Mike Richards Out As Producer Of 'Jeopardy!' And 'Wheel Of Fortune'

Mike Richards Out As Producer Of 'Jeopardy!' And 'Wheel Of Fortune'

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9th - 10th Grade

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The transcript discusses the challenges faced by Sony, including internal difficulties and disruptions. Mike Richards was initially set to replace the late Alex Trebek as the host of Jeopardy. However, Richards stepped down from the role following the resurfacing of his past offensive and sexist comments. Despite this, Richards had already taped a week's worth of Jeopardy episodes, which are expected to air next month.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What show is mentioned at the beginning of the transcript?

Jeopardy

Wheel of Fortune

The Price is Right

Family Feud

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason cited by Sony for the disruption?

Financial problems

Disruption and internal difficulties

Lack of audience

Technical issues

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Richards supposed to replace?

Pat Sajak

Drew Carey

Steve Harvey

Alex Trebek

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Richards step down from his role?

He got a better offer

Due to health issues

He wanted to retire

Because of past offensive and sexist comments

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When are the taped Jeopardy episodes expected to air?

Next week

Next month

Next season

Next year