Jeopardy, Parkinson's disease

‘Jeopardy!’ contestant with Parkinson’s disease wins after missing two chances to compete over 24-year span: ‘A longtime dream’
Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney and “worldwide karaoke singer” who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019, broke returning contestant Laura Faddah‘s eight-game winning streak when he appeared on the Monday, March 10 episode.
‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant With Parkinson’s Disease Stuns Fans in Amazing Win
According to Jeopardy! Fan, Silikovitz had the seventh-best debut Coryat score of all time in regular play, which is the total dollar value of the clues a contestant got right, minus the total dollar value of the clues a contestant got wrong. The website also dubbed his performance as “one of the greatest of all time.”
Determination for $1,000: How Harvey Silikovitz didn’t let Parkinson’s disease end his ‘Jeopardy!’ dreams
New Jersey lawyer Harvey Silikovitz was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 but was determined to fulfill his dream of going on ‘Jeopardy!’ After two decades of auditioning, he made it on and played a dominating game,
“Jeopardy!” Winner with Parkinson's Disease Competes 24 Years After His First Audition: 'My Dream Was Realized'
"I would like to give hope and inspiration to the people who are living with chronic illnesses," said 'Jeopardy!' winner Harvey Silikovitz
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant who has Parkinson’s inspires fans with ‘longtime dream’ to be on the show
Harvey Silikovitz shared how a missed voicemail from a “Jeopardy!” producer in 2019 would delay his appearance on the show by more than five years.
Harvey Silikovitz Battled Health Challenges Before Triumphing on 'Jeopardy!'
Jeopardy!' winner Harvey Silikovitz overcame some major health obstacles and a little bad luck to make a lifelong dream come true.
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After More Drama Ends Spectacular Week on Show
Jeopardy! fans think that this week had spectacular gameplay, more than they’ve seen in the regular version of the game show ...
Ken Jennings' 2004 'Jeopardy!' Opponents Deserve a Rematch — Let’s Make It Happen
Jeopardy! fans are eager to see Ken Jennings return for a "Revenge Tour," facing off against the contestants who nearly ended ...
BYU’s honor code got a shoutout on ‘Celebrity Jeopardy!’
That happened near the end of the game when she wagered $2,000 in the category “From the mouths of birds.” The clue called ...
‘Jeopardy!’: Harvey Silikovitz Involved in Another Stunning Game
Silikovitz versed Emily Johnson, from Savannah, Georgia, and James Corson, from Frederick, Maryland. He didn’t have much luck ...
Laura Faddah's run on 'Jeopardy!' comes to an end after season-high 8-game win streak
On Monday's episode of "Jeopardy!", Memphian Laura Faddah finished in second behind Harvey Silikovitz, bringing an end to her ...
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Why is Mina Kimes on 'Celebrity Jeopardy!'? ESPN analyst to make appearance on popular game show
Kimes wrote that she is excited to meet Jeopardy host Ken Jennings, who she called one of her "all-time heroes." She follows ...
‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Shares ‘Most Exciting Interview Story Ever’
Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for the Wednesday, March 12, episode of Jeopardy!] Although there was a returning ...