Family Feud (1999)
Family Feud (1999)
Plot.
Where to Watch.
Cast & Crew.
Mark Goodson
Creator
Louie Anderson
Self - Host
Bill Todman
Creator
Steve Harvey
Self - Host / Self - Host / Self- Host
Richard Karn
Self - Host
John O'Hurley
Self - Host
Burton Richardson
Self - Announcer
Joey Fatone
Self - Announcer
Paul Alter
Director
Brad Slaight
Producer
Sarita Ospina
Audience Member
Jan Dubin
Producer
Ken Anderson
Mr. Anderson
Howard Felsher
Executive Producer
Kristin Bjorklund
Producer
Sarah Dansby
Producer
Media.
Details.
Release DateSeptember 20, 1999
StatusReturning Series
Seasons25
Episodes144
Running Time30m
Content RatingTV-PG
Filming LocationsLa Plaine Saint-Denis, France
Genres
Wiki.
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 the series on both ABC and syndicated, with Richard Dawson as host. In 1987, the series was revived as a pilot and later in 1988 aired on both 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, although Dawson, as of 2023, has hosted more episodes of the show.
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.