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 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.
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!’ Contestant Speaks Out After ‘Most Exciting Interview Story Ever’
Although there was a returning champion on Jeopardy!, fans think that the most exciting part of the episode was another ...
2 Berks graduates compete against each other on ‘Jeopardy!’ tonight
Two graduates of the former Holy Name High School in Reading will compete against each other during the episode airing Thursday night.
“Jeopardy” champ with Parkinson's reflects on his journey to the show: 'I wanted to test myself'
Harvey Silikovitz is reflecting on his journey to the Jeopardy stage. The attorney from West Orange, N.J., discussed ...
Carville: Trump Is The "Most Serious Crisis That This Country Has Ever Faced," "Entire Idea Of The United States Is In Jeopardy"
Democratic strategist James Carville told Chris Cuomo that he is not convinced President Donald Trump loves the United States. On the 'The Chris Cuomo Project' podcast, Carville said, " I think this ...
'Insurance denied my preferred prescription, now my health is in jeopardy': College nursing student from Anthony
A college student from Anthony is speaking out. She said Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas have denied a medicine she has ...
Florida Condos in Jeopardy of Having Insurance Yanked Under Proposed Law if Buildings Don't Meet Requirements
Lopez's 99-page bill, known as HB 913, targets noncompliant condo associations by threatening them with insurance coverage ...