You know that Jeopardy theme song?

[MonkeyFunk]

It's called "Think Music", and it was written by Merv Griffin - he says it took him 30 seconds to write.

A correspondent on CNN who had interviewed Merv Griffin says Griffin claimed that song earned him 60-70 million dollars.

When Griffin sold the show, he kept the rights to the song. Every time it's been played on TV, Merv got a check.

[Wetzelbill]

1. damn, I wish I could do something like that

70 million would be nice right now.

[Radio_Lady]

2. Heard that story before -- it's a pretty simple ditty to be worth all that money!

The theme didn't even have any lyrics!

Griffin was also a shrewd real estate investor. Sorry he has passed away. I watched his show so much I felt I knew him. RIP, Merv.

[Parche]

3. I Will Take Themesongs For $500 MonkeyFunk

............What is .......Jeopardy Tune? :shrug: :shrug: :hi:

[MonkeyFunk]

4. You really don't know the Jeopardy theme?

it's one of the most recognizable ditties in American culture.

http://www.sequinsbyeileen.com/midi/kidsmidi/Jeopardy%20Theme%20Song.mid

[Sequoia]

5. That's amazing!

When they had the TV stars on that show the questions were way too easy. Easier than when children are on the show.

[MonkeyFunk]

7. LOL... I know

I watched some of the celebrity shows and it was like Jeopardy for Dolts.

[terrya]

6. I didn't know that.

God only knows how much Griffin earned from "Jeopardy" alone.

That's interesting about "Think Music" (that's the music they play during Final Jeopardy, correct?)

[ironflange]

8. Paul Anka had a similar deal

He got something like $2500 each time "The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson" started up.