One of the world’s most popular game shows has local connections, as several Jeopardy! contestants live or work in East Lansing.
The show has a simple premise – three contestants try to win the most money by answering trivia questions correctly. But locals who have been on the show said they took unique approaches to prepare for their Jeopardy! appearances, and left the experience with more than just their winnings.
Pete Johnston, a film studies professor at Michigan State University, was the most recent contestant in the area to appear on the show, competing just last month. However, his game show experience didn’t begin with Jeopardy!…