As a dedicated Jeopardy fan with over three decades of watching under my belt, I must admit that last night’s Final Jeopardy left me utterly astounded! The category was “Stars of the 20th Century,” and the clue read: “A 1927 N.Y. Times headline: ‘Witness testifies’ this woman ‘rewrote play and insisted on the spicy scenes because city liked them’.” The answer, as revealed today, was none other than the iconic Mae West!
Posted below is the Final Jeopardy clue for Thursday, September 26, 2024. David Erb, our first three-time Jeopardy champion in Season 41, hopes to continue his streak and build upon his impressive $90,754 total from yesterday’s victory. In tonight’s match, Erb will contend with two new challengers, healthcare coordinator Maddie Carwile from New York and attorney Alex Michev from Virginia. Here is the question and answer for Final Jeopardy on 9/27/2024, in addition to the wagers and the winner of the episode.
Final Jeopardy Question for September 26
On September 26, 2024, the Final Jeopardy question falls under the category “Twentieth-Century Stars” and reads:
“A witness declared that this woman altered a play and demanded steamy scenes, as they were popular in the city.
The correct solution for this clue is located at the end of the Jeopardy manual, giving you ample opportunity to ponder the appropriate response.
Final Jeopardy Wagers and Winner for September 26
On September 26th, Maddie unexpectedly emerged victorious in the Jeopardy game, as none of the competitors managed to answer correctly the question posed in the Final Jeopardy round.
Initially, Maddie was second with a total of $13,900, but she had only staked $2,200 on her wrong answer, “Woolf”. This meant that her overall score took less of a hit. Eventually, she emerged as the winner with a final tally of $11,700.
Initially, Alex had a small advantage of $16,000, but his wrong response, “Gertrude Stein,” cost him an enormous $12,000. Consequently, he ended up finishing in third position with a prize of $4,000.
In the course of the game, David faced considerable difficulties making it through both initial and subsequent rounds. With just $4,400 at his disposal, he wagered an amount equivalent to $123 on an incorrect response, “Parker.
Final Jeopardy Answer for September 26
The correct answer for Final Jeopardy on September 26, 2024 is “Who is Mae West?”
In the bustling heart of Brooklyn, New York, I was born way back in 1893. Known by many as Mae West, I made a name for myself not just as an actress, but also as a singer, screenwriter, and playwright. With my sultry allure, I became a beacon of seductive charm on the vaudeville stage. My voice, deep and resonant, was a contralto that captivated audiences.
Regarding the reference, you can access an article dated March 31, 1927 (archived by The New York Times, available behind a paywall). The film “The Drag” had its preliminary screening in Bridgeport, Connecticut on January 31 of that year. However, it did not premiere in New York due to disapproval from a review committee, as pointed out by PBS.
Mae West was featured in the mini-series Archie: The Man Who Became Cary Grant.
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