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 Goes Viral
A contestant on Jeopardy! living with Parkinson's disease spread an inspiring message about perseverance, as he competed on ...
‘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 ...
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 ...
'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 ...
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.
‘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 ...
Arizona teachers say critical funding for schools in jeopardy
Education activists say they're concerned amid major cuts at the U.S. Department of Education. Alexis Dominguez reports from the Arizona State Capitol.
What was the Celebrity Jeopardy! Final Jeopardy answer on March 12
Test your knowledge and see if you can get the Final Jeopardy from the Celebrity Jeopardy! season 3 episode that aired on March 12.