S1·E136 Show #136

Episode recap

As an entry in the long-running American television game show created by Merv Griffin, Jeopardy! is a quiz competition with a distinct format. The program features contestants who are presented with general knowledge clues phrased in the form of answers, requiring them to respond in the form of a question.

For Show 136 of the 1984 series, designated as Season 1, Episode 136, the official synopsis identifies the three participating contestants competing in the episode as Ronald Vernon, Gary Roberts, and Paula Tupper.

The production is part of the television quiz show franchise categorized under reality and family programming. Throughout its broadcast run, the program utilizes crew members and personnel including directors Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider, and John Lauderdale. On-screen and announcing roles for the series are associated with staff members Alex Trebek, Johnny Gilbert, Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara, and Sarah Whitcomb.

The underlying gameplay mechanics of the television series revolve around a buzzer logic system, where the first participant to ring in with a correct answer scores points. This competitive format challenges contestants across various categories of general knowledge.