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Local member Jon Spurney made it to Jeopardy — and won! People have always told me I should be on Jeopardy. Last year I moved from New York to L. The last gig I played before everything started locking down due to Covid was believe it or not on a cruise ship. On the night before we sailed they held a reception for everyone performing on the ship, and I was pleased to make the acquaintance of Ken Jennings, the winningest Jeopardy contestant of all time he was appearing on the ship in a mock quiz show. I told him about my love for Jeopardy — I had watched it basically every night of my adult life and it was an intrinsic part of my evening routine. When the reception was over I took the elevator up to my hotel room.

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Last year, when he was reluctant to continue after losing his admired and longtime colleague, others with the show urged Gilbert to consider his role as a comforting touchstone for viewers who also were in mourning for Trebek. His advantages, besides an impressive vocal range: determination and a willingness to adapt to the work at hand. He was 18 when a newspaper want-ad for a band singer sent him to Jacksonville, Florida. Turned out the act had already hit the road but instead of backtracking home, he searched out a local talent manager. A club on the outskirts of town was looking for an emcee, the manager told Gilbert, who had to admit he was unfamiliar with the term. Master of ceremonies, explained the manager, who was undaunted when Gilbert said he had no experience. He got the job and the opportunity to sing with the club band, a gig that lasted for about six weeks and set the pattern for his fledgling career. It was America in the s, dotted with nightclubs and supper clubs, and Gilbert made the most of the opportunities. Army special services entertainment unit in Germany. He was back on the nightclub circuit post-service when an agent suggested to a delighted Gilbert that he give television a try.

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Local member Jon Spurney made it to Jeopardy — and won! People have always told me I should be on Jeopardy. Last year I moved from New York to L.

Thus began a nine-month odyssey that ultimately resulted in my actual appearance on the show. This set off a frantic two-week period of cramming — I had watched the show long enough to know there were certain frequent categories that I needed to work on particularly geography and U. Contact info Agent info Resume. You have to pass the online test. The last gig I played before everything started locking down due to Covid was believe it or not on a cruise ship. Demo Reel Credits Edit. Difficult People 7. You realize pretty quickly that anybody who makes it on to the show knows the answer to almost every question, so ringing in first is the key to winning. Local member Jon Spurney made it to Jeopardy — and won! I passed the audition, did fine in the mock game, and finally got an actual taping date, about eight months after I had received that first email. Previous 6. People have always told me I should be on Jeopardy.