Art Fleming, who hosted the first few iterations of “Jeopardy!” between 1964 and 1979, was not a fan of how the producers changed the show’s gameplay for subsequent versions.

Art Fleming, who hosted the first few iterations of “Jeopardy!” between 1964 and 1979, was not a fan of how the producers changed the show’s gameplay for subsequent versions.

Jeopardy! premiered on NBC on March 30, 1964, with Art Fleming as the host. He worked as a radio announcer and an actor on TV, making his voice and charisma perfect for the series.

Art Fleming, who hosted the first few iterations of “Jeopardy!” between 1964 and 1979, was not a fan of how the producers changed the show’s gameplay for subsequent versions.