Jeopardy! Theme (1985-1988)

If y'all didn't notice, the 1984-1991 theme of Jeopardy! is lower pitched from season 2 to season 5. Season 5 till the end of season 8, the part from 0:00 to 0:18 is cut out and the theme's a bit slower in tempo. However, during the prize segments before the Final Jeopardy round from 1985-1993, the theme is still normal pitched. Season 9 is when the bongos are added and the theme has its original tempo and pitch again.

[@MzGumby02]

Sleep In Peace Alex!

[@julienduque4338]

Jeopardy 1984 2021

[@julienduque4338]

#jeopardy1991

[@djakuna8048]

😢

[@rw8672]

The first part of this song needs to come back. It really builds up the anticipation for the game. Makes it feel like a real battle of knowledge is about to begin.

[@anthonymatthews5854]

I bet walking out to this theme, or waiting on stage while that part is playing, would send chills in anticipation. They need to bring this entire theme back

[@studentism]

the old intro gets me so unbelievably fucking hyped. it's like the contestants are about to fight to the death just for the honor of facing Thomas Dolby in hand-to-hand combat

[@srj34]

THIS. Why is all current Jeopardy music so devoid of tension? Nowadays, you could show footage of a girl picking flowers in the forest and the Jeopardy soundtrack would make a perfect compliment to it.

[@pschiptunes64]

@@srj34 I think the 2001 theme would fit the thing you’re talking about.

[@fullervisiondotnet]

This theme was written with the intention of using Don Pardo's 1960s intro script (Now entering the studio.... [insert names, hometowns and occupations]... these three people will be competing today on Jeopardy!). But Merv decided "screw the suspense, say the name of the game right away" and they had to rewrite the whole setup to eliminate the suspense. That led to the timing always being off (the main theme would often not even start before Trebek walked on stage).

[@cprhyne]

One sunny Hollywood afternoon in 1984 I pulled into the Merv Griffin studio, ready to rehearse and film the usual two shows per day. This particular day Merv briskly walked over to my keyboard setup and was excited about recording a new version of the “Jeopardy Theme”. He wanted to use lots of synthesizer sounds and needed a distinctive synth sound for the main melody. Like a mad scientist I hurriedly began twisting knobs, adjusting filters, wave shapes and envelopes etc., on my Prophet 5. I had a sound in my mind that was going to be perfect and I couldn’t wait to wow him with my creation. Before I could finish programming the sound I envisioned, the following conversation took place. Merv: “Stop! That’s perfect! I love it”! Me: “Are you sure? Please give me another minute, I’m almost there”! Merv: “Nope, that’s exactly what I want! It’s fantastic”! Me: “OK, if that’s what you want, cool”! I eventually added Rhodes, many other synth sounds, and some drum programming. Moral of the story: Be open to experiments, happy accidents, and try not to get “married” to any particular idea. There’s endless creativity available when you get your ego out of your way!

[@CrazanityOfficial]

So you’re kind behind this version?

[@cprhyne]

@@CrazanityOfficial Yes, this is the version I worked on.

[@CrazanityOfficial]

@@cprhyne That's so cool! The beginning of the theme used to startle me a little because of the weird way it sounded, but I grew to like it eventually. It's kinda reminiscent of an old computer booting up.

[@chantingmammal]

@@cprhyne there is a early version of this theme from the january 1984 pilot with some differences located at kzbin.info/www/bejne/jpbIqqusrq56o5o&pp=ygUUSmVvcGFyZHkhIDE5ODQgcGlsb3Q%3D

[@marcusarline1720]

This Is JEOPARDY! College Of Tournaments!

[@tylerhynes0]

Can't stop dancing to the best tv show theme song ever that I grew up listening to in the early 90's very techno and romantic with the saxophone playing

[@paullarue2010]

This game show was at CBS Television City, back in the mid 1980s.

[@jaxxchaos4779]

Oooooohh

[@shaneinkster4775]

Now entering the studio are today’s celebrity contestants From Unsolved Mysteries he is the host and narrator known for his voice. Robert Stack She is best known for her voices including penny from inspector gadget Susan from Rugrats Almira Duff from tiny toon adventures. Cree Summer And finally a food comic his stand up usually involves food and restaurant the worlds funniest eater John Pinette These three celebrities will compete today on celebrity Jeopardy! And now here’s your host Alex Trebek

[@StacksOfficial]

Thank you Johnny

[@kennethhuang371]

From the Alex Trebek Stage at Sony Pictures Studios, this is JEOPARDY! Kenneth A Huang 10/14/22.

[@roseconmatswatson5389]

First 35 seconds of buildup is badass!

[@jaxxchaos4779]

For sure! 🥳

[@BenJabituya]

“THIS…IS JEOPARDY!” “Now entering the studio are today’s contestants. A police sergeant from Chicago, Illinois; Carl Winslow. A lawyer from Bel Air, California; Philip Banks. And our returning champion: An obstetrician, from Brooklyn, New York; Heathcliff Huxtable. And now here is the host of ‘Jeopardy!’, ALEX TREBEK!”

[@triplec5902]

This feels too epic for a game show

[@pschiptunes64]

The beginning builds up anticipation; "YOU'RE GONNA WALK ON THAT SET AND YOU'RE GONNA WIN THIS GAME, YA GOT IT?"

[@Ih8kone]

A: A game show created by Merv Griffin and hosted by Alex Trebek between 1984 and 2020 Q: What is Jeopardy? RIP Alex Trebek and Merv Griffin :(

[@GameShowMike]

THIS IS THE $25,000 JEOPARDY! TEEN TOURNAMENT! Now entering the studio are today’s contestants: A junior from Portsmouth, Virginia, James Salanitro! A freshman from Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Vicki Jelley! And a sophomore from Chicopee, Massachusetts, Cassie King! And now, here is the host of Jeopardy!, Alex Trebek!

[@BenJabituya]

"This is Rohan Padiyar speaking. 'JEOPARDY!' is a production of Sony Pictures Television Studios and is distributed by CBS Media Ventures, Inc."

[@user-ww5qj7oj4r]

THIS IS JEOPARDY!! A SALUTE TO ALL GAME SHOWS!! NOW ENTERING THE STUDIO ARE 3 ALL TIME GAME SHOW GREATS: 1.HE WAS THE HOST OF THE PRICE IS RIGHT FOR 35 YEARS BEFORE RETIRING IN 2007-PLEASE WELCOME BOB BARKER!! 2.HE WAS THE MASTER OF THE HOLLYWOOD SQUARES FOR 16 YEARS & OVER 6,000 SHOWS!!--LET,S WELCOME PETER MARSHALL!! 3.& FINALLY THIS GENTLEMEN WAS THE ORIGINAL HOST OF JEOPARDY FROM 1964-1975 & FROM 1978-79!! GIVE IT FOR ART FLEMING!! AND NOW HERE IS THE HOST OF JEOPARDY!!--ALEX TREBEK!!

[@austintrampolinewrestling6800]

THIS IS JEOPARDY! Let’s meet today’s contestants A student and actress, originally from Los Angeles, California: Linda Alznauer An office automation manager, from San Francisco, California: Susan McGowan And our returning champion, a law student, from Grand Blanc, Michigan, Chuck Forrest, whose four day cash winnings total $60,000! And now, here is the host of Jeopardy! Alex Trebek!

[@jaxxchaos4779]

That was a good episode.

[@austintrampolinewrestling6800]

American Idiot Fan 2019 Productions honestly, ripped from the fantastic J-Archive! I just wish I had more access to the wonderful classic episodes...really wish Buzzr it GSN would air them all again!

[@jaxxchaos4779]

Me too!

[@thedailyreportchannel68]

Thank you Johnny Thank you ladies and gentlemen welcome aboard

[@jaxxchaos4779]

We've got a good game tonight and a great set of contestants. Now we start with the Jeopardy round. Here are the categories. Popular Music, (I can't think of anything else so help me out)

[@XanthinZarda]

Eurgh, why does this slap so hard? It's really pleasantly addictive; sort of the same quality that the later Classic Doctor Who has in the themes.

[@Dogtoy225]

0:18 1991-1992 theme

[@BenJabituya]

THIS IS JEOPARDY! And now entering the studio is the host of "Jeopardy!", ALEX TREBEK! (As announced by Charlie O'Donnell in the CD-i video game).

[@andresbustamante4777]

This is Johnny gilbert speaking jeopardy is a Marv griffin enterprise and it is distributed by king world

[@exentybyte4499]

In Couple of days the comments will be filled with "R. I. P Alex Trebek"

[@user-ww5qj7oj4r]

RIP!! ART FLEMING DON PARDO ALEX TREBEK & MERV GRIFFIN WHO CREATED JEOPARDY & WHEEL OF FORTUNE!!

[@FnafFanProductions]

THIS IS JEOPARDY Totally Not a dead meme now.......

[@jaxxchaos4779]

O ye

[@FnafFanProductions]

Lol 😁

[@jaxxchaos4779]

😁 loL

[@minivanventuring]

Miss this

[@drjerrytownfromcity7566]

Also the $25,000 Jeopardy Teen Tournament Edition has also low pitched

[@williamjones7905]

From The Alex Trebek Stage At Sony 🖼️ Studios This Is The Jeopardy! Tournament Of Champions Let's Meet Today's Contestants The Host Of The Price Is Right Bob Barker The Host Of The Hollywood ⬜ Peter Marshall And Our Returning Champion Who's Cash Winnings Total Of $25 Thousand 5 Hundred Dollars And Now Here Is Your Host Of Jeopardy! Ken Jennings

[@JasonA.Routhier-vw1wd]

Alex.s & Merv.s Theme after Alex Trebek & Merv Griffin!!

[@mariolaimejr03]

See ya Alex Trebek, and it was nice knowing you!

[@212Elevators]

This is actually 1986-1987, aka Season 2. From Seasons 3 & 4, the theme was slowed down a bit.

[@anthonygrasha7253]

1985-1986 Season 2. 1986-1987 was Season 3.

[@loggernamy]

i hope kebert xela is resting well back in the 5th dimension. RIP

[@wotamajijo4845]

Nice

[@auradude-h9o]

I always watch Jeopardy after CBS evening news with norah o donnel

[@gangsnapp_yt5945]

trebek. fleming. pardo. and griffin are in heaven now at least

[@TheProGam3r]

The theme back then was low pitch!

[@uma5999]

Jeopardy I think is funny😅😅

[@namibianheaddress6989]

WHY DIDN’T THEY KEEP THIS THEME???!!!! IT’S SO BADASS!!!

[@XxNightmareDollyxX]

Nkikiki .🐰

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PS

[@XxNightmareDollyxX]

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