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Actor
The Resume
(November 20, 1932- )
Birth name is Colin Emm
Best known for hosting 'Family Feud (1976-1985, 1994-1995)'
Panelist on 'Match Game (1973-1978)' and 'I've Got A Secret (1972)'
Portrayed Peter Newkirk on 'Hogan's Heroes (1965-1971)'
Co-host of 'The Tonight Show (1978-1980)'
Acted in 'The Running Man (1988)'
Why he might be annoying
In his youth he lied about his age to earn a living as a boxer.
He has been divorced.
He met his second wife while she was a contestant on 'Family Feud.'
He is rumoured to have had a large ego in his prime and to have clashed with both the producers of 'Match Game' and 'Family Feud.'
He quit 'Match Game' on bad terms (1978).
After 'Family Feud' ended, his bad reputation in the business made him unable to find work in television for many years.
He returned to television as the host of a new 'Family Feud' in 1994, but no one watched (or cared) and the show was quickly cancelled.
He will be forever typecast as a game show host.
Why he might not be annoying
He served in the Merchant Marines for three years.
He brought a certain charm to 'Family Feud' which was lacking in many similar shows at the time.
He was one of the most popular hosts of his day.
His portrayal of evil game show host Damon Killian, in 'The Running Man,' was seen as an acknowledgment of his darker side.
He has humbled with age.
He originated the now-famous quote: 'survey says.'
Credit: Jet
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