But today’s contestants might not be as forgetful if “Jeopardy!” creator Merv Griffin had simply named the show “What’s the Question?” — which was actually his first choice.

If the episodes were still tied ... Kramer finds discarded set pieces from "The Merv Griffin Show" sitting out by the trash, and proceeds to create a talk show in the middle of his apartment.

The show’s 50th-anniversary episodes will honor Griffin’s legacy. “We’re going to be honoring Merv, because we all wouldn’t be here without him. He started my career and he started your ...