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Ray Combs follows in Carson's footsteps
Ray Combs becomes CBS daytime host of Family Feud, aiming to honor predecessors like Johnny Carson and Richard Dawson while making the show his own. He describes the role as his vehicle and recalls rising from standup to host, including auditioning on The Tonight Show and overcoming doubt from his wife. The piece also notes Pierce Brosnan leading NBC's Around the World in 80 Days miniseries with a global shoot schedule.
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