Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson (born November 20, 1932) is a British-born American Daytime Emmy award-winning actor, comedian, game show panelist, and host

One of his trademarks, kissing all the female contestants, was one of the things that made the show appear to be a warm and friendly program. He was nicknamed The Kissing Bandit. He stopped this trademark gesture by announcing on the premiere of the 1994 version of Family Feud that he made a promise to his daughter not to do it anymore.

Shows Hosted
Masquerade Party 1977-1978 Family Feud (1976-1985, 1994-1995)