show. It was all downhill from there and NBC fielded a lot of hate mail. But no one was angrier than Merv Griffin, who had been out of the country. He was furious when he saw the changes to the game that he never approved. Upon his return he pulled it out of production two weeks before NBC cancelled it.
Noveltooner 5 months ago
@staytunedfor Art Fleming was not particularly happy with the changes, either, but he was pure class and never gave one hint of dissatisfaction. I met someone from the staff of the original "Jeopardy!" who worked for 5 years on the current syndicated run before moving back to New York. Apparently, the pilot made in 1977 for CBS had the original format, but obviously large cash prizes.
Noveltooner 5 months ago
@staytunedfor She informed me that it was NBC itself who made the changes to the 1978 "Jeopardy!," right down to Art Fleming dyeing his hair (remember the distinguished grey temples in 1975?). The legacy of Lin Bolen still hung heavily over at NBC, and over time NBC executives killed many a fine show. The changes foisted upon "Jackpot!" took a hit other shows imitated and killed it. Changing the original "$ale of the Century" to married couples as contestant killed that show.
Noveltooner 5 months ago
1.28...the old Wheel of Fortune final spin bell.
NEPatriot 9 months ago
Veg-e-ta-bles! lol
hazensmother 9 months ago
Brian posted on the Sony Forums a few days ago that he found his prize paperwork -- this is Episode #0031 (November 13, 1978).
It also confirms there were no skips during the first six weeks.
WarioBarker88 10 months ago
@WarioBarker88 I thought that this was from November 14, 1978 because Fleming said "on yesterday's game" during this episode, and you might be thinking that there was no mid-round player interviews in the first 6 weeks of this version.
Ivoryman1986 10 months ago
How come this set of Jeopardy is so red? So bloody.. *shivers*
narnia0100 10 months ago
this is Jeopardy ya right
thesailormercury1 10 months ago
karen is pretty
brotherbrown1984 1 year ago
Jeez, talk about retro. Check out that answer board!
Headbanger142 1 year ago
@Headbanger142 I agree.
Angie2343 11 months ago
Art Fleming really had a great energy and command of the game. He had presence and charisma which is what the current Trebek night-time version seriously lacks now. There's an instant likeability and respect that he has for the show and for the contestants. Refreshing.
DISCOVEGASGUY 1 year ago
the only thing i dislike about fleming jeopardy is how contestants buzz in right as the answer is revealed
5star555555555 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. I always liked the predominantly red and yellow set and the theme songs used on this show. Even though most people now associate Alex Trebek with Jeopardy!, the late Art Fleming will always be "Mr. Jeopardy!" in my book..
fredbird67 1 year ago
my mother thinks Art was far superior to Alex.
yaywhewclips242 1 year ago
This is a cool lesson on how J! was done back in the day.
We are spoiled in this era but the clues are just as challenging.
Thanks for the history lesson!
Netstryke 1 year ago 2
To Disneyfan. I think by the time they had the first Celeb Jeopardy on the modern show (not to embarass you) Art was hosting that classic Jeopardy game in the sky.
PREGO1966 1 year ago
@PREGO1966: Actually, the first Trebek-era Celebrity Jeopardy! was staged in October of 1992, and Art Fleming died in April of 1995. Art would have been very much alive to do the show. But it probably would not have happened for two reasons:
-Though considered to host the revival of Jeopardy!, Fleming turned down the offer due to the glitzed-up set, absence of scholarly questions, and only-winner-keeps-cash rule.
-Trebek has refused for decades to be a contestant, even for charity.
BigLupeRakimDee2 1 year ago
WHOA! This is epic!
danrdrewf 1 year ago
THIS IS GREAT!!!
PatrioticPirate 1 year ago
Wow another full episode that's not in circulation yet! Amazing!
Hondo20132 2 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Dave Aronson appeared on an early episode of Play the Percentages in January 1980 with his wife. WOuld that be this guy's brother.
zachhoran 2 years ago
That's what I was going to say. That must be the same Karen Morenaka who appeared on the first of two Alex Trebek pilots of Jeopardy. Wonder if there is any chance of her appearing on the current version over 20 years later.
viddykiddy18 2 years ago
Major thanks to you and Mr. Aronson for putting this on YouTube; I love Jeopardy '78.
Also, I recognize the champion; Karen was also on the 1983 Jeopardy pilot.
supersaver87 2 years ago 6
Holy crap, you're right! How did I not catch that? Really neat connection.
RobertKS 2 years ago
I knew Karen's name sounded familiar.
excuseyou77 2 years ago
And if you notice, 3 of the 6 categories in this round were reused in the finale of this version of J! as well.
Ivoryman1986 2 years ago
Yes indeed: Colours, Three-Letter Words and Just Names. Back then the writers were obviously more straightforward about category titles than they are now.
If he were still alive today, I wonder what Art Fleming would think of the current version of "Jeopardy!" with the high-tech HD set, the Clue Crew, the show's website, the gentle humour the categories and answers have now, etc.
Too bad he never got to host at least one episode during the Trebek era just for old time's sake.
40onTheBlue 2 years ago
While on the same subject, too bad Don Pardo never got to announce at least one episode during the Trebek era just for old time's sake.
chrisbox51 1 year ago
Not to mention inviting Art to do "Celebrity Jeopardy" and had Alex and him swap places not unlike what Peter Marshall and Tom Bergeron did on the December 12 2002 episode of "Squares".
disneyfan81 1 year ago
Thank you so much for uploading this. That brings the total number of episodes of this version of the game on YT to three!
Now, is it just me or does it seem like Art Fleming was overdoing it a bit? It's well known that he didn't like the changes to the game's format, but he obviously carried on with his customary class and charm regardless. Perhaps this was just his way of making up for it.
Just a personal observation here. No disrespect meant. Many thanks again.
40onTheBlue 2 years ago
That sound effect at 1:28 sound like it from Wheel of Fortune Speed-Up cue.
djcchs2004 2 years ago
It's the same basic sound, yes, but the tone between the two is a tad (just a tad) different. Makes sense, given this Jeopardy's theme was also a WOF prize song for the remainder of its tenure at NBC until 1989... :)
Great find Robert. Thanks for uploading this! :D
Wheelloon 2 years ago
@djcchs2004 Wheel did use that exact sound effect until 1989; I wonder why Jeopardy didn't continue using that sound effect and used the fast repeated beeps you hear today
cubsrule2040 1 year ago