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1 Steve Harvey asked the question, "Name something it might take a 100 year old man 30 minutes to do." Can you pick the top answer?
Answer: Go to the bathroom

This question appeared on a single points round with host Steve Harvey in 2010. The Wright and Peluso families played on this episode.

The correct order of answers was:
Go to bathroom (24)
Walk any distance (16)
Get out of bed (15)
Make love (9)
Get dressed (8)
Climb stairs (6)
Eat (5)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
2 What was the number one answer for this question asked by John O'Hurley? "Name something people squeeze"
Answer: Fruit

This question appeared on a single points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Fruit (35)
Toothpaste (15)
Each other (15)
Toilet paper (9)
Pillow (5)
Ball (4)
Ketchup/Mustard (4)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
3 In what month did Richard Dawson return to the "Family Feud" in 1994?
Answer: September

The episodes were taped in August, but they weren't broadcast until September 12.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
4 On what day in 1988 did Ray Combs' new "Family Feud" premiere on daytime network television?
Answer: July 4

On the first episode, Ray wished America a happy birthday. Then he said he'd studied all the CBS game shows and that he thought he was prepared. "...so, if you're ready, let's see the first item up for bids!"
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
5 What year did "Family Feud" debut on the ABC network?
Answer: 1976

"Family Feud" aired on ABC all nine years. It also aired in syndication from 1980-1984, but "syndication" doesn't count as a network.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
6 Who hosted "Family Feud" when it first premiered in 1976?
Answer: Richard Dawson

At first, "New Treasure Hunt" host Geoff Edwards was considered, but elected not to host. Dawson hosted the show from 1976-1985 on ABC.
  From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
7 Who was the very first host of "Family Feud"?
Answer: Richard Dawson

Richard Dawson hosted the show from 1976 until 1985, and then again during the 1994-1995 season.
  From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
8 Can you choose what the number one answer for this question was when asked by John O'Hurley? "Give me an animal that begins with the letter M."
Answer: Monkey

This question was in a single points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Monkey (68)
Mouse (16)
Moose (7)
Mongoose (4)
Mule (2)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
9 Who was the announcer?
Answer: Gene Wood

This was Gene's final season of announcing "Family Feud" (he previously announced the 1976-1985 version, as well as the previous six seasons of the 1988-1995 version). He would go on to announce for Game Show Network and other projects before his retirement in the late-'90s. He died in 2004.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
10 On what network did Ray Combs' new "Feud" premiere?
Answer: CBS

Richard Dawson's original version (1976-1985) aired on ABC. Combs' "Feud" also aired in syndication, which doesn't count as a network.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
11 Who was the announcer of "Family Feud" during Richard Dawson's first run?
Answer: Gene Wood

This is the show that, undoubtedly, Gene is most known for.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
12 Which famed game show theme writer composed the original theme to "Family Feud?"
Answer: Robert Israel

The original theme was an expanded version of a prize cue from "The Price Is Right." It was re-recorded with synthesized drums in 1988 for the Ray Combs era. Robert Israel himself has also composed the theme to "Match Game."
    Your options: [ Sheila Cole ] [ John Lewis Parker ] [ Stanley Blits ] [ Robert Israel ]
  From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
13 "Family Feud" was a spin-off of what other popular game show?
Answer: "Match Game"

"Family Feud" was based on the Super Match round of "Match Game". During the Super Match, the contestant tried to guess the most popular answer given for a fill-in-the-blank question.
  From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
14 What was the top answer for this question asked by Steve Harvey? "When a woman is trying to catch a man, name something she pretends to like."
Answer: Sports

This question was asked in a single points round by Steve Harvey in 2013.
The Sullivan family played against the extremely hilarious Tran family.

The correct order of answers was:
Sports (66)
His face/Bod (8)
Sex/With him (7)
Jokes/personality (7)
Cars (3)
Beer (3)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
15 What was the number one answer for the question, "Name a foreign country people vacation in where it'd be easy to pack on 10 pounds"? (Host: John O'Hurley)
Answer: Italy

This question was in a double points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Italy (54)
France (20)
England (5)
Mexico (5)
Germany (3)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
16 How many members on each team were there?
Answer: 4

It had always been five before, and has always been five since, but for unknown reasons the number of members was changed to four in 1994. This has also been seen on international versions as well.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
17 Ray differed from Richard Dawson in the fact that he didn't kiss all the women. What was his gimmick?
Answer: Wearing women's high heels

Once there was a woman who was Ray's height and had high heels on. He asked if he could try them on, and the rest is history.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
18 Who was the announcer of the pilot to "Family Feud" in 1976?
Answer: Johnny Olson

Johnny Olson was a good announcer, but he was way too busy announcing "Match Game," "The Price is Right" and the other billion or so game shows out there, so the reins were handed to Gene Wood.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
19 What feature was added to the show in 1992 in an attempt to boost ratings?
Answer: Bullseye Round

The Bullseye Round provided the chance for families to play for up to $20,000, based on the how many times they came up with the number one answer. The Bankroll round replaced the Bullseye during the 1994-1995 season.
  From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
20 When Steve Harvey asked the question "When you're feeling tense, name something that will loosen you up", what was the number one answer?
Answer: A drink

This question was asked on a fast money round by Steve Harvey in 2013.
The Tracey family played this fast money round, and Paul guessed the number one answer for 21 points.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
21 When John O'Hurley asked, "Name a letter of the alphabet you need your tongue to pronounce", what was the number one answer?
Answer: T

This question appeared in a Fast Money round with host John O'Hurley.
The number one answer for this question was T, for 32 points.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
22 Starting in 1990, Ray became the first US "Feud" host to carry what onstage with him?
Answer: A cordless microphone

His microphone remained with him until his reign was over in 1994.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
23 In total, how many years did Richard Dawson host "Family Feud?"
Answer: Ten

Dawson's original ABC run lasted nine years (1976-1985). He then came back to host for one season in syndication from 1994-1995.
  From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
24 In what year did Ray Combs begin hosting "Family Feud?"
Answer: 1988

The show went off the air in 1985, but was revived in 1988 with Ray Combs taking over where Richard Dawson had left off. Ray then hosted the show until 1994.
  From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
25 John O'Hurley asked, "Name a place your boss might move your desk to if he really, really hated you." What was the top answer?
Answer: Basement

This question was asked on a single points round by John O'Hurley in Season 10. The Gregory family battled the Hirata family on this episode.

The correct order of answers was:
Basement (32)
Closet/storage room (23)
Near/in bathroom (19)
In the corner (8)
Hallway (4)
Outside/sidewalk (4)
The boiler room (3)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
26 Who was the main announcer for Ray's 1988-1994 run?
Answer: Gene Wood

Gene also announced for Dawson's version from 1976-1985, and would stay with the "Feud" until 1995. Rod Roddy subbed for Gene once in 1989, Burton Richardson became announcer in 1999.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
27 During Richard Karn's first season, which version of the theme was brought back for a short time?
Answer: 1988

Albeit edited, the 1988 theme was brought back for Karn's first season. However, it didn't go well with the set, and it was scuttled in 2003. It was, however, remixed that same year to have a techno beat like the "party" themes, but it never made it on the air.
    Your options: [ 1976 ] [ None, the theme stayed the same ] [ 1994 ] [ 1988 ]
  From Quiz: The "Family Feud" Challenge
28 During the early days of "Family Feud", how many seconds was the first contestant in Fast Money given to answer the questions?
Answer: 15

The second contestant then had 20 seconds to answer their questions. Both these times were increased in later versions of the show.
  From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
29 "Name something that's much more exciting when it's new" was a question asked by John O'Hurley. Can you guess the number one answer?
Answer: Car

This question was asked on a single points round by John O'Hurley in season 10. The Gregory and Hirata families appeared on this episode.

The correct order of answers was:
Car (55)
Love/whoopee (18)
Computer/laptop (6)
Movie (5)
Marriage/Spouse (4)
Clothes/shoes (3)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
30 Can you guess which choice below was the number one answer for this question with host Steve Harvey? "Name something every woman wants for her very own."
Answer: House

This question appeared on a Fast Money round with host Steve Harvey.
The number one answer was house, although neither of the contestants guessed it!
    Your options: [ Engagement ring ] [ House ] [ Husband ] [ Car ]
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
31 In 1992, producers added what feature to the show to boost ratings even higher?
Answer: The "Bullseye" round

The "Bullseye" round, in many fans' opinions, was what caused the "Feud" to go under for four years. It can also be seen on special episodes of the Australian "Bert's Family Feud."
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
32 In May 1980, "Family Feud" reached a milestone number of episodes. How many episodes were produced?
Answer: 1,000

For the first round, the question was "Name something 'Family Feud' would like to say to America." The four answers on the board were, in order: "Thank You," "America," "For," "1,000 Shows."
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
33 Richard Karn asked the question, "Name something you'd need if you were opening up a funeral home." Which answer below was the number one answer?
Answer: Dead bodies

This question appeared on a single points round with host Richard Karn during Season 5. The Bullock family returned to play against the Marcelin family on this episode.

The correct order of answers was:
Clients (25)
Caskets (24)
Mortician/Staff (16)
Money (7)
License (6)
    Your options: [ Dead bodies ] [ Flowers ] [ Coffins ] [ A mortician ]
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
34 What was the number one answer for the question asked by John O'Hurley? "Name a board that kids ride for fun".
Answer: Skateboard

This question appeared in a triple points round with host John O'Hurley.
The correct order of answers was:
Skateboard (76)
Surfboard (15)
Snowboard (6)
Boogie Board (2)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
35 The set was originally built for the previous season (hosted by Ray Combs), when the "Feud" went on the road to a major tourist attraction. Where did they go?
Answer: Opryland USA

The syndicated "Feud" went to Opryland in September 1993.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": He's Baaaack! (1994-1995)
36 Starting in 1992, the syndicated "Feud" was renamed "The New Family Feud." What was the daytime version called?
Answer: "The Family Feud Challenge"

The show was expanded to an hour. Two new families battled it out in the first half-hour, and the winning family played the "returning champion" family from the previous day's episode. This wouldn't happen on the syndicated "Feud" until 1994.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994)
37 Finish this Richard Dawson quote: "If I look happy tonight, I am. I just got the oil drilling rights to..."
Answer: Jack Lord's hair

Richard said this on the pilot. He must've liked it; he said something similar on the actual first episode.
    Your options: [ The "Match Game" set ] [ Gene Rayburn's microphone ] [ Jack Lord's hair ] [ The Ozark mountains ]
  From Quiz: "Family Feud": Pucker Up, Richard! (1976-1985)
38 Louie Anderson began hosting the show in what year?
Answer: 1999

"Family Feud" had been off the air since 1995. When they brought it back to life in 1999, they introduced new theme music and hired popular comedian Louie Anderson to host. He hosted from 1999 until 2002.
  From Quiz: Survey Says: "Family Feud"
39 The question, "Name something you'd keep in your desk if you were having an office romance" was asked by Steve Harvey. What was the number one answer for this question?
Answer: Condoms

This question was asked on a single points round with host Steve Harvey in 2013.The Parker family played against the Anderson family.

The correct order of answer was:
Weinerhosen (35)
Photos/Of spouse (14)
Mint/spray/gum (9)
Their phone # (8)
Cologne (7)
Makeup/Lipstick (5)
Candy/Chocolate (4)
Clothes/lingerie (4)
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Part Two!
40 When the question "Name a color in the rainbow" was asked, what was the number one answer? (Host: Richard Karn)
Answer: Red

This question was asked on a Fast Money round with host Richard Karn.
The number one answer was Red.
  From Quiz: "Family Feud" Number One Answers!
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