Ken Jennings Shares Humorous $0.01 Residual Check From The Simpsons

LOS ANGELES, CA — Ken Jennings recently made headlines when he shared a humorous residual check on Instagram, revealing he earned a mere $0.01 from his appearance on a 2017 episode of The Simpsons. The post, made on November 13, sparked conversations about residual payments in the entertainment industry.

Jennings, who is famously known for his role as the host of Jeopardy!, reflected on the amusing nature of small residuals. ‘Small residual checks are always funny, but I’m finally posting one because it’s $0.01! I did it!’ he wrote.

This check is a reminder of the unpredictable financial landscape faced by many in Hollywood. Jennings joked, ‘Really clinging to my current job with both hands now, because apparently my foreign residuals for a 2017 Simpsons episode are not paying the bills.’

His appearance in The Simpsons was in the Season 28 episode titled ‘The Caper Chase,’ which aired on April 2, 2017. The episode featured Mr. Burns discovering the politically correct atmosphere at Yale, leading him to establish Burns University. Jennings played himself and had a brief interaction with Homer Simpson.

Despite the low payout from the residual check, Jennings is not facing financial difficulty. He has earned over $4 million from his career on Jeopardy!, which includes a 74-game winning streak. In addition to hosting, Jennings is also an author and makes various appearances in the media.

The residual check, signed by Gary L. Hauser from a corporation, serves as both a whimsical anecdote and a reflection on the complexities of earnings in the entertainment world.