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Colin Lionel Emm was born on November 20, 1932 in Gosport, Hampshire, England and is known for his role in 'Hogan's Heroes', as host of 'Family Feud' and panelist on 'Match Game'. His father was American and his mother was English. When he was fourteen years old he ran away from home to join the Merchant Marines where he pursued a boxing career. After his discharge, he began a comedy career under the name 'Dickie Dawson' and later took the legal name of 'Richard Dawson'. Richard had small roles in various TV shows and films and when he moved to Los Angeles took on his memorable role of 'Cpl Peter Newkirk' in 'Hogan's Heroes'. It was Richard who introduced fellow actor Bob Crane to John Henry Carpenter who worked with the video department at Sony Electronics and recorded Crane's sexual excapades on video tape. Carpenter was later implicated in Crane's unsolved murder. Richard was also a regular on Rowan and Martin's 'Laugh-In' during the 70's. In the 80's, he became the host of 'Family Feud' where he developed his trademark of kissing the contestants for good luck. After its cancellation, Richard returned to host a syndicated version in the early 90's and received a 25 second standing ovation that left him overwhelmed and close to tears. Richard 1st marriage was to Diana Dors, producing two sons, but ended in divorce. His second marriage was to Gretchen Johnson who had been a contestant on 'Family Feud' in 1981. They had a daughter, Shannon. Yesterday, Richard Dawson passed away from esophageal cancer. He was 79 years old. Find the connection!
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So sad that another icon from my youth has passed away. I'm sure the connection will be easy to find, esp. since he was on Laugh In w/ so many actors. Even Family Feud when they'd have celebrities on.
JoJo I agree, it's prbably right simply. But, I'm really not good with the 6 degrees. And yes another childhood memory bits the dust. Quite sadden.
I guess this means we are "getting up there" in age, doesn't it girls??I too liked Richard on Family Feud and had quite a crush on him back then. I loved the way he talked, and thought he was pretty funny. What's with these wierd word qualifiers lately??
2- Richard Dawson was in "The Running Man" with
1- Arnold Schwarzenegger who is in "The Tomb" (currently filming)
0- With Vincent.
Ruby I would not have made that connection. And yes Sandy that certainly does mean we're "getting up there" in age.
I could not find the connection either. Thanks for posting this Nantz, interesting info. I had a crush on him too from Hogan's. RIP Mr. Dawson.
Beautiful 2, Ruby...great job! Still searching to try and top it though so far not in my favor, LOL.
Running Man Scharzenegger and Dawson
Kindergarten Cop Schwarzenegger , Richard Portnow
Happy Accidents Portnow, Guy, Portnow,
The Tomb.....Schwarzenegger, VDO
Portnow may be the degree for all of Hollywood
Never would have known this connection, but I do know that as a kid/teen, I had a crush on Richard. He was funny, charming, and just had a way about him. Very sad to see that he passed away.
That one was just too easy, Ruby! ;oD
2-Richard Dawson was in The Devil's Brigade with
1-Luke Askew as in The Newton Boys with
0-Vincent
RIP Richard Dawson - loved him in Hogan's Heroes
Way to go, Debra and Marian! (high five!)
Too the three of you--good job.
Good job, Marian and of course Debra finds another 2...I've been searching for a couple of days and she finds it right away, LOL.
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