Who was the person that hosted "Jeopardy!" on American TV before Alex Trebek?

Art Fleming was born on May 1, 1924. He lived until April 1995. He was an American actor and television host. He is considered the person most notable for being the host of the original version of the television game show "Jeopardy!", which aired on NBC from 1964 until 1975.

Currently, this daily syndicated quiz show features Alex Trebek as host and Johnny Gilbert as the show's announcer. Since its inception, "Jeopardy!" has gained a worldwide following. Regional adaptations of "Jeopardy!" have been created in many countries besides the United States.

"Jeopardy!" is a fun American television game show that was created by Merv Griffin. The show features a quiz competition. Contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers. They must phrase their responses in the form of questions.

In September 2015, "Jeopardy!", a daily syndicated series, premiered its 32nd U.S. season.

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Charles Fish

Technically wouldn't it be, "Who is Art Fleming?"

Mr.LaFaye

Knew this, cause I am Old😤

Leona

Alex Trebek was a man of great admiration, a true Icon. His endearing quality will always be remembered by all Jeopardy fans.

Armadillo

barneyalamo, I read a book, The Californians, some time back.

barneyalamo

Art Fleming was an actor as well. A few years ago I caught a show I remembered from my childhood "The Californians". and to my surprise he played a lawyer during the second season. I do remember his hosting "Jeopardy"; he was more formal than Alex Trebek and not as humorous. With Alex it was like a friend dropping over for a chat.

Marty Marshall

Alex Trebek is now dead and doesn't currently host Jeopardy.

chilly

Mr.LaFaye, yep me too.

jojodamico

Charles Fish, that is correct Charles!!! You just added $2000 to your score

robert karel

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robert karel

Charles Fish, 👍

robert karel

Greatest TV game show. Family Fued and Wheel Of Fortune are up there as well!

kite005

Eldon Lawson, wrong

dvdeaton

Interestingly, I learned this fact from a game show, "Inquisition," which only aired briefly on the Game Show Network, by getting it wrong. Remembered it and got it right here. Just as Bill Cullen was the original host of the Price is Right...

Eldon Lawson

You are right: Art Fleming Art Fleming was born on May 1, 1924. He lived until April 1995. He was an American actor and television host. He is considered the person most notable for being the host of the original version of the television game show "Jeopardy!", which aired on NBC from 1964 until 1975. Currently, this daily syndicated quiz show features Alex Trebek as host and Johnny Gilbert as the show's announcer. Since its inception, "Jeopardy!" has gained a worldwide following. Regional adaptations of "Jeopardy!" have been created in many countries besides the United States. "Jeopardy!" is a fun American television game show that was created by Merv Griffin. The show features a quiz competition. Contestants are presented with general knowledge clues in the form of answers. They must phrase their responses in the form of questions. In September 2015, "Jeopardy!", a daily syndicated series, premiered its 32nd U.S. season.