LAUGHLINTOWN, Pa.,None — Dawn Hart, of Laughlintown, Pa. (3 miles outside of Ligonier), will appear on "Jeopardy!" on March 7. I chatted with her to get the scoop on her television experience.
Hart taped the show in Los Angeles in November.
"We (Hart and her husband) were planning on being in California around that time anyway, so we stayed a couple extra days to tape the show," said Hart. "I'm really glad I did it."
Hart watches "Jeopardy!" regularly and was glad she appeared on one of her favorite shows. She admits playing from her couch at home is much different than being on the real set on L.A.
"You don't have to deal with that clicker. It requires a lot of getting used to. I don't know why it should be that difficult," said Hart.
Hart was glad she briefly met host Alex Trebek, and she enjoyed the rest of the staff and contestants.
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"Everyone was just lovely and helpful," said Hart.
I can't tell you how Hart did on the show, but if she wins, the University of Hawaii alumnus said she'll use her money to get out of the snow and cold weather.
"My husband and I would love to relocate to a warmer place," said Hart.
Hart said she and her husband, Steven, enjoy traveling.
When she's not traveling, Hart can be found working as a bookkeeper in a pediatrician's office.
"It's a very noisy work environment. A lot of toys and crying," said Hart.
To wind down after a noisy day at the office, Hart will pick up a book.
"I'm a reader. I like to read," she said.
Hart also participates in Valley Players of Ligonier shows. The amateur theater group offers stage productions throughout the year.
Watch Hart on Channel 11 on March 7 at 7 p.m. She'll be watching from home, and plans to invite some family over.