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The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000

Sidedoor by Smithsonian Institution

Sep 17, 202523:40Government & Organizations

It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was written for a toddler. In this episode, we trace the unlikely journey of the Jeopardy theme,...

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The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000 is an episode from Sidedoor by Smithsonian Institution . It’s the most recognizable TV theme in America. But Jeopardy’s “Think Music” wasn’t originally written for a game show… It was wr...

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Published Sep 17, 2025, 23:40 long, audio available.

The Music of Jeopardy! From a Lullaby to $100,000,000

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