'Jeopardy!' contestants slammed by fans for not knowing famous 'Shaft' actor
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During a recent episode of 'Jeopardy!', the contestants struggled with a question regarding Richard Roundtree, the iconic star of 'Shaft'. This sparked outrage among fans who expressed their disappointment and disbelief online. In the context, Roundtree also guest-starred on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air', showcasing his legacy as both a significant film and TV actor. The incident led to conversations about contestants’ pop culture knowledge, especially as a similar situation had occurred previously with a question about 'Cheers'.
"I am deeply saddened about the original Shaft Triple Stumper," one fan wrote on Reddit.
"Meanwhile, these idiots don't know who Shaft is? Shut yo mouth!"
Read at New York Post
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