i grew up on dawson watching hogans heroes,then the fued. a great guy really entertaining. i just loved everything he did he was the boss. a caring man who will be remembered for fun and graciousness.
Bless his heart, what an enchanting love story. I watched the interview with his children right after he passed away & they were just lovely people. They said he had just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer 3 weeks before, but then had a heart attack. I certainly understood what they meant when they said, it was kind of a blessing that he didn't have to suffer through months of cancer treatment, I am sure that was a way of bringing comfort & having watched my sister go through that was hard enough on us, I can only imagine how hard it was for her & she lost the battle even with the treatments almost exactly a year later.
A lot of people he worked with didn't like him, but from this clip, I can't understand why...he seems like a sweet guy and obviously very romantic. She certainly made him happy!
I just saw the 1966 motion picture "Munster Go Home" at an actual theater a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't seen it in years. While watching the film to my utter delight, Richard appears on the big screen. The audience started applauding! I had forgotten he was in the film! That's the kind of admiration Mr. Dawson has earned. It's wonderful to see him here. Thanks so much for sharing this.
I wrote him a letter in 09 He sent me an autographed picture...What great guy.. he came here from England and did well...Hogan's Heroes the "Match Game" and the Feud...He was in a movie in the 80's with Schwarzenegger he played the game show host(go figure) I think it was Total Recall...luckily we can still see him on GSN "salute" god bless richard
He really was something special. Been watching the old Match Games and not only was he witty and funny, but he was smart and could read the contestants well...On Match Game some guests answer the '________' blank with what THEY think should be there, Richard always tried to actually MATCH what the contestant might say. Obviously
man im 6'4 210lbs i pulled 1 tour in the middle east then 4.5 years in prison. lissoning to this old man talk about his life... almost made me cry. ALMOST!
Wow, I knew his voice was starting to show its age in 94, I had no idea he even still appeared in public interviews. As far as I knew, he's been completely retired from show business since 1995.
It's sad seeing him like this. Being able to see him when he was still young, you know how he used to be. If he was just some other elder, I don't think people would give him the time or day.
I just found out he passed away! :'( Nobody's perfect, but he seemed to be a man of lovely sentiments. NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO for your eternal Life, Mr. Dawson.
@myusernameistaken23 Actually, since she was in college, there was no crime committed. He also didn't assault her in any way. Like now when men come up to us & think it's ok to grab even our shoulder and waist, twirl us around and we have no idea who they are.
Its good to see this interview. I always wonder how Richard is today since he's in retirement.. I miss him on tv. I watched Match Game every morning before I head to work. I don't know if his Family Feud is still on the GSN. I don't watch GSN that much anymore.
If Dawson tried a stunt like that today by asking a contestant for her number, she sue Dawson, the show and the network. Girls were different back then I guess
When he met his wife and then called her after her family left the show after losing, Gretchen was 24 and Richard was 49. He called her and they were married one year later. Ok, when I turn 49 I am sure I will get a woman who is 24 that will want to marry me too. Yeah right? lol I'll call her only by accidentally obtaining her number, and she'll hang up on me. Fame & money can get you a lot in life. Not that it can buy happiness, but it certainly helped here. I mean really... if another ordinary man twice her age would have asked for her number back then do you think she would gave given it to him? Point made!
"I don't drink, never have..." That surprised the hell out of me. He had that demeanor kinda like Dean Martin.
This was so awesome! I'm glad Richard and Gretchen had a happy marriage. RIP Richard
I was lucky enough to have been on the feud Richard was a real cool guy it was a blast to do the show
Wonderful. A true gentleman to the very end. May his soul rest in Heaven.
I was fortunate enough to meet Richard Dawson many years ago...and I received one of his famous kisses! A delightful man.
Two words: CLASS ACT. Quite obviously humble and grateful. Rest in Peace, RD.
What a wonderful soul. Loved him. May he rest in peace.
i grew up on dawson watching hogans heroes,then the fued. a great guy really entertaining. i just loved everything he did he was the boss. a caring man who will be remembered for fun and graciousness.
A touch of his accent was always there.
my god that made me cry .. What a guy!! RIP Richard Dawson
Bless his heart, what an enchanting love story. I watched the interview with his children right after he passed away & they were just lovely people. They said he had just been diagnosed with esophageal cancer 3 weeks before, but then had a heart attack. I certainly understood what they meant when they said, it was kind of a blessing that he didn't have to suffer through months of cancer treatment, I am sure that was a way of bringing comfort & having watched my sister go through that was hard enough on us, I can only imagine how hard it was for her & she lost the battle even with the treatments almost exactly a year later.
He's always seemed like a nice man to me. I enjoyed his work in everything he did.
He was one of the great ones. Today's "stars" can't hold a candle to him. He was intelligent, witty and very personable. A true class act.
I grew up watching the reruns of all his shows! I always loved how real he is. Such a nice guy.
I think the question that Richard was referring to was "Name something that builds your appetite" where Gretchen answered with "making love".
Funny how you always remember the little things.
rip mr. richard dawson loved watching you on tv as a kid! may you rest easy!!!
Mr Dawson was a gentleman. Smart, funny, and very charming. Made me laugh a lot. I miss him dearly.
Rest In Peace Mr. Dawson..
r.i.p. Mr Dawson, thanks for all the great momments/ Match game/Family feud.
Always a great guy. Honest, clean, funny. Great man.
a real gentleman.
A lot of people he worked with didn't like him, but from this clip, I can't understand why...he seems like a sweet guy and obviously very romantic. She certainly made him happy!
I just saw the 1966 motion picture "Munster Go Home" at an actual theater a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't seen it in years. While watching the film to my utter delight, Richard appears on the big screen. The audience started applauding! I had forgotten he was in the film! That's the kind of admiration Mr. Dawson has earned. It's wonderful to see him here. Thanks so much for sharing this.
Richard was the best. I miss him. RIP Mr. Dawson
I wrote him a letter in 09 He sent me an autographed picture...What great guy.. he came here from England and did well...Hogan's Heroes the "Match Game" and the Feud...He was in a movie in the 80's with Schwarzenegger he played the game show host(go figure) I think it was Total Recall...luckily we can still see him on GSN "salute" god bless richard
always loved him. Sweet,sweet story.
RIP Richard. May you rest well.
Richard Dawson, a great man, RIP.
He really was something special. Been watching the old Match Games and not only was he witty and funny, but he was smart and could read the contestants well...On Match Game some guests answer the '________' blank with what THEY think should be there, Richard always tried to actually MATCH what the contestant might say. Obviously
Rest in peace my man.
RIP Richard Dawson.
rip. we miss and love you.
aw made me cry
R.I.P Richard
Johnny Gilbert actually guest-announced on Feud during Gretchen and family's original Feud appearance.
What a great man!
that sounds like an awesome dinner he made! beef wellington! and he made it himself! damn. everything he does is amazing, or so it seems :O
Mutual friends Dawson cracks up laughing
You could tell when this interview was shot, something was wrong with Richard.
man im 6'4 210lbs i pulled 1 tour in the middle east then 4.5 years in prison. lissoning to this old man talk about his life... almost made me cry. ALMOST!
the movie was called The Running Man
amen to that!!
Rest in peace, Killian
Wow, I knew his voice was starting to show its age in 94, I had no idea he even still appeared in public interviews. As far as I knew, he's been completely retired from show business since 1995.
It's sad seeing him like this. Being able to see him when he was still young, you know how he used to be. If he was just some other elder, I don't think people would give him the time or day.
rip Richard
I just found out he passed away! :'(
Nobody's perfect, but he seemed to be a man of lovely sentiments.
NAM MYOHO RENGE KYO for your eternal Life, Mr. Dawson.
He died of esophageal cancer....my brother died of the same thing!
How very very lucky!!!!!!!!
@myusernameistaken23 Actually, since she was in college, there was no crime committed. He also didn't assault her in any way. Like now when men come up to us & think it's ok to grab even our shoulder and waist, twirl us around and we have no idea who they are.
@shunlvswx Agreed! I came here looking for him! I also stopped watching Family Feud when he stopped hosting.
RIP
@kmsimedia Well, he is 78. :) This appears to be recent, though I'm not sure.
Its good to see this interview. I always wonder how Richard is today since he's in retirement.. I miss him on tv. I watched Match Game every morning before I head to work.
I don't know if his Family Feud is still on the GSN. I don't watch GSN that much anymore.
Really? Wow! Were you a contestant on Family Feud at the time?
If Dawson tried a stunt like that today by asking a contestant for her number, she sue Dawson, the show and the network. Girls were different back then I guess
Nowadays, if a game show host tries to get a female contestant's personal phone number, she could get him for stalking. RIP Richard.
It does kinda sound it. Either way I can tell that his health's not very good.
When was this filmed? He looks so old!
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Bob Barker is the jerk, not Richard!
Mr Diana Dors!
When he met his wife and then called her after her family left the show after losing, Gretchen was 24 and Richard was 49. He called her and they were married one year later. Ok, when I turn 49 I am sure I will get a woman who is 24 that will want to marry me too. Yeah right? lol I'll call her only by accidentally obtaining her number, and she'll hang up on me. Fame & money can get you a lot in life. Not that it can buy happiness, but it certainly helped here. I mean really... if another ordinary man twice her age would have asked for her number back then do you think she would gave given it to him? Point made!
...Did Richard have a stroke or something?