Results: Richard Dawson: host of "Family Feud" show

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"Family Feud" first aired on ABC in 1976. Since then, thousands of episodes have been broadcast, Richard Dawson fronted the show at its peak between 1976 and 1985, during which it became the top daytime TV show in the United States. Dawson had a proclivity for kissing women on "Family Feud," often full on the mouth — a habit that gained him the monicker "the Kissing Bandit." Have you ever watched this long-running TV game show?
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Dawson's actions sparked mixed reactions, with some viewers finding it offensive and others finding it harmless as a playful gesture. Despite the controversy, Dawson's kisses were a part of his charm and the show's unique atmosphere. Here's a short clip of Dawson kissing many female contestants over the years. Do you find that it's appropriate for a game show host to kiss all the female contestants?
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