Family Feud

♥	This article is dedicated to Mark Goodson (1915-1992), Richard Dawson (1932-2012), Gene Wood, (1925-2004), Ray Combs (1956-1996), and Louie Anderson (1953-2022), may they rest in peace.

Family Feud
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Running Time: 22–26 minutes (1976-present) 42–44 minutes (1978-1995) Release Date: July 12, 1976-June 14, 1985 September 19, 1977-May 17, 1985 July 4, 1988-March 26, 1993 September 20, 1999-present Network(s): ABC (1976-1985, 2015-present (celebrity spin-off)) CBS (1988-1993) Syndicated (1977-1985, 1988-1995, 1999-present) Created by: Mark Goodson Distributed by: Viacom Enterprises LBS Communications All American Television Pearson Television Tribune Entertainment Debmar-Mercury 20th Television CBS Media Ventures Starring: Richard Dawson (1976-1985, 1994-1995) Ray Combs (1988-1994) Louie Anderson (1999-2002) Richard Karn (2002-2006) John O'Hurley (2006-2010) Steve Harvey (2010-present) Seasons: 26 Episodes: 2,300+

Family Feud is an American game show created by Mark Goodson, first airing on July 12, 1976 on ABC. It has aired in several incarnations since then.

The show itself is a spin-off of Match Game's Super Match segment, which itself was also created by Goodson.

List Some Things That Are Good About Family Feud

1. The show has three great hosts: Richard Dawson, Ray Combs and Steve Harvey, the latter of whom also deserves a special mention.
2. Amazing format, with a unique concept of families trying to answer survey questions.
3. The sets are nice.
4. The music is catchy and fun to listen to.
5. The UK version entitled Family Fortunes was great, and even had its own share of great hosts in Bob Monkhouse, Les Dennis, Vernon Kay (who hosted All Star Family Fortunes), and Gino D'Acampo.
6. Some hilarious moments, including the famous "September" and "Naked Grandma!" episodes.

List Some Bad Qualities About Family Feud.

1. Ever since the show was revived in 1999, the adult jokes and humor have been quite divisive, especially in the current Steve Harvey version (sometimes going beyond the TV-PG rating).
   • John O'Hurley (the host from 2006-2010) even criticized the adult humor years after he left the show, saying Family Feud wasn’t “family-friendly” enough.
2. Adding unnecessary gimmicks, notably the "Bullseye"/"Bankroll" round from 1992 to 1995, and then from 2009 to 2010.

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