Richard Dawson's Unaired Farewell Speech from the Family Feud

A Very Beautiful Message

[@charlesmessina5253]

They should have aired that speech, I'm all choked up

[@JohnnyAGraves]

yes they should have...dang onions on my sub sandwich

[@jamesgilmore1684]

@@JohnnyAGraves lol I know I felt the onions all the way over here. Very touching speech

[@MCeleste56]

I was and still am, a fan of Richard. He had a magnetic personality. You touched many hearts Richard, RIP.

[@ChihuahuaboyDH]

Other than Bob Barker, Richard Dawson was also THE best game show host of them all!!! I remember watching both Richard Dawson & Bob Barker both doing their thing every weekday afternoon when I arrived home from school in 1973 and 1974. This was when Bob was hosting "The Price is Right" @ 2:30 pm & when Richard was a panelist on Gene Rayburn's "Match Game" @ 3 pm (CT). Richard Dawson (& Gene Rayburn) was a class act & he's still missed. R.I.P., Richard Dawson & Gene Rayburn. R.I.P. to Gene Wood, too.

[@annanimus3943]

Amazing how the show devolved under Steve Harvey...the guy who has to let you know every show that he is a Christian and then spends the whole show in a sewer of vulgarity.

[@njpete987]

@@annanimus3943 Yikes!

[@onlythewise1]

@@ChihuahuaboyDH nobody like them wonder why now mostly darks now every body scared to admit to it

[@jaycarson9709]

@@annanimus3943; you noticed that too ? Amen.

[@daisycassidy2448]

Richard Dawson showed what a man should be. Caring, not afraid to cry, not afraid to show emotion. To reach out and help. RIP Richard and little Nicole.

[@ednaatluxton4918]

That was so touching. He was such a great man. He wasn't a womanizer, he wasn't a drinker, never drank. He loved all people from all backgrounds all races as he was brought up. I love when he told that story. And meeting his wife on family feud. Intelligent funny loving.

[@Danimal300zx]

I'm sure the entire audience were in tears with this heartfelt story. Richard was a good man.

[@michaelkerner3072]

God bless Richard Dawson. R.I.P. Survey says we will always love you.

[@lindamcooper1]

Michael Kerner - Very touching - although I’m sure that it wasn’t your intention, I am crying - thank you!!

[@TheAverycross]

Thank you so much for posting Richard Dawson's unaired speech. This great "Feud" host will never be gone, just as long as I take this simple and poignant message to work with me and practice it anywhere I go, to treat people with civility and respect with the hope that they can reciprocate it. Mr. Dawson would have made a great inspirational/motivational speaker! RIP

[@ms.sonshine8878]

He had a great heart. God bless his soul & the Kelly's.

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Yes I am still a Richard Dawson fan

[@bluedeath911]

WOW! Talk about a message that people really need in our time. We can do more then fight. We can do little things for each other and those things are ten times more powerful then any hate.

[@stevefrye5011]

Richard Dawson truly was a class act... RIP

[@felicefiore6783]

What a speech! We should all have a little bit of empathy,like Richard said,it.will touch someone,and make their day. What a guy! Lucky to have known such a wonderful human being! ❤️You and miss you 🇨🇦

[@drewski1535]

felice fiore we can sure learn from this video how to get a powerful message out to everyone

[@janetharned6799]

Nicole Kelly you are in our hearts!! We love you and Richard Dawson too, always and forever😘😅😄

[@netsurferx1]

Well now Richard you can be with your special friend, Nicole Kelly, for all eternity. Take comfort in that.

[@hmonroe2002]

I'm old enough to remember Richard when Hogan's Heroes was on the air. He was always an inspiring character. A great man indeed. Rest in peace my friend.

[@lakemichigan6598]

How sad - and how wonderful. Such a tragic loss. And such a meaningful message from Richard Dawson in response. The world would be a Shangri la if only we would all behave as he suggests.

[@KingDonaldFirstofhisname]

Rest in peace Nicole Kelly and Richard Dawson, God bless

[@selenafanparasiempre]

What this world needs more of is kindness. Now more than ever. He hit the nail right on the head.

[@libertyann439]

So sad he's gone. He was a gem. His daughter may have been named for that girl. Shannon Nichol is his daughter's name.

[@richardpoplis6777]

Everyone busted Richard For kissing all the females...he was a kind person who made people feel.happy.. will miss u Richard you were the family fued.. god bless

[@patblaise608]

What an awesome soul!! RIP Richard

[@videox222ify]

Mr. Dawson was pure class.

[@drewski1535]

videox222ify this was real class you never see this anymore we can learn it all from this clip

[@ronwallace6273]

total class all the time Richard dawson , that's why his star shined bright RIP you are the best

[@drewski1535]

This is what celebrities of today need to watch to learn respect and how to share the love around

[@tailzzzzz]

He had a huge heart. A blessing for those who grew up with him. You will always always always be loved.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

Try to leave the world a *little* better at the end of every day, than you found it at the beginning. That's all any of us can do, and we need to do it every day. Now more than ever.

[@williamlundberg352]

The late great Richard Dawson

[@josephdykes1820]

Wow, what a great and humble way to leave his show.

[@kathyh4804]

What a touching speech.😢

[@heartpursuer]

I had just watched an interview with Richard where he explained why he ended his show with a hand sign meaning, "I love you," and I noticed he did it as the very last thing in this clip.

[@timegantimothyjohnegan5294]

Wonderful final words by our friend Richard Dawson ☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺☺😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤😤

[@patriciahall2223]

Beautiful beautiful Gentleman , such a great ambassador for LOVE & PEACE in the world ....God Rest beautiful Mr Richard Dawson ..

[@donnadreyer2580]

Richard Dawson was an Extremely Compassionate, Caring and Loving Man, I just know He was, I don't even know Him but from the Family Feud, No wonder He fell in Love with Gretchen at First sight. She was very Blessed to Have a Husband like the kissing Bandit. Rest in Eternal Peace Kissing Bandit.

[@shelleystrode1239]

Watch the Old match game shows about everyday on the GSN Love Richard Dawson and the gang. Classic Always

[@paula3599]

I am crying watching this. So moving. Just goes to show what a heart Richard had and what a Godly thing to share with the audience. Sweet Nicole and Richard, rest with the angels.

[@alexgonzalez856]

Well said,Richard Dawson Rest in peace

[@michelmadaire5447]

Very touching message. R.I.P. Mr Dawson.

[@patsyeichman6847]

God Bless his heart💖💖😇😇 RIP, Sir Richard Dawson.

[@hairyscotman]

what a great guy...loved watching him through the years....

[@Boski391]

Pure Class, RIP Richard !

[@marilynbaldwin2934]

He was the best host of family feud i still watch the old shows on my tablet i always got a good laugh!

[@rtazman2004]

Richard Dawson was a real good man Hogan's Heroes all the way until he said farewell on Family Feud there is no other Richard Dawson he was on The Love Boat I remember he's on a lot of different stuff I agree with and 100% God bless you in Jesus name amen R.I.P. Richard Dawson

[@tommarsh9180]

You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one.

[@JoeyMayo]

The world could be magical. What a tragedy that we, as the most intelligent creatures on earth, fall so short.

[@jeanmasonmcmahon2515]

i loved Richard Dawson god bless you~~~

[@laraoneal7284]

Thank u Lewis for this upload. Loved Richard.

[@BillGraper]

Richard is the only Brit who pronounces his words correctly. All of the others I've heard talk funny.

[@bellarose8642]

He message was very special rip mr Dawson

[@donw3912]

Priceless. Thanks for posting this portion of his speech at the finale. I just wish they had aired it in it's entirety. Thanks Richard for making this world a better place with your love and compassion. Little Nicole was an amazing girl and her reaching out to Richard as she did with the result of his signature sign off...thats pretty hard to top. Rest in peace Richard and Nicole.

[@tarasilver8591]

Wow and his daughter's name has Nicole in it... This is probably why... From his match game days u would never think he was this type of man... True greatness in every sense of the word..... The world lost a great man... The heavens gained a true angel

[@sharonward5637]

Amen.☁️🎺👼💒🙏🌹

[@funshine817]

He matured

[@rosasaucedo7271]

Very unique person Richard Dawson I still remember you rest in peace

[@15DurangoRT]

9 heartless Souls that gave this video a thumbs down.

[@higgy04]

After watching this speech explains why the lollipop tree became part of the show. What a touching tribute

[@vickilongwell3762]

he was magic

[@dianeoliver9041]

I always loved Richard Dawson, even tho he loved to joke around & cut up, I could also see what a sweet loving man he was. He was a special man & is missed by Family, Friends & his many Fans. ♥️

[@yoligooding]

What a sweet man ❤

[@broderie63]

Thanks Richard.

[@lindaadams2953]

Wonder if he named his daughter Shannon Nicole after the little Nicole Kelly..what a class act and so happy he had many years together with Gretchen, their love was magical!!

[@debbiekey7938]

Such an example for all of us

[@drewski1535]

Celebrities of today should watch this and learn how to make a powerful meaningful or closing speech this was real emotion right here

[@chrissheehan4774]

@@drewski1535 exactly

[@chrissheehan4774]

Stunning and brave

[@margonale2780]

RIP Mr. Dawson, you were a special man.

[@dustermaniac]

He was a very nice man. R.I.P.

[@usa02]

RIP Richard Dawson and Gene Wood

[@SenorZorrozzz]

The whole speech should have aired!!!!

[@marywoodruff6640]

You always have a very special place in my hesrt, Richard. Love wstching anything you do.

[@erinmeggik391]

And God made us to be loved. Read John 3:16 KJV

[@kristinejohnson6822]

Is that why Mr.&Mrs Dawson named their child Shannon Nicole?

[@BetheasByteReloaded]

+Kristine Johnson That would be my assumption. If it is, it's a beautiful gesture.

[@kristinejohnson6822]

Thank-you , The Lord be with you.

[@BetheasByteReloaded]

+Kristine Johnson and you too. Be blessed.

[@BetheasByteReloaded]

+Kristine Johnson and you too. Be blessed.

[@BetheasByteReloaded]

+Kristine Johnson and you too. Be blessed.

[@drewgrows7765]

He was clearly a good person with a heart of gold. Too bad they did not air his message. If everyone tried to do a little good the world would be a beautiful place

[@henrystanley511]

Bravo Mr Dawson 😭❤️❤️

[@mango4606]

RIP Richard Dawson, we will miss you.

[@robfiorello2134]

Crying. He was so awesome. Used to watch him when we only had 6 channels.

[@ENunn]

RIP Richard Dawson

[@Trucker1957]

Rest in Peace Mr. Dawson.

[@paultanner2007]

I'm speechless!! That was so wonderfully spoken!! Dick Dawson!!

[@luvvinlovelock7254]

He really had a heart a good heart a soft warm genuine heart he cared was compassion and love he was unforgettable and I'm sure his kisses were warm and soft. Even then Richard would giving anything to anyone like he did that little girl with lollipops at any day or anytime because he was human and all he wanted was everyone else to be generous with their time as well and their hearts. We miss you Richard

[@victoriabennett7404]

Always loved Richard Dawson.

[@Mu5096rdgh]

God bless you Richard 🙏🏻❤️

[@paultanner2007]

I love Dickie Dawson

[@russs7574]

A great game show host, and hysterical as Newkirk in Hogan's Heroes.

[@christywhitley6053]

😭 Loved him. Grew up watching him first on Hogan’s Heroes and later Family Feud. Blessings to his family & loved ones. May all who heard his last words here, do at least one good deed in his memory. 🙏🏼✌🏼

[@mariellemartin9380]

REST IN PEACE

[@fashionroyaltylover6722]

He was a real class act.

[@chasbro777]

God bless you Richard.....

[@eliocannella9958]

And people call him creepy🙄 in 2022, people need to chill tf out….he was THE best host. He WAS Family Feud.

[@MattHandy8577]

Richard Dawson is the Ture Host of Family Feud He was So Loving and Kind He Had a Heart of Gold 💛 Rest In Peace Mr Dawson You are Truly Missed Sir 😢

[@eliocannella9958]

@@MattHandy8577 completely agree…..I was 4 when he was the host and I remember those episodes so vividly

[@FalloutUrMum]

Imagine being a guy who prepared a few jokes to say as he left

[@Caracaraorangeberry]

i love this man- gretchen, you are so lucky. :-))))

[@ruthsills7207]

He was a rare and special person.

[@joefagan6244]

That's why he always end the show with that love sign. We see you on the feud.

[@lauraautry6992]

I have been a fan of Richard Dawson since Hogan Heroes.... lots of love

[@FaithBell-mu2eg]

Richard Dawson was such a beautiful man. He had so much love in his heart. I miss him and can't believe he's gone.

[@johnward7894]

He is and always will be a class act may he rest in heaven and I pray one day I get to see him again with that smile on his face. Listen to what he said we can all share love to each other.

[@youtubedeletedmebcuzisuppo8502]

You can bend over and he can 🐶 style you. U n that perv can have the time of your lives

[@janenelovelove2639]

How beautiful

[@soyeux27]

Thank YOU :-)

[@UberLummox]

The 13 people that down-voted this probably need love the most. Love to all ~

[@ksteiger]

Wow. The mark of a truly great man.

[@rosafernandez2911]

missed u rich

[@deadpan80]

People always like to dwell on the negatives of someone's personality - one side of Richard could be an egotistical jackass, but as proven here, there are many sides to someone.

[@morenaarizona1136]

Love you Always And forever 💕

[@drumcatfano705]

He was a great Host and a genuine person.That was his charisma.I loved watching family feud with him.R.I.P. Richard

[@davidsnyder7341]

Why would they not air this?

[@JaxenRossisback]

+David Snyder Probably because of the emotional discussion about Nicole Kelly.

[@garrettsimms-rowe8531]

Richard didn’t want this aired or the part where he thanked Howard

[@mikestevenson576]

They wouldn't have had time for the game, given the more pertinent final speech that did air.

[@sandracora7788]

He was such a great buy! So down to earth!

[@LarryTaint-qn8pd]

Richard always seemed to care about people. RIP peace sir.