The 10 Best Game Show Moments of the Decade
1. Nancy Zerg defeats 74-time Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings
Ken Jennings was a polarizing figure. The Salt Lake City computer programmer was both smart and smart-alecky, clean-cut and down-and-dirty, speedy and generally polite. Moreover, he was so unstoppable as a 74-time Jeopardy! winner that some viewers wondered if he'd ever lose. But of course, he did, and it happened thanks to a "Final Jeopardy!" question that is likely beneath his towering acumen. His slayer? Mild-mannered contestant Nancy Zerg -- who would lose during her second Jeopardy! appearance. More shocking than Jennings' loss, however, is the fact that his streak has never come close to recurring. David Madden, the closest challenger to approach Jennings' streak, won 19 times. We may never see the likes of Jennings' impact again, but we can continue to glean his knowledge with his two books and his as-yet-unreleased third tome.
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It's hard to believe Drew Carey lobbied for this gig. He seems so disappointed in the job.
I love this, Louis. Thank you.
He's disappointing. And not just because his putting skills are for shit.
Thank you, sir! I should change my icon to Michael Spinks when I comment at you, so readers understand that I know my place.
Fine list, but they're no "In the butt, Bob".
Nothing is! Eubanks is forever defiled.
Great list!
However it may have a flaw.
Let's face it...American Idol and it's ilk are nothing more than Karaoke game shows, so the greatest game show moment of the decade and of all time is clearly Susan Boyle's debut on Britain's Got Talent.
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