Not only is “Jeopardy!” a top-rated game show that first debuted in 1964, it’s also changed the lives of some of the viewers who watched it.
That was the case with contestant Burt Thakur, who was named new “Jeopardy!” champion on Thursday’s episode after winning $20,400. “Any family members back home cheering you on?” host Alex Trebek asked the new champ.
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I learned English because of you,” Thakur replied, becoming emotional. “My grandfather who raised me, I’m gonna get tears right now,” he added. “I used to sit on his lap and watch you every day.
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