Match Game 73 (Episode 43) (Michelle's Big Match with Stu) (I’m Pregnant?)

Stu Gilliam, Brett Somers, Jack Klugman, Stephanie Edwards, Richard Dawson, and Betty White

[@BX138]

$5,000 in 1973 is about $27,000 in today's money, not too shabby for matching Jingle Bells and Swimming Pool.

[@ericsloss3963]

Not sure there are that many other options for swimming. I guess trunks. But pool seemed to be the obvious choice. Some of these Super Matches were quite easy, while others you wld have several choices.

[@donegottooold]

Today in 2020 $5,000 in 1973 is the equivalent of $29,310.81! (I started teaching in 1970 and my yearly salary was $7,000.)

[@davidfritz1331]

Michelle's "baby" is now pushing 50! LOL

[@sharcrum]

I have a child pushing 50 that was born around the time I was watching these for the first time when I was a teenager!!

[@Uniquely-Unoriginal]

If I look half as amazing in four years being the same age as Betty White is here, I'll be a very happy camper! Love Betty :)

[@lovealways2609]

betty was blessed with excellent genetics and a very pleasing disposition

[@todddepue681]

That prune question: first time Gene thinks contestant gave lousy answer and then she matches 4 out 5! You can tell the way he says "weeeellllll, I guess that's one possible answer but there are lots of other good answers to this one" like he's preparing her to be disappointed. He did that continuously over the years and later on CNR would call him out on it, but he never really learned.

[@ajmittendorf]

Assuming that all went well for Michelle and her baby, the little guy or gal is now about 50 years old. Unbelievable, eh?

[@MensAsses33]

I would have said hell's bells because that's what my father used to say when something made him mad. Rest in peace.

[@kraigthorne]

Is it just me or do they have more beautiful women as contestants than any other show?

[@DJRitty]

most bootiful

[@donaldleroy6502]

None better than Cathy from episodes 66and 67 check her out

[@OriginalRitz]

70s Concentration with Jack Narz had really attractive female contestants. I am hard pressed to recall a time I saw a dude contestant on there.

[@MisterJames1969]

they were LA ,transplant, housewives, in America, 1973...

[@davanmani556]

Kirstie Alley appeared on one.

[@crystalheart9]

These shows are so great and I am enjoying them so much!

[@zq9m3xh8]

Happy to see Stu match Michelle for the big money, but Stu is one of the strangest panelists they ever had on this show.

[@kentclark6420]

I just thought of him as a slightly quirky, amusing fellow.

[@donaldleroy6502]

Tru dat

[@OriginalRitz]

Stu is great here. It's interesting you didn't see him on after '73. At least I haven't.

[@JAWrightonline]

@@OriginalRitz He had a hilarious guest star appearance on Get Smart.

[@floydfinder]

The 'I Spy' parody, taking the piss out of Cosby (complete with a Robert Culp cameo)!

[@PookieAndMacDaddy]

I wish I had Betty White's shirts. 👚 Too cute.

[@JMasalle]

10:30 The lovely (and grateful) Michelle kissed Stu's hand. She was (is) such a genuine person. 11:27 Stu drunk under his desk.

[@generay9697]

Too early, just Wednesday show or 3 taping of the day..

[@suefeige3531]

Pretending to hide from the contestant who is married to the cop?

[@neversaygoodbye4]

Richard is so adorable when he smiles/laughs like he does at 2:00

[@rboltt]

Michelle is a sweetheart!

[@UberLummox]

Would be really wild if Michelle's "baby" chimed in here!

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

In these early shows, the judges were pretty liberal in letting the celebrities give verbal responses before writing them down. In a later episode they slapped Orson Bean down for doing just that and tossed out the question.

[@joeambrose3260]

Also threw out questions with Burghoff and a woman, I think Kennedy or Somers( not Brett )

[@jessechristian8665]

Michelle has a beautiful smile.

[@richardwatson6799]

Stu’s reveal on the 5000 match was the best I have ever seen!!!

[@UberLummox]

No one in the comments can seem to figure out what Stu is doing. He's hiding from "the law". The 2nd contestant works for the PD & her husband is a cop. In otherwoids he be hidin' from the POleese cuz he BLACK. (His joke, not mine!)

[@OriginalRitz]

What's cool about this early Match Game stuff, is for Super Matches head-to-head, everyone didn't just choose Richard. Once people realized Richard was the best panelist they just chose him every time. To see the panelist in the top left position get picked for Super Match is super rare from 74 on. And Stu does really well. Maybe you see Gary Burghoff get chosen from the top left position, but that was earlier days than when he would sit top right in place of Charles. The dynamic between Jack and Brett is hilarious. They really seem to love busting each other's chops. It's a good schtick.

[@dmnemaine]

Richard Dawson actually was sort of unhappy with contestants constantly choosing him for the head to head matches. He was instrumental in getting the wheel put in during the show's later years.

[@770WT]

Stephanie Edwards was cohost of AM America in the 70's .

[@jamest3552]

lol, Richard's side comment to Hell's Bells: I was close. (he said church bells)

[@randydellinger2996]

Stu was over served during their break.

[@generay9697]

Too early, only 3rd taping of the day..

[@earlofopsis1307]

According to the announcement in the Salem Oregon Statesman, Michele and Brad's daughter was born on January 31, 1974.

[@justinmay3451]

Interesting! This was taped August 4, 1973. So, I guess she would have been about 3 months pregnant. Definitely doesn't look like she's with child!

[@artvaughnjr]

Stu looks like Wesley Snipes

[@DrLumpy]

This "Stu" guy - drunk, high, WTF? Thanks - Lumpy

[@tomitstube]

they all were, constant chatter and long winded speeches with their answers, the "after lunch" shows. but i see what you mean now, stu got very confused toward the end, he went downhill after the big match, he didn't even know the one question referred to jack and brett.

[@generay9697]

@@tomitstube Too early, this is only the 3 taping of the day..

[@joeambrose3260]

Shouldn't have Gene thrown out the question when Jack said Brett warmed his temper ?

[@Echognomics101]

*Richard Dawson Tracker* _(43)_ Episode: 0/4 TOTAL: 56/192 (.292) _Not Shown: 0 (24 tot)_ All Celebrities Matches: 10 Stu ⭐⭐⭐ Brett ⭐⭐ Jack ⭐⭐ Stephanie ⭐ Richard Betty ⭐⭐ *Super Match* $500: 7 given / 4 W $250: 9 given / 3 W $100: 4 given / 0 W Miss: 1 (11 tot) _Not Selected: 0 (28)_ *Head-to-Head* 0 wins, 6 att ("Wall Street") *Cash Winnings: $2,750*

[@sdlively27]

ROFL! Another fine episode! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Betty! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Jack! ;0) Gene had some weird ones in Stu and McLean early in the series.. Such great patience with the people. ;0) Opps the second round questions went down when Gene push the button.. ;0) The start of the toaster problems and it hasn’t been a year yet.. ;0) Something does seem to be going on with Stu today..

[@Lubbylove89]

Stu clearly had too many drinks at lunch lol

[@DJRitty]

Wish I could find Roll Out to watch....only have the x-mas episode.

[@voiceguy3635]

The cutest female contestants were on here.Amazing.

[@ericsloss3963]

Roll Out wld only last half a season and was replaced by Good Times.

[@tomitstube]

shirley was spunky and easy to root for. but congrats to michelle, you can tell this is one of their famous (or infamous) "after lunch" shows, everyone is full of it. they actually did 6 a day so they probably got looser as it went.

[@generay9697]

At this time it was 10 over a two day weekend and it too early, this is only the 3 taping. They probably got more comfortable as the day went on..

[@pencils812]

6 shows a day? Geez.

[@770WT]

Stu G. should have been on more .

[@babygirlgems2416]

Damn thats pretty good

[@gericummings6122]

Gary Burghoff was the strangest.

[@joeambrose3260]

Is Stu stewed ?

[@40bpaula]

Who give a rat's ass?

[@scdevon]

No, just stupid and annoying. He matched the easiest Super Match in history on the show and people act like he's the star of the episode or something.

[@mikeomoran9256]

11:40 wth is Stu doing

[@bhoward9378]

Propaganda goes way back. Stu self-identified with criminals for no reason. Stereotype much?

[@nohandle62]

Grow up.

[@latengocomoburro]

Every answer in this show can be answered by just saying "dick" or "tits".

[@kristabrewer6736]

Richard has been wrong A LOT on this show (and I do mean A LOT) and yet they still pick him (go figure) Although he's been rarely picked so far on this show (thank Heaven's for THAT)!

[@swolfe9668]

Richard is right 98% of the time