Match Game 73 (Episode 62) (Charlie _________)

Nipsey Russell, Loretta Swit, Charles Nelson Reilly, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson, and Betty White

[@pattypark8548]

Charles Nelson Reilly was a very elegant man! He was so gracious!💚💝🤩🦋🐉🐂🌹🌼🌸💜🥰

[@pressousbailey8888]

Lol

[@jamiewillkner8742]

How cool would it be to have been on this show. To meet the celebrities!

[@ts.elliot5870]

To win the Big Money Match Game 73!

[@rubinnz]

John is handsome with a beautiful SMILE.

[@davidfritz1331]

45 years later, I'm betting Jon Stern is still gorgeous!

[@brendahaas6920]

I think John looked like Dale Earnhardt & Donna looked like Goldie Hahn

[@billburch8884]

Donna looked like Goldie Hahn and John looked like Laurence Olivier.

[@kellywilliams5424]

Betty looks fabulous - and the fact that she's 52 here, amazing!

[@jamesjohnklipper536]

Cool that Betty White is still with us some 45 years later.

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

Just as slutty as ever as well. Thank you , Betty.

[@joeambrose3260]

@@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg If Allen was alive, he'd slap your face

[@bradstephan7886]

I bet Donna Lee's other answer she was agonizing over was, indeed, 'perfume'. Too bad, I wanted her to win.

[@donaldleroy6502]

It seems they really knew how to pick the prettiest contestants back then

[@lcfflc3887]

Not exactly, back then people were thinner and looked better, America was healthier and better looking, today it's hurrible 🤣😄 just look around.

[@donaldleroy6502]

@@lcfflc3887 I try not to, because even before this PLANdemic b.s. not only women but people in general just seemed to go WAY out of their way to look like shit, in plain English. Have a great morning noon or night

[@sscustomerssuck7454]

@@lcfflc3887 Back when women dressed and looked like women. Not the sloppy, disgusting way most look today with tattoos, dumb hair styles, and liberal imbeciles.

[@dmnemaine]

This was before the age of huge portion sizes being the norm when eating. People didn't expect everything to be super sized.

[@jamesage24]

@@dmnemaine And free refills.

[@kentclark6420]

The Three Musketeers shared the same- candy bar.

[@Tre404]

Well, damn... I wanted to see the *rest* of Donna Lee!

[@chrissyfilman]

The blonde contestant Donna resembles Goldie Hawn back in the day...

[@shedjammer87]

And the guy looks like Joe Walsh.

[@ggfatale351]

I was thinking that too!!!

[@wmkyle1]

A great Smile and personality

[@diverbob33]

Donna was a hoot and looked like she was falling for the Tom Sellak look alike.

[@stixnatedogg]

I remember the first time I saw this rerun in 2002 and loved that the audience clapped in the intro, much like it did starting in late 1978. I think it was a response to Nipsey’s “Peace” card…

[@dodge96neon]

it would have been wild if during the charlie match if " nelson reilly " had come up

[@beckydutra6543]

Because he's Charles not Charlie, I think he's in another audience match tho

[@jeffclement2468]

I like how contestant John gradually loosened up during his few episodes. He must've been nervous at first. Some cute contestants here...Donna Lee, then Cathy...wow!

[@MensAsses33]

Contestant John was smoking hot.

[@FerintoshFarmsPhotography]

I figured she laughed so hard she peed

[@cinemaholic730]

That was my answer to lol.

[@danicegewiss862]

My answer as well!

[@rockaway2k]

Ditto. My card said “peed”, too.

[@40bpaula]

Right there with ya. but of course you know, you'd have to say tinkle or Ira will get you.

[@stellarjay3314]

Microphone problems during this one just like the last one.

[@PookieAndMacDaddy]

I'm loving Betty White's shirt here too!! Would love her handy me downs. Lol

[@annika_panicka]

Gene really loves to roll his Rs!

[@joeambrose3260]

Marlboro Man vs Tammy Wynette

[@jamesjohnklipper536]

Can you imagine some of the answers if this show was on Cable?

[@jamesweigh3178]

James John Klipper actually the fact that they couldn’t provide the obvious answer made the show what it was. It took imagination and a true sense of humor. These days, not so funny or imaginative.

[@dmnemaine]

Yes, too on the nose and boring. Innuendo is much more fun.

[@austinfiorillo5264]

0:07 Why did the audience applaud? Was it Nipsey's response that made the audience smile? Er?

[@Muertes-tf2oj]

Cathy was so adorable.

[@jenbuchanan7867]

Brett seemed so mean to the sweet Betty White. Betty White is simply gorgeous!

[@kathycobb4451]

That is just Brett's sense of humour. Betty can take care of herself; don't let her dimples fool you. She is tough as nails.

[@jjryan1352]

She seemed to have it in for Betty on more than one occasion. This time it was particularly catty and mean.

[@kristabrewer6736]

@@jjryan1352 um, Brett and Betty HAPPENED to be good friends

[@jjryan1352]

@@kristabrewer6736 regardless, they made some pretty pointed jabs from time to time.

[@byte01010101me]

Brett was horrible in every way. I don't know why they made her a regular.

[@dodge96neon]

why is brett not in her normal spot

[@kentetalman9008]

Any spot she's in isn't normal.

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

⁠they wanted to see how she did on the lower level - but she’s just as stupid on upper or lower level. And 1/2 loaded too. Never shuts her mouth. !!!!

[@JimmyG1776]

I can not believe she did not say perfume.

[@daviddriver2692]

Betty said FANNY!!!😁

[@moonpawooe7134]

Scorchio😉

[@sdlively27]

First double tie breakers?

[@jamesage24]

I've been watching the episodes in order. A double tie breaker happened once before.

[@martincaidin4166]

perfume makes no sense because all working women wear perfume. you expect to smell perfume in an office, but not liquor.

[@dmnemaine]

Perfume makes perfect sense. It's the old cliche about the man "staying late at the office" when he's really seeing another woman.

[@sdlively27]

ROFL! Another fine episode! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Charles! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Betty! ;0) ROFL! Love ya audience! ;0) Was that Brett at the beginning after the intros before Gene was introduced? ;0) Too early of a winners ding there.. ;0) Bed! ;0) Hair dresser.. ;0) Thank you Gene! ;0)

[@Echognomics101]

*Richard Dawson Tracker* [62] Episode: 1/7 • _.143_ Total: 72/273 • _.263_ Not Shown: 0 _(30 tot)_ All Celebrity Matches: 12 *Super Match* $500: 6 wins (10 given) $250: 3 wins (10 given) $100: 2 wins (8 given) X: 1 (19 tot) Not Selected: 0 (35) *Head-to-Head* 2 wins, 10 att (20%) [ *_Hot_* Plate ] *Cash Winnings: $9,950*

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

Oral surgery in a very knowing smile.

[@dmnemaine]

Yeah. I wondered what that was all about myself.

[@wcwindom56]

Does anyone know what that fabric pattern on Gene's bowtie is called?

[@ashleygibson2342]

wcwindom56 70s squares. Lol. Jk, but if you ever find out let me know. I’m curious to know as well.

[@annika_panicka]

I think it's an abstract pattern by a contemporary designer whose ties he also wears on occasion. I looked in the end credit crawl for "Gene Rayburn's wardrobe provided by ..." but didn't see it. It's not a pattern like herringbone or houndstooth or windowpane. "1970s squares" is as good an answer as any. Lol. (And I work with costume and fashion designers, so I'm not just flapping my yap.)

[@todddepue681]

@@annika_panicka its a "foulard" print, of which there are many variations but basically its a small scale pattern with a repeating block motif. Originally foulard referred to a certain weave of silk, the type generally used in making men's ties. In modern usage, the word itself translates (in French) to mean a small scarf or neckerchief. So if you google it, be sure to include the word print or pattern. I'm a fashion historian and deal in vintage clothing. 😀😀

[@annika_panicka]

@@todddepue681 Thank you for the 411. I'm not curious enough to pursue it any further, but I just realized there's probably a print-identifying app the original commenter could use with a screen shot if s/he is dying to know the precise details.

[@todddepue681]

@@annika_panicka no problem. And I actually didn't mean to tag you specifically on that...was just trying to answer original question. My oops! 😊 Sorry to drag you back into it!

[@markjamesmeli2520]

What is Brett's problem in the first four minutes or so??

[@scitsalcoryp]

alcohol , probably

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

@@scitsalcorypnot probably - definitely '!!!!!!!!!!!

[@realkoko-loco]

is Brett hating on Betty?

[@kristabrewer6736]

NO, for the 3d time, Brett and Betty HAPPENED to be friends

[@nohandle62]

Brett hates on everybody all the time.

[@staciebonner4919]

I love this episode but doesn't John, the contestant remind you of slime?

[@kentetalman9008]

We should all be that slimy.

[@kristabrewer6736]

Richard stinks BIGTIME on this show. I DON'T understand how he got to be so popular!

[@jamesage24]

Were you ever a contestant on Family Feud and Dawson kissed you a little too long? I notice you have a not-so-subtle disdain for him in a lot of these comment sections. Most people like him, so just curious to get your opinion.

[@neversaygoodbye4]

Woah, that’s an unpopular opinion.

[@priscillalopez7480]

I'm glad that Betty White started clapping back at Brett Summers digs. She was ABSOLUTELY mean girl to her. I'm glad that Gene at least tried to intervene. She's TOO MUCH for me. I've been BINGEWATCHING MG73 for a little over 2 wks BUT Idk if I'm going to watch much more during the end BECAUSE Richard Dawson stopped being a regular and they put Brett Summers in his place. I'm so mad that I can't enjoy the episodes like I use to!!! 🤨😶😯😒😠 I probably just saw some episodes where he was on vacation.......I HOPE SO!!! UGH I'm watching Episode 65 and B.S is getting on my nerves. I'm so glad Betty White is on there.

[@rockaway2k]

I am SO glad that someone else saw the waste of airtime Brett Somers was! I TRY to find the good in her appearances, but she is SO OBNOXIOUS and doesn’t match contestants at the critical stages of competitions. She’s like the class clown in school who CAN’T do the work! Brett is unfunny and she is not getting the money. I’d rather she stuck to good answers and not tried to be funny rather than motor mouthing AND holding up the game. And no, it’s not the alcohol on Monday and Tuesday that is the excuse.

[@kathycobb4451]

I quite disagree. Brett is hilarious, and Betty White can take care of herself. You have to have a thick skin to be in show business.

[@dmnemaine]

@@rockaway2k To be fair, Match Game couldn't be "held up". It was like a soap opera. They just continued on from wherever they left off on the previous episode. It wasn't like Family Feud or Price Is Right where they had to fit the gameplay into a specific time period. Password was another example of a game that ran like a soap opera. Match Game was specifically set up to allow for the antics of Brett and the other celebrities.

[@rockaway2k]

@@dmnemaine That doesn’t alter the fact that the antics cost people money a number of times. If Brett or anyone gave good answers and they helped people win the game and money, I gave her and others credit. But, at times the attempts at humor could be taken for “I don’t have the proper or decent answer for a critical moment.” Again, I get the show, like Hollywood Squares, was played for humor, too. But, the answers and the humor stabs be it Brett, Fannie Flagg, Charles, or Joyce Bulifant were BAD at times. I mean, we don’t have to be a contestant to see that. And even Gene would scoff at the efforts. But, the show itself is GREAT and I love it!

[@dmnemaine]

@@rockaway2k The thing to remember is that the contestants went in to these shows knowing exactly what was going to happen. They had to sign agreements and be party to how the show functioned.

[@jamest3552]

Brett was a mean drunk.

[@jackcallaway6730]

A total b----! The only way she's on ie

[@scdevon]

If a person needed to have her hand held and the questions repeated as many times as Brett did, maybe she needed to step aside and let someone more talented sit in. Never seen someone slow the game down as much as she does. What a dim-wit.

[@tomsaaristo6294]

Culling her 'expertise' to make every question/answer/dialogue about herself. How rude. She's not even in the 2nd seat yet!

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏😂😂

[@larasophiakordel4679]

I think Brett is incredible annoying!! Always putting stupid answers and then talking forever...

[@simonwaffleman]

Yeah, I never quite got her.

[@danicegewiss862]

@Diane Newman In one ear, out the other, I'm sure.

[@rockaway2k]

Talk good, Lara! My wife and I repeat Brett’s STUPID answers and tell her to “shut up” or just say “no, Brett!!” ad nauseam. The rest of the show is fantastic, but...people think the show couldn’t have lasted without Brett. SMH...

[@dmnemaine]

@@rockaway2k Apparently audiences at the time weren't annoyed with her. People tuned in to Match Game specifically for the antics of Brett, Charles, and Richard.

[@kristabrewer6736]

Diane Newman has me blocked lol. Brett and Charles made the show (trust me saint Richard didn't), but she could be EXTEMEMLY annoying!

[@hannibalheyes339]

Brett gets more annoying every episode

[@scitsalcoryp]

yep

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

Ya think ?? Why they kept her I don’t know. She was such a dope !!!!

[@DJRitty]

this guy is the sketchiest dude ever on this show lol...

[@antonnakic8539]

Was there ever a more annoying person on this show than Brett Somers?

[@scitsalcoryp]

nope