*Recruiting Steve Harvey as host and moving production to Orlando has paid off for the producers of “Family Feud.”
Nationally, the game show’s household ratings have jumped 40 percent from the same time a year ago, reports the Orlando Sentinel.
“From the very first show we taped in Orlando, I knew Steve Harvey was going to turn this show on its head,” said executive producer Gaby Johnston. “I was sitting in the audience, and people of all ages were laughing nonstop. I knew then we had a hit, and the ratings are verifying that. Every week we go up in all demos, particularly women. I’m thrilled.”
“Feud,” which taped its current season at Universal Orlando, is bolstering WRDQ-Ch. 27 in Orlando, where the game show airs twice every weekday. “Feud” has raised the station’s household ratings 364 percent at noon and 59 percent at 6 p.m. The show also is bringing more women in the 18-to-49 and 25-to-54 age groups to WRDQ.
Sorry…just don’t understand his appeal. It hurts my ears to hear him talk.
Yeah I can stand only but so much of him too, but to be honest with you I’m starting to like him hosting this show. He’s doing a pretty good job. Glad to see some black style added to the show.
I get it. Steve is a very likeable and naturally funny person. I was to glad when he rededicated it life to his faith, abandoned the foul language and went totally clean. From there his stock went through the roof. Way to go, Steve!
Yes, he is naturally funny and I can see why the show is more enjoyable now that he’s hosting. Heck, I might watch it myself one of these days!
I just saw Steve Harvey in Oakland CA about 2 months ago. Normally not a fan but a friend gave me a ticket. I really enjoyed the show. Steve has not given up the language. He is a man of faith but, when he is at work its a different story. He does keep it real!!!
I can’t listen to Havey on the radio, in stand-up, on in the movies.
BUT HE IS SOOOOO FRICKIN FUNNY on the Family Feud. I record the show daily and he makes it so enjoyable.
Come on Folks! Wasn’t much aware of who Steve Harvey is or his claim to fame but he has made a viewer out of me of Family Feud. Since it’s inception, Feud was never a favorite of mine. I would watch it if I had the time and there was nothing else on over the years. In Pittsburgh, there are 2 shows daily, back to back in the middle of the afternoon, and I try to watch both everyday! His comments on some of the absurd answers given, and his facial expressions and his general ” don’t take it too seriously” demeanor usually has me in tears at some point or points during each show. If I haven’t convinced you, check out some of the out takes on You Tube for Family Feud. If there ever was a game show that was perfectly matched for a particular host, the team of Steve Harvey and Family Feud are it!!!