Harvey Silikovitz, an attorney who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2019, broke returning contestant Laura Faddah‘s eight-game winning streak, calling the opportunity a "lifelong dream." ...

"Inevitably, I wanted to test myself on 'Jeopardy!', which has long been the gold standard of TV quiz shows," he recalled. "And so, for many years, I have tried to become a contestant on that show." ...

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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 ...

Silikovitz, 55, is believed to be the first contestant with Parkinson’s to win Jeopardy! — and he became an overnight sensation. Clips of his victory exploded across social media.

Current “Jeopardy!” champion Harvey Silikovitz had a yearslong journey to making it on the beloved quiz show — including a missed voicemail from producers in 2019.

"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.

A man with Parkinson's disease who first auditioned for Jeopardy! 24 years ago finally got the chance to compete on the show this week. In a genuine dream come true moment, Harvey Silikovitz ...

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 ...

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 ...