Match Game 73 (Episode 72) (Richard is a Birdwatcher?)

Pat Harrington, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jo Ann Pflug, Richard Dawson, and Betty White

[@suebabe100]

When I was little I loved Gene Rayburn. He has a very sweet goofiness about him. This is so much fun to watch!! Still love GR.The sound effects are hilarious. Great memories :)

[@suebabe100]

@@valleyguy633 Ha! Good observation :)

[@Observer-jw8wv]

Four of the best minutes of Match Game coming right up... Richard's answer after 9:40 probably WOULD have won in England, as he said. A cotton reel is a bobbin. Charles is hilarious after he says it, and Richard keeps playing out the humor. Joanne hands him a card, and he answers "I will not say gin to a..." (BLANK would be chaplain.) Richard doesn't give a totally British answer that often, but he's always so funny when he does. The other one that comes right to mind is "center BLANK" and he came up with center forward, a soccer position. Then when the top answer comes up Cotton Balls, RIchard gets his last dig in -- "aren't you glad I said reel?" Gene is just cracking up. Only Richard could get away with that. Also, Charles' riff starting at 10:50 about the chaplain's "relationship" with Betty was great. It keeps going for over two minutes and the entire panel's on board with it by the end. Fantastic.

[@TheLeadSled]

One of my all time fav's, Charles and Richard were funny.

[@kristabrewer6736]

Richard is never funny

[@thejetset3357]

@@kristabrewer6736 Krista Brewer's comments are never worth reading.

[@grantgullikson9018]

I t looks like they had Fun on this Game Show. ..

[@artist45]

Miss those '70's clothes :) Love Richard's jacket!

[@vivianhamilton616]

lol...I just love Charles in this episode.

[@dtmania]

Omg that was one of the funniest scenes, with CNR making fun of Betty White and the Chaplain....great stuff!

[@tomitstube]

the shy nudist always carried a "look" magazine. i died on that one.

[@JT-lt5gr]

Yay, Charles Nelson Reilly is back!

[@PV-pu5iu]

The chaplain was gorgeous.

[@broughtbackin]

This is awful to say, I know, but did you see his wife in the audience? 🤮

[@netta96]

​@@broughtbackinshe probably didn't look like that before she gave him 3 sons

[@sdlively27]

Another wild episode. But I just loved seening Gene lose it during the Supermatch. I can see who he can keep a straight face during the show so long. And the whole fun around that Supermatch. That was so GREAT! Why oh why can't Game Show Network runs this season.

[@grantgullikson9018]

As a boy I watched this show off and on when I was going to Sleep or getting up . I had these different jobs that were at night . I had these 12 hour shifts .I remember the history of Gene Rayburn doing the original Match game back in the late 1960's

[@renees1021]

I think Gene flubbed telling the lady she had $600. Usually it's a "nice gift". It was the Chaplin that had $600.

[@khadysambou3822]

Brett and Richard is just so funny 🤣

[@proud_brettsomersfanclub8687]

You mean Brett is funny. 🤣

[@loralynf.9722]

I don't she's funny just annoying

[@lynskyrd78]

Richard is Very talented and Funny. 😀😁😀😊 Not like brett whats her name😓😫😠😡😭😢😱😰

[@kristabrewer6736]

Richard is NEVER funny!

[@thejetset3357]

@@kristabrewer6736 Krista's comments are ALWAYS garbage! 🤢🤮

[@cindykaywebster4643]

I still miss Betty White!

[@dannyroybal7394]

Likewise Their All Special

[@kentetalman9008]

We all miss her.

[@MrXminus1]

Comes out ever hour and says, “I’m not a crook.”

[@JT-lt5gr]

I said "lies."

[@netta96]

​@@JT-lt5grme too

[@MollieFrieWeevilGenius]

Pat Harrington's handwriting would have made a great font

[@vivianhamilton616]

He's a very good dresser, for that time of course. loved him on" One day at a time"too.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

They should gave given her the $600 for the slip

[@mlchc9004]

Betty is amazing

[@nowandaround312]

Shouldn't "tree" have been a match for "bathroom" in that context?That's a dog's bathroom which _is_ what Richard and Betty meant when they said tree.

[@kevansf]

With today's head-to-head match, Betty White moves into second place with 3 matches (out of 8 tries) since the first episode (not counting the missing/lost episodes 31, 32, 33). Bert Convey is still the head-to-head match leader, with 4 matches (out of 8 tries). Keep in mind that Betty and Bert have only appeared a few weeks each. Richard, who has appeared in every episode has 2 matches (out of 12 tries). Also in the two-match club are Charles (only 3 tries!), Jo Ann Pflug (6 tries), Jack Klugman (4 tries), and Stu Gilliam (5 tries).

[@OuterGalaxyLounge]

"Fast" was so obviously the answer the writers were going for on the turtle question. I'm no genius at the game and figured that out. I was actually relieved and vindicated when the contestant said it but then the celebs completely blew it, except Richard.. it was a question tailor made for fast Mr. Dawson, womanizer extraordinaire.

[@gerryu21220]

I thought "cute" just like the others.

[@katherynemero9355]

Me too. The only thing in my brain was "cute." I thought it was weird, but it would have worked out.

[@TheOfficialIceman]

I actually thought "slow", so clearly there is no obvious answer

[@sdlively27]

Sometimes I would love to know what the writers were looking for just to compare them with the panel and contestant.. Why I like to hear Gene's answers, I think sometimes he knows what the writers were going for or maybe not. He liked to play the game along with the others.. ;0)

[@mlg1948]

The Official Iceman me too.

[@mattalbrecht7471]

Betty was 51 years old in this show. Didn't look a day past 30

[@scdevon]

Beautiful middle age woman. What a babe.

[@halffasthaiku7526]

Gene said the losing contestant would take her $600 and go. She looked puzzled and asked “how much?” He misspoke since she won no money.

[@bribabytt]

What's on all those cards Richard was disposing of right before the Super Match...he looked at them carefully before dropping them in the slot...it's as if he's shredding sensitive documents. He likes to keep busy, I guess, lol.

[@40bpaula]

Good question. Now I'm curious. maybe notes from audience memers...some with phone numbers? Hmmm.

[@gamesystemaddict3949]

That Chaplin sure is cute

[@berniehobabykat]

Wow I didn’t think that chaplain had a prayer with those lame answers of his

[@hamburgerhelper22]

I'm sure you could do better...…...Don't think, it could only stink -up the place...

[@Eddie42023]

Is (was) Allen Ludden watching this? That could be trouble...

[@soniailovehersingsheissoaw3812]

I love this show i watch it all the time. I love Betty White

[@sdlively27]

I think Allen knew Gene long enough to already know and so did Betty.. ;0)

[@mlchc9004]

I love Betty White

[@kristabrewer6736]

I was watching. I didn't see Gene do anything to Betty. What'd he do?

[@Eddie42023]

@@kristabrewer6736 10:45 It was the contestant and Charles' observation.

[@tonystone1016]

Pat Harrington has a Jerry Lewis vibe going on. Anyone else see it?

[@lilorphanobie9593]

Ah, the wonderful Watergate era of Match Game! By the way; Pat Harrington's scripture: Eze 3:7 But the house of Israel will not hearken unto thee; for they will not hearken unto me: for all the house of Israel are impudent and hardhearted.

[@randydellinger2996]

The amount that the chaplain has at this point is about the same as a year’s pay in the Navy.

[@MensAsses33]

Cotton gin.

[@40bpaula]

So, I'm a little slow today. when you get a minute, after watching this, could you explain Betty's answer to the nudist guy question to me. I got Richard's Look Magazine, but I'm stumped with Free Press. Thanks.

[@teehx1138]

I think it's a double entendre: Free Press is a newspaper and "press" also means "touch", as in "free touch". Extremely clever and hilarious.

[@ScaryPsychobabble]

Back in those days (60's & 70's) publications labeled The Free Press referred to underground/alternative news sources. So, Betty's answer was clever since nudism is an alternative lifestyle..

[@kentetalman9008]

My mom didn't like Match Game. She said it encouraged conformity. But she didn't stop me from watching it.

[@nhstorage]

I can't believe no one answered the last one with 10 gallon hat!

[@shoeshooey5464]

Yankee--blank Me--- my wankee

[@Echognomics101]

*Richard Dawson Tracker* [72] Episode: 1/5 • _.200_ Total: 86/317 • _.270_ Not Shown: 0 _(31 tot)_ Celebrity Matches (All): 2 *Super Match* $500: 7 wins (12 given) $250: 3 wins (11 given) $100: 2 wins (8 given) Not Selected: 0 (39) *Head-to-Head* 2 wins, 12 att (16.67%) [ SEA *WEED* ] *Cash Winnings: $10,450*

[@pencils812]

Richard.....That jacket is a big NO.

[@pennyroberson8160]

At least Gene admitted the 600 mistake after the break.

[@MrXminus1]

She does volunteer work for what?

[@jerradriggs2884]

I think she said volunteer work for the Watson Festival.

[@preyzcruz]

Boo hydrant is a dogs toilet

[@bradstephan7886]

The 'Presidential Cookoo Clock' question would sure be easy to answer today.

[@tomitstube]

jo ann got it right.

[@jamesage24]

I think it would actually be hard. But I would go with comes out every hour on the hour and raises inflation/gas prices/grocery bills/rent, etc.

[@XMLarry]

For those who may be curious about Pat's Bible reference : Ezekiel 3:7 But the house of Israel will not listen to you; for they are not willing to listen to me; because ll the house of Israel are of a forehead and a stubborn heart.

[@Observer-jw8wv]

I think he was just winging it

[@jebronlames7789]

I remember cause I was 11 but it just didn't sit well when men went on the show. Men went to work woman went on game shows for entertainment.

[@scottm.franklinnc7942]

I wondered who would be the one to put the "bible " in on the nudists question...figured there'd be more then 1

[@voiceguy3635]

Fun show--as opposed to the current one--which is unwatchable.

[@Norfolk250]

18:25 -- a magnifying glass

[@ts.elliot5870]

Charles is resplendent today!

[@DJRitty]

I'm gonna pull a homer... "uhhhhhhh, nudie pflulg...." lol :P

[@donaldleroy6502]

Apparently there weren't any bluegrass/country music fans on the panel or audience, there's a great tune called cotton eyed Joe. 💘 that presidential cuckoo ⏰ question, up to date answer is every hour on the hour he comes out messes his diaper and flubs his lines

[@barbarajohnson3781]

I like red jacket Richard got on

[@poetcomic1]

The Chaplain looks a little like Tyrone Power.

[@pennyroberson8160]

I would have won with Cotton balls😂 13:02

[@lateshachurney5965]

Comes out.. and lies.

[@jeffwelch5349]

Brett always made her ‘y’ backwards

[@sdlively27]

ROFL! Another fine episode! :0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;O) ROFL! Love ya Charles! :0) ROFL! Love ya Betty! ;0) ROFL! Love the audience! ;0) side of beef? Fire place.. Hmm No longer the popular favorite.. ;0) ROFL! Love ya Charles! ;0) OH! This is the one that Richard got Gene laughing so hard he couldn’t get thou his information.. ;0) At least he admits to his mistakes, why I love him so much. So human.. ;0) Gene... Betty, Jo Ann and Brett all beat Richard.. ;0) arrow?? Bible? The free press Betty? Ok, I think I have never seen him kiss Brett til today.. ;0)

[@pamhowden8161]

That happens