As the name suggests, two families (members related by either blood, marriage, or adoption) play against each other in every game with teams made up of five family members each.
While there have been tweaks and changes to the game show over the years, Family Feud has largely retained its original format. Other actors and comedians have since anchored the show, including Ray Combs, Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, John O’Hurley, and Steve Harvey, who has been hosting it since 2010. The first run of the Family Feud game show was hosted by actor and comedian Richard Dawson. Unlike many others that ever existed, the Family Feud game show, which has been listed among the greatest game shows of all time by TV Guide, has become an icon of American television.Ĭreated by TV producer Mark Goodson who specialized in game shows, the often pretty funny “Feud” has been around for decades.
Ever since the television was invented as a medium, America has had televised game shows where contestants either have to answer questions or solve puzzles to win a prize or money.
