Richard Dawson: 1932- 2012

Richard Dawson is in his familiar role as host of "Family Feud" in this May 8, 1978, file photo. Dawson, the wisecracking British entertainer who was among the schemers in the 1960s sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" and a decade later began kissing thousands of female contestants as host of the game show "Family Feud," has died. He was 79.

This June 1978 file photo shows Richard Dawson, host of "Family Feud," in character.

Richard Dawson, center, watches, Dallas Cowboys running back Tony Dorsett, right, grimaces and Cowboys cheerleader Suzette Scholz-Derrick waves happily after Suzette beat Dorsett with a correct answer during taping of the "Family Feud" game show at ABC television studios in Los Angeles on June 25, 1980.

Richard Dawson, host of "Family Feud" in character in June 1978.

"Family Feud" host Richard Dawson, center, gives President Reagan, played by "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson, a chance at the big money as Queen Elizabeth (Rose Carr) readies herself at the buzzer during "International Family Feud" sketch on the show in Burbank, Calif., on Nov. 5, 1982. The "feud" pitted the Reagans against the Windsor family.

An undated photo of Richard Dawson.