Art Fleming

Art Fleming was the original host of Jeopardy! and played a key role in restoring integrity to TV game shows.

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Profession :

TV Show Host

Birthday :

May 1, 1924

Star Sign :

Taurus

Death Date:

April 25, 1995

Age :

70

Birthplace :

New York, New York

Art Fleming was the first host of the well-known game show ‘Jeopardy!’, serving from 1964 to 1975 and briefly returning in 1978-1979. He played a vital role in restoring integrity to television game shows following cheating scandals on other programs. Fleming’s charisma and trustworthiness made him popular with audiences. Besides ‘Jeopardy!’, he participated in various game shows, including “The Big Showdown,” “Rhyme and Reason,” “College Bowl,” “Break the Bank,” and “The Diamond Head Game.” Additionally, Fleming was a talented actor, featuring in TV series such as “The Californians” and “McHale’s Navy.” A skilled pilot, he enjoyed flying planes as a hobby and owned a two-seater Piper Cherokee. Sadly, Art Fleming passed away on April 25, 1995.