Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman. Two families compete against each other in a contest to name the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people. The format, which originated in the United States, airs in numerous local formats worldwide.
The original version premiered on ABC and was hosted by Richard Dawson from 1976 until it was cancelled in 1985, by which point it had been popular on both the network and in syndication. The series was revived by CBS in 1988 with Ray Combs hosting it until its cancellation in 1993 and its accompanying syndicated series until 1994, when he was replaced by Dawson for one season. The series was activated again in 1999 and continues to air with the twelfth season, which began on September 13, 2010. During that time, it has been hosted by Louie Anderson, Richard Karn, John O'Hurley and Steve Harvey, who became the host at the start of the 2010–2011 season.
Created by Mark Goodson
Bill Todman
Directed by Paul Alter (1976–1990)
Marc Breslow (1990)
Andrew Felsher (1990–1995)
Bruce Gowers (1999)
Lenn Goodside (1999–2002)
Ken Fuchs (2002–present)
Presented by Richard Dawson (1976–1985, 1994–1995)
Ray Combs (1988–1994)
Louie Anderson (1999–2002)
Richard Karn (2002–2006)
John O'Hurley (2006–2010)
Steve Harvey (2010–present)
Narrated by Gene Wood (1976–1995)
Burton Richardson (1999–2010)
Joey Fatone (2010–present)
Composer(s) Score Productions (1976–1985, 1988–1994, 2002–2003, 2008–present)
Edd Kalehoff (1994–1995)
John Lewis Parker (1999–present)
Country of origin United States
No. of seasons ABC: 9
CBS: 5
Syndicated (1977–1985): 8
Syndicated (1988–1995): 7
Syndicated (1999–present): 12
No. of episodes ABC: 2,311
Syndicated (1977–1985): 976
ABC Specials: 17
CBS: unknown
Syndicated (1988–1995): unknown
Syndicated (1999–present): 1,300+
Production
Location(s) The Prospect Studios
Hollywood, California (1976–1985)
CBS Television City
Hollywood, California (1988–1995; 1999-2000)
NBC Studios
Burbank, California (2000–2003)[1]
Sunset Bronson Studios
Hollywood, California (2003–2010)[2]
Universal Studios
Orlando, Florida (2010–2011)[3]
Atlanta Civic Center
Atlanta Georgia (2011-present)[4]
Running time 30 minutes:
ABC (1976–1985)[5]
CBS (1988–1992)
Syndicated (1977–1994, 1999–present)
60 minutes:
ABC Specials (1978–1984)
CBS (1992–1993)
Syndicated (1994–1995)
Production company(s) Mark Goodson-Bill Todman Productions (1976–1982)
Mark Goodson Productions (1982–2002)
The Family Company (1976–1985)
The New Family Company (1988–1994)
Mark Goodson Productions, L.P. (1994–1995)
Pearson Television (1999–2002)
Feudin' Productions (1999–2010)
FremantleMedia (2002–present)
Wanderlust Productions (2010–present)
Distributor Viacom Enterprises (1977–1985)
LBS Communications (1988–1991)
All American Television (1991–1995)
Pearson Television (1999–2002)
Tribune Entertainment (2002–2007)
20th Television (2007–present, ad sales only)
Debmar-Mercury (2007–present)
Broadcast
Original channel ABC (1976–1985)
CBS (1988–1993)
Syndicated (1977–1985, 1988–1995, 1999–present)
Original run July 12, 1976 – June 14, 1985 (ABC Daytime)
September 19, 1977 – May 17, 1985 (Daily Syndication)
July 4, 1988 – March 26, 1993 (CBS Daytime)
September 19, 1988 – May 26, 1995 (Syndication)
September 20, 1999 – present (Syndication)
Status Returning series
