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Veteran Stuns Drew Carey With Biggest Single-Game Win In 'Price Is Right' History
A veteran from Virginia made history on "The Price Is Right" on a very special Mother's Day episode. Vanesa McCaskell took home a cool $227,500 in cash, plus a mother-daughter trip to Morocco during the CBS airing on Friday, May 8, bringing her total haul to more than $240,000. It is the largest single-game prize in the 54-year history of the show on CBS. In 2019, contestant Michael Stouber left with $262,743 in cash and prizes across multiple games in a single episode, including a massive Plinko win. Her big win came playing The Lion's Share, a new branded game that debuted just this seas…
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30 Straight! NJ Native Jamie Ding's Incredible 'Jeopardy!' Run Continues
In what fans are already calling "easily one of the best games in the history of the show," New Jersey resident Jamie Ding won his 30th consecutive game on "Jeopardy!" on the episode that aired Thursday, April 23. Ding, a bureaucrat and law student from Lawrenceville, outlasted his two opponents in a game that came down to Final Jeopardy. After the first round, Ding, who revealed he is part of MC Gandalf the Fresh and his Hip Hobbits, found himself with a slight lead over Patrick Nolan, an actuary from Illinois. But things got intense in "Double Jeopardy!" as both Ding, who revealed a…
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NJ Woman Competing On 'Jeopardy!'
Leslie Oakerson is ready to show off her knowledge. The Red Bank woman will be appearing as a contestant on "Jeopardy!" on Wednesday, Sept. 10. One of SJS’s former grade 3 teacher, Leslie Oakerson (daughter of the late Barbara Oakerson another SJS teacher), will... Posted by Saint James Elementary School, Red Bank, NJ on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 According to her Linkedin, Oakerson, a Monmouth University graduate, works for RBC Wealth Management as a branch service manager. Jeopardy airs at 7 p.m. on WABC 7 New York and WPVI 6 Philadelphia.
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TV Knowledge Helps NJ Engineer Win 'Jeopardy!'
It was a back-and-forth nailbiter affair, the kind of episode "Jeopardy!" fans love. But in the end, Scott Riccardi, a Somerville engineer, showed off the value of a Rutgers education. Riccardi was the winner on "Jeopardy!" on Thursday, July 3, outlasting two other competitors to win $17,000. He won on this "Final Jeopardy" clue “Lord of the Flies” inspired this series as did the 1994 film "Heavenly Creatures," which starred one of the show’s actresses. The "question" is at the bottom of this article. Riccardi got off to a hot start in Jeopardy, getting 15 clues correctly, with only one mi…
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NJ Engineer Appearing On 'Jeopardy!'
This Somerville resident will be appearing on "Jeopardy!" on Thursday, July 3. Who is Scott Riccardi? Riccardi, an engineer, is competing on the venerable game show against a contestant from New Orleans and the returning champion. Riccardi will be hopeful he has the right questions to all the answers. According to his Linkedin, Riccardi works at a mechanical engineer in Edison, having graduated from Rutgers University in 2021. "Jeopardy" airs at 7 p.m. on ABC.
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Jeopardy!, Wheel Of Fortune Find Next-Day Streaming Homes: Where You Can Watch
For the first time ever, two of the most popular game shows in the US will stream new episodes the day after they first air. Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune will soon have next-day streaming access on Hulu and Peacock, Sony Pictures Television said in a news release on Tuesday, June 3. The co-exclusive licensing agreements will give the long-running syndicated shows new digital homes. In a first for the iconic franchises, viewers can get in-season episodes and access a library of past shows, offering fans more ways to watch. "We are thrilled to bring America's favorite game s…
Lifestyle
Final Spin': Pat Sajak Returns To ‘Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune’ For Star-Studded Goodbye
Maryland's Pat Sajak is ready for "One Final Spin" back in prime time. Less than a year after retiring from the beloved show following four decades on air, the Severna Park resident is set to join Vanna White for one final run hosting ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,’ with episodes beginning tonight, Wednesday, April 30. Last year, the 78-year-old Anne Arundel native announced he would be stepping away—making him the Guinness World Record holder for the longest career as a game show host—before being replaced by Ryan Seacrest. Joe Manganiello, Tiffany Haddish and Matt Walsh will be featured o…
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Final Spin': Pat Sajak Returns To ‘Celebrity Wheel Of Fortune’ For Star-Studded Goodbye
Maryland's Pat Sajak is coming back for "One Final Spin" in prime time. Less than a year after retiring from the beloved show following four decades on air, the Severna Park resident is set to join Vanna White for one final run hosting ‘Celebrity Wheel of Fortune,’ with episodes beginning Wednesday, April 30. Last year, the 78-year-old Anne Arundel native announced he would be stepping away—making him the Guinness World Record holder for the longest career as a game show host—before being replaced by Ryan Seacrest. Celebrities scheduled to compete during Sajak’s final run include Josh Gad…
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NJ Genius Takes On 4-Day 'Jeopardy!' Champ Josh Weikert
A New Jersey native with a powerhouse research résumé is stepping onto the "Jeopardy!" stage — and she’s got her sights set on dethroning a four-time champion. Neha Narayan, a West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North grad (Class of 2020) and current Brown University senior, will face off Thursday, March 27 against Josh Weikert, a four-day Jeopardy! winner and politics professor from Pennsylvania with $59,202 in winnings under his belt. The third contestant is David Weir, a retired court administrator from Palm Springs, CA. Josh Weiker, Neha Narayan, and David Weir Sony Pictures Nar…
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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. Bond, 62, who is a…
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Come On Down: 'The Price Is Right Live' Coming To NJ
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 Jersey with multiple different shows 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 …
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Game Show Redemption: Bergen County Business Owner Wins Big On 'Price Is Right'
Alessandra Curcio said she suffered "game show blackout" when she was told to "Come On Dowwwwwwn" on a recent episode of "The Price is Right." The Elmwood Park resident appeared on the episode which aired Monday, June 3, winning $65,000 in prizes and cash, getting to play the Showcase Showdown, and winning Master Key. CBS/Price Is Right (Provided by Alessandra Curcio) As part of her prizes, Curcio won a cruise to Margaritaville, a stay in the Bahamas and a trip to the Cook Islands near New Zealand. Curcio's trip out to Los Angeles involved a connection to another iconic game s…
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