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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." ...
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 ...
Related: 'Jeopardy!'Hall of Fame: The Biggest Winners in the Game Show's History. Silikovitz explained, “But I refused to let that diagnosis deter me from following my long-held dream.” ...
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.
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.
The first Jeopardy! contestant with Parkinson's disease won over legions of viewers during an emotional first interview with host Ken Jennings.. On the March 10 broadcast, Harvey Silikovitz, A&S '90, ...
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 ...