VIDEO: Here’s how 'Jeopardy!' writers come up with the clues
‘Jeopardy!’ is iconic not only for its catchy theme song but also for its thought-provoking clues. But coming up with the hints is no easy task.
To make it happen, the game show’s nine writers spend their days creating categories and clues, which each must be accompanied by at least one source, with the help of their full-service reference library.
In a single day, five games are taped, and the show’s host, Alex Trebek, reviews up to 350 clues.
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Take a look at Business Insider's video for a peak into the full process.
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Najja Parker is a multimedia journalist covering Black culture for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She is an engaging on-air talent, who has served as a host for the newsroom’s special projects and events, such as the movie premiere of “The South Got Something To Say,” a documentary chronicling the rise of Atlanta hip-hop.
