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Jim Jeannotte Retires From His NH PBS Gig
(Durham, NH) - After 35 seasons as host of Granite State Challenge, Jim Jeannotte is stepping out from the behind the podium.
Courtesy: NH PBS
Jeannotte has hosted the show since 1984, the shows second season.
During his time as host, it is estimated Jeannotte posed over 100-thousand questions to the high school contestants.
Jeannotte hosted his last show during the recent Granite State Challenge Championship show.
A new host has not yet been named.
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