Family Feud first aired in the United States in 1976, created by producer Mark Goodson and originally hosted by Richard Dawson. Its opening theme became one of television's most recognisable game show cues, built to build excitement before families were introduced. As clips and parodies spread online, the fanfare escaped the studio and started appearing in homemade quizzes, classroom games and comedy edits. It remains popular because a few seconds are enough for audiences to understand the format, expect survey answers and anticipate a playful competition.