Jeopardy! used a Hammett clew less than a week ago, but the legend and lore can muscle its way in any time.
S42 E127, March 3,2026. The Final Jeopardy! shoot-out question in the category 20th Century Movie Memorabilia:
In 2025 a pine hardwood prop famously known by this name sold at auction for $14.75 million
All three contestants had to try an answer. The do-or-die moment.
Guess one: “What is the Spruce Goose?” (Nope.)
Guess two: “What is Rosebud?” (What else, right?)
Guess three from the current champion: “What is The Maltese Falcon?”
Out of a finite number of really famous Hollywood props, the guy grabbed the Black Bird and lost the game.
