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!’ 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!” 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
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 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
North Jersey native with Parkinson's hopes to inspire others after big win on 'Jeopardy!'
Harvey Silikovitz, a North Jersey native who won the latest episode of "Jeopardy!" has already endeared himself to fans.
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Jersey Shore Landmark Featured on ‘Jeopardy!’
If you're a Monmouth County native and a Jeopardy! fan, you were likely pointing at the television and shouting on Tuesday ...
‘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 ...
Meet James Corson: The ‘Jeopardy!’ Champion is a Nuclear Engineer & Has Competed Against Ken Jennings
James Corson is currently a two-day champion on Jeopardy! He competed against Harvey Silikovitz, who garnered social media attention for being a worldwide karaoke singer. He faced off against two new ...
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Jeopardy! fan with Parkinson's finally competes on game show 24 years after first audition
A man with Parkinson's disease who first auditioned for Jeopardy! 24 years ago finally got the chance to compete on the ...