Jeopardy, Parkinson's disease

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!’ 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.”
“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.
‘Jeopardy!' Contestant with Parkinson's Wins After 24-Year Journey
For trivia lovers, Jeopardy! is more than just a game show. Since its revival in 1984 with the late Alex Trebek in command, the show has captivated audiences with its challenging clues and unforgettable moments.
After 24 years — and a life-altering diagnosis — he finally got his shot on ‘Jeopardy!’
"After living with Parkinson’s for five and a half years, it’s no longer about just wanting to do well for myself," Harvey Silikovitz said during his "Jeopardy!" debut. "I would like to give hope and ...
‘Jeopardy!’ Fans React After Harvey Silikovitz Is Involved in Another Stunning Game
Harvey Silikovitz, who dominated Monday’s Jeopardy! game, returned for his second episode against two new contestants. He ...
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 ...
‘Jeopardy!’ champ with Parkinson’s shares touching story
"Jeopardy!" contestant Harvey Silikovitz, shares how in 2019 he missed the call from producers to be on the show. Five months later he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Now, Silikovitz is ...
“Jeopardy” champ with Parkinson's reflects on his journey to the show: 'I wanted to test myself'
Silikovitz explained that he spent years trying to land a spot on the show — and missed an opportunity shortly before he ...
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Jeopardy! contestant shares unexpected connection to childhood rapper
A Jeopardy! contestant revealed that they played basketball with rapper Master P's son, Romeo Miller. This week, the trivia ...
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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 ...
Meet James Corson: The ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion is a Nuclear Engineer & Has Competed Against Ken Jen
James Corson is currently a two-day champion on Jeopardy! He competed against Harvey Silikovitz, who garnered social media ...