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‘Jeopardy!’ just got a YouTube makeover

Fast Company·@JudeCramer·2 months ago
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*Jeopardy! *may have been born on over-the-air television, but it’s determined not to live and die there. The trivia game show’s first iteration premiered on NBC daytime television more than 60 years ago in 1964. Its modern syndicated version launched in 1984, and 41 seasons later, it’s still going strong, garnering 7.5 million viewers for its latest season premiere and maintaining its title as the most-watched syndicated series on TV. Though *Jeopardy!* made it through the cultural transition to streaming largely unscathed, its producers are still finding ways to innovate its format and bring the show to new platforms. That includes the newly announced *Jeopardy! YouTube Edition*, which will feature YouTube personalities playing for charity. The new show will premiere on Tuesday, March 31, at 9 p.m. ET, with a livestream on the *Jeopardy! *YouTube channel, hosted by Ken Jennings. What makes the *YouTube Edition* different from regular *Jeopardy!*?…

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