Steve Harvey has enjoyed career success for decades as a comedian, actor, author, and host.
At the time, Harvey’s twin daughters were toddlers.
The couple got to know Harvey when both their families were living in Ohio in the 1980s.
Harvey was 26 at the time and trying to start a carpet cleaning business.
The Lisses became the first people to hire him to clean their furniture store.
After Harvey pivoted to comedy, Rich and Becky generously helped pay for his travel costs.
“Do you still love me, baby?”
Rich asked Harvey on theshow’s mystery segment.
After crying on air, Harvey responded with a heartfelt “I love you, man.”
Harvey candidly disclosed that their travel agency provided $11,000 so he could get to comedy gigs.
Harvey then said he would fly the couple to Chicago as his guests.
“I’ve been looking for you for years, man,” Harvey added.
“This is the greatest moment I’ve ever had.
I’m very proud to be your father,” a teary Harvey said onthe show.
Off-screen, Harvey experienced similar reactions while thinking about the contrast between his current life and past struggles.
As he watched the patrons recognize and react to the song, Harvey started to cry.
“I’m from Cleveland, I come from nothing.
And these people are doing the ‘Family Feud’ theme song in the south of France?”
Harvey later remarked toEllen DeGeneres.
