Richard, who hosted the game show from 1976 to 1985, had a penchant for kissing female contestants on the mouth, and this caused fans to raise concerns about the health safety of guests on the show.

A new book alleges Family Feud contestants had to take herpes tests on set when Richard Dawson was hosting the famous game show in the ’70s and ’80s. Kliph Nesteroff wrote about the bizarre rule in ...

Contestants on Family Feud during Richard Dawson’s tenure as host had to undergo herpes tests on set, according to a new book. In Outrageous: A History of Showbiz and the Culture Wars, writer Kliph ...