Raymond Neil Combs Jr. was an American stand-up comedian, actor and game show host. He began his professional career in the late 1970s. His popularity on the stand-up circuit led to him being signed as the second host of the game show Family Feud in its second run and first revival. The show aired on CBS from 1988–1993 and was in syndication from 1988–1994. From 1995 to 1996, Combs hosted another game show, Family Challenge.
Combs in a publicity photo for Family Feud in 1988
Family Feud is an American television game show created by Mark Goodson. It features two families who compete to name the most popular answers to survey questions in order to win cash and prizes.
Richard Dawson (left) and contestants on the pilot episode of Family Feud
Ray Combs in a publicity photo for Family Feud (1988)
John O'Hurley in 2008
Current host Steve Harvey in 2013