While he may not have all the answers, MSU-B professor David Weiss knew enough to earn himself a spot on America's favorite quiz show.

Ever since he was a child, Weiss has dreamed of being a contestant on Jeopardy.     

Last year, he had the opportunity to make his dream come true.     

"I had the audition in May of '07. After May of '08 passed, I just figured they didn't want me. And I was kind of upset because I was sure I did well," Weiss said.     

It turns out he was right.

While on vacation, Weiss received the long-awaited phone call.     

"The guy on the phone said, ‘Hi David, this is Tony Pendophel from Jeopardy.' And I just started laughing. I was like, ‘You're kidding,'" he said.

But his laughter could not last long. With only one month before the taping of his episode, it was time to hit the books and begin studying.     

"Studying anything helps get you smarter and faster about anything. It is just the process of studying stuff and memorizing stuff kind of strengthens your brain," Weiss said.     

But the game involves more than brains, it requires technique.     

"You can't buzz in with your buzzer to answer the question until the split second Alex finishes reading the question out loud. If you buzz in too soon, you're locked out. So a big part of getting ready is just practicing buzzer timing and using a device like a ball point pen that has a clicker on top."     

For those hoping to hit the daily double themselves, Weiss offers this bit of advice.     

"Stand up. Watch the show standing up. And that's great advice, because it really feels different. When you're sitting in your easy chair, it is very easy to answer the question. Just the act of standing up makes it harder," he said.     

While he was sworn to silence about the outcome, Weiss said Friday night's episode will not disappoint.     

"I think what is really fun about this particular episode that is going to be on tonight is that it was anyone's game all the way through," he said.