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<p>It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was written for a toddler. In this episode, we trace the unlikely journey of the Jeopardy theme, from Merv Griffin’s living room to over 10,000 episodes across six decades. Along the way, we explore the show’s sonic evolution, including honking buzzers, 80s synths, and orchestral remixes. Featuring <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-broffman-848742132/"><strong>Lisa Broffman</strong></a>, Jeopardy’s Consulting Co-Executive Producer.</p><p><em>This episode was written & produced by </em><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/caseyemmerling/"><strong><em>Casey Emmerling</em></strong></a><em>.</em></p><p><em>Visit the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History to see some of the Jeopardy objects we have in the collection. </em></p><p><strong><em>MUSIC FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE</em></strong></p><p><em>Harry Endivo - Don’t Bore Me Alberto!</em></p><p><...