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Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight
Tri-State 'Jeopardy!' Showdown: NJ, NY Contestants Will Battle It Out Tonight A fierce tri-state "Jeopardy!" rivalry will take place Thursday night, Dec. 5 Garwood, NJ native Lisa DiLeo will face off against two-time defending "Jeopardy!" champion Stevie Ruiz from Long Island and retired grant writer Dave Bond from West Henrietta, NY. DiLeo, 56, a business support analyst, will make her "Jeopardy!" debut, aiming to dethrone Ruiz, whose two-day winnings are nearing $36,000.  Ruiz, who is making his third appearance, recently defeated Maryland minister Kimberley Debus ($3,000) and retiree Gloria Nastas from Michigan ($2,000) in Wednesday's episode. Wheel…
NY Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet NY Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet
NY Jeopardy! Contestant's 'Unique' Buzzer Stance Bemuses Internet As Will Weiss rides high on his Jeopardy! winning streak, viewers find themselves bemused by something else entirely. The technical program manager from New York, a resident of Long Island's town of Islip, will return for a third go on the iconic game show on Thursday evening, Sept. 12. But it’s not Weiss’ impressive trivia skills that have the internet abuzz, but rather his curious stance behind the podium: He keeps his wrists crossed for much of the episodes, even when pressing his buzzer. “Will has quite the unique buzzer stance tonight on #Jeopardy,” said one user on X, where another s…
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NY Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NY
Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NY If you’ve ever dreamed of spinning that big wheel, now’s your chance to “come on down.” Game show aficionados will have the opportunity to take part in “The Price is Right Live,” coming to New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts this fall. The live, traveling production brings the iconic television game show to life as randomly selected contestants play game show favorites like Plinko, Cliffhangers, and the famous Showcase. In true “The Price is Right” fashion, prizes will include everything from electronics and appliances to dream vacations and new cars. Lucky audience members can also …
Yale Student Matt Amodio's Jeopardy! Win Streak Ends At 38 Games Yale Student Matt Amodio's Jeopardy! Win Streak Ends At 38 Games
Yale Student Matt Amodio's Jeopardy! Win Streak Ends At 38 Games After 38 consecutive wins, Yale University Ph.D. student Matt Amodio's Jeopardy! streak has come to an end. Amodio placed third in a game on Monday, Oct. 11, ending his record-breaking run. Congrats to today's two brilliant challengers for making it an exciting game of #Jeopardy today! Let's celebrate a match well played by Jonathan and Jessica! — Matt Amodio (@AmodioMatt) October 12, 2021 Only one other contestant has won more consecutive games than Amodio: Ken Jennings, who won 74 consecutive games, Jeopardy! said in an announcement. “To see myself on this stage at all was an honor,…
'Come On Down!': Hudson Valley Woman Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' 'Come On Down!': Hudson Valley Woman Wins Big On 'Price Is Right'
'Come On Down!': Hudson Valley Woman Wins Big On 'Price Is Right' A 27-year-old Hudson Valley woman won big on the "Price Is Right," taking home a car and $10,000. Ulster County resident Alexa Perry, of Saugerties, applied online to appear on her favorite game show, but couldn't believe it went she actually got to play the game with host Drew Carey, and heard her name called to come on down," Perry told the Daily Freeman. The show, which aired on Tuesday, March 29, featured Perry playing for a vehicle, and then "Gas Money," one of the show's most popular games. She ended winning a Chevy Trax crossover, and $10,000 in cash in the money game. Althoug…
Hudson Valley Residents, You'll Have New Chance To 'Come On Down!' Hudson Valley Residents, You'll Have New Chance To 'Come On Down!'
Hudson Valley Residents, You'll Have New Chance To 'Come On Down!' The "Price is Right Live" is coming back to the Hudson Valley with $12 million in cash and prizes up for grabs. Following the success of the Price is Right Live in Poughkeepsie, the traveling game show will be played at Ulster Performing Arts Center in Kingston on Wednesday, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. Hudson Valley residents who are picked as contestants will have a chance to win cash and prizes that include appliances, vacations and or new car, the Hudson Valley Post reported in this news article.  Randomly-selected contestants will get to play fan-favorite games like Plinko, Cliffhanger…