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We've Come A Long Way, Baby, Ctd

By The Daily Dish
Mar 17 2010, 1:31 AM ET

A reader writes:

In terms of creepy game show hosts, nobody can top Richard Dawson of the Family Feud, who made it a point to kiss all of the female contestants, typically on the lips, and fondle them during the fast money round.  He actually wound up marrying a contestant.

National Lampoon's European Vacation parodied Dawson in the opening scene.



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