I loved watching Richard Dawson on both "Match Game 7x" & "Family Feud" - both in first-run & in syndication later on. Richard was truly a class act, & there will never be another like him. Thanks, Richard, for brightening my days. You will be missed. R.I.P., Sir.
Admits he's hated by 4300 people, still says he loves them. For a guy who's been criticized in interviews and documentaries for his ego, he certainly came out the bigger man and was gracious for his whole career. RIP and God bless you Richard!
always enjoyed you richard,, hogans heros, and the family feud ,i watched because you hosted the show..thanks for the fun and memories!good health and long life to you!
Richard Dawson was an enormous part of my childhood. He is like an old friend, in a way. It's been 35 years since Family Feud began, and I still adore him :)
he's great.. so many good memories. This is the first time ive seen him in his elder years. My last images was a few years after family feud. Getting old is hell.. God bless him, i so dont want to get old. Love the old school guys.They dont make them like they use to.
In 1984, Jeopardy was revived and received stellar ratings ever since its debut, basically leaving FF in the dust. I think that's why FF went off the air the following year. However, Richard did a lot for this show and should be recognized as a true legend. RIP Richard.
I loved Richard, best host of FF. Also Gene Raymond of Match Game which Richard was a regular player. Good old days. Clean fun. FF now isn't a family show. Sad
Top 12 answers are up on the board. . Name a game show host living or dead? #1 Mr. Richard Dawson rip u made family feud & match game extremely fun to watch may God give you enternal life
Wow, I would NEVER have recognized him in his later years. Looks completely different from his Feud and Match Game days. Many people remain recognizable during the aging process, but not Richard, in my opinion. Loved his work, though!
Wow I did not know he passed away.....How sad. He was great, on match game and Family Feud and Hogan's Heroes. I also loved him as a mean version of himself in The Running Man.... Too Richard's Family He will be missed....
Richard Dawson was a great host. Enjoyed his show immensely. However let's not forget probably the greatest game show host ever. Monty Hall of Let's Make A Deal.
The sad thing is that I've heard a lot of 79 year-olds that sound a lot better than Richard. Now he might have had a stroke some time ago (he's been completely retired for over 15 years) but it sounds like his health's not very good.
That explains why Family Feud was canceled after the Final Season with Richard Dawson until 4 months later after the Ray Combs final season. During the time of this interview, I now know that Richard Dawson's voice was weak and tired.
And by the way the greatest game show hosts of all time the only person he might be tied with would be Bob Barker bunker in terms of his longevity and Dawson and terms of the love that the audience has for him
One of my favorite hosts. Unfortunately, the E TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY portrayed him as an ego maniac who had the upper hand on everything. Even people on the show claimed he was difficult to work with
I loved watching Richard Dawson on both "Match Game 7x" & "Family Feud" - both in first-run & in syndication later on. Richard was truly a class act, & there will never be another like him.
Thanks, Richard, for brightening my days. You will be missed. R.I.P., Sir.
Admits he's hated by 4300 people, still says he loves them. For a guy who's been criticized in interviews and documentaries for his ego, he certainly came out the bigger man and was gracious for his whole career. RIP and God bless you Richard!
always enjoyed you richard,, hogans heros, and the family feud ,i watched because you hosted the show..thanks for the fun and memories!good health and long life to you!
Richard Dawson was an enormous part of my childhood. He is like an old friend, in a way.
It's been 35 years since Family Feud began, and I still adore him :)
Game show hosts from the 70's and 80's were the best. Dawson, Rayburn, Marshall, Cullen and so much more. They all had personality and charisma.
best family feud host ever
Loved him on Family Feud and on Match Game. He was always so very funny. RIP.
Richaed Dawson carries fond emories from my childhood. It reflects a wonderful time with Family Feud.
"Survey Said" ! ......."We love you Richard, my you rest in everlasting peace"
he's great.. so many good memories. This is the first time ive seen him in his elder years. My last images was a few years after family feud. Getting old is hell.. God bless him, i so dont want to get old. Love the old school guys.They dont make them like they use to.
He's not old. He's young. His body is old.
In 1984, Jeopardy was revived and received stellar ratings ever since its debut, basically leaving FF in the dust. I think that's why FF went off the air the following year. However, Richard did a lot for this show and should be recognized as a true legend. RIP Richard.
I loved Richard, best host of FF. Also Gene Raymond of Match Game which Richard was a regular player. Good old days. Clean fun. FF now isn't a family show. Sad
This show's departure was the beginning of the end of game shows as we know it (1985-92).
RIP Richard Dawson,the Best Gameshow Host i remember.He also was Great in the Movie"The Running Man.
He was also Newkirk on Hogan's Heros. He passed from esophageal cancer. Horrible.
Richard Dawson the best host the Family Feud every had 1931-2012.
Nothing perverted about it at all.
God bless him!! Hope he is fine in Heaven.!
Won't see the likes of Richard again.
That they did. Did you know that Bill Cullen was the original host of The Price Is Right back in the 50s? You can see it here on youtube!
Top 12 answers are up on the board. . Name a game show host living or dead? #1 Mr. Richard Dawson rip u made family feud & match game extremely fun to watch may God give you enternal life
Wow, I would NEVER have recognized him in his later years. Looks completely different from his Feud and Match Game days. Many people remain recognizable during the aging process, but not Richard, in my opinion. Loved his work, though!
Wow I did not know he passed away.....How sad. He was great, on match game and Family Feud and Hogan's Heroes. I also loved him as a mean version of himself in The Running Man.... Too Richard's Family He will be missed....
Him, Bob Barker and John Charles Daly are the best game show hosts.
God Bless You, Richard Dawson.
Wow, I haven't seen him in years.
rip richard.love ya
I think another reason for the drop of ratings was Wheel of Fortune, especially Vanna White.
Richard Dawson was a great host. Enjoyed his show immensely. However let's not forget probably the greatest game show host ever. Monty Hall of Let's Make A Deal.
r I p enjoy you and never will forget you.
RIP...survey says...
The sad thing is that I've heard a lot of 79 year-olds that sound a lot better than Richard. Now he might have had a stroke some time ago (he's been completely retired for over 15 years) but it sounds like his health's not very good.
That explains why Family Feud was canceled after the Final Season with Richard Dawson until 4 months later after the Ray Combs final season. During the time of this interview, I now know that Richard Dawson's voice was weak and tired.
And by the way the greatest game show hosts of all time the only person he might be tied with would be Bob Barker bunker in terms of his longevity and Dawson and terms of the love that the audience has for him
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@TinyMiniStealth He's definitely still alive. He'll be turning 80 this November. :)
THE Richard of Family Feud. Karn? Please.
One of my favorite hosts. Unfortunately, the E TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY portrayed him as an ego maniac who had the upper hand on everything. Even people on the show claimed he was difficult to work with
His voice is much different.
It's extremely weak and tired. That's what's different about it.
That show dramatizes everything!
is richard dawson alive now. ?
Sadly, no. He died a little over a year ago.
@TinyMiniStealth wtf?hes not dead lol
i didnt like how he kissed married and young girls on the show, it was just peverted