

(Example: "Name the hour that you get up on Sunday mornings.") A certain number of answers are concealed on the board, starting with the most popular. Įach round begins with a toss-up between two opposing players, with the host asking a survey question that was previously posed to a group of 100 people. The original version of the show began with the families being introduced, seated opposite each other as if posing for family portraits, after which Dawson would interview them.
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In 2013, TV Guide ranked Family Feud third in its list of the 60 greatest game shows of all time.Įach episode of Family Feud features ten contestants from two different families competing to win cash and prizes, with five members apiece representing each family.
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Harvey's takeover of the 1999 syndicated series increased its Nielsen ratings significantly and eventually placed it among the top five most popular syndicated programs in the country. Within a year of its debut, the original version became the number one game show in daytime television however, as viewing habits changed, the ratings declined. The series has spawned multiple regional adaptations in over 50 international markets outside the United States. Announcers for the series have included Gene Wood (1976–95), Burton Richardson (1999–2010), Joey Fatone (2010–2015), and Rubin Ervin (2015–present). The 1999 syndicated series has been hosted by Louie Anderson (1999–2002), Richard Karn (2002–06), John O'Hurley (2006–10), and Steve Harvey (2010–present). Ray Combs hosted the CBS series and the first six seasons of the accompanying syndicated version, then was replaced by Dawson for the remainder of the latter show's run. The ABC network version of the show and the first syndicated series were hosted by Richard Dawson. The third, and most recent, syndicated series premiered on September 20, 1999, and is currently airing. The second aired from Septemto September 8, 1995. The first aired from Septemto September 6, 1985. Three separate editions for syndication were also produced. A revival was launched by CBS on July 4, 1988, and ran until September 10, 1993. The series premiered on ABC on July 12, 1976, and ran as part of its daytime schedule until June 14, 1985. Syndicated (1977–85, 1988–95, 1999–present)įamily Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson where two families compete to name the most popular responses to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes. Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions (1976–82)Ģ0th Television/ Debmar-Mercury (2007–present) For other uses, see Family Feud (disambiguation). This article is about the American television game show.
