S3·E496 1986-11-03: 1986 Tournament of Champions quarterfinal game 1

Episode recap

As a television and film archivist documenting the broadcast history of Jeopardy!, the episode designated as Season 3, Episode 496, originally aired on November 3, 1986. This broadcast marked the first quarterfinal game of the 1986 Tournament of Champions.

The episode featured three contestants competing against one another in the long-running quiz show format where participants are presented with general knowledge clues phrased in the form of answers. The competing contestants for this quarterfinal match were Jay Rosenberg, Lionel Goldbart, and Danny Green.

As part of the series commonly associated with the 1984 revival, the program follows the established television format. According to production and cast documentation, the series is directed by Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider, and John Lauderdale. The onscreen and voice talent associated with the program includes host Alex Trebek, announcer Johnny Gilbert, alongside Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara, and Sarah Whitcomb.

Because detailed records regarding the specific scoring, round-by-round point totals, daily wagers, final jeopardy responses, and the ultimate winner of this specific quarterfinal game are not contained within the provided reference materials, further details of the match gameplay cannot be historically verified here. This summary remains strictly grounded in the verified metadata and synopses provided for the series and this specific episode in the archival record.