Steve debuts on GSN

Just watched Steve Harvey's first episode of Family Feud on GSN. While I've seen some of his eps, this one was new to me.

As usual, Steve didn't mind being the center of attention. He mugged and deadpanned and chuckled and cracked wise. But he got off some funny lines and at least seemed to be enjoying himself. He's boosted the syndication ratings, which is all that counts. He'll probably also give GSN some much needed help with the Nielsen Company.

As for the supposed naughtiness of his version, there was little in the episode for even the most prudish to faint over. One female contestant did say the word "breasts," but the world didn't stop. Another question asked about party games that would be more fun if played nude. Some humor ensued, but it was again very mild. The episode had no problems retaining the TV-PG rating.

With the show renewed through 2015, Family Feud has endured for nearly four decades. Maybe Mark Goodson was right when he praised the show's "dynamite format."