(history of shows) Although Jeopardy and Family Feud are both primetime/well-known game shows that have been around for decades, there are a few dissimilarities between these shows. One of the few differences between the two shows is the atmosphere; the hosts, audiences, and music vary between the two. Another way in which Family Feud and Jeopardy are unlike is the game itself including the point system and rules used in each. And lastly, the content of each show contrasts each other greatly. As previously stated, the difference in atmosphere between Family Feud and Jeopardy is evident. Both shows have exceptional hosts but they each have very distinct personas. Family Feud’s host, Steve Harvey, is a widely known comedian who has appeared in multiple films and even has his own talk show. Alex Trebek, on the other hand, is the host of Jeopardy and has always been known for being a television personality who hosts game shows. Being that, the audiences of both shows vary as well. The audience in Jeopardy is usually more understated/serious, much like its host…show more content… In Jeopardy there is usually three contestants who go against each other to take all the money they can. While in Family Feud, the contestants are divided into two teams of family or friends with ten contestants total, five people on each team/family. The families have to try to give as many “correct” answers to a question in order to get points. Incidentally, the point systems and earnings of each game are disparate as well. In fact, Jeopardy doesn’t use a point system, they simply use dollar values. Family Feud however, uses points which translate to money. To win money in Jeopardy, you must give the question to an answer (ex: In 1967 she became the first woman governor of a state east of the Mississippi River. Who is Lurleen B. Wallace of Alabama?). To win money in Family Feud, the contestants have to give the most popular answers to survey
