Snapple facts and almanac deep dives could not prepare “ Jeopardy! ” contestants for the unexpected prompt that left them stumped.

During the Sept. 15 episode, challengers Ryan Sharpe, Kelsi Tyler, and previous winner Paolo Pasco left viewers stunned when they were unable to recognize one of the most iconic actors in Hollywood history: James Earl Jones.

The late actor passed away nearly a year but his legacy and impact will never be forgotten.

“Jeopardy” players were tackling the “Sesame Street” category when they came across a $400 clue read by Oscar the Grouch. The grumpy muppet said, “Throughout the years, lots of people have stopped by ‘Sesame Street,’ like Alex Trebek and Ken Jennings.”

The trashcan dweller continued, “Why can’t they leave a grouch alone? But the very first was th

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