Bless his heart, what an enchanting love story. I watched the interview with his children right after he passed away & they were just lovely people. They said he had just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer 3 weeks before, but then had a heart attack. I certainly understood what they meant when they said, it was kind of a blessing that he didn't have to suffer through months of cancer treatment, I am sure that was a way of bringing comfort & having watched my sister go through that was hard enough on us, I can only imagine how hard it was for her & she lost the battle even with the treatments almost exactly a year later.
i grew up on dawson watching hogans heroes,then the fued. a great guy really entertaining. i just loved everything he did he was the boss. a caring man who will be remembered for fun and graciousness.
I just saw the 1966 motion picture "Munster Go Home" at an actual theater a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't seen it in years. While watching the film to my utter delight, Richard appears on the big screen. The audience started applauding! I had forgotten he was in the film! That's the kind of admiration Mr. Dawson has earned. It's wonderful to see him here. Thanks so much for sharing this.
I wrote him a letter in 09 He sent me an autographed picture...What great guy.. he came here from England and did well...Hogan's Heroes the "Match Game" and the Feud...He was in a movie in the 80's with Schwarzenegger he played the game show host(go figure) I think it was Total Recall...luckily we can still see him on GSN "salute" god bless richard
A lot of people he worked with didn't like him, but from this clip, I can't understand why...he seems like a sweet guy and obviously very romantic. She certainly made him happy!
He really was something special. Been watching the old Match Games and not only was he witty and funny, but he was smart and could read the contestants well...On Match Game some guests answer the '________' blank with what THEY think should be there, Richard always tried to actually MATCH what the contestant might say. Obviously
man im 6'4 210lbs i pulled 1 tour in the middle east then 4.5 years in prison. lissoning to this old man talk about his life... almost made me cry. ALMOST!
Wow, I knew his voice was starting to show its age in 94, I had no idea he even still appeared in public interviews. As far as I knew, he's been completely retired from show business since 1995.
I just found out he passed away! :'( Nobody's perfect, but he seemed to be a man of lovely sentiments. NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO for your eternal Life, Mr. Dawson.
It's sad seeing him like this. Being able to see him when he was still young, you know how he used to be. If he was just some other elder, I don't think people would give him the time or day.
@myusernameistaken23 Actually, since she was in college, there was no crime committed. He also didn't assault her in any way. Like now when men come up to us & think it's ok to grab even our shoulder and waist, twirl us around and we have no idea who they are.
Its good to see this interview. I always wonder how Richard is today since he's in retirement.. I miss him on tv. I watched Match Game every morning before I head to work. I don't know if his Family Feud is still on the GSN. I don't watch GSN that much anymore.
If Dawson tried a stunt like that today by asking a contestant for her number, she sue Dawson, the show and the network. Girls were different back then I guess
When he met his wife and then called her after her family left the show after losing, Gretchen was 24 and Richard was 49. He called her and they were married one year later. Ok, when I turn 49 I am sure I will get a woman who is 24 that will want to marry me too. Yeah right? lol I'll call her only by accidentally obtaining her number, and she'll hang up on me. Fame & money can get you a lot in life. Not that it can buy happiness, but it certainly helped here. I mean really... if another ordinary man twice her age would have asked for her number back then do you think she would gave given it to him? Point made!
"I don't drink, never have..." That surprised the hell out of me. He had that demeanor kinda like Dean Martin.
I was lucky enough to have been on the feud Richard was a real cool guy it was a blast to do the show
This was so awesome! I'm glad Richard and Gretchen had a happy marriage. RIP Richard
I was fortunate enough to meet Richard Dawson many years ago...and I received one of his famous kisses! A delightful man.
Two words: CLASS ACT. Quite obviously humble and grateful. Rest in Peace, RD.
He was one of the great ones. Today's "stars" can't hold a candle to him. He was intelligent, witty and very personable. A true class act.
Wonderful. A true gentleman to the very end. May his soul rest in Heaven.
What a wonderful soul. Loved him. May he rest in peace.
my god that made me cry .. What a guy!! RIP Richard Dawson
A touch of his accent was always there.
Mr Dawson was a gentleman. Smart, funny, and very charming. Made me laugh a lot. I miss him dearly.
Bless his heart, what an enchanting love story. I watched the interview with his children right after he passed away & they were just lovely people. They said he had just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer 3 weeks before, but then had a heart attack. I certainly understood what they meant when they said, it was kind of a blessing that he didn't have to suffer through months of cancer treatment, I am sure that was a way of bringing comfort & having watched my sister go through that was hard enough on us, I can only imagine how hard it was for her & she lost the battle even with the treatments almost exactly a year later.
i grew up on dawson watching hogans heroes,then the fued. a great guy really entertaining. i just loved everything he did he was the boss. a caring man who will be remembered for fun and graciousness.
I grew up watching the reruns of all his shows! I always loved how real he is. Such a nice guy.
I think the question that Richard was referring to was "Name something that builds your appetite" where Gretchen answered with "making love".
He's always seemed like a nice man to me. I enjoyed his work in everything he did.
Funny how you always remember the little things.
Always a great guy. Honest, clean, funny. Great man.
I just saw the 1966 motion picture "Munster Go Home" at an actual theater a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't seen it in years. While watching the film to my utter delight, Richard appears on the big screen. The audience started applauding! I had forgotten he was in the film! That's the kind of admiration Mr. Dawson has earned. It's wonderful to see him here. Thanks so much for sharing this.
rip mr. richard dawson loved watching you on tv as a kid! may you rest easy!!!
I wrote him a letter in 09 He sent me an autographed picture...What great guy.. he came here from England and did well...Hogan's Heroes the "Match Game" and the Feud...He was in a movie in the 80's with Schwarzenegger he played the game show host(go figure) I think it was Total Recall...luckily we can still see him on GSN "salute" god bless richard
Richard was the best. I miss him. RIP Mr. Dawson
A lot of people he worked with didn't like him, but from this clip, I can't understand why...he seems like a sweet guy and obviously very romantic. She certainly made him happy!
r.i.p. Mr Dawson, thanks for all the great momments/ Match game/Family feud.
Rest In Peace Mr. Dawson..
Richard Dawson, a great man, RIP.
He really was something special. Been watching the old Match Games and not only was he witty and funny, but he was smart and could read the contestants well...On Match Game some guests answer the '________' blank with what THEY think should be there, Richard always tried to actually MATCH what the contestant might say. Obviously
always loved him. Sweet,sweet story.
a real gentleman.
RIP Richard. May you rest well.
Rest in peace my man.
rip. we miss and love you.
RIP Richard Dawson.
aw made me cry
R.I.P Richard
What a great man!
Johnny Gilbert actually guest-announced on Feud during Gretchen and family's original Feud appearance.
that sounds like an awesome dinner he made! beef wellington! and he made it himself! damn. everything he does is amazing, or so it seems :O
You could tell when this interview was shot, something was wrong with Richard.
Mutual friends Dawson cracks up laughing
man im 6'4 210lbs i pulled 1 tour in the middle east then 4.5 years in prison. lissoning to this old man talk about his life... almost made me cry. ALMOST!
the movie was called The Running Man
Wow, I knew his voice was starting to show its age in 94, I had no idea he even still appeared in public interviews. As far as I knew, he's been completely retired from show business since 1995.
amen to that!!
Rest in peace, Killian
I just found out he passed away! :'(
Nobody's perfect, but he seemed to be a man of lovely sentiments.
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO for your eternal Life, Mr. Dawson.
It's sad seeing him like this. Being able to see him when he was still young, you know how he used to be. If he was just some other elder, I don't think people would give him the time or day.
He died of esophageal cancer....my brother died of the same thing!
rip Richard
@myusernameistaken23 Actually, since she was in college, there was no crime committed. He also didn't assault her in any way. Like now when men come up to us & think it's ok to grab even our shoulder and waist, twirl us around and we have no idea who they are.
How very very lucky!!!!!!!!
@shunlvswx Agreed! I came here looking for him! I also stopped watching Family Feud when he stopped hosting.
@kmsimedia Well, he is 78. :) This appears to be recent, though I'm not sure.
Its good to see this interview. I always wonder how Richard is today since he's in retirement.. I miss him on tv. I watched Match Game every morning before I head to work.
I don't know if his Family Feud is still on the GSN. I don't watch GSN that much anymore.
RIP
If Dawson tried a stunt like that today by asking a contestant for her number, she sue Dawson, the show and the network. Girls were different back then I guess
Really? Wow! Were you a contestant on Family Feud at the time?
It does kinda sound it. Either way I can tell that his health's not very good.
Nowadays, if a game show host tries to get a female contestant's personal phone number, she could get him for stalking. RIP Richard.
Bob Barker is the jerk, not Richard!
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When was this filmed? He looks so old!
Mr Diana Dors!
...Did Richard have a stroke or something?
When he met his wife and then called her after her family left the show after losing, Gretchen was 24 and Richard was 49. He called her and they were married one year later. Ok, when I turn 49 I am sure I will get a woman who is 24 that will want to marry me too. Yeah right? lol I'll call her only by accidentally obtaining her number, and she'll hang up on me. Fame & money can get you a lot in life. Not that it can buy happiness, but it certainly helped here. I mean really... if another ordinary man twice her age would have asked for her number back then do you think she would gave given it to him? Point made!