Richard Dawson : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Hogan's Heroes)

Joined the Merchant Marines at 14 and stayed for 3 years.

Appeared in an episode of "The Love Boat" (1977) with Robert Goulet.

Appeared on the TV Special "Bizarre" (1980) by Einstein and Bye with guest Steve Martin.

Appeared as a panelist on "Cop-Out", a game show pilot that never aired.

Hosted Thanksgiving Day "Family Feud Marathon" in 1995, aired November 23rd, 2000.

Recurring co-host on "The Tonight Show" (1962) during 1978-1980.

Richard became a U.S. citizen in 1984 and showed his passport and photo to America during the intro to a "Family Feud" (1976) episode.

Met his current wife Gretchen when she was a contestant on "Family Feud" (1976) in 1981.

Hosted "Family Feud" (1976) for a total of ten years: nine consecutive years (1976-1985) and one non-consecutive year (the 1994-95 season).

Hosted a 1988 pilot episode of "You Bet Your Life" (1980) which was never sold.

Was a friend of the late Bill Bixby, who appeared as a panelist on the pilot of Richard's trashy TV game show, "Cop-Out" and on "Masquerade Party" (1974).

During an interview early in the "Family Feud" (1976) run, he revealed that he enjoyed wearing and collecting T-shirts (a huge fad in the 1970s). Shortly after, the custom began of families on Feud presenting him a shirt early in the game, usually during the "introduce the family members" portion. As a result, he has one of the largest collections of unique and rare T-shirts in the world.

Won the "Password" (1961) All-Stars Grand Master Championship in 1975 against Betty White, Bill Bixby, and Hal Linden. He gave his winnings to a children's charity.

Picked up the nickname "The Kissing Bandit" during the initial run of "Family Feud" (1976) because he greeted every attractive female contestant with a kiss.

His second wife, Gretchen, has appeared as a contestant on "Win Ben Stein's Money" (1997).