He debuted on TV in 1967; the show’s creator wanted someone from behind the Iron Curtain to be on “our side”
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Find out the Final Jeopardy Answer for the episode airing on Wednesday, June 14 2023!
Today’s Final Jeopardy Category is: TV & Film Characters
Today’s contestants are Suresh Krishnan, Holly Hassel and Neilay Amin.
Today’s Final Jeopardy
He debuted on TV in 1967; the show’s creator wanted someone from behind the Iron Curtain to be on “our side”
Final Jeopardy Answer
The Final Jeopardy Answer is: Pavel Chekov
Final Jeopardy Explanation
Pavel Chekov, a character in the Star Trek series portrayed by actor Walter Koenig, was first introduced in the show’s second season in 1967. Chekov, a young Russian Starfleet officer, served as the navigator aboard the starship USS Enterprise.
Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek’s creator, envisioned a future where Earth’s nations, despite their Cold War divisions, would unite in the pursuit of space exploration. He believed that featuring a character from behind the Iron Curtain, like Chekov, would highlight the possibility of geopolitical evolution beyond the prevalent East-West conflict of the 1960s.
Chekov was well-received by audiences and became an essential part of Star Trek. Besides his appearances in the original series, Chekov also featured in the animated series and several Star Trek films. His character was recognized for his unique Russian accent, references to Russian history and culture, and his penchant for attributing various achievements and innovations to Russia.
Today’s Results & Who Won Jeopardy! Tonight – Wednesday, June 14 2023
The results of today’s game will be updated when it airs – warning: spoilers below!
Holly Hassel won the game. The English Professor from Fargo, North Dakota, emerged as the victor, achieving a winning score of $10,500. While she was unable to get Final Jeopardy correct, she wagered low enough to secure the victory.
Neilay Amin, a Psychiatrist from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania finished with a final score of $799, Neilay led with an impressive $12,400 before Final Jeopardy, but wagered too much to lose the game.
Suresh, the 6 day champion was unable to repeat his past performances, finishing with a total score of $5,200.
| Returning Champion | Contestant | Contestant |
|---|---|---|
| Suresh Krishnan Networking Engineer Suwanee, Georgia 6 Day Winnings of $96,595 Final Score: $5,200 Round 2 Score: $5,200 Round 1 Score: $2,000 | Holly Hassel English Professor Fargo, North Dakota Winning Score: $10,500 Round 2 Score: $12,000 Round 1 Score: $5,200 | Neilay Amin Psychiatrist Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Final Score: $799 Round 2 Score: $12,400 Round 1 Score: $800 |
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