When Merv Griffin conceived his iconic game show concept in 1963, he initially chose the title "What's the Question?" However, inspired by his wife Julann's joke about giving contestants answers upfront, he redefined the game's framework. Despite initial skepticism from NBC executives regarding his 10-by-10 game board design, Griffin fine-tuned the format to shorter rounds, ultimately making 'Jeopardy!' a recognizable and trusted quiz show brand. The show's evolution reflects both creativity and responsive adjustments to industry challenges.
"Griffin's first choice was 'What's the Question?' and how the long-running NBC show's name came to be is quite the story."
"Julann jokingly proposed that her husband create a show where contestants are given 'the answers to start with,' Griffin revealed in the forward of 1990's 'The Jeopardy! Book.'"
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