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On 12 September 1994, Dawson returned to Family Feud, hosting what became the last season of the show's second run (1988–1995) after previous host Ray Combs was fired due to spiralling ratings. During his second tenure as host, Dawson did not kiss female contestants because of a promise he had made to his young daughter to kiss only her mother.
Family Feud: Created by Mark Goodson. With Richard Dawson, Gene Wood, Johnny Gilbert, Steve Bond. Two families compete by trying to outguess the opponents about survey results.
Nov 29, 2023 · Dawson died on June 2, 2012, at age 79 from complications of esophageal cancer. Following his death, GSN aired a marathon of the Emmy winner’s best moments on Match Game and Family Feud. “I...
Jun 3, 2012 · Richard Dawson, the longtime host of “Family Feud” known for planting kisses on female contestants, has died, his son said in a statement Sunday. He was 79.
Jun 14, 2020 · On June 14, 1985, original host Richard Dawson gave his heartfelt goodbye to the long-running game show Family Feud. Dawson began his career as comedian and actor in England, appearing on a...
On April 6, 1981, the Johnson family appeared on "Family Feud" and Richard was introduced to 27-year-old Gretchen Johnson. They had a daughter, Shannon Dawson (Shannon Nicole Dawson), in 1990, and were married in 1991. They were still married and reside in Beverly Hills, California.
Jun 3, 2012 · Richard Dawson, the English actor-turned-game show host who seldom shied away from giving his kiss of approval to female contestants on Family Feud, has died. He was 79.
Jun 3, 2012 · An obituary on Monday about the actor Richard Dawson, the longtime host of the game show “Family Feud,” included a quotation from Mr. Dawson in which he referred incorrectly to an incident ...
Jun 3, 2012 · Richard Dawson, the actor and original host of Family Feud, died Sunday at the age of 79. He hosted the show for nearly 10 years, ending in 1985.
Jun 8, 2014 · Dawson, who passed away at the age of 79 over the weekend after a battle with esophageal cancer, was the first — and arguably, best — host of the classic game show Family Feud.
