‘Jeopardy!’ titans compete for $1 million, ‘Greatest’ title
LYNN ELBER
AP Television Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Super Bowl is weeks away, but for "Jeopardy!" addicts the big game is here: All-time top money winners Brad Rutter, Ken Jennings and James Holzhauer are facing off for ultimate bragging rights.
"The first person to win three matches will be crowned the greatest of all time," said executive producer Harry Friedman. The winner gets $1 million, with $250,000 for each runner-up in the contest that airs on consecutive nights beginning 8 p.m. ET Tuesday.
Host Alex Trebek credits the rookie for making "Jeopardy! The Greatest of All Time" happen.
The tournament "was a natural because of the appearance of James Holzhauer," Trebek said. "Prior to that, there wasn't a contestant who measured up, in the eyes of our viewers, to Ken Jennings