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Raymond Neil "Ray" Combs, Jr. (April 3, 1956 – June 2, 1996) was an American comedian, actor, and game show host.
Combs began his professional career as a stand-up comedian in the 1980s. His popularity on the stand-up circuit led to him being signed as the host of the revival of the game show Family Feud. The show aired on CBS and was in syndication until 1994. From 1995 to 1996, Combs hosted another game show Family Challenge.
Beset with marital and financial problems, Combs hanged himself in the closet of the psychiatric ward of Glendale Adventist Medical Center where he was being held for observation in June 1996.
Combs was born in Hamilton, Ohio. He graduated from Garfield High School in 1974, where he was an actor, senior class president, and Boys State delegate. Combs declined a nomination to the United States Military Academy to serve as a Mormon missionary for two years in Arizona.
Combs began performing comedy at Cincinnati's Red Dog Saloon, where he developed his best-known shtick of audience sing-alongs of sitcom theme songs. In 1979, Combs sent a letter to David Letterman asking for advice; the comedian encouraged him to continue in comedy. In 1982, convinced that he was better than others he saw appear on The Tonight Show, Combs quit his job as an Indianapolis furniture salesman and moved with his family to Los Angeles. He did well in a competition with more than 200 young comedians, and began doing audience warm-ups for sitcoms such as The Golden Girls and Amen. Combs became so popular that other sitcoms changed their production schedules just so they could get him to warm up their audiences.Johnny Carson heard the audience's laughter and then invited Combs to perform on The Tonight Show in October 1986; the audience gave the comedian a standing ovation.
Fast Money round and closing from Ray Combs' last appearance on Family Feud. Watch closely after Ray says goodbye at the end - he darts out of the studio and leaves the winning family alone for the closing credits.
Here is the Debut of the Second incarnation of Family Feud Premiered July 4th 1988 on CBS at 10:00AM Replacing my other favorite Game Show $25,000 Pyramid for the second time cancelled on July 1st 1988. Ray combs hosted the show for 6 Seasons on CBS/Syndication and he was Replaced by Richard Dawson in 1994 for the 1994-1995 Season. Here is the first episode of Family Feud from 1988. Happy Throwback Thursday and Happy 4th of July and Tune in for Game Show Fever Chat! First on the 4th Tomorrow at NOONET/9:00AMPT.
This video details the death of Family Fued host Ray Combs!
Here is a rare featurette on Ray Combs as Mark Goodson Productions introduces him as the new host of Family Feud! Remember, original host Richard Dawson was ingrained in our minds as the host for 9 years. A tough act to follow. How did you think Ray did? Go behind the scenes with TV and radio legend Wink Martindale! Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/WinkMartindaleGames (Play free games! Win real prizes!) Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WinkMartindale SUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/1galy1L
WTXF-DT4 Allentown/Philadelphia (UHF Channel 38) A Mark Goodson Television Production Courtesy: FremantleMedia North America Original Air Date: June 1, 2016; VTR: August, 1987 Part of BUZZR's 1 year anniversary special Watch Family Feud on BUZZR Weekdays at 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM Sundays at 5:00 PM For more information, visit buzzrplay.com
It's the 1990 Tournament of Champions someone is going to win $70,000 on Family Feud.
I was in 3rd place in Jeopardy for the dos so I am going to Upload a 1991 Classic All Star Family Feud Episode with Sale Of The Century Summer Barthomlow
Returning winning family The Phillips Family is back with $5,379 on this Classic 1990 Episode of Family Feud one of the 3 Favorite Family Feud Host I liked with Ray Combs as host. Tune in for Coca-Cola Game Show Fever Chat! Summer Classic Game Show Blowout Saturday July 11th at NOONET/9:00AMPT.
It's Day 11 of Adam Curry's 25 Days of Christmas with 4 Classic Episodes of Family Feud Ray Combs Day 11 of Family Feud 25 Days of Christmas So Far I won $122,975 and Classic Christmas Cartoon.
Ray and his kids Ray Jr., Kelly, Whitney and Chelsea appear on "The Wil Shriner Show", circa 1988.
Full interview at http://emmytvlegends.org/interviews/people/richard-dawson
LAST PERFORMANCES BEFORE DEATH (PART #8) This is part #8 of the last performance series including final matches, appearances, performances and interviews. These are the celebrities featured in this video listed below. BEN WOOLF (ACTOR) BRAD RENFRO (ACTOR) CAROLE LANDIS (ACTRESS) CAROLYN SUE JONES (ACTRESS) CARY GRANT (ACTOR) CHRIS FARLEY (ACTOR/COMEDIAN) CLARA BOW (ACTRESS) DEAN MARTIN (ACTOR/SINGER) DESI ARNAZ (ACTOR/SINGER) DIVINE (DRAG QUEEN/SINGER) DOMINIQUE DUNNE (ACTRESS) DON CORNELIUS (HOST/CREATOR OF SOUL TRAIN) GREGORY HINES (ACTOR/DANCER) JOAN CRAWFORD (ACTRESS) JOAN RIVERS (TV PERSONALITY/COMEDIAN) JOE FRAZIER (BOXER) JUDITH BARSI (CHILD ACTRESS/VOICE ACTOR) MAC DRE (RAPPER) MADHUBALA (BOLLYWOOD ACTRESS) MESSY MYA (YOUTUBE PERSONALITY) MICHAEL LANDON (ACTOR) MOE HOWARD (ACTOR/CO...
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My Top 5 Favorite Family Feud moments with the late Ray Combs from 1988-1994. Comments welcome!
Sadly, this recording ends during the first part of Fast Money. This is my first "Feud" episode found on the hundreds of recorded VHS tapes I have acquired. The Thompson family hails from Seattle (where they watch the syndicated Feud on KOMO-4). The Shealy family comes from South Carolina, and consists of two state senators - Ryan and Sherry! The late Ray Combs hosts the episode, which was the syndicated version. Includes commercials. Taped off KNDO-23 (NBC) Yakima, WA. (C)1991 Mark Goodson/Bill Todman Productions. All rights reserved. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CONTENT IN THIS VIDEO. THESE WERE POSTED FROM MY OWN VHS COLLECTION. IF FOUND TO BE INFRINGED, I WILL TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN. PS - Ironically KNDO airs Feud as of the 16-17 season. They air one episode weeknights at 6:30. Ray Combs "F...
Sadly, this recording ends during the first part of Fast Money. This is my first "Feud" episode found on the hundreds of recorded VHS tapes I have acquired. The Thompson family hails from Seattle (where they watch the syndicated Feud on KOMO-4). The Shealy family comes from South Carolina, and consists of two state senators - Ryan and Sherry! The late Ray Combs hosts the episode, which was the syndicated version. Includes commercials. Taped off KNDO-23 (NBC) Yakima, WA. (C)1991 Mark Goodson/Bill Todman Productions. All rights reserved. I DO NOT OWN ANY OF THE CONTENT IN THIS VIDEO. THESE WERE POSTED FROM MY OWN VHS COLLECTION. IF FOUND TO BE INFRINGED, I WILL TAKE THIS VIDEO DOWN. PS - Ironically KNDO airs Feud as of the 16-17 season. They air one episode weeknights at 6:30. Ray Combs "F...
Athens Ga. 8/18/2016
Aired in Indianapolis September 22, 1988.
To honor the Late Great Ray Combs (1956-1996) gone very too soon. In July 1988 CBS Brought Back the I really love a lot this time it was not hosted by Richard Dawson it was a Brand new version of Family Feud on CBS It Replaced The $25,000 Pyramid it premiered on CBS on July 4th 1988 at 10:00AM. I watch that every day on CBS Throughout the summer of 1988. He was not as good as Richard Dawson was. But the best part is that Ray did not kiss the ladies This is the last of the Tribute's of the Family Feud and Ray Rest in Peace Rip Ray Combs (1956-1996)