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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.

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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.

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The game itself was a whirlwind, a total blur. Previous 6. Jon Spurney Music Reel. And me? Holiday Greetings from Sugar and Booze 6. My taping day finally arrived, with a caveat; I had been called as an alternate. Documentary Now! Sign In Sign In. Thus began a nine-month odyssey that ultimately resulted in my actual appearance on the show. We were told that , people take the test each year and only make it all the way to actually being on TV — a 0.

Local member Jon Spurney made it to Jeopardy — and won! People have always told me I should be on Jeopardy.

Trivia Jon was a Champion on Jeopardy! 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. GirlGroup music supervisor Pre-production. But I did remember the final Jeopardy question:. John Spurney Keyboardist. See the full list. Stephen Trask was composer and lyricist. Play demo reel Jon Spurney Music Reel. View contact info at IMDbPro. 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. Fred Armisen: Standup For Drummers.