Who is the most popular Family Feud host?

1. Richard Dawson (1976-1985, 1994-1995) The original host of Family Feud is still regarded as one of the most legendary game show hosts of all time. While many modern day viewers have a special place in their hearts for Steve Harvey, the only choice for Number One had to be The Kissing Bandit.

Who replaced Richard Dawson?

Family Feud returned in 1988 with Ray Combs as host and ran until 1995, when it was again taken off the air. It returned in 1999 and has continued airing ever since, starring Louie Anderson (’99-’02), Richard Karn (’02-’06), John O’Hurley (’06-’10) and Steve Harvey (’10-present).

Who are all the hosts of Family Feud?

1 Richard Dawson. If you had to associate only one name with “Family Feud,” that name would likely be Richard Dawson. 2 Ray Combs. 3 Louie Anderson. 4 Richard Karn. 5 John O’Hurley. 6 Steve Harvey. 7 ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ — Al Roker.

When did Ray Combs first host family feud?

Combs began his professional career in the late 1970s. His popularity on the stand-up circuit led to him being signed as the host of the revival of the game show Family Feud. The show aired on CBS from 1988-1993 and was in syndication from 1988-1994. From 1995 to 1996, Combs hosted another game show, Family Challenge.

Who was the original announcer for Family Feud?

The show’s original announcer was Gene Wood, with Johnny Gilbert and Rod Roddy serving as occasional substitutes. In 1988, comedian Ray Combs took over Dawson’s role as host on CBS and in syndication with Wood returning as announcer and Roddy and Art James serving in that role when Wood was not available.

Who was the Running Man on Family Feud?

The only thing he did between 1985 and 1994, when he did one more season of Family Feud, was the movie The Running Man, with Arnold Schwarzenegger, playing that slimy game show host. The joke people said about the movie is that the role wasn’t too far removed from how Dawson really was. Even Richard himself said, ‘That’s sort of how I am.’”