Top 10 tv game show hosts

Despite the awkwardness that came with Louie Anderson hosting Family Feud , he was not the worst host the show ever had. That title goes to Steve Harvey, who is the current host and the one who's been hosting the longest. Harvey's schtick got old pretty quick and now Family Feud has turned to raunchy questions and answers in the name of viral moments. Harvey just seems like the type with an inflated ego and it affects his hosting performance.

It's not even a contest when it comes to determining who the best game show host is. That honor goes to Alex Trebek, the host of Jeopardy! Just ask any fan or any contestant or anyone who has come into Trebek's circle. The consummate professional, Trebek perfectly balances the rigor of hosting with the efficiency of question delivery with the fun of the gig. He tosses jokes out and never lets an uncomfortable conversation go on too long.

Trebek is perfect. Chuck Woolery has hosted many game shows over the years. He has also never, ever been good. Woolery comes across as extremely pompous on every game show he hosts and he has a holier-than-thou vibe to the entire affair. Woolery never cared about a contestant. He was there for the paycheck. David Mello is a writer, journalist, and editor from Boston, Massachusetts. He is obsessed with pop culture and sports and loves to expand his cultural knowledge of film, television, music, literature, and more.

He currently writes for ScreenRant as a member of the Valnet, Inc. He spends just as much time watching classic movies as he does setting his fantasy football lineup. Speaking of "The Dating Game," its host during the glory days was the laid-back yet casually witty Lange. He made quite a career out of trying to get love-hungry men and women to find that perfect someone, hosting the campy but popular show from Barry was not only a famous game show host, but he also was the most infamous in the history of the television genre.

Barry was part of the famed quiz show scandal of the late s , specifically covering up the rigging of the show "Twenty-One," which he hosted. The fallout from the scandal followed Barry around for years, but he managed to bounce back and revive his career thanks to creating and hosting "The Joker's Wild.

The man who made family game show fun, Summers hit it big when he got the gig as host of the Nickelodeon smash "Double Dare ," beginning in He led kids, and even their parents, through all those crazy and fluid-filled physical challenges and obstacle courses. Viewers, no matter what age, could not seem to get enough. Anybody named "Wink" deserves a spot on our list. The truth is that Martindale is one of the best in the business. He had a knack for bringing out the drama in a game, but he also added a comedic touch while playing off his contestants' antics.

Popularly known as the "Dean of Game Show Hosts," Cullen reportedly hosted more than 20 game shows during a television career that covered five decades. With Sajak it's all about longevity. He's hosted the international smash "Wheel of Fortune" since and has been able to venture out into other entertainment areas because of that gig.

Sidekick and letter-turner now tapper Vanna White has played a big part in assisting his career and the success of perhaps the most popular game show of all time. Clark had his hand in just about anything television-related, so why not game shows? It was always fun to see Clark chat with the contestants leading into the commercial breaks, along with offering clues to how they might have come up with the intended phrase or question. Ludden hosted a handful of different game shows during his television career, but it was the classic "Password" and its various incarnations and spinoffs where he hit it big both professionally and personally.

Ludden met his second wife, the great Betty White, who was often a contestant on the show. It just proves that game shows aren't just for entertainment purposes. Though Woolery is most well-known as the host of ss staple "Love Connection," some forget he was the original host of "Wheel of Fortune" back when contestants went shopping for prizes.

He also hosted the TV version of "Scrabble ," but Woolery was still at his best comically, working his way through failed dates and relationships. If we're looking for someone to make a deal, Hall was our man. Although today's youth likely associates " Let's Make a Deal" with current host Wayne Brady, it was Hall who was a co-creator and longtime host of the the wacky game show where costume-clad contestants looked to make deals for the most cash or best prizes.

He also has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. While most of the names on this list hosted multiple game shows, Eubanks is known specifically for moderating the madness that was "The Newlywed Game. And we loved every minute. From his trademark skinny microphone to the way he said the word "blank" out of the side of his mouth, Rayburn is certainly game show royalty. He was the ringmaster of the hilarious "Match Game" for more than two decades.

Producer Jeopardy! As he was working, he helped organize national Actor The Running Man. When he was 14, he joined the Merchant Marine and served for three years. During that time, he made money boxing. He had to lie about his age and remain tough so the older guys would not hassle him.

In the Actor Six Pack. Chuck Woolery originally set his sights on a career in the music industry but had a change of heart when he joined the U. Navy instead. After two years military service, he attended college in his home state of Kentucky and afterward held various jobs including a stint as a sales rep at Pillsbury Producer The Steve Harvey Show. He has been married to Marjorie Harvey since June 25,