There is a wonderful gameshow during the Superman Celebration in Metropolis every year and that is “SUPERMAN JEOPARDY” It is hosted by John and Alex Rinaldi and this is John’s story on how the show came about:

John and Alex are twin brothers who publish “The Boxing News” Newspaper. This newspaper was started in 1986 and four years later in 1990 it was on the newsstands in 48 states and 9 countries. John and Alex were brought to the attention of The International Boxing Hall of Fame in Canastota, NY. They were asked to assist in organizing the museum and research for the first year of inductions. After that the brothers were asked to be on the Board of Directors of The Hall of Fame. Every year in June, there is a big Induction Weekend at the Hall of Fame where new members are inducted and there are hosts of activities.

They were first involved in interviewing boxing celebrities before an audience and then John and Alex noticed that there were not enough activities for the fans to participate in. They came up with "The U.S.A. Boxing News Jeopardy Game". This show was done from 1993-2000. After being a part of The Hall of Fame weekends John thought it was time for a change.

John has always been a big Superman fan and he found out about the Superman Celebration that is held every year in Metropolis Ill. In 2001 he asked Jim Hambrick if he could host a Superman Jeopardy Game in 2002.

In 2002 and 2003 The Superman Jeopardy was not on the schedule so John made up posters and hung them all over highlighting his show. The show was first held in the building where Dippin Dots is now.

The audience loved Superman Jeopardy and John and Alex became an important part of the Celebration. The main reason Superman Jeopardy is so appealing is because John and Alex do not like game shows where only a few people participated in while others were just spectators. Their show has everyone involved. Not only do the contestants on stage get to answer questions, but so does the audience.

Prizes are given out to contestants after the show but also to the audience during the show who answers questions correctly. John wants everyone to have a chance to win

He notices that people like to get ‘freebies’ so at the end of the last show (Superman Jeopardy is scheduled twice during the Celebration) John and Alex give out prizes to others who did not win.

In 2004 Superman Jeopardy was on the official schedule. They were given 2 shows on Friday and 2 shows on Saturday. It was good but John did not want to overdo a good thing so he decided only 1 show on Friday and another on Saturday. Every year the show got better and the audience got bigger.

2005 was a big year for John and Alex, they won the “Superman of Metropolis” award and it was a big surprise for them. John said that they never got any awards in the past but that was just the beginning.

2006 was the year Superman Returns came out and it was promoted throughout that year at the Superman Celebration. Alex could not make it during that Celebration because John’s nephew had is Catholic Confirmation, so John with his son Joseph, nephew Joey and brother-in-law Desi handled Superman Jeopardy. The crowds were big and Jim Hambrick approached John with news that he was getting great feedback from his show.

Every year Jim presents someone with a George Award which is like an Oscar statue that is in the image of George Reeves (1950’s Superman). In 2006 John Rinaldi received the award and he did not expect it since he had already won an award in 2005.

“Well, after the award certificates were handed out, Jim Hambrick began to talk about the recipients of the 2006 award," said Rinaldi "When he got around to, 'This family comes to Metropolis every year...' I was already jumping in my chair and my son Joseph saw me get an exciting look in my eyes! When they called my name, it was an unbelievable moment! In the past I have been ringside for historic boxing events, witnessed the birth of my son Joseph, the arrival of my daughter Janine from South Korea, and the marriage to my wonderful wife Jackie, but to hear my name and my brother Alex's name, along with the rest of my family announced for the biggest award at the celebration was overwhelming.

My son Joseph says that I moved so fast to the stage, that he did not see my feet touch the ground!

I gave a heartfelt speech thanking everyone, mentioning that The Adventures of Superman show was the start of my love of Superman, that George Reeves was the best Superman, honored that Noel Neill was on hand to see me win since I loved her in the show, and how I appreciate everything that Metropolis and the Celebration stands for every Superman fan.

I wish I had filmed it, but I sort of remember everything I said. Remember, I had never won anything until the previous year. And now I won my Academy Award.

Every night I go into my Superman room and look at my "George" award before I go to sleep.”

Winning the award was bittersweet for John because his brother Alex was not there to share in the family victory. Alex was presented his George Award by Jim Hambrick in 2007. John knows he will never win an Oscar or an Emmy but winning the George award was his life’s accomplishment. The whole experience was just wonderful. John himself never missed a Celebration in Metropolis since they first started going in 2001. "It is the best weekend in the world."