[PW] Ye equals The?

[cvj at hcvco.com]

Alex Trbek reads what his script says.  He is not a writer for the show. 
The creator, Merv Griffen is dead.  Therefore, should one feel compelled
to write to someone, look at the show, and pay particular attention to the
researchers, and write there.  Connie


> Recently on an episode of Jeopardy! a contestant lost in the final round
> for
> giving the answer "Ye Old Curiosity Shop" (instead of "The Old Curiosity
> Shop").  Before I send a letter of protest (!!) to Alex Trebek, does
> anyone
> know of a reason why "Ye" should not be considered an alternate spelling
> of
> "The"?     Thanks!  Jeanne Schramm
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