Family Feud’s Richard Dawson | Hogan’s Heroes Star Where He Died, His Home, and His Grave

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Richard Dawson was born Colin Lionel Emm on November 20, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England. When he was 14, he joined the Merchant Navy and served for three years. During that time, he made money boxing. He had to lie about his age and remain tough so the older guys would not hassle him. In the late 1950s, Richard met a British actress named Diana Dors. On April 12, 1959, while in New York for an appearance on The Steve Allen Show (1956), they were married. Richard and Diana's first child, a son named Mark Dawson, was born in 1960, and a second son, Gary Dawson, was born in 1962. Richard and Diana separated in 1964 and eventually divorced in 1967. When Richard moved to the United States, he began acting on the well-known series, Hogan's Heroes (1965), in 1965. Richard played the lovable British Corporal Peter Newkirk. The show ended in 1971. Not long after that, in 1973, he became a panelist on Match Game (1973) and remained there until 1978.
While still on "Match Game", he hosted his own show called Family Feud (1976). , which he is most remembered for by his trademark of kissing all the female contestants. Those kisses made the show a warm and friendly program, along with his quick wit, subtle jokes, and ability to make people feel at ease with being on camera. In 1987, Richard co-starred withArnold Schwarzenegger in the science fiction action movie The Running Man (1987). Richard portrayed an egotistical game show host, Damon Killian, whom many say was a mirror image of himself at one time or another, during his real-life career.
When Richard was 61, he hosted the third incarnation of "Family Feud" in 1994, but had only a short run. On April 6, 1981, the Johnson family appeared on "Family Feud" and Richard was introduced to 27-year-old Gretchen Johnson. They had a daughter, Shannon Dawson (Shannon Nicole Dawson), in 1990, and were married in 1991. They were still married and reside in Beverly Hills, California. Richard narrated TV's Funniest Game Show Moments (1984) on Fox in early 2000. On Thanksgiving Day, November 23rd, 2000, he hosted a "Family Feud" marathon, which was filmed in 1995. Some people hear the name Richard Dawson and may not recognize the name.
Dawson died of complications from esophageal cancer at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles on 2 June 2012, aged 79. He is interred in Pierce Brothers Westwood Memorial Park, Los Angeles.

[@shoenamcghee2199]

As a pre-teen in the 70's, I wrote him a fan letter c/o Match Game. He sent me a personalized autographed photo (3X5) which I still have today. He truly was a gem. ❤❤❤

[@sadiebeast97]

I never heard of Match Game in original run, I think I was a bit too young. I discovered MG on KZbin about 5 years ago. MG is now my very favorite and I watch it over and over again on Match Game Productions channel here on KZbin.

[@IloveKurtCobain-z5k]

Really? Cool.

[@michellesterling1750]

I always thought Richard Dawson was so handsome and charming. Loved his sense of humour.

[@Tracey..H]

Yea but he had LOTS OF LADIES! 😂

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

my mom and i loved family feud. my moms birthday is July 28th. i miss her so much they say, the amount you grieve for that person is equal to how you loved that person. i loved my mom very much. and it was an honor to be her daughter.❤Vickie

[@foxgloved1]

happy heavenly birthday to your mom,i lost my dad on july 13th we always remember those dates,may she rest in peace

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

@@foxgloved1 Thank you so much and so sorry about loss of your dad.💖Vickie

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

@@billiestefanko6134 Thank you hope you have a great birthday🙂

[@mindhack101hostedbyrosewil2]

Happy Birthday to your mom rip.

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

@@mindhack101hostedbyrosewil2 thank you

[@BillyLapTop]

Nice to see the flowers on his grave. He is truly remembered.

[@chadmears136]

I grew up watching Richard Dawson hosting The Family Feud. He was the Original host and The Best Host Ever. RIP Mr. Dawson ❤. Thank you Scott

[@Legion0129]

Dawson is the greatest of all time. He was at his best on “Match Game” game show in the 70s. The ultimate in old school cool.

[@Csilover1968]

Always loved watching him. RIP Richard! Thanks again Scott.

[@jaylene.turner6524]

Yes! The original “Family Feud” host! Richard was my favorite. May he continue to rest peacefully. Awesome video as always,Scott!

[@jessicacoley8745]

thank you so much for this, i was lucky enough to get a autographed pic of him before he died i still have it today. i loved him on Family Feud, Match game and hogans heroes he was also in laugh in, tattle tales and much more. i started cryin when you went to his grave.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Good evening my friend I was born in 1955 to I used to watch Hogan heroes to and love him in family feud to

[@leesashriber5097]

Loved Richard Dawson. The best host of Family Feud. Thank you Scott!! I really appreciated this upload. 🕊️❤️🙏

[@lori4762]

I use to watch him and Bob Crain on Hogan's Heros I loved him on Family Feud

[@DominicFox-f9z]

People you ever get a chance to watch him sign off on his last ever Family Feud show do it. A great speech about himself and our Country. Its here on KZbin somewhere, awesome.

[@robertharinga8860]

It really was a great tribute. I never knew that his American accent was fake.

[@dougmarlow9466]

Richard Dawson was a great actor, game show host. I will always remember him in " Hogan's Heroes ". Entertaining as always our man Scott ❤

[@AnneGriffin-j1v]

Him and Bert Convey- I had big crushes on those 2 men!! 😊 my grandma did also and she is watched with.

[@Traci59]

I loved him on The Match Game and Hogan’s Heroes too.

[@vickywood5234]

Thank you for the Richard Dawson video. He was one- of-a-kind in no matter what show he was in.

[@susanna3]

Loved this tribute to Richard Dawson, Scott you're so right that man had swagger! ❤loved his personality and i think he made the show the hit it was. Great job Scott and rest in peace Mr. Dawson ❤🙏

[@caroleroseburgh1344]

Good Evening Scott 🙋🏽. I used to watch Richard Dawson ALL the time. Thank You for inviting me to watch your video ‼️ enjoy your evening 👋🏽

[@madelinevegas8123]

He was so hilarious Loved him. It’s was never the same.

[@sherryeichelsdoerfer]

BY FAR THE BEST VIDEO YOU HAVE DONE! Love this old school. I am 53. Richard Dawson so cute. The things we could get away with in the 70's and 80's. You should do All the Golden Girls and all the Match Game Celebrities. I was young then ....but so appreciate the history of all the Old Timers when I was a kid. Dean Martin...The Rat Pack. WKRP in Cincinnati, Welcome Back Kotter, 3's Company, Happy Days, All In The Family. I know you have done some of them already...but just a cool vibe of the 70's and 80's collaboration.

[@roles6955]

Loved family feud when i was a kid and never stopped watching thanks for this

[@TravelWithLisaMH]

Nice video. That shot of the palm trees and sky near the beginning, awesome ❤ Rip Richard.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Thank you Lisa !!

[@HiddenJackpots]

Don't know how I missed this video. Richard Dawson was amazing, my favorite Family Feud host by far. Thank for sharing this!

[@ErinsNerdStuff]

I still watch old episodes of Match Game and Family Feud to see him. He was hilarious and one of the most charming humans ever. ❤

[@Mszahnclass95]

I liked Richard Dawson because he was like a cool cat. Richard was on Hogan's heroes .very cool 😎 didn't know that .Thats why kids dont smoke cigarettes . Rest in peace Richard Dawson

[@VickieHubbard-po2ed]

And sending my love to everyone who lost someone. and psotive thoughts.🥰Vickie

[@bakercarl8518]

Your right!!! He had a natural swag. He was my inspiration for dress. Yes i had the vest with the pocket watch.

[@lovebuzz1979]

Remember him from The Running Man movie! Rainy day here perfect time to binge watch Scott on Tape! Digging that into music Scott. 😂❤

[@sonjastanger5858]

Richard Dawson's always my favorite ❤😊

[@saudixshabazz]

Loved Richard Dawson, he was smooth, handsome, and kissed the ladies ❤. Rest easy Rich🎉

[@dennisconnolly1]

Thanks for sharing! I watched the Johnny Carson one, the Patrick Swayze one, and this Richard Dawson one, man cigs took all these guys down. Wow!

[@ADRCATS]

Loved Richard Dawson…still watching the reruns of Match Game😊❤️…thank you Scott!

[@marilynsanchez161]

THANKYOU SCOTT FOR SHARING, HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY FROM, LONG ISLAND, N.Y

[@Bill-cv1xu]

That's what most probably remember best is family fued, And Ray Combs was another sad story.

[@BeckyPerkins-s1h]

what a special person. thanks scott and great video. peace from oregon

[@airwatts]

Loved watching Family feud and match game as a kid! & loved hogan Heroes too! Thanx Scott on this and RIP Richard Dawson

[@peterneidhardt9217]

Having just visited a few weeks ago I was frantically waiving at you to go to the right! Thanks for the video, SOT.

[@SCOTTONTAPE]

Haha i needed u there man !

[@travelrx81]

Wow. He was born the same year that my mother was( she was born 7 days before he was) , and also died the same year she did. May he RIP.

[@daurbn]

Hey Misteh! I love Scott on tap! I mean tape,dang auto spellcheck( no Adam made me say that)We love you and all your in-depth research on the places and people you show all of us. The family feud was a huge part of my childhood and family watching it. It was never the same after Mr. Dawson left the show.

[@1SeanBond]

A excellent job Scott! We sure enjoyed this one! Ty for all you do! Cheers🍻 to continued success!👍✌💫

[@BarbaraBurkert]

We miss You very much Richard Dawson and Thank You ! RIP Love Yah! ❤️😢😢👏🇺🇸

[@JeffFigueroaJr]

HI SCOTT YOU ROCK 🤟🏻 💯🤘🤘🤘🤘❤ THANK YOU FOR SHOWING A TRUE SHOW MAN ,MR.DAWSON HAS SWAGGER AND HE WAS IN 5HE MOVIE THE RUNNING MAN AWESOME MOVIE LOVE HIM IN THE FAMILY FEUD! HE WAS THE BEST, R.I.P. MR.DAWSON. TAKE CARE SCOTT.❤

[@esterdrass4964]

We always watched Family Feud back in the day. It was a prime time must watch show. It was the only one I watched actually as I never got into game shows much, but that one, I did.

[@Stephanie_S_777]

I remember watching him on family feud and on reruns of hogan's heroes. Great video!

[@BarbaraBurkert]

Thank You Scott for taking Us to Richard Dawson's Grave . When I was very young and saw Him on " Hogan's Hero's " I fell in Love with Him. I also loved Game Shows and when I saw Him Boasting " Family Feud " I tried to never miss that Show and wished that My Family could have been a. Contestant . He was also Handsome and a good Kisser too! miss You

[@reneedennis2011]

We used to watch this as kids!

[@Mszahnclass95]

I actually liked Richard Dawson on family feud ❤lets get into this episode Scott ,shall we

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

The Best And - One And Only Host of The Family Feud! 👌😆👍 Hogans Heroes - He Also Used to Star And Take Part in ON - MATCH GAME For Years! 👊😎✊🍁🍁 RIP Richard Dawson.

[@vinnygognitti8858]

Awesome video thanks Scott loved family feud Richard Dawson old school classic tv game show loved seeing you also with Adam the woo in Toronto was great

[@syreetaabney6968]

Who didn't love family feud growing up and Richard Dawson was a host to remember, thanks Scott for the video.

[@larryvermeer6170]

Good evening my friend scott RIP Richard

[@catherineferguson7388]

Hi Scott, hope that your well, we had family fortunes and the price is right, but the UK version, that a beautiful cemetery. Nice little grave stone. RIP Richard Dawson 💐💐💐💐, thank you Scott, all the best 👍🤟🏼💕

[@jackiecota-ne8ye]

Loved, loved watching him! RIP Richard Dawson!! Thank you once again Scott!! ❤❤

[@kathyspanner3755]

One of the great game shows host also loved him in Hogan s Heroes and Match Game rest in peace Richard Dawson

[@Cloudywithachanceofcaulk]

I’ve recently discovered your channel and have been binge watching your videos! You have a new subscriber. 😊

[@leemontoya8028]

Love the Videos Scott! Keep them coming and be safe! it's a crazy world out there! 👍🏽

[@SPerryfevr]

Thanks Scott 😊

[@PA_Dutch_Ivy]

Thank you for sharing this video. I enjoy going along with you on your pop culture adventures.

[@patriciaharris2566]

Wow,thank u Scott I loved Richard Dawson❤❤❤love u too

[@hollyshafer9701]

Great video of Richard dowson. I just watched that video.

[@donnahunter3488]

He was definitely loved by millions of women all over the world, young and old. Bless his daughter’s heart for trying to save his life from smoking cigarettes but it was too late. My husband watches the old Match Games to this day.

[@johnbeechy]

"YES!!!!!!!" Richard Dawson from 'the Running Man. i skipped school 54 times during grade 4 just to watch the morning version of the Family Feud. i did get moved on up to the 5th grade, but TV was more import-ant than attending one of the handful of grade schools (that i was enrolled in). thanks for another tear drop. Richard was the kissing bandit of morning tv shows.

[@KarenFields64]

I loved game shows back in the 70’s.

[@JasonThompson-z5r]

The number 1 answer of who the best host of the game is, should be Richard Dawson. Very funny guy

[@karendorsey4780]

Loved Richard Dawson ! He was the game show host Casanova!! He got his kisses in ! lol ! Rip🙏🏽 Thanks Scott! ❤❤

[@SHERRY0010]

Richard Dawson was the best game show host ever ! He was a natural , and did things his way . And voted by lots of females as a good kisser lol. He was a cutie pie 🥰. Thanks Scott for a really nice video on him .

[@karenleemallonee684]

I loved him best on Match Game...everyone picked him for the Super Match! He did become an _ick the last year he was on it, that was too bad!! Thank you, Scott, nice video! 👍👍

[@Nicole_Jewell]

Thanks for the great video. Richard Dawson was one of the greats.

[@josieirish29]

That was great Scott! Thanks 🙏

[@Tatortot318]

Alot of us grew up with these people, it's sad to see them leave us, we spent many hours with these people.

[@jenjeepers]

The 70’s was the best decade!

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Thank you Scott. Richard Dawson was a really cool guy to watch funny and charming with the ladies in a respectful way. I’m going on KZbin today and look for the old game shows Rest In Peace Richard 🕊️

[@rlawrence71]

One of the lesser referenced roles in his career was "The Running Man." It's my favorite role that he played. He played a corrupt game show host that Arnold gets in the end.

[@louisgentile3890]

I’ve been wanting to see where Gene Rayburn and Charles Nelson Reilly marker and/or gravesite is. That’ll complete my match game major stars.

[@hazelsmith2]

Great game host.xx Thsnks scott.xx❤

[@Mr.Thrasha]

You should host Family Feud Scott!! 😊

[@cherpetras9484]

Richard Dawson has my favorite host on family feud. Was great on match game also

[@damonsdeliberatedetour492]

Loved Richard Dawson best host ever!!

[@aaphotofilm]

Awesome video Scott. I know I'm slightly late with this one but I been busy editing like you lol. Wow what a character he was. Didn't realise he got kissed on TV like that. That's news to me. Very humble and down to earth. We have a UK version of this game here too. He was an amazing presenter.

[@nicholas87541]

I'm familiar with the Steve Harvey Family Feud, but interesting to learn about the original host. Great video, thank for sharing, Scott! RIP Richard Dawson

[@Angels-mj5ew]

Hi Scott have a nice day today always

[@Amyhohman]

I watched the match game sometimes with Richard actually the reruns it was before my time a little❤

[@kirkmanning6232]

Dickie Dawson was great! He did really well on Family Feud!

[@davidroulier1301]

Mom and Dad cleaned the VFW. While they cleaned, I would watch family feud. Richard Dawson made us laugh..

[@TrashorTreasure-ie3sz]

Hi Scott!❤ I loved him 😢

[@mr.nibbles2369]

I remember watching family feud as a kid and loving it. When your at the cemetery what do those flags by the Graves mean

[@kjbigsful]

I miss seeing him. 😢 He stopped kissing women when his little Girl asked him to. She said she only wanted him to kiss Mommy!❤️🙏🏻

[@joangravel2436]

Thanks for the video I enjoyed watching

[@Tracey..H]

Richard and Bob crane - handsome blokes!!!!

[@nancysantamarialatica1141]

One of my fav. You too Scott my sweet Canadian you . But yea I remember watching just for this man’s presence. And watched him on MATCH GAME TOO . Another one of my fav’s . Ok Scott. Take care u . 💚 .

[@sadiebeast97]

Scott, TYSVM for honoring RD! I was a kid when Richard hosted the original FF. I never thought anything of him kissing the women. Watching now, I get a huge smile and a laugh out of all the kisses. Seems to me, none of the women were offended and actually wanted to give and receive a kiss from Richard--I know I would because he seemed to have a good spirit! They could request not to kiss him. RD wanted the contestants to win lots of money, even when he was on Match Game. Scott, I read many times RD did not drink alcohol.

[@dansimon1100]

I remember watching that family ferd, but it is probably the reruns but i remember it.

[@marypatkeens930]

I loved watching Match Game and Family Feud growing up. Richard Dawson was on both and so funny! 🤣

[@tomk206]

Thank You.

[@40Bethy]

Richard and Ray where my two favourite hosts on Family Feud

[@grahampost7416]

Awesome video Scott also played a Canadian soldier from World War 2 in the Devils Brigade.

[@laurasteadman4897]

Amazing video Scott and opening music (btw, who is it?) I remember watching Richard Dawson and wishing I could meet him one day. There will never be anyone like him in life with his level of talent. Thanks for the memories, Rest In Peace Richard Dawson. ❤ 🕊 💐🌹

[@juliogonzales5441]

THE MAN OF A..MILLION KISSES 💋 😘 ..PEACE OUT

[@latonyaboateng1087]

Hello this is LaTonya how are you doing Scott I will always support your Channel❤🎉