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Mike Richards Speaks Out on Firestorm That Ended His Gig as ‘Jeopardy!’ Host

‘THE PRICE YOU PAY’

The former “Jeopardy!” producer blamed it on “getting thrust into the zeitgeist in a very inopportune moment.”

Edith Olmsted
Edith Olmsted 

Breaking News Intern

Former “Jeopardy!” producer Mike Richards talked about replacing the beloved longtime host Alex Trebek, and what it was like to exit the role amid controversy after only one day.
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Edith Olmsted

Edith Olmsted

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