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