Richard Dawson
Richard Dawson (November 20, 1932 – June 2, 2012) was an English-American actor, comedian, game show panelist, and host. He is best known for his role as Corporal Peter Newkirk on Hogan's Heroes, being the original host of the Family Feud game show from 1976–1985 and from 1994 to 1995, and for being a regular panelist on the 1970s version of Match Game on CBS from 1973 to 1978. He is also famous for, to date, his final film role, that of Damon Killian, the host of "The Running Man" in the hit 1987 film, The Running Man. Description above from the Wikipedia article Richard Dawson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Mike Jones's Video Boneyard archive currently preserves 84 physical recordings spanning 4 productions featuring Richard Dawson.
Archival Holdings in The Video Boneyard
The following 4 canonical motion pictures and broadcast master recordings featuring Richard Dawson are preserved in the studio archives:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Director / Studio | The Video Boneyard | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Hogan's Heroes 81 Copies | Co-Star | Unknown / Archive | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | Featured Cast | Ken Annakin / 20th Century Studios | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
| 1963 | Racy Tracy Rattigan | Tracy Rattigan | Unknown / Archive | ▶ Watch Stream | Archival Master |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! | Featured Cast | Earl Bellamy / Universal Pictures | Vault Archive Master | Archival Master |
Complete Career & Landmark Filmography
Major theatrical features, landmark television appearances, and key credited roles across Richard Dawson's historic screen career:
| Year | Production Title | Character / Role | Department / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | The Jack Benny Program | Audience Member Next to Jack | Actor (Television) |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show | Self - cameo with fiance Diana Dors | Actor (Television) |
| 1961 | The Dick Van Dyke Show | Tracy Rattigan | Actor (Television) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show | Self | Actor (Television) |
| 1962 | The Alfred Hitchcock Hour | Robert Johnson | Actor (Television) |
| 1962 | The Longest Day | British Soldier (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1962 | The Merv Griffin Show | Self | Actor (Television) |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Self - Guest Host | Actor (Television) |
| 1963 | Promises! Promises! | (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1963 | The Outer Limits | Oliver Fair | Actor (Television) |
| 1965 | Bing Crosby Color Christmas Show | Self/Newkirk | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1965 | Hogan's Heroes | Peter Newkirk | Actor (Television) |
| 1965 | King Rat | Weaver | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1966 | Munster, Go Home! | Joey | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1966 | Out of Sight | Agent (uncredited) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1967 | Mr. Terrific | Max | Actor (Television) |
| 1968 | Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In | Regular Performer | Actor (Television) |
| 1968 | The Devil's Brigade | Pvt. Hugh MacDonald | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1969 | Love, American Style | Rick Jagmund | Actor (Television) |
| 1970 | The Odd Couple | Richard Dawson | Actor (Television) |
| 1971 | McMillan & Wife | Roger Stambler | Actor (Television) |
| 1971 | The New Dick Van Dyke Show | Richard Richardson | Actor (Television) |
| 1972 | Oliver and the Artful Dodger | Sam 'Snipe' Sniperley / Furniture Man (voice) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1973 | Match Game | Self | Actor (Television) |
| 1973 | Treasure Island | Long John Silver (voice) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1974 | The Daytime Emmy Awards | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1976 | Family Feud | Self - Host | Actor (Television) |
| 1976 | The Gentleman Tramp | (voice) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1977 | The Love Boat | Bert Buchanan | Actor (Television) |
| 1977 | US Against the World | Self | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island | Harry Beamus | Actor (Television) |
| 1978 | How to Pick Up Girls! | Chandler Corey | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1979 | Angie | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1979 | Playboy's Roller Disco & Pajama Party | Actor | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1983 | Mama's Family | Actor | Actor (Television) |
| 1985 | Dorothy Stratten: The Untold Story | Actor | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1987 | The Running Man | Damon Killian | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 1990 | Dors: The Other Diana | Actor | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 2002 | The Ultimate Collection starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 70s and 80s | Self (archive footage) | Actor (Feature Film) |
| 2008 | Game Show Moments Gone Bananas | Self (archive footage) | Actor (Feature Film) |