Alex Trebek Has Led a More Interesting Life Than All of Us

Runnerup Contestants Used to Receive Consolation Prizes

Before the year 2002, second- and third-place winners were given consolation prizes instead of cash earnings to keep yearly production costs as low as possible. These prizes ranged from vacation packages to merchandise donated for promotional consideration.

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