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Quiz about Family Feud Show Me Ray Combs 19881994

"Family Feud": Show Me Ray Combs! (1988-1994) Quiz

In 1988, "Family Feud" returned to the airwaves with a new host, comedian Ray Combs. See how much you know about the second chapter of this American icon, and find out whether or not you hit the Bullseye.

A multiple-choice quiz by thunderbird6. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
thunderbird6

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
251,765

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
5 / 10

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1091

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. On what day in 1988 did Ray Combs' new "Family Feud" premiere on daytime network television? Hint

January 1

July 12

July 4

September 11

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Question 2 of 10

2. On what network did Ray Combs' new "Feud" premiere? Hint

Syndication

ABC

CBS

NBC

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Question 3 of 10

3. Ray differed from Richard Dawson in the fact that he didn't kiss all the women. What was his gimmick? Hint

Comparing himself to Richard Dawson

Kissing all the men

Wearing women's high heels

Shouting "Bullseye!" for no apparent reason

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Question 4 of 10

4. Starting in 1990, Ray became the first US "Feud" host to carry what onstage with him? Hint

A "Feud" home game

A car

A dog

A cordless microphone

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Question 5 of 10

5. Who was the main announcer for Ray's 1988-1994 run? Hint

Gene Wood

Rod Roddy

John O'Hurley

Burton Richardson

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Question 6 of 10

6. In 1992, producers added what feature to the show to boost ratings even higher? Hint

The "Bullseye" round

A new set

Richard Dawson as co-host

Vanna White

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Question 7 of 10

7. Starting in 1992, the syndicated "Feud" was renamed "The New Family Feud." What was the daytime version called? Hint

"Family Challenge"

"Bullseye!"

"The Family Feud Challenge"

"The New Family Feud"

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the summer of 1993, the "Feud" went on the road and filmed an entire week of episodes from Opryland USA in what city? Hint

Nashville, Tennessee

Atlanta, Georgia

Jackson, Mississippi

Dallas, Texas

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Question 9 of 10

9. By 1993, the writing was on the wall for the "Feud." What did the producers suggest to get back ratings? Hint

Get rid of the "Bullseye" round

Change the set

Bring back Richard Dawson

Change the theme song

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Question 10 of 10

10. On Ray Combs' last show ("The New Family Feud", May 1994), what did Ray mysteriously do during the closing credits? Hint

Sat down and cried

Cursed Richard Dawson

Went on a rant

Walked off the set

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. 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!"

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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."

7. 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.

8. In the summer of 1993, the "Feud" went on the road and filmed an entire week of episodes from Opryland USA in what city?

Answer: Nashville, Tennessee

They took along a new, smaller set that would later be used on the "Family Feud" when Richard Dawson returned in 1994. Opryland USA, sadly, is no more.

9. By 1993, the writing was on the wall for the "Feud." What did the producers suggest to get back ratings?

Answer: Bring back Richard Dawson

Which they did in 1994. It was finally given the ax in 1995.

10. On Ray Combs' last show ("The New Family Feud", May 1994), what did Ray mysteriously do during the closing credits?

Answer: Walked off the set

Ray was never the same after that. His life took a downward spiral, and he eventually committed suicide on June 2, 1996.

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Source: Author thunderbird6

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