Richard Dawson, 79, Actor, Comedian, Game Show Host

BeAStooge · **on:** June 03, 2012, 11:30:49 AM

Actor, comedian and game show host/panelist Richard Dawson has died in Los Angeles at 79.

HOGAN'S HEROES Sticky Wicket Newkirk (1968)
(WORLD IN A DAZE costar Jay Sheffield appears briefly in the opening sequence)

FAMILY FEUD (1980)

THE MATCH GAME (1975)

THE DIANA DORS SHOW (1959)

MUNSTER, GO HOME! (1966)

shemps#1 · **Reply #1 on:** June 03, 2012, 01:28:11 PM

My mother was a huge Richard Dawson fan, from Hogan's Heroes through Family Feud. Dawson proved that hosting a game show is not as easy as it looks; compare his FF to the wretched abomination that is Steve Harvey, the current host.

ProfessorStooge · **Reply #2 on:** June 03, 2012, 02:10:52 PM

Richard Dawson was hilarious on The Match Game and was almost always chosen for the bonus round. The introduction of the Star Wheel led to his departure. He was even asked to host the current series before Louie Anderson got the job, but decided not to. I have seen some Feud episodes with Steve Harvey. His reactions to some players' answers are absolutely priceless.

Curly4444 · **Reply #3 on:** June 03, 2012, 02:33:44 PM

Quote from: shemps#1 on June 03, 2012, 01:28:11 PM

My mother was a huge Richard Dawson fan, from Hogan's Heroes through Family Feud. Dawson proved that hosting a game show is not as easy as it looks; compare his FF to the wretched abomination that is Steve Harvey, the current host.

I like Steve Harvey. He makes the show funny and fun. Some of those other host(Louie Anderson, tool time guy, and the Seinfeld guy), were boring and lifeless. Harvey's a comic genius.

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His reactions to some players' answers are absolutely priceless.

Exactly, that's what im talking about.

R.I.P Richard Dawson

falsealarms · **Reply #4 on:** June 03, 2012, 04:42:41 PM

Talking about the beginnings of FUED in this recent-ish interview

Curly4444 · **Reply #5 on:** June 03, 2012, 07:49:25 PM

Man, he really looked bad, what a shame.

Anyone know what he died of?

QuinceHead · **Reply #6 on:** June 03, 2012, 08:30:34 PM

Quote from: Curly4444 on June 03, 2012, 07:49:25 PM

Man, he really looked bad, what a shame. Anyone know what he died of?

Cancer of the esophagus... $:-\$

For duty and humanity,
JohnH aka QuinceHead

xraffle · **Reply #7 on:** June 03, 2012, 08:47:08 PM

Quote from: Curly4444 on June 03, 2012, 02:33:44 PM

I like Steve Harvey. He makes the show funny and fun. Some of those other host(Louie Anderson, tool time guy, and the Seinfeld guy), were boring and lifeless. Harvey's a comic genius.

I liked Louie Anderson and John O'Hurley. Richard Karn was ok, but he likes to throw in a corny joke every now and then.

As for Richard Dawson, it always disturbed me the way he kissed the female contestants on the lips. Maybe back then it wasn't a big deal, but if I ever greeted a woman with a casual kiss on the lips, I'd get slapped silly.

falsealarms · **Reply #8 on:** June 03, 2012, 09:18:23 PM

Quote from: xraffle on June 03, 2012, 08:47:08 PM

I liked Louie Anderson and John O'Hurley. Richard Karn was ok, but he likes to throw in a corny joke every now and then.

As for Richard Dawson, it always disturbed me the way he kissed the female contestants on the lips. Maybe back then it wasn't a big deal, but if I ever greeted a woman with a casual kiss on the lips, I'd get slapped silly.

Dawson on kissing:

hiramhorwitz · **Reply #9 on:** June 04, 2012, 04:54:25 AM

Which of course was the impetus for the following early 1980s joke.

Question: What's the biggest cause of oral herpes?

Answer: Richard Dawson.

Quote from: falsealarms on June 03, 2012, 09:18:23 PM

Dawson on kissing:

shemps#1 · **Reply #10 on:** June 04, 2012, 11:32:35 AM

Steve Harvey is one of the most untalented, unfunny beings to ever walk the Earth. All he did was ride on the coattails of contemporaries like Bernie Mac to success. I wish him nothing but ill will in all of his future endeavors.

xraffle · **Reply #11 on:** June 04, 2012, 12:03:07 PM

I haven't watched Family Feud ever since John O'Hurley left. So, I can't make a fair opinion of Steve Harvey. I've only seen him in those few YouTube clips that were posted here. Is he that bad?

falsealarms · **Reply #12 on:** June 04, 2012, 02:05:25 PM

A memorable moment:

luke795 · **Reply #13 on:** June 04, 2012, 06:01:24 PM

Quote from: xraffle on June 03, 2012, 08:47:08 PM

I liked Louie Anderson and John O'Hurley. Richard Karn was ok, but he likes to throw in a corny joke every now and then.

As for Richard Dawson, it always disturbed me the way he kissed the female contestants on the lips. Maybe back then it wasn't a big deal, but if I ever greeted a woman with a casual kiss on the lips, I'd get slapped silly.

Did anyone like Ray Combs?

Liz · **Reply #14 on:** June 04, 2012, 08:08:20 PM

I used to have the hugest crush on Richard in his FF days. He's with Goober now up in Heaven.

All of the other hosts sucked.

Curly4444 · **Reply #15 on:** June 04, 2012, 11:26:09 PM

Quote from: shemps#1 on June 04, 2012, 11:32:35 AM

Steve Harvey is one of the most untalented, unfunny beings to ever walk the Earth. All he did was ride on the coattails of contemporaries like Bernie Mac to success. I wish him nothing but ill will in all of his future endeavors.

Man, dont hold back. lol I find him funny as hell on family feud.

Liz · **Reply #16 on:** June 06, 2012, 01:17:27 PM

Quote from: shemps#1 on June 04, 2012, 11:32:35 AM

Steve Harvey is one of the most untalented, unfunny beings to ever walk the Earth. All he did was ride on the coattails of contemporaries like Bernie Mac to success. I wish him nothing but ill will in all of his future endeavors.

Not to mention ugly as hell.

xraffle · **Reply #17 on:** June 06, 2012, 01:49:51 PM

Quote from: Liz on June 06, 2012, 01:17:27 PM

Not to mention ugly as hell.

So is Louie Anderson.

Curly4444 · **Reply #18 on:** June 06, 2012, 02:33:25 PM

Is this a race thing? I'm not really a judge of guys, but i wouldn't call Steve Harvey ugly. I dont understand all the Steve Harvey hating.

Lefty · **Reply #19 on:** June 09, 2012, 10:35:53 AM

I watched GSN's tribute to Richard Dawson from Thursday night. It was the first time in this century that I watched entire episodes of Family Feud except when wrestlers were on. GSN's shows FF (Karn and Harvey mostly, with some O'Hurley thrown in) almost 100 times a week. I couldn't even watch the Stooges, or my favorite game show Match Game, or my favorite show of all time, Hogan's Heroes, more than 10 times a week.

RIP, Richard!

Larrys#1 · **Reply #20 on:** August 09, 2022, 08:33:57 PM

Quote from: shemps#1 on June 04, 2012, 11:32:35 AM

Steve Harvey is one of the most untalented, unfunny beings to ever walk the Earth. All he did was ride on the coattails of contemporaries like Bernie Mac to success. I wish him nothing but ill will in all of his future endeavors.

Had to resurrect this thread after I stumbled across this post. I'm a bit surprised how anyone could dislike Steve Harvey. He's been a successful host of Family Feud for 12 years so far because he's brought about comedy that none of his predecessors were able to achieve. I believe Anderson and Karn both hurt the ratings of the game show, but Harvey has boosted ratings ever since he took on the hosting role.