Art Fleming
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About
Icon who was as the very first host of the TV game show Jeopardy.
Before Fame
His parents were Austrian immigrants and he grew up in New York before attending Colgate and Cornell Universities where he was a talented athlete.
Trivia
He was nominated for two Emmy Awards for his service on Jeopardy.
Family Life
He was married to Becky Fleming and adopted her two children before his retirement in 1992.
Associated With
Alex Trebek has hosted Jeopardy following Art Fleming's stint.