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It really came together after Jamess run.
When this opportunity came along, it presented itself simultaneously to all of us and it made sense.
This came about really naturally.
We found that we had the solution in what weve been doing for many years now.
For regular tournaments, the last two episodes are the total-point competition.
By combining two half-hour games into one match, we found it universally understandable with the highest possible stakes.
There was no reason to wait.
Why not do this now while everybody is interested.
Ive been doing this for a long time, so Im not prone to hype.
But it was electric, he added.
We knew that it was something special.
The level of competition was something rare.
We celebrate excellence, and thats really what its all about.
They knew it, they felt it, they supported it, and they loved it.
These three guys are the most eliteJeopardy!players of all time.
The camaraderie was as genuine as the competition, and the respect was very, very sincere.
