Art James

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Art James
Born
Arthur Simeonovich Efimchick

(1929-10-15)October 15, 1929
Dearborn, Michigan, U.S.
DiedMarch 28, 2004(2004-03-28) (aged 74)
Palm Springs, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Game show presenter, host, announcer
Spouses
  • Jane Hamilton
    ​
    ​
    (m. 1957; div. 1981)​
  • Sandy Pietron
    ​
    (m. 1991)​
Children2

Art James (born Arthur Simeonovich Efimchick; October 15, 1929 – March 28, 2004) was an American game-show host, best known for shows such as The Who, What, or Where Game, It's Academic. and Pay Cards! He was also the announcer and substitute host on the game show Concentration.

Biography

James was born in

Armed Forces Network while stationed in Germany after World War II.[1]

An old Army friend, who was an executive with

Catchphrase; and Tic-Tac-Dough. He also made an appearance in Kevin Smith's movie Mallrats
.

He started Art James Productions in 1975 with his business partner and producer, Dan Cross. Their joint company staged game shows that were specially created to communicate marketing and corporate strategies to key stakeholders of Fortune 500 companies.[1]

One episode of Say When! included a classic blooper by James while doing a live in-show commercial for

Peter Pan peanut butter; during the sales pitch, he dropped a knife into the near-empty glass jar, breaking out the bottom and causing the knife to fall through. Though he struggled to keep from laughing, and because a retake was impossible, James still finished the commercial. The gaffe has been shown on many blooper specials.[2]

Later years and death

James was a frequent contributor to

natural causes during a visit to his brother in Palm Springs, California.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Saxon, Wolfgang (March 31, 2004). "Art James, 74, Game Show Host and Announcer". The New York Times.
  2. YouTube

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Preceded by Voice, Concentration
1958–61 		Succeeded by
Jim Lucas (1961–65)
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