Of the musicals to win an Oscar for Best Picture, 1 of the 2 with one-word titles based on & named for literary characters
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CATEGORY: Movie Musicals
CLUE: Of the musicals to win an Oscar for Best Picture, 1 of the 2 with one-word titles based on & named for literary characters
ANSWER: Gigi or Oliver!
About Today’s Final Jeopardy – Wednesday, 13 December 2023
The musicals “Gigi” and “Oliver!” are notable for each securing an Oscar for Best Picture, with both being named after and based on literary characters.
“Gigi” (1958): This film is a cinematic adaptation of Colette’s 1944 novella “Gigi.” Set in early 20th-century Paris, it tells the story of a young girl from Paris being prepared for a high-society lifestyle but who desires true love. Renowned for its opulent production and enchanting music, “Gigi” delves into themes of love and individual choice.
“Oliver!” (1968): Adapted from Charles Dickens’ classic “Oliver Twist,” this musical, directed by Carol Reed, vividly portrays the life of an orphan boy in 19th-century London. The film is celebrated for its engaging musical numbers and its faithful representation of Dickens’ narrative. It achieved significant acclaim, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, in 1969.
Who Won Jeopardy Tonight? – Wednesday, 13 December 2023
Looking to find out who won Jeopardy tonight? Scroll down below to find out everyone’s final scores, as well as the scores after the Single Jeopardy and Double Jeopardy rounds!
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Tyler Vandenberg Currently Serving in Stuttgart, Germany Marine Officer Winning Score: $36,800 Round 2 Score: $18,400 Round 1 Score: $4,800 | Emma Saltzberg Brooklyn, New York Consultant Final Score: $21,200 Round 2 Score: $10,600 Round 1 Score: $2,600 | Ed Coulson Dana Point, California Economics & Real Estate Professor Final Score: $5,600 Round 2 Score: $9,800 Round 1 Score: $3,600 |
Final Jeopardy Video – Wednesday, 13 December 2023
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Final Jeopardy is the final round of the popular American television game show Jeopardy!, in which participants test their knowledge in numerous areas by answering questions. In Final Jeopardy, participants are given a single clue and must wager a percentage of their existing earnings based on their confidence in their ability to successfully respond.
Each contestant surreptitiously writes down their wager during the commercial break. The Final Jeopardy clue is presented when the programme resumes, and participants have 30 seconds to write down their solution in the form of a question (e.g., “What is…?”). When the timer runs out, the host, reveals each contestant’s response and wager in ascending order of their pre-Final Jeopardy scores. The scores of contestants are adjusted based on whether their response is correct or incorrect, as well as the amount wagered. At the end of the round, the contestant with the highest score is proclaimed the winner.