Who Was The Best Host of 'Family Feud' NOT Named Richard Dawson? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 06-05-2010, 02:19 PM

On the heels of Steve Harvey being named the replacement for John O'hurley as host of "Family Feud', I ask, who was the best host other than Richard Dawson, who in my opinion was THE best?

MickeyMac · 06-05-2010, 02:49 PM

Ray Combs wasnt bad. Sorry I know this is not what you asked, but I gotta say Dawson was the best host of that show.

Marvo301 · 06-05-2010, 04:19 PM

I would say it's a toss up between Ray Combs and John O'Hurley.

Mr. Television · 06-05-2010, 04:41 PM

Ray Combs easily.

Coffeecup · 06-05-2010, 07:43 PM

I do like John O'hurley. So another host is coming to the show. How long has John done the show?

Coffeecup · 06-05-2010, 07:45 PM

I can't see Steve Harvey doing the show. I saw him this spring filled in for Meredith Veira on Millionaire and I didn't care for him.

LudoRex · 06-05-2010, 09:16 PM

Combs wins this one easily.

catlover79 · 06-05-2010, 10:30 PM

I say Richard Karn. Never saw enough of the others to form an opinion.

biffbronson · 06-06-2010, 04:58 PM

I've watched tons of this show over many years. I thought all of them did a decent enough job. Here is how I would probably rank them:

1. Ray - possibly the best fit post-Dawson
2. John - smooth, also a great fit
3. Richard K. - enthusiastic and likeable
4. Louie - fun and pretty much at ease

Retro4Life · 06-06-2010, 05:22 PM

Ray Combs, hands down.

catlover79 · 06-06-2010, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyMac

Ray Combs wasnt bad. Sorry I know this is not what you asked, but I gotta say Dawson was the best host of that show.

I agree. Richard Dawson WAS/IS Family Feud.

gidgetgrape · 06-06-2010, 06:36 PM

I liked Ray Combs the most. John O'Hurley would be my second choice.

GameShowFanMan66 · 06-06-2010, 08:51 PM

Ray Combs was the best of the rest. O'Hurley seems like he's overacting all the time. Richard Karn was likeable but did not ad-lib too well. Louie I never much cared for, although it was he who suggested and pushed for the $20,000 prize, so I give him Kudos for that. Ray was terrific, and the way he was pushed aside is very shameful to say the least.

Sterling Holobyte · 06-06-2010, 10:48 PM

I liked Ray Combs.

RIP.

Mr. Television · 06-06-2010, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GameShowFanMan66

Ray Combs was the best of the rest. O'Hurley seems like he's overacting all the time. Richard Karn was likeable but did not ad-lib too well. Louie I never much cared for, although it was he who suggested and pushed for the $20,000 prize, so I give him Kudos for that. Ray was terrific, and the way he was pushed aside is very shameful to say the least.

Yea I agree and Richard wasn't as good a host the second time around.

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06-05-2010, 02:49 PM	#2
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Ray Combs wasnt bad. Sorry I know this is not what you asked, but I gotta say Dawson was the best host of that show.

06-05-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I do like John O'hurley. So another host is coming to the show. How long has John done the show?

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Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,181	I can't see Steve Harvey doing the show. I saw him this spring filled in for Meredith Veira on Millionaire and I didn't care for him.

06-05-2010, 09:16 PM	#7
LudoRex Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 24, 2006 Posts: 6	Combs wins this one easily.

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06-06-2010, 06:36 PM	#12
gidgetgrape Forever Gidget Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 20, 2003 Location: Texas Posts: 3,503	I liked Ray Combs the most. John O'Hurley would be my second choice.

06-06-2010, 08:51 PM	#13
GameShowFanMan66 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 31, 2010 Location: Philly PA suburbs Posts: 40	Ray Combs was the best of the rest. O'Hurley seems like he's overacting all the time. Richard Karn was likeable but did not ad-lib too well. Louie I never much cared for, although it was he who suggested and pushed for the $20,000 prize, so I give him Kudos for that. Ray was terrific, and the way he was pushed aside is very shameful to say the least.

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