Russert, Franken to Appear on 'Jeopardy'

The Associated Press ^ | March 24, 2004 | The Associated Press

[JohnBDay]

Russert, Franken to Appear on 'Jeopardy'
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By The Associated Press

NEW YORK - Think folks like Tim Russert, Tavis Smiley, Anderson Cooper, Ari Fleischer, Al Franken and Bob Woodward are smart? They'll have a chance to prove it.

They're among 15 "power players" signed up to play "Jeopardy!" in a special weeklong edition of the game that will be broadcast in May, it was announced Monday.

The game show will be in Washington to tape the segments early next month. Each contestant will be playing for charity — with the winner each day getting a $50,000 jackpot.

Other contestants include Ashleigh Banfield, Maria Bartiromo, Aaron Brown, Gretchen Carlson, Tucker Carlson, Kweisi Mfume, Peggy Noonan, Keith Olbermann and Christine Todd Whitman.

[JohnBDay]

Hoping for a Frankin defeat.

[cyborg]

Lordy Frank N Furter on a game show LOL

[speedy]

Franken could win only if they have a category for anal sphincters.

[Behind Liberal Lines]

Franklin and Russert.

And the question is "Who are two of the biggest @$$#0les on Earth" Alex.

[gimmebackmyconstitution]

Go Ari! Westchester is rooting for you.

[Brimack34]

No conservative's or Fox News or Radio host's? I think Peggy and Ari are moderates.

[Numbers Guy]

"Anal Bum Cover for $200".

[#3Fan]

Liberals will be slipped the questions and answers before the shows so they can study. This is the networks, remember. :^)

[Ben Bolt]

Assholes is a bit of a broad stroke but I get your drift indeed . Jeo ~ pardy is a place most suited for those 2 .

[GeronL]

A natural disaster in the year 2000.

Franken- "Bush and Florida?"

[speedy]

If Ashleigh Banfield gets even ONE question right, including "What is your name?" then it is proof this thing is rigged.

[Ben Bolt]

Ms. Noonan huh ? I'll admit to being tempted but I just can not do it . Peg ...... I'll call you .

[#3Fan]

Exactly. lol

[July 4th]

Maybe it will be like SNL Celebrity Jeopardy.

"I'll take Swords for $100, Alex."

"That's 'S'-words, Mr. Connery."

[secret garden]

I'd have to bet on Maria. I guess both Brit and Neil Cavuto said no.

[quantim]

Answer: Ron Reagan Jr.

Question:  Mr. Reagan Sr., what is your biggest disappointment?

(Am I alone?)

[nightdriver]

Frankin's been on before.

He was trying so hard to be a clown (he hardly got anything right) that they only finished about half of the list before time ran out.

I wish we FReepers could be in the audience in force to give him the ol' horselaugh!

[perfect stranger]

I am reminded of the SNL skits called "Celebrity Jeopardy" where the celebs are playing for charities but somehow start the second round of questions with a negative amount of money won.

Darrell Hammond imitating Sean Connery insulting Alex Trebek was hilarious.

On another note, I recall seeing author Tom Clancy on Celebrity Jeopardy a few months ago, and he ruled that game.

The first round he worked up to about 5 grand, and then sat out the rest of the round to a commercial break.

I don't recall who the other two were.

During round 2 Clancy let them catch up to him and then ruled the board again until he got to about 13,000. But he blew it on the final question.

The question asked, "What was the animal pictured in the logo before it was changed to an Eagle?"

Clancy's Father was a US postman and it seemed he should have known.

All of them got it wrong. Clancy knew he was stumped from the git-go and guessed a Greyhound.

The answer was, of course, a Pony.

I recall also from the early '80's actor "Larry Linville"(Frank Burns from MASH) also dominating the show for his charity.

Somebody remind me when this comes on because I want to catch this.

[secret garden]

Did you see the show with Cheech? He is much smarter than you'd think.

[perfect stranger]

Didn't didn't see Cheech(Richard Marin), but I'm not suprised.

Trivia from imdb: "Cheech" is derived from chicharron, a spicy fried pork skin snack.

And, interestingly enough, fried pork rinds sales have jumped 10-15% because of this "Atkins Diet" thing, because they have no carbs.

Has Kelsey Grammer or Tom Selleck been on this Celebrity Jeopardy? And if so, how did they fare?