Game Show Pro

Campbell’s High School/College Book of Lists is an old standby. It is a primer on many topics commonly learned in high school and forgotten afterwards, and thus is excellent preparation for an erudite game show like Jeopardy!. As stated on its cover, it is a book of lists and thus allows the reader to easily remember associations (like book-author, architect-building), which is especially useful in game shows that require quick recall.

Although some of the material is dated, it establishes a foundation on what information is worthwhile to remember (i.e., a minimum standard of cultural literacy). Any game show pro that aspires to trivia-based game show stardom, with its commensurate winnings, should seriously consider reading this book. It has a lot of information, furnished for a reasonable price and in a handy size.

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