That is nonetheless Jeopardy!, simply with a brand new opening. Earlier than the sport present begins each night, a small intro performs that has the identify of the present and the announcer, Johnny Gilbert, saying the enduring line, “That is Jeopardy!”
The outdated one used to begin with the studio lights turning on, cameras being arrange, and what goes on behind the scenes. Then, Johnny Gilbert is proven placing on his jacket and saying the road. Nevertheless, within the new one, he was lower out.
The phrase “Jeopardy!” seems on the display screen earlier than the viewers is proven clapping. Then, the gamers are introduced, host Ken Jennings walks out, and the sport begins.
Within the new opening, the phrases “From the Alex Trebek Stage, at Sony Photos Studio, that is Jeopardy!” nonetheless performs. Nevertheless, phrases from well-liked classes, comparable to “Historical past, Music, Artwork, and Geography,” are proven.
The cash board then folds over the phrases and turns into the earth like earlier than. Then the phrase “Jeopardy!” seems on the display screen. The viewers remains to be proven clapping earlier than the contestants are introduced, and Jennings walks out. The change is refined for those who aren’t trying carefully sufficient.
Eagle-eyed Jeopardy! followers didn’t miss it although. “Did you want the brand new opening?” a Fb consumer posted within the group, Jeopardy! Followers Who Don’t Care Who’s Internet hosting.
“Sure, it’s so cool!” stated one fan.
“Sure. Every little thing seemed brighter!” wrote one other.
“I beloved it! I texted my sister instantly to verify she noticed it! Very ‘glam!’” a 3rd added.
Some followers weren’t joyful about Gilbert being erased. “Unhappy they edited out Johnny Gilbert. Excessive-tech graphics are the best way of the long run, simply no AI please,” a fan stated.
Johnny Gilbert, 97, has been the announcer for Jeopardy! since 1984.
Within the group, Jeopardy! Fan Group, one fan stated, “Didn’t see Johnny Gilbert! Perhaps my DVR missed it? I don’t assume so, although. Does anybody know if they’re not displaying him?”
“I don’t thoughts it, it’s simply unusual not seeing Johnny,” a fan replied.
“Please put Johnny Gilbert’s image again on! He’s the enduring voice for Jeopardy!!!” one other commented.
One fan disliked it, saying, “No. I preferred the behind-the-scenes look of the older opening. This new opening to me is so bland.”
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