Global InformationFamily Feud information
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| Genre | Game show |
| Created by | Mark Goodson |
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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 25 |
| No. of episodes | 2,311 (ABC Daytime; 1976–1985; 10 unaired) 976 (Syndicated; 1977–1985) 17 (ABC Primetime; 1978–1984)[1][better source needed] |
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| Executive producer | Gaby Johnston |
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| Running time | approx. 22–26 minutes |
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| Network | ABC |
| Release | July 12, 1976 – June 14, 1985 |
| Network | Syndicated |
| Release | September 19, 1977 – May 17, 1985 |
| Network | CBS |
| Release | July 4, 1988 – March 26, 1993 |
| Network | Syndicated |
| Release | September 19, 1988 – May 26, 1995 |
| Network | Syndicated |
| Release | September 20, 1999 – present |
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Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes.
The show has had three separate runs, the first of which started in 1976. Its original run from 1976 to 1985 aired on ABC and in syndication, with Richard Dawson as host. In 1987, the series was revived as a pilot and later in 1988 aired on CBS and in syndication with Ray Combs hosting until 1994, with Dawson returning until the latter version ended in 1995. In 1999, the series was revived through its first-run syndication with four different hosts: Louie Anderson (1999–2002), Richard Karn (2002–2006), John O'Hurley (2006–2010), and Steve Harvey (2010–present). Studio announcers who introduced the contestants and read credits included Johnny Olson (1975 pilot), Gene Wood (1976–1995), Burton Richardson (1999–2010), Joey Fatone (2010–2015), and Rubin Ervin (2015–present).
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. Harvey becoming host in 2010 increased Nielsen ratings significantly and eventually placed the program among the top three most-popular syndicated television shows in the United States. Harvey has also surpassed every previous host in tenure.
The program has produced multiple regional adaptations in over 50 international markets outside the United States. Reruns of episodes hosted by Steve Harvey air on Game Show Network, as well as in syndication while reruns of earlier versions air on BUZZR. Aside from television shows, there have been also many home editions produced in board game, interactive film, and video game formats.
- ^ Final episode tally given by Richard Dawson on #2307, June 10, 1985, ABC Daytime.