Match Game 75 (Episode 461) ("Take It Off Fannie?") (Gene BLANKS Out!) (With Fee Plugs)

[@rhyancoleman6462]

And Fannie Flagg. Thank You!!! As we play the star-studded big money Match Game 75!

[@Kevin2297.]

Rhyan Coleman.....Elaine: *Johnny Olson* Richard: *Looks Luverly* Fannie: *In Person*

[@jacquelinellewellyn5010]

For the late response

[@kevansf]

11:16 "Makeup!" "Makeup!" OMG too funny! (edit: And then, ironically, Fannie had the exact same response as Brett: "Cannon"!)

[@estimatedleighton6389]

I'm in love with Sandy "Pay taxes first."

[@spuwho]

Unfortunately Gene Rayburn's daughter is the highlight of the Bangor Maine police report in the papers. At 82 years old she still thinks she can drive without a license. She moved north after caring for Gene until his death.

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

This is before John Forsythe became Charlie on _Charlie's Angels_. I love how Johnny Olson said, "Thank you."

[@1TexasTV]

And before Blake Carrington on the original Dynasty.

[@kristabrewer6736]

@@1TexasTV That's the only place I know him from

[@spuwho]

Not many people remember that Gene and Fannie played a couple on an episode of "Love Boat". While it's all acting, Gene did get to kiss Fannie a lot.

[@pencils812]

Ok. Gary redeemed himself. He said he would be doing a benefit show for a friend. That is very kind.

[@paustef]

Certainly a better panel with John and Fannie in place of Buck and Patti from the prior week, even made up for Gary and Elaine's deficiencies. Whenever Fannie or Betty were in seat 6, it instantly made the game more enjoyable. It could be tiring watching the same contestant win again and again, but imo Sandy was terrific. Nice demeanor, sweet voice, very pretty, great body (just wish she showed it off a little more). A college student and part-time tennis instructor from Detroit, hmmm, betting she didn't stay single for too long after that.

[@m.e.d.7997]

What a fun job Richard and Brett had all those years!

[@m.e.d.7997]

What a fun group they were.

[@craigfoye6674]

11:12 Fannie's sweater says "BRETT SOMERS FAN CLUB"

[@garfield2439]

🤮

[@pencils812]

@@garfield2439 where is that commentor with the Brett Somers Fan Club as the screen name?

[@spuwho]

Interesting is how certain Match Game members dress. Gene (being from the east) dresses in a New York business style, Richard (being English) wears a multi-colored collars and a broad tie (commonly found at Harrods in London). CNR dresses "swinger" style with an open collar and usually some kind of tied scarf. Fannie seems to prefer patterned shirts or sweaters than bring attention to her chest. Brett is much more conservative and dresses more like Carol Brady with some kind of necklace. Jack Cassidy wears the blazer like he is about to walk into a dinner club with a date. Betty White wears dresses that are basically more modern versions of the 1950's dress combination.

[@robertbrooks7001]

He may have been liv8ng on Cape Cod, but he was from Christopher Illinois!

[@spuwho]

@robertbrooks7001 Back then Christopher, Illinois was known for lots of immigrants coming in to work the coal mines in the area. Odds are high that Gene's genetic father (whom he never knew) was killed in a mining accident. Mine safety in 1917 wasn't all that great. Gene was one of many children of Illinois coal miners who went on to become something well known.

[@mmsuarez04]

Love this game got to know amazing people

[@GizmoFromPizmo]

"Pay the taxes first." Game show winnings were (and probably still are) HEAVILY taxed.

[@m.e.d.7997]

She actually gave a good answer!

[@LynxSouth]

They're taxed now as ordinary income, and I thought they always were.

[@donaldleroy6502]

Although I like the Perry Mason show I didn't even think of that answer, I immediately thought of Freemason or brick mason, I agree completely with gene and the contestant AFTER the fact about the golf balls, they're much lighter AND solid, velocity wise they could kill you if you were struck in the head

[@kevansf]

Can't be 100% sure, but it looks like Brett gives John his welcome hug/kiss at ~ 00:24 !

[@chrischeshire6528]

Charlie himself ! ... did he bring the angels ? But to me he's always Bentley Craig...the Bachelor father.

[@edwardlozano8807]

Need to have my eyes checked....thought Fannie's card said "In Peason"; not "In Person"...

[@cinemaholic730]

That's what I thought to

[@QueenAlexis556]

It did say Peason

[@deanstrand4260]

Fannie had dyslexia, and often misspelled words. Back in the 70s she was often razzed about it. Thank goodness people have become more aware and understanding of those struggling with developmental disabilities.

[@kevansf]

This week a winning contestant can choose a H/H match partner from the following cast of "dingbats" (as Gene frequently calls them): We have our regulars Brett and Richard, our fill-in regular Gary, semi-regular Fannie Flagg, and frequent fill-in Elaine Joyce (who has yet to be chosen for a H/H match). Wild card this week is John Forsythe, who makes his first MG appearance. And Gary and Fannie have pretty great track records! But of course, the contestant chooses Richard to start the week... Here's the updated leader board showing the 11 celebs with at least 3 H/H matches, ranked by accuracy: Orson Bean - 100% (3 wins in 3 attempts). Gary Burghoff - 80% (4 wins in 5 attempts). TIE: Jo Anne Worley - 75% (3 wins in 4 attempts). TIE: Joyce Bulifant - 75% (3 wins in 4 attempts). Betty - 50% (15 wins in 30 attempts). Fannie - 46.7% (7 wins in 15 attempts). Charles - 45.7% (16 wins in 35 attempts). Jo Ann Pflug - 44.4% (8 wins in 18 attempts). Richard - 36.3% (87 wins in 240 attempts). Brett - 35.3% (12 wins in 34 attempts). Bert - 33.3% (5 wins in 15 attempts). *These stats include every head-to-head match from episode 1 through 461, excluding the lost/missing episodes: 31, 32, 33, 311, 312, 313, 324, 325. (As per MatchGameProductions, these episodes "are nowhere to be found and also aren't in the Goodson/Todman Library. Sadly, looks like they are lost forever!")

[@m.e.d.7997]

Brett looks really pretty in this and I love the sweater on her. Great colors on her.

[@Doug41160]

daaaamn, Fannie had a lot to look at! ;)

[@melodyschlissio9096]

She’s a lesbian. For real.

[@pencils812]

Aww.....poor Fannie and Gary.....both who had spelling problems....gave answers for the word shoot that would've been spelled chute. Dyslexia is not a fun disorder.

[@timothyball7502]

Gene says, "Are you ready?" I say, "No, but Helen Reddy is ready!" July 30, 2021

[@timothyball7502]

Wondering who they would use for this year, 2021. What celebrities would do this show if it had new life for 2021? And who could host the show? Just a major thought, July 30, 2021

[@timothyball7502]

Man's best friend is his dog. Woman's best friend is her diamond. July 30, 2021

[@cbutchko]

Does anyone know what Richard means when he talks about "Newberries"? Its mentioned alot on the show.

[@pencils812]

I read a comment earlier that said it was a store near them,

[@Boothead6734]

Newberry was a chain of stores sort of on the level of Woolworth but with a garden center

[@steveyounker7897]

Poor Fannie! We love her, and she's so smart, but she's dyslexic, she can't spell worth a damn. And yet she wrote a novel, Fried Green Tomatoes. Thank God for editors, and spell-check.

[@leesas_classics1722]

Brilliant episode and I want Fannie's sweater.

[@garfield2439]

Oc u do

[@pencils812]

I wonder how much she paid for it.

[@pencils812]

Why would Richard say James Mason?

[@pencils812]

@Byrons Reward ok. I didn't know who James Mason was. I thought he'd pick an American name.

[@kristabrewer6736]

I know. I can't BELIEVE saint Richard did that to her AGAIN! I mean, I don't feel bad for her for picking saint Richard after him losing for her twice in a Row, but even HE should have known enough to put Perry Mason!

[@kevansf]

James Mason was an English actor whose screen popularity peaked in 1944 and 1945. He was nominated for an Academy Award three times (1954, '66, '82). Many Americans would know him from Alfred Hitchcock's "North by Northwest" (1959). (edit: But this doesn't change the fact that it was a lousy answer and Perry Mason was the best choice!)

[@pencils812]

@@kevansf ok.

[@Rasputin443556]

FWIW, James Mason was my first pick, too, even though I'm a devoted Pink Floyd fan.

[@caseyyarnold2959]

What about crap shoot?

[@m.e.d.7997]

My first thought.

[@ShortyGirl63]

Don’t shoot! I thought James as well. Ron has two children (sons) then throws in (thinks of) his daughter at the last minute???

[@paulsmith9192]

@julie Overright really?I immediately said Perry mason.never heard of james

[@ShortyGirl63]

@@paulsmith9192 James Mason was an actor in some very successful movies, mostly in the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s. My favorite being “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” with Kirk Douglas. I’m showing my age!

[@kristabrewer6736]

I can't BELIEVE saint Richard did that to her AGAIN! I mean, I don't feel bad for her for picking saint Richard after him losing for her twice in a Row, but even HE should have known enough to put Perry Mason!

[@billmalec]

Fannie had a rack, that is for sure.

[@kristabrewer6736]

GROW UP!!

[@billmalec]

It's part of the show. Why do you think she wore those shirts, sweaters, etc?

[@sdlively27]

ROFL! Another fine episode! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Fannie! ;0) Love the entrances, silliness, voices, acting and the fun Gene! ;0) You looking down at the audience and have a far away look in your eyes. What are you doing? I am nearsighted.. Oh you can't see them. ;0) snowballs! ;0) aww! ;0) You going to stay out of show business.. matzoh balls! ;0) That's not funny madam.. ;0) baseball! ;0) christmas! ;0) What you said Brett. BRETT!? ;0) Makeup! Makeup! ;0) We know where you were looking Gene.. ;0) The fact is I look over here said Brett.. ;0) That what made me say it so will you take that off.. ;0) Ok, show your thing there.. ;0) Digging a hole there Gene.. ;0) cannon ball! ;0) What? Somewhat response to Gene's answer.. ;0) That was more strange than marring his wife.. Volswagon! ;0) dog! ;0) GR! ;0) Now everybody knows.. wrong.. ;0) Rotten cook.. ;0) bad breath! ;0) frog legs! ;0) spot! ;0) I never kiss a frog and I never would. Green lips! :0)

[@mosseisleyYT]

Neither Gary nor Gene won the Emmy, by the way...

[@sdlively27]

Sorry but I think that is a shame that Gene never won anything until a month before his death and probably didn't totally know he did or remember it. sigh.. Sorry, I liked Gene thought he should have at least won one.. oh well.. But that is just me.. ;0) Gary won one in 1977 for best supporting actor in a comedy series I believe..

[@sdlively27]

Nevermind, I was looking at the wrong year.. (Blushing...) No, they wouldn't know whether they won or not at this taping.. ;0/ BTW, Gary won an Emmy in 1977 but Gene never won one, which I think he should but he never won anything. He only won a lifetime Achievement award about month before his death. Who knows if he remembered he did or not thou.. sigh.. ;0)

[@pencils812]

When was this taped?

[@barbarapaton4005]

Illiteracy was not part of this game show

[@der22672]

John Forsythe is certainly an improvement over Buck Owens isn't he? But again anybody would be. LOL.

[@pencils812]

Aww.

[@kristabrewer6736]

lol, he wasn't a very good game player was he?

[@kevansf]

John's first three answers were pretty bad though...

[@Rasputin443556]

Aw, c'mon, Buck had some charm.

[@tomsaaristo6294]

S-H-O-O-T, not C-H-U-T-E😅

[@pegtooth2006]

Sandy was a cute plumper.

[@theoriginaljrest]

…and I liked the sound of her voice.

[@cabininthewoods7326]

Stone mason

[@kristabrewer6736]

WOW!!! I cannot BELIEVE saint Richard did that to her AGAIN! I mean, I don't feel bad for her for picking saint Richard after him losing for her twice in a Row, but even HE should have known enough to put Perry Mason!

[@lalocacubana]

Why did they keep bringing Elaine Joyce back? They would have been better off with an empty chair.

[@pencils812]

Gene loved her.

[@kristabrewer6736]

@@pencils812 so does everybody else. I wouldn't even RESPOND to that comment because thankfully most of us love Elaine!

[@patcrites5274]

Because Elaine Joyce is a very good player

[@bobsiyt6548]

I literally just skip the episodes that have Gary in CNR’s spot. He’s so bad.

[@sdlively27]

GR answer! ;0)

[@ifiwereamatchgamepanelist6779]

Super Match, part 1: CRAP Part 2: FREE Vasco-Wilmuth, round 1, question B: "I was thinking in terms of never knowing where it would come down, so I said a PING-PONG ball." (Bzzt!) Question A: "Like any red-blooded American boy, he loves his CAR." (Bzzt!) Round 2, question B: "This is the South American version of the story; she's afraid to kiss him because he has POISONOUS SKIN." (Bzzt!)

[@zxccxz164]

give me joyce booolifant over elaine joyce ANY DAY.....elaine is one of those pretty girls who think they are funny when they ARE NOT FUNNY

[@MichaelSimmons.]

I agree. Elaine is just as annoying as Gary. They both try to talk over other people, and are not at all funny.

[@kristabrewer6736]

There's really no point in coming back you with a blanket response since most of us LOVE Elaine!

[@patcrites5274]

I harte to burst your bubble but Elaine Joyce is a very good player