Founding host Bob Eubanks was the master of ceremonies, or "emcee," who became most often associated with "The Newlywed Game." Just 28 years old at the time the show debuted in 1966, he was the youngest emcee to host a game show. Eubanks hosted the ABC and first syndicated series, then returned to host "The New Newlywed Game" in September 1985. Jim Lange hosted the aforementioned week of specials in 1984, as Eubanks was hosting "Dream House" on NBC at the time.