Jeopardy

Etymology
Coined when Ed Vane, a skeptical producer, rejected an earlier concept of the show, claiming “it doesn’t have enough jeopardies”, according to creator.

Proper noun

 * , a popular US television game show in which contestants answer clues by responding in the form of a question, hosted originally by and most notably by.
 * 1) * 1986, Shane Black, Lethal Weapon (released 1987), scene 12, Warner Bros.
 * Murtaugh: Honey, what’s this on my tie?
 * She looks.
 * Trish: An ugly spot?
 * Murtaugh: Thanks. Sharp as a pin.
 * Trish: I’m thinking of going on ‘Jeopardy’.
 * 1) * 1999, Kenneth Lonergan and Peter Tolan, analyze this, Warner Bros.
 * Ben: You know, normally a patient wouldn’t smoke or drink during a session.
 * Vitti: (blowing smoke) That’s an interesting fact I’ll have to remember if I’m ever on ‘Jeopardy’.