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Ray Combs

The stand-up who became the second host of Family Feud for its 1988 revival.

Born
April 3, 1956
Died
June 2, 1996
Hosted
Family Feud (1988–94)
Also hosted
Family Challenge
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Who is Ray Combs?

Raymond Neil Combs Jr. (April 3, 1956 – June 2, 1996) was an American stand-up comedian, actor and game show host who began his professional career in the late 1970s.

His popularity on the stand-up circuit got him signed as the second host of Family Feud for its first revival. That version aired on CBS from 1988 to 1993 and in syndication from 1988 to 1994.

From 1995 to 1996 he hosted another game show, Family Challenge.

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Timeline

  1. Late 1970sProfessional stand-up career begins
  2. 1988Second host of Family Feud (CBS and syndication)
  3. 1994Syndicated Family Feud run ends
  4. 1995–96Hosts Family Challenge
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Specials, TV & more

TV · hostFamily Feud1988–94
TV · hostFamily Challenge1995–96
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Where he comes up

Episodes where Ray Combs comes up.

Oct 25, 2026Take Your Shoes Off#377 with Sal Vulcano · comes up at 29:00: Family Feud hosts: Richard Dawson, Steve Harvey and Ray Combs.Watch on YouTube ▸
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Ray Combs FAQ

Who hosted Family Feud after Richard Dawson?

Ray Combs, from the 1988 revival until 1994.

Was Ray Combs a comedian?

Yes. He was a stand-up comedian before he hosted game shows.

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If you like Ray

More comics on the list who share stages and mics with Ray.

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Photos: Richard Dawson: Photo: Richard Dawson and Ulla Stromstedt in Hogan's Heroes – 1968.jpg: Maury Foldare &, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons · Steve Harvey: Photo: Angela George, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Louie Anderson: Photo: John Mathew Smith & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Jeff Foxworthy: Photo: Kingkongphoto & www.celebrity-photos.com from Laurel Maryland, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Sam Kinison: Photo: The World Famous Comedy Store, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Johnny Carson: Photo: NBC Television, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

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