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S4·E81 Show #766

Core Aired December 28, 1987
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Synopsis

Today's Contestants: Cliff Harris vs. John Wallin vs. Bea Cottrell

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Episode recap

As an archivist documenting the history of television programming, we examine the details available for Jeopardy! season four, episode eighty-one, also identified as show number seven hundred sixty-six.

The program is part of the long-running television quiz show format where contestants are presented with general knowledge clues framed in the form of answers. Within the structure of the program, clues are traditionally valued by dollar amounts that range from lowest to highest, which ostensibly correspond to the difficulty of the questions. As the game progresses into subsequent rounds, such as the Double Jeopardy round, the monetary values double in range compared to the opening round.

For this specific broadcast, the episode synopsis identifies three contestants who competed on the show. The participants appearing in this match were Cliff Harris, John Wallin, and Bea Cottrell.

Additional production and broadcast credits associated with the series include direction by Kevin McCarthy, Dick Schneider, and John Lauderdale. On-screen and broadcast personnel involved with the program include host Alex Trebek, announcer Johnny Gilbert, and staff members Jimmy McGuire, Kelly Miyahara, and Sarah Whitcomb.

Because standard archival records for this specific episode provide limited narrative plot details beyond the roster of participating players, further specifics regarding individual round scores, wagering decisions, daily doubles, or the ultimate winner of the match are not included in the verified production record. The series itself is classified under the reality and family genres, maintaining its established format of testing general knowledge across various categories of information.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 4 Episode 81 of Jeopardy! air?

Season 4, Episode 81 ('Show #766') originally aired on December 28, 1987.

How long is Season 4 Episode 81 ('Show #766')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Jeopardy!.

What happens in Jeopardy! Season 4 Episode 81?

Today's Contestants: Cliff Harris vs. John Wallin vs. Bea Cottrell...

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