The USA show has had only Pat Sajak as host for the syndicated nighttime version. Both Pat Sajak and Chuck Woolery hosted the earlier Daytime USA show. Alex Trebek did guest host the nighttime show on 1 April 1997 when he and Pat Sajak traded places for Hosts of the Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy shows.
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Ray Combs
That would be Ray Combs, host of Family Feud from 1988 to 1994. After he was fired from Feud, his life started spiraling out of control to the point that he was institutionalized. It was in that institution that he hanged himself.
Ray Combs in 1988.
Richard Dawson was the first host from 1976 to 1985. The show was cancelled until 1988 which then was hosted by Ray Combs until 1994 when Dawson was brought back to try and help the ratings. After a 4 year hiatus the show returned and had Louie Anderson host. In 2002 Richard Karn took over the hosting duties. John O'Hurley was asked to host in 2006. Lastly it was announced in January 2010 that Steve Harvey will be the newest host for the 2010-2011 season
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