Peggy Fleming Biography (1948-)

Full name, Peggy Gail Fleming; born July 27, 1948, in San Jose, CA; daughterof Albert Eugene (a newspaper journalist) and Doris Elizabeth (maiden name, Deal) Fleming; married Greg Jenkins (a dermatologist), 1970; children: Andy, Todd.

Nationality: American
Gender: Female
Occupation: Professional ice skater, broadcaster
Birth Details: July 27, 1948; San Jose, California, United States

Famous Works

CREDITS
Television Appearances
Specials
Host, The Peggy Fleming Show, NBC, 1968
Host, Peggy Fleming at Madison Square Garden, NBC, 1969
Host, Peggy Fleming at Sun Valley, NBC, 1970
Host, To Europe with Love, NBC, 1972
Host, Peggy Fleming Visits the Soviet Union, NBC, 1973
The Perry Como Christmas Show, CBS, 1974
The Mac Davis Christmas Special, NBC, 1975
The Osmond Family Christmas Special, NBC, 1980
Host, Women of Russia, syndicated, 1981
The Night of 100 Stars II, ABC, 1985
The Magic of David Copperfield, CBS, 1985
Liberty Weekend, ABC, 1986
Christmas at Radio City Music Hall, HBO, 1986
Analyst, U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1988
Commentator, Calgary '88: The Olympic Adventure Begins, ABC, 1988
"Africa's Poaching Wars," Mutual of Omaha's Spirit of Adventure, ABC, 1988
Figure skating analyst, 1988 Winter Olympic Games, ABC, 1988
Commentator, U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1990
Hostess, Christmas on Ice (also known as Disney's Christmas onIce), CBS, 1990
Commentator, U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1992
Commentator, Seiko Presents the Artistry of Torvill & Dean, ABC, 1994
Figure skating commentator, 1994 Goodwill Games, ABC, 1994
Commentator, "State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships," ABC's Wide World of Sports, ABC, 1995
Skates of Gold III, ABC, 1995
Sugar plum fairy, Nutcracker on Ice, 1995
Commentator, World Figure Skating Championships Presented by Mastercard (also known as World Figure Skating Championships), ABC, 1996

Commentator, Thrifty Car Rental Skating Spectacular, ABC, 1996
Commentator, State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1996
Nutrasweet World Challenge of Champions, ABC, 1996
Hershey's Kisses International Skating Challenge, ABC, 1996
Commentator, Campbell's Soups 1996 Tour of World Figure Skating Champions, ABC, 1996
Commentator, ABC's Best Figure Skating Performances of 1996, ABC,1996
Commentator, World Figure Skating Championships Presented by Mastercard, ABC, 1997
Commentator, The State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1997
Holiday Festival on Ice, TBS, 1997
Commentator, European Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1997
Commentator, The Chevrolet Skating Spectacular, ABC, 1997
Breaking Through: The First Superstars (also known as The FirstSuperstars), Lifetime, 1997
Commentator, Anastasia U.S. Pro Figure Skating Championships, ABC,1997
Analyst, U.S. Pro Figure Skating Classic, ABC, 1998
Reporter, "State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships," ABC's Wide World of Sports, ABC, 1998
Reflections on Ice: A Diary of Ladies Figure Skating, HBO, 1998
Host, 2 Chicks, 2 Bikes, 1 Cause, Lifetime, 1998
Commentator, World Figure Skating Championships Presented by Mastercard, ABC, 1999
Commentator, The State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 1999
Sports Illustrated's 20th Century Sports Awards, CBS, 1999
Commentator, "ISU Grand Prix Final," ABC's Wide World of Sports, ABC, 1999
Analyst, "World Figure Skating Championships," ABC's Wide World of Sports, ABC, 2000
Commentator, State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships, ABC, 2001
Commentator, A Skating Tribute: The Legacy of the 1961 U.S. World Team, ABC, 2001
Commentator, "ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Presented by Kia Motors,"ABC's Wide World of Sports, ABC, 2001
Commentator, "ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating Final," ABC's Wide World of Sports, ABC, 2001
Fire on Ice: Champions of American Figure Skating, Arts and Entertainment, 2001
"ABC Wide World of Sports 40th Anniversary Special," ABC's Wide Worldof Sports, ABC, 2001
Sportscentury: Michelle Kwan, 2002
Commentator, "The State Farm U.S. Figure Skating Championships," ABC'sWide World of Sports, ABC, 2002
Episodic
Laura, "Skater's Edge/Concerto of Death/The Last Great Race," FantasyIsland, ABC, 1980
Herself, "Jumpin' George," Newhart, CBS, 1990
"Peggy Fleming," Biography, Arts and Entertainment, 1998
Herself, "Unknown," Diagnosis Murder, CBS, 2000
Also appeared in episodes of Oprah, The Rosie O'Donnell Show, Sesame Street, PBS, and 20/20, ABC.
Film Appearances
Herself, 13 jours en France (documentary; also known as Challenge in the Snow and Grenoble), Les Films 13, 1968
Stage Appearances
The Night of 100 Stars II, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1985
WRITINGS
(With Peter Kaminsky) The Long Program: Skating toward Life's Victories (autobiography), Pocket Books (New York City), 1999

Further Reference

OTHER SOURCES

Periodicals

People Weekly, March 2, 1998, p. 88

Electronic

Peggy Fleming, http://www.peggyfleming.com, April 10, 2002

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