Good news. The syndicated Family Feud has officially been renewed for the 2008-2009 season. Right now they have more than 80% of the country cleared, including 47 of the top 50 markets, and it’s expected to fully clear by Fall.
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13 responses to "“Family Feud” Officially Renewed"
[Charlie Horse]This is the show that doesn’t end, yes it goes on and on my friend…[/CH]
But John O’Hurley has made the show very enjoyable again, so here’s to another good season!
John has done a great job hosting the past two seasons. To boot, this will also be the longest incarnation of Feud to date (the Dawson Feud lasted nearly 9 years on ABC). My mom doesn’t like him (she thinks he’s too pompous), but I really do. His knowledge & zany wit amazes me. Whether it deals with dogs (as National Dog Show commentator), game shows, or TV/radio voiceovers (he does commercials for Bojangles’ chicken), he is the mark of a true Irish-American actor.
Pretty impressive for a show considered to be on life support only a couple of years ago.
That’s great. John has been the best host since Ray left the show. It would be nice if they raised the prize money though. $20,000 is getting kinda cheap when compared to other games shows (esp. since you gotta split it five ways). $50,000 would be decent. $100,000 imo would be ideal but it’s probably out of the budget.
This will be year 10 of the current run of Feud. Amazing. It feels like it just started a few years ago. The show has gotten better as time has gone on, primarily because they finally found the right host.
A Renewal?
SURVEY SAYS……………..(DING) *WIN MUSIC* :)
Feud has never been better with John at the helm! Here’s to more surveys, and fun on the FEUD!
I guess I have to be that guy…
O’Hurley = Worst. Host. Ever.
He forgets to tell us what the number one answer is for some categories in the end game, and can’t deliver a scripted joke with any form of believability.
Combine that with the planted signs in the crowd and other over-productions and this version of the Feud makes me want to cry.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad the show is surviving, but things need to change. It’s killing me.
You not liking John is your opinion of course but to say he is the worst host ever?!?!?! You actually liked Louie more then John?!?!?!
I didn’t like John as Feud host at first, but he’s really grown on me since then. Glad to see he gets to continue hosting.
To Dan Y.: I don’t think John is the first host to forget to say the number one answer in fast money (didn’t Karn forget it a few times?)
I don’t catch Feud as much as I should, but the ones I have caught have been good. I’m glad O’Hurley’s getting a renewal. While I hate the planted signs and the over-production, he’s done a good job and deserves more of a run.
im glad to hear this.
since the Price is Right now uses the Fremantlemedia credit instead of Mark Goodson, shouldnt Feud adopt this tradition too?
And yes, $20,000 doesnt seem like much these days for a top prize. International versions of Feud got much bigger prizes. Family Feud should raise theirs too.
This is great news I have really enjoyed John O’hurley hosting family feud. I think they need to bring back the original theme music with a new mix to it
Here is my rank on Family Feud hosts from the beginning:
1. Richard Dawson
2. John O’Hurley
3. Ray Combs
4. Louie Anderson
5. Richard Karn
Richard Kard was the worse host on Family Feud. He was stiff, stale, and boring. I found myself rolling my eyes all the time and the ‘energy’ he had on the show was so superficial and unbelievable. I am glad that O’Hurley is coming back. However, there are elements of the show (set, music, production, etc.) That I feel would better the show with him on it.
AND YES!!! $20,000!!!! That’s a little bizarre. I think that most producers of Family Feud unwillingness to change the money for a long time helped contribute to FF shaky success throughout television history.