The first version hit the air in 1964 with Art Fleming as host.
It was here that he first shortened his name to "Art Fleming."
April 24 - Art Fleming, American actor and game show host (b. 1924)
Art Fleming continued to host the nationally syndicated version until shortly before his death from cancer in 1995.
Art Fleming raspberries Yankovic as security guards come to kick him out from the studio.
Art Fleming (May 1, 1924-April 25, 1995) was an American television host.
The game returned to radio from 1979 to 1982, hosted by Art Fleming (the host of the original Jeopardy!)
Art Fleming noted on the October 18, 1968, episode that the Jeopardy!
April 25 - Art Fleming, host of the original Jeopardy!
Art Fleming, later the first host of Jeopardy!