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. 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. 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).
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). 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.
Its original run from 1976 to 1985 aired the series on both ABC and syndicated, with Richard Dawson as host. The show has had three separate runs, the first of which started in 1976. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes.
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson.
