Family Feud host Richard Dawson would kiss female contestants to settle their nerves and once hosted an audience poll to justify his actions.

Richard Dawson, whose given name was Colin Lionel Emm, was born on Nov. 20, 1932, in Gosport, England. At age 14, he joined the merchant marines and served for three years.

Family Feud host Richard Dawson met his future wife on the game show, proving sometimes love really is the top answer on the board.