Anyone who hasn't see "The Running Man" should watch it just for Richard Dawson where he plays host of a futuristic reality show -- it was his greatest role ever! When you see it, you'll understand.

Richard Dawson was always my favourite game show host and regular on Match Game. He was a wonderful, kind and compassionate man the likes of which are few and far between. There will always be a special place in my heart for Mr. Dawson!

If you still haven't seen King Rat I HIGHLY recommend it! I just watched it and it is one of the best war movies I've ever seen.

He was in the Munsters movie also. Munsters Go Home in 1966.

He was my favorite Family Feud host. Will never forget his “survey said!”

Thank you for reminding the viewing public of his amazing longevity on so many classic shows!

He was a great guy, my Dads buddy served in the forces with him.

WOW! My 2 oldest brothers loved Hogan Heroes.. thank you for the memories 🥰

*Thank You* for stirring these wonderful memories from my younger days -- AND teaching me some things I never knew!! 😊❤

I loved him dearly , a brilliant actor, God Rest in Heavenly Peace Mr Richard Dawson 🇨🇦

As soon as you said “King Rat”, I said “Oh yeah!” He played a commando that liberated a Japanese POW camp. 👌😁

Thank you all the effort you put in this video.I’m from the Netherlands and are importing movie’s and series for almost 10 years.Hogan’s heroes became my most beloved serie ever.

Of all the actors on Hogan's Heroes, Richard Dawson was my absolute favorite. His comedic timing was superb, second to none. I thought he was marvelous on Family Feud as well. So sad that such a talented and well rounded man had to die. Rest in Peace, Richard. Thanks for the joy, laughter, and memories.

Loving these videos about Hogans Heroes! I was a HUGE FAN & as a teenager, before going out with friends etc,or if I didn’t have to work, I had to run home & watch Hogans Heroes at 4:00!

Dawson, the man of warmth and humour. RIP

I watched Hogan's Heroes, but to me, my happy thoughts of Richard Dawson will always be Match Game and Family Feud.

We enjoyed Richard for a long time. He is missed by many.

I use to watch Richard Dawson on Family Feud. He was my favorite. Host on that show😊😊

Your posts are great. You've done your homework and these 'forgotten' stars of daytime TV are near and dear to a lot of us. Not just because we watched them when we were home 'sick' from school but because it's a real treat to find out all the details of their many appearances on so many other shows. I heard that Ron Howard earned as much as a famous major league baseball player when he was about 11 years old, and he found out when salaries were published in some national review. Phew! That's a lot of money for a kid.

This guy was cool, personified. And ALL the women loved him.

Also as to Dawson's psychedelic song, there was also the William Shatner version of Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds. Really more like Captain Kirk covering the song-yes it's that bad!

Richard was smooth with the ladies !

Newkirk was one of my favorite Heroes. As for Family Feud, he was awesome and also was a snazzy dresser. He also appeared on Miami Vice as a game show host on the fictional Rat Race.

He was in an The Outer Limits episode 'The Invisibles' as Dick Dawson.

Hey Cool Classics!! Yet another Masterpiece!! You have excellent research chops, a VERY cool presentation style, and 'tight' production values! Totally digging your work 👌 .

Favorite Hogan's Heroes characters in order. 1. Col "the bald eagle" Klink , 2. Schultz and finally, 3) Newkirk.

One of my favorite comedians

Richard was always dressed to the nines. Personal grooming was spot on.

King Rat. Excellent movie. I need to see that movie again to find him.

I will always remember the episode of Dick Van Dyke when Richard Dawson plays himself as this weeks featured star of the fictional comedy show that Rob is writing for (I forget the name of the show, Alan something). Spending the week at Robs house, Richard causes Rob great anxiety and confusion because he starts aggressively hitting on Robs wife Laura (MTM) when Rob is away. Eventually Rob realizes that Richards character is emotionally and psychologically damaged, and if he is not in the spotlight then he is reduced to chasing women uncontrollably. Overcome with pity and mercy, Rob decides, "Lets write him the best show we ever wrote". I just thought it was an amazingly high-water mark level of compassion in a sitcom, which wasn't often repeated in later or less mature sitcoms than Dick Van Dyke, which had such a seasoned and professional cast of comics and writers.

I feel old. So many of my favs are gone...

Wow, I'm impressed with your research! Never knew he cut a record! You forgot to mention what a handsome man he was--it wasn't just women who swooned over Richard Dawson 😉

I have heard, as you have, that Dawson's superb performance in King Rat sold the producers of Hogan's Heroes on Richard Dawson. However, I am doubtful. The pilot of Hogan's Heroes was cast in December 1964 and filmed in January 1965. King Rat did not premiere until October 1965. Rushes may have been available earlier in the year, but nine months earlier? That has never made sense to me. As for King Rat, you should just look online for the trailer. His entire performance is in it. He had a very small but powerful role.

Dawson somehow paired quick hand gestures with what he was saying, and it helped make him distinctive. Watch him hold his microphone in an odd way in Running Man, or open a safe or pick a pocket with subtle flourishes in Hogan's Heroes. I can't quite explain it but it's there and I'm sure he evolved it because he didn't do it earlier in his career.

Dude really made The Running Man worth the watch,considering how unlike the short story it came from to the screen.

👍 Thanks for the great memories

He was also in “The Devil’s Brigade”

Good old sticky wicket Newkirk!

Thank you so much for creating this video, I grew up watching “ Hogans Heroes” and enjoyed “ Family Feud.” RIP Mr. Dawson.

Dawson only appears in the final scene in King Rat. I won't give any spoilers, but the entire film is worth a look.

Was so surprised to learn he was born in Gosport ! I used to live there and my family still do. Troops disembarked for D-Day just a few hundred yards from where my Mother lives which must be where Richard refers to being with his Mum .This was very informative. No idea he was married to Diana Dors either ! Thanks from a Brit in Toronto.

Another GREAT video 👏👍 Thanks

Wow. Thank you for this blast from the past. Just have to share this. As I was watching the clip of the Dick Van Dyke Show with Richard Dawson doing the "bird caller" comedy routine, it instantly dawned on me. I actually remember seeing that episode as a child and falling out laughing. I think that had to be one of the funniest bits ever on the Dick Van Dyke Show for all the years it ran! So funny, at least, that I still instantly recognized it all these years later and hadn't seen it since it was aired in the "60's. Of course, I never knew it was Richard Dawson may he rest in peace. Very talented performer!

Well done. Thank you.

Apples and Oranges was actually written by Syd Barret Pink Floyd and was released as a single 1969

Newkirk was my favorite HH.

This is great. Kudos to you for making this vid. Thank you 🙏

He was a very genial, very talented, and very busy guy throughout his career.

One very interesting fact was omitted. He met his last wife when she was a contestant on Family Feud. Her family was on for several days and he kept flirting with her. Knowing what happened it’s interesting to catch those episodes.

When I first saw him on The Dick Van Dyke show, I didn't recognize him; my dad had to tell me who he was, and after that, I still didn't believe it, he was so young! He was also on The New Dick Van Dyke Show, but it hasn't been released on DVD yet; you can only get them from collectors. I recognized him on The Alfred Hitchcock Hour, though, because he was using his "real" voice, not an over-the-top accent. He was in the McCloud episode, Manhattan Manhunt (season 1, episode 4). In it, the character he played gets shot, but there was an accident, and he really *did* get shot, but it was in the left arm. I read on a fansite that he mentions this during a celebrity tournament of Family Feud, but doesn't say which one. I've looked, but can't find the 14 episodes of The Tonight Show that he guest-hosted on dvd; I think they're on streaming services. I wish whoever has the rights to these will upload them on youtube. They'd be a real treat to watch for any Richard Dawson fan. You can view the last interview he gave in 2010 by going on interviews.televisionacademy.com/interviews/richard-dawson Click view full interview; it is broken up into chapters. It was so sad to watch this at first because a couple of years before the interview, he suffered a stroke. He recovered enough, but his memory and voice were affected. The Jack Benny Program clip shown here at the 3:00 mark, can be seen in full on these links, but in two parts: Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eJd5g8Zkldm8j4E.html The clip starts at 12:40 part 2: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f6qkrMKaybXDgJc.html have to watch full clip.

Great career. Thanks C.Cs.

Lived round the corner from me in queens road gosport when I lived there.

So you did it again ! :::::::::) Seriously, this is a wonderfull done introduction about a well known actor from the show I did know nothing about before your clip and got everything about him after you finished your wonderfull short portrit. If KZfaq Clips had a trophy system you had one of Gold on your closet by now.

What a great little documentary! But one thing that was missed was the 1972-73 edition of I've Got a Secret. I think that show led to him being cast in MG'73 more than anything else.

Very good video. Thank You!

I'm really surprised you didn't mention the fact that he met his next wife on Family Feud, Gretchen. Her family played the game and he fell in love with her.

Great job. Thanks 🇦🇺🇦🇺👍👍❤❤

I always loved this guy, great charisma

BEST FAMILY FEUD HOST EVER !!!!

We are so ready for another sitcom! Can’t wait to see what you pick! I really am enjoying this👍👍

🛷 Thank You!

@Cool Classics. Man you are really good at this. You really do your homework on everyone you showcase. Great job! Another great video. 😁😁😁😁😁

You didn't mention that he met his 2nd wife on Family Feud. She was a contestant and a lot younger than him. He asked her father for permission to ask her out. They had a son, and apparently his retirement years were good. He was also a gourmet cook.

thank you

It is nice to know more about Richard Dawson .

He was also in the WWII movie, “The Devil’s Brigade” in 1968.

Good sir. I like and appreciate these videos. I would love to learn more about the gentleman that played Colonel Crittendon! Good show, 'ol boy!

i will go deeper but just discovered your stuff excellent

Richard was a panelist on the network & syndicated version of "Match Game" from 1973-1978.

King Rat is an awesome movie but if you want to see Richard Dawson he is in the very last part about 20 minutes before it ends. He is the first one there at the camp to liberate it. I highly recommend the movie.

Cool Classics: I love your voice. You have the perfect voice for the type of content you produce. Even when you are not laughing you can "feel" a warm smile that you project. At the same time sounding sincere when talking about some of the more serious aspects of your videos. You could be a talk show host or a very popular KZfaqr 😉

You haven't seen King Rat! It's George Segal's best work. You must see it. In fact I need to watch it again. It's in the same genre as the Great Escape.. Got so carried away I forgot Richard Dawson. He was debonaire in everything he did and never lost his sex appeal.

I remember watching King rat 🐀 with my brother back in the 1970s. We loved it straight from the very start of the movie. And when we were adults we'd reference it in certain situations over the years. I'd forgotten it was Richard D playing the part of King Rat but I remembered his character was impactful and charismatic in a dirty-rat way. Luv cool classics too... "HEEEeeeyyyy!" 😃

Hogan’s Heroes… his bets work (IMO) I didn’t realise he hosted those quiz shows for so long.

Richard: Name an animal with 3 letters in it's name Contestant: Alligator

He met his wife on the Family Feud, she was a contestant, at some point during their marriage he stopped kissing the contestants, I think it was due to a promise he made to their child...They were still married when he died.

I love Hogan's heroes I am also a Hogan's heroes geek that's a travesty of what happened to some of the stuff but they had more talent on that show than any show of today

This dude is so suave!

YOU ARE REALLY GOOD. THIS WAS EXCELLENT. SO GLAD I SUBBED. RICHARD DAWSON TRULY IS AN ICON.

Re the thumbnail I remember Diana Dors from the Adam and the Ants video Prince charming when she was much older But she was so good looking back the the day

I think it was amazing that he met and married on of the contestants on Family Feud. She had such an influence over Richard that she preferred he not kiss any more female contestants and Richard was more than happy to oblige his new bride. She alone was able to more than any network executive or the 200,000 letter writers.

Amazing that he was in a Jayne Mansfield movie as his first wife looked a lot like her.

Loved him in running man.

Running man one of my fav

I read somewhere that Richard D was originally trying out for the role of Hogan.

He was great on Laughin.

Omg, I had no idea he was British. My mom use to call him "A fresh old man."🤭

Binge watching Cool Classics.

Had no idea about the game shows. We did not get this on TV in Australia - he was pretty suave !!

Richard Dawson also met one of his wives on the Family Feud show

You make the best biography

Excellent bio

Did anyone mention his part in the Munster movie? The one where Herman inherits a castle in England.

His best role was The Running Man IMHO...he saw the dark comedy of his game show character and wasn't afraid to exploit it.

Always liked him in HH

He met his wife after kissing her on the family feud. Lol

Cool guy... from Family Feud and Match Game

You forgot Richard Dawson had a bit part in Munsters Go Home, as a English mover

I love him on HH and MG.

Awesome