‘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.”
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“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 competing on the show during his interview with Ken Jennings on Monday's episode. "It's been a longtime dream of mine to get here,
‘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.
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After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Harvey Silikovitz never quit on his ‘Jeopardy!’ dream
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