After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, Harvey Silikovitz never quit on his ‘Jeopardy!’ dream
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!’ 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.
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!” 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
Laura Faddah's run on 'Jeopardy!' comes to an end after season-high 8-game win streak
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After 24 years — and a life-altering diagnosis — he finally got his shot on ‘Jeopardy!’
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‘Jeopardy!’: 7-Day Champ Returns to Defend Her Winning Streak As Tournaments End
What is… back to regularly scheduled programming? After months of tournaments, Jeopardy! is back with the regular syndicated ...
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Laura Faddah wins again on 'Jeopardy!'; Memphis native's win streak now at 8 games
Laura Faddah, a contestant from Memphis, extended her win streak on "Jeopardy!" to eight games on Friday's episode. Faddah's current winnings total $92,599, and she has already qualified for the ...
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‘Jeopardy!’ Champ Laura Faddah Breaks All-Time Record With 7th Win
Reigning Jeopardy! champion Laura Faddah etched her name in the history books on Friday (December 27) by becoming the first contestant ever to win at least seven games with less than $100,000 total.
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Jeopardy! fan with Parkinson's finally competes on game show 24 years after first audition
In a genuine dream come true moment, Harvey Silikovitz competed against reigning Jeopardy! champion Laura Faddah and ...
“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 ...