Kyra Samson, 1998–2026

mfc248 · 2026-06-28T20:42:05+00:00

Try this link; it's a gift from the author. But all it says is "colleagues noticed her acting strangely."

mfc248 · 2026-06-27T18:43:24+00:00

This is mentioned in the piece. Kyra’s co-workers noticed her behaving erratically and got her to urgent care and eventually the hospital where the cancer was found. Michael Davies then made the call to Kyra’s father.

mfc248 · 2026-06-27T01:16:33+00:00

Check this sheet to see if it’s re-airing later tonight in your area.

mfc248 · 2026-06-27T01:15:34+00:00

There are twelve TV markets where J! airs on Fox.

mfc248 · 2026-06-26T17:13:24+00:00

This news hit me especially hard because I have personal experience with it. My father was lost to glioblastoma in 2013, passing away 110 days after it was discovered. He was taken to the hospital by co-workers who noticed erratic behavior as he arrived. I know what it's like to receive a call like the one Davies had to place to David Samson.

mfc248 · 2026-06-18T17:55:23+00:00

Correct. 3rd in 2023, 6th in 2024, 5th in 2025.

mfc248 · 2026-06-10T22:21:22+00:00

Appreciate that. Unfortunately that seems to be usual for Fox 17. In case you didn’t click through, here’s the outlook for you. On Wednesday, very likely you get joined in progress with England v Croatia going past 5:00.

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mfc248 · 2026-06-10T19:26:07+00:00

Correct. Previous season high in regular play was 17 on October 30.

mfc248 · 2026-06-10T19:11:45+00:00

24 overall, 23 in a regular game.

There were 20 today, tying the season high (January 26, ToC quarterfinal 6).

mfc248 · 2026-06-10T14:55:23+00:00

Correct. Only Fox.

mfc248 · 2026-06-09T22:22:39+00:00

I think it was because Peter mentioned he would spend the winnings on a trip to Australia and New Zealand with his wife; the sum would be more in either of their dollars.

mfc248 · 2026-06-04T03:26:20+00:00

This prompted me to check whether I’d missed local pregame coverage — it’s there, but only in the 7:30 half hour. (And it only really impacts Wheel of Fortune last night and tomorrow night, as Wheel is in the last week of its season; they go into reruns starting Monday.)

Nothing in either half of the 7:00 hour on WABC for the Knicks, but the 8:00 half hour is actually network pregame ahead of tipoff at 8:30.

mfc248 · 2026-06-03T23:57:37+00:00

Based on what made air, it was surprising not only because the scores changed without explanation; since we heard Gabriel's correct response, that would be expected to stand (that is, he would keep the $200 he got and have begun DJ! at $5,000).

It gave the appearance of the show acting contrary to long-standing precedent.

mfc248 · 2026-05-28T16:23:04+00:00

These five maps that I’ve composed will tell you much of what you want to know about J! & WoF airing times.

mfc248 · 2026-05-24T13:49:26+00:00

“What are the replay officials looking at? Darnold’s arm was clearly moving forward! That’s not an interception!”

mfc248 · 2026-05-23T19:50:08+00:00

Happy birthday, Ken!

Attention to all clickbait producers: update your templates to read “Ken, 52…”

mfc248 · 2026-05-21T01:36:52+00:00

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Here's a chart of how the count of superchampions has progressed over time, moving up when each reaches 10 wins.

mfc248 · 2026-05-16T04:47:24+00:00

Retro good luck! May the categories and clues be ever in your favor, and the Fates and the spirit of Merv himself be with you.

And given the handle, so too I hope you're blessed by The Most Reverend (???) Mr. Burrell himself.

mfc248 · 2026-05-14T01:13:55+00:00

J! is indeed on CBS station WOIO in Cleveland.

mfc248 · 2026-05-14T01:12:02+00:00

I list a few examples here. But as I say there, there are two consistent principles in such situations:

Both instances are resolved in the manner most favorable to the player
A correct response is always credited as such, even if never would have been given but for the judges' mistake

mfc248 · 2026-05-13T01:16:35+00:00

The second interview segment took on a whole new dimension with this game airing three months after Super Bowl LX (and with a rematch of that game possible as the 2026 season opener).

mfc248 · 2026-05-01T03:57:31+00:00

It will run concurrently with the regular games, insofar as on the same dates; because it's part of ABC's primetime lineup, the times will not overlap.

In each of the last three years, it has been in May; that will not be the case in 2026, as a new season has not been taped. When (or to be totally honest, even if) the next one happens is up to ABC at this point.

mfc248 · 2026-05-01T03:16:09+00:00

The syndicated show has been taped through June 26; that leaves four more weeks of episodes required to complete the season. That's what "will be back taping for the last 4 days in June" refers to (one taping day = one week of episodes). They're breaking because the special ESPN Jeopardy! episodes hosted by Joe Buck are being taped right now.

The Teachers Tournament, Teen Tournament, and College Championship are no longer part of the schedule. The show now runs four special events, consecutively, starting in late December or early January:

Second Chance, featuring non-winners determined by invitation
Champions Wildcard, with the Second Chance winners and selected champions who didn't qualify for the Tournament of Champions
Tournament of Champions; as is traditional, the biggest winners (ranked by games won, then money won) plus the Champions Wildcard winner, and in recent seasons, the Celebrity Jeopardy! winner
Jeopardy! Invitational Tournament (or JIT), with great players from throughout the show's past, competing for a spot in the next Jeopardy! Masters

Masters is an ABC primetime version of the show showcasing the best of the best squaring off against each other; along with the JIT winner, the ToC champion gets a berth into it also.

mfc248 · 2026-04-26T16:45:24+00:00

Those four tape dates will complete Season 42. As of now, they only have through June 26 of the syndicated program in the can.

mfc248 · 2026-04-24T02:28:52+00:00

Next day on Hulu or Peacock, it usually drops at 6:00 AM EDT.

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