Match Game Marathon (Top 25 Best Episodes Of All Time)

[@milfordcivic6755]

Thanks for putting all of these on youtube. It's nice to watch without the constant commercial interruptions for medicare supplemental insurance and catheters on the BUZZR channel.

[@georgemaster9271]

Milford Civic This would be like having a man cave with dozens of videotapes in a large bookshelf.A man cave deep under the house.

[@loki6253]

The Medicare and pharmaceutical commercials are the worst. Please quit reminding me I am old, sick, and watching TV all day because I can't work any more .....

[@MatchGameProductions]

Who's ready for this amazing marathon?

[@SUPERBIGMANThe]

Me !

[@ihl8608]

Love it. Thanks for doing this. I love Match game.

[@ThirdOfJune4444]

Oh yes...I'm in! THANK YOU for sharing this piece of nostalgic history! Many, many thanks!

[@tinat9486]

Greatest game show host ever, Gene Rayburn!

[@pamhowden8161]

I am

[@davidgraham2673]

I discovered Matchgame 73 as a boy after we came back to the states from being stationed in Germany. I've loved it ever since.

[@Samantha2994]

Love love I love this show it Doesn’t matter how many times I watch this show so refreshing way different from some of the shows today There was a magic that is rare to find … oh my God a wonderful cast and the joy it still brings to people is unreal i’m sure now they are back on That the cast Is enjoying it from heaven I love it so much

[@richmajors5796]

i grew up watching match game...fun,fun,fun

[@lvelez1999]

In 1976 I turned 2

[@luisawilliams4321]

Almost fifty years old and entertaining still!!!!

[@cunningarrayofstunts6051]

Charles makes every show! He was so great!

[@maryspencer4975]

He's my favorite. Very witty.

[@Samantha2994]

It’s amazing how a show that is about 50 years old can captivate the hearts of so many people and you fall in love with the cast and wish they were still here I just love this show and all the people in it the fun never stops and the laughter keeps going

[@MrPoppyDuck]

Always makes me laugh! That show was so funny! The rowdy crowd also helps!

[@donnastagner4875]

I'm watching in September on Sunday the 6th 2020!!

[@MatchGameProductions]

A reminder that these episodes are now organized for you to watch any specific episode you'd like in the Top 25 Marathon!

[@jersgmc]

Thanks for your efforts in putting this together!

[@mlg1948]

Jerw66 usa ditto. Much appreciation to MatchGameProductions

[@pamhowden8161]

I agree with that statement

[@evalu3260]

I’m watching these episodes night and day. Thank you.

[@marybuono503]

Mary Buono

[@Sbaxter1989]

This is gonna be the greatest 9 hours of my life !

[@vickirosstudor490]

TV doesn't get any better than this.

[@luisawilliams4321]

I have been home recuperating from surgery. Match game got me through laughing!!! Thanks Match game. Love all of the episodes. Great energy and up beat people.....

[@CoopyKat]

The 1970's Match Game is still my favorite game show of all time!

[@TheJoker1701]

This was a lot of fun to watch! Thank you for this!

[@anniebattaglia1929]

This is my favourite game show of all time There is magic between the panel members and natural fun and laughter brings the show alive Gene Richard Charles Brett and of course Betty white and the wonderful guest panellist make this a magnificent show and I’ve watched the new match game unfortunately there is no comparison ..... The old shows are back on T V and I love them and I love watching them on KZbin

[@GoRose]

Back when the world wasn't so damn sensitive. I was born in 77, just discovered this show a few years ago, it is the best!!!

[@pamhowden8161]

I am ready for the marathon

[@BlazeDuskdreamer]

I couldn't be here for Thanksgiving but I'm glad for the marathon today as I recuperate from a week-long hospital stay that culminated in surgery. Thank you.

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

I loved the Bertha episode. It's the only one in which we get to see Johnny Olson on screen. He brings out the water.

[@sekinsocal]

I love how friendly and kissy everyone was in those days!

[@fatfreddyscat5767]

The regulars seemed to genuinely like each other...Of course all the cocktails didn't hurt either.

[@travisn2875]

Many of you know this but Gene Rayburn had a weekly dinner on Fridays with the panelists from that week. He insisted on having those lunches/dinners to keep bond of friendship strong between all of them. He was a very generous man who knew how to treat people right.

[@jonp3890]

An introvert’s nightmare 😆

[@lisamendez7479]

Thanks so so much! Brings back so many good memories 😊 and we used to use that Honey Wheat Germ shampoo and conditioner. 👍

[@ECO473]

McLean chasing Gene around the set was one for the ages!

[@kathysharpe893]

My favorite show !! Thanks youtube

[@timothyball7502]

And Google. Google owns youtube. 11-18-2021

[@ssnoc]

How I miss those days .....

[@brianjohnson7]

Excellent, EXCELLENT job on this! Really appreciate it. Fun to see the list of eps. too...Thank you, thank you!

[@harrymeepharry]

Wow I really watched this whole thing

[@hamilton59840]

Happy 99th Birthday, Betty White! 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

[@timothyball7502]

Up your comment to age 100! Betty will be soon 100. 11-18-2021

[@spliceoncharlie]

Happy BLANK Happy BLANK HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

[@MatchGameProductions]

spliceon charlie same to you!

[@pamhowden8161]

Very funny gene!

[@RoslynSinanan-hf4sw]

I was 25yrs old when I watched these shows for the first time lol. I love looking at them.

[@cunningarrayofstunts6051]

Elaine Joyce during #24...VA VA VOOOOOM! Absolutely beautiful!

[@evalu3260]

Yes. She certainly was a pretty one..

[@nolaserv]

I totally agree even in most of her episodes. She was beautiful and the best part that I loved, no offence, a little dingy. But if I had to choose of all, it would be the beautiful natural red headed Patty Deutsch who was also a little dingy and different when it came to the show. But her answers were still very witty and funny which she actually strived for and accomplished. She had it all and I loved her comedic cartoonish voice. It was so sexy. She seemed to be a little depressed toward the end of the series and not like the beginning when she was real bubbly. She was great on Laugh In. Sorry to see she eventually passed from cancer but luckily/thankfully lived most of her natural born life. RIP Patty, 2017.

[@stephenchase7711]

My favorite Match Game episode between 1973-79 included the Knocked Up answer Brett Somers, or shall I say, Audrey Dawn Johnson (Born July 11th, 1924 in Saint John, Canada, and passed away on September 15th, 2007 in Westport, Connecticut, at the age of 82) gave.

[@pegtooth2006]

Yes, she was also a teen runaway. She and Gary Burghoff were my least favorites. Lol

[@patachou636]

THANK YOU!! THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH!!! What an Awesome job of putting these great episodes into this wonderful post! 😘😍❤😊😁😀💋😉💜👏💗👍

[@MatchGameProductions]

Patachou Tee you are very welcome!!

[@georgemaster9271]

@@MatchGameProductions What's next? What tricks do you have up your sleeve? For New Year's Eve you could do much like GSN did in 1999--a final episode marathon.Just an idea.

[@MatchGameProductions]

george master a Christmas marathon is upcoming and the New Years Eve and Day Marathon!

[@georgemaster9271]

@@MatchGameProductions Sensational! Hope it's a good one.

[@JayseGreene]

The 1:10:00 super match is wrong. It's not Betty Davis, its BETTE DAVIS.

[@billlevins7460]

very good shows

[@EricPetersen2922]

This is so good!!! Thank you & Happy Thanksgiving!

[@rosiedebevc1952]

This my favorite game show and also the $100,00 pyramid.

[@travisn2875]

1:49:41 for the undies shot of the winning contestant. Hilarious. And then McLean Stevenson comes down and kisses Gene Rayburn. Funny as hell!

[@helanesolomon1724]

I never laughed so hard...coocoo Fran & Ollie... best horrible answer ever! Love this show!!!

[@wagonmaster1974]

I believe the contestant answer was "Cukoo, friend and Ollie," but yes, it was hysterical!

[@cathyskywalker77]

Kukla Fran and Ollie

[@JayseGreene]

I usually knit and have this in the background!

[@malindaderr9650]

Loved Match Game

[@thomasmagnum3588]

Can only imagine the “Twitterverse” response to Elaine’s “wardrobe malfunction at 6:35 In today’s hypersensitive world, Gene Rayburn would be fired, CBS would issue an apology, Elaine would sue for “mental distress”, AOC would initiate Congressional investigations into “systemic sexism on daytime television”……..whereas back then, in the 1970s, before we were so enlightened, we would laugh for 30 seconds and move on. God, how I miss the dark ages!

[@jojones2500]

Family fun times.

[@johngomes8874]

Cool 😎

[@pinki3dt]

I love Charles.

[@nolaserv]

To add to the game, If a young one would ask me what the 1970's were like, I would definitely reply with no hesitation the MATCH GAME. To my recollection, this game is an example of what I experienced during that time. (Before everyone was anal..drinking age was 18, best concerts with original members and when getting high was taboo...many more things too..etc. I think that is why I hear so many people refer to this time and mention how great it may have been for them.

[@monis.place.]

Agreed, match game = the 70’s

[@nuwavedave]

Somebody needed to tell Gene - Fonzi never went "Heey-hey-hey-hey- heeeey" THAT was Yogi Bear. Fonzi would just inject a quick " 'Ayyyyy!"

[@cathyskywalker77]

Loved Fonzie

[@Parasiteve]

im so glad i found this channel because i LOVE match game and i miss GSN which had all the old game shows on it. i also miss the old boomerang cartoon channel, all thats on there now is tom and jerry and new scooby doos. because boomerang means new right? not ya know, bringing something back from the past or anything lol.

[@musicfanhawk4523]

This is great!! I had to work on Thanksgiving , very glad to see it's still here to watch now.

[@katherynemero4118]

When Tim Conway wrote nothing and said, "I figured he was constipated," I thought I might die.

[@rickybobby6579]

that was fun to watch!

[@bethdibartolomeo2042]

I can't believe Cuckoo Friend and Ollie was only #5, it would have been my #1 choice. My face was practically turning purple to keep from laughing to loud as I watched that part at work. XD Also, my personal favorites not included are: -- the Match Game baby (part one) -- Gene breaking through the door -- the one where they asked for the Short People tune and they played the March and Stripper music -- the one where Gene insisted he knew the $500 answer and when he was right they played the March music -- the Super Match with Denise ___.

[@cathyskywalker77]

Kukla Fran and Ollie

[@MTATrenton]

#7 - CNR in Seat #1 instead of Seat #3 That's rare.

[@wiedep]

...we are gathered here today at The Wee-Kirk of Yonkers, just one mile from Yonkers Raceway...

[@matthewcasiglio2539]

The next to last episode of this compilation was used in the most outrageous game show moments volume 3

[@Paul71H]

The School Riot episode never ceases to amaze me with how bad the judging was. That question along with the "plastic baggie" question on another episode around the same time were the two worst judging decisions I have seen on any game show.

[@gaypvmx]

I think the episode at 3:35 hook and harpoon of the whale is questionable judging. I think it should have matched.

[@lindaryan5997]

i don't see how they played that one out in their determination...or maybe it was a fix?

[@Paul71H]

Out of these 25 episodes, 13 were daily shows (i.e., not MG PM) that were the last episode taped for that week -- if I counted correctly. People always say that the "after dinner" episodes were a bit more wild, so I guess this makes sense.

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

That would be anyone that ends with 0 or 5. I also caught that.

[@pegtooth2006]

@@ChrisBakerauthor 0 or 5 as a general guide. Thanx man

[@RobertJohnson1975]

4 of the 6 were on the last week of the syndicated shows

[@MatchGameProductions]

thecoolguy123456789 how about that! That’s true

[@rongamble8930]

My only complaint is the two episodes where Fannie Falls in Love are not on this list at all.

[@mair18]

2021 still watching

[@stephenchase7711]

Eugen Petr Jelienic was born in Christopher, Illinois on December 22nd, 1917, and passed away in Gloucester, Massachusetts on November 29th, 1999, at the age of 81. God rest his and other souls!!

[@alexeimscruz2893]

35:15 that's kinda disappointing the great civil rights leader was not much thought of, only 3rd, back in '76...

[@ldbrown6641]

Funniest 😂 ever

[@timothyball7502]

Brett Klugman no I just don't see it. But Brett Kluggirl yes! My opinion only, don't be mad. 11-18-2021

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

Here are some episodes that should have been in this top 25: The episode in which Gene starts fighting with the cameraman. The episode in which Gene starts to hit the man for not "holding the sign up." The episode in which Johnny Olson sits in the third seat at the start of the game. Come on, you have to honor Johnny O! The episode in which the Audience Super Match is Denise BLANK and one of the responses is "and de nephew." The episode in which Gene compliments Karen Lesko on her nipples. The episode in which Marcia Wallace gets censored. I am also surprised that one of the year-change episodes wasn't featured. Goodie-Toddie bird would have been a good one. While not necessarily funny, here are some memorable episodes: Kirstie Alley as a contestant before she was on _Cheers_ Brianne Leary as a contestant before she was on _Chips_ Brian Billick as a contestant long before he coached the Baltimore Ravens

[@josephpapai5867]

Jenny Jones as a contestant before she went on to became an a famous (infamous)? daytime talk show host.

[@CinemaDemocratica]

TFW you just saw the Admiral TV episode two days ago.

[@agathakilgallen5239]

Brett: Why did you skip over Charles and Me? Charles: Because we come from hunger.

[@gregedgerton3390]

The dead don't remember their good times. It's hard to see people you love alive with your conscience alone.

[@justicebeginstoshine8069]

????

[@helanesolomon1724]

Yeah, but they had the best jobs and their lives were full. I thank them for the laughs I am having now.

[@thomasmagnum3588]

Who knows what memories we will have on the other side.

[@robertthomas5736]

Just for Fun and Laughs, This is The History of Match Game, The Tv Quiz Show on Cbs Daytime TV in The 1970s

[@NOTHEOTHERGUY]

Wow, that guy on the #2 ranked show was completely robbed of a possible win!

[@wiedep]

No mention about the gold Canadien maple leaf on Gene's tie in #18

[@nolaserv]

Thank God that IMDb is covering it but the only drawback is some episodes want to charge. But some of the episodes can be caught on KZbin for free. I will assume that they are no longer available on Pluto. Freaked me out when I found that the NFL channel was on instead of the MG. Let's hope we can still view it without being charged....FYI.. I remember an old 60's match game, I distinctly remember an episode when they mentioned one of the forbidden words t*ties. A man came on the show with balloon boobs tucked under his shirt and was speaking in a comedic voice. Someone popped them (don't remember exactly who) but he had a comedic voice and said...YOU POPPED MY TI**ies!!. and everyone on the show was hysterical. Believe me, it DID happen because you remember those things when you are a kid. I watched it at a friend's house in front of his father and he wasn't amused. We/my friends laughed our a**es off anyway regardless of his reaction. I've looked everywhere for that episode but couldn't find it anywhere. I will keep my hopes up though.

[@PatTheBatmanFan]

Was anyone else shouting “WAFFLE IRON!”?

[@leesas_classics1722]

Brett and Jack's wedding should have been more than 25.

[@robyngraves22]

You can hear Richard.....after Charles gives the winner his "card"....."Charles is in Women's wear."....thinks twice and laughed at his own joke....realizing the double entendre...that Charles...openly gay....might wear women's clothing. Brilliant!

[@nolaserv]

I remember when one of the "slide offs" from the money board was TOOTH ______. All of the celebrities would answer something else when Charles stepped in one of their mics after another celebrity was picked and would say FAIRY! Another one was BI_________ (right around the bicentennial in 1976 ) when he was picked and he said Bi Sexual. He was so funny and really could laugh at himself even when Richard and Gary from Mash would imitate him. Such a good sport.

[@krusher74]

Grey MATTER from the cop. lol

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

Did you include the episode with the Denise ______ Super Match? That was so hilairous. Bill Daily helped make it so.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

When Tim Conway and Carol Bernet and friends were on for only one of the contestants...and he scored three with them. And then went on to win the game,huh how is that possible? Why am I the only one that feels that that is not fair?

[@Puppies-Plants-Politics]

His score stayed at 4. They played the win tone, but didn't give the points.

[@wynottgivemore9274]

@@Puppies-Plants-Politics oh ok thanks

[@wynottgivemore9274]

@@Puppies-Plants-Politics btw...who are they?🤔

[@Puppies-Plants-Politics]

@@wynottgivemore9274 its a mystery....dunt dunt dunnn.

[@cathyskywalker77]

Carol Burnett

[@travisn2875]

Debralee Scott was so cute and funny. Her life ended tragically: Scott's fiancé John Dennis Levi, a police officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, died in the September 11, 2001 attacks. In 2005, Scott moved to Florida to live with her sister. Shortly after her arrival, Scott fell into a coma. She soon recovered and was released from the hospital on her birthday. On April 5, 2005, three days after her 52nd birthday and being released from the hospital, she took a nap and apparently died in her sleep. Scott's body was cremated. Her fiancé's mother stated that Scott had a drinking problem that led to her developing cirrhosis, which led to her death. Her sister Jerri said, "She never did get over Dennis' death." credit: Wikipedia

[@nolaserv]

Basically died of a broken heart when her hubby died she just couldn't get over him.

[@Pacer-uv1hy]

This show wouldn't have been as great if it wasnt for brett the laugh was perfect

[@colin72]

When I was 7-8 watching these when they originally aired I thought Gene was a creepy perv. Watching again as an adult, he’s even more of a creepy perv.

[@ronswansonsdog2833]

Omg same! And he kind of looks like a caveman 😂

[@gayledimitri5887]

Ha ha ha! 🤣🤣

[@gayledimitri5887]

It was so 70’s!

[@garyrunnalls7714]

I want some of those Beaver Pops

[@randyfritz2094]

Oil wells is a GREAT answer because, you keep getting a revenue from the oil.....

[@somethingorother3742]

Betty White > Brett Somers

[@TTM-1999]

Betty is the cornerstone of the show. I love when they're together

[@jools01]

8:44:38 “best man” and 8:53:22 😂

[@ChrisBakerauthor]

I was hoping to make it through this whole marathon without seeing Joyce Bulifant. I got to #5.

[@marlenekoditek3941]

Frogs don't have warts toads have warts.

[@jools01]

11:08 betty wins that round of betty vs brett. i think in total betty won the brett vs betty jokes

[@maxie2go]

Was this Best Of put together before Ron Valenti was on as a contestant. His shows with Fannie Flagg, especially the first one were just thigh slappers. Episodes 497 -501 maybe even to 502. Fannie didn't do all of them but the ones they did were funny. They heated up the stage. Alas, he was married and Fannie was a Lesbian. __

[@trishross6493]

ALL THE WOMEM LOVED RICHARD DAWSON ❤

[@lissalives1]

Oh, man….I liked the old set better. This one isn’t as pleasing to the eye.

[@RonPiggott]

Remember this was in the era of black and white TV. Hard to imagine, but true.

[@lissalives1]

@@RonPiggott -No. we had a color tv as far back as 1967.

[@Spaethon]

Charles hosts around 1:30:00

[@wrbergner]

Melting

[@Marie70272]

Funny how McClain Stevenson walked pass contestant never gave her a hug.. When they’re clowning like that celebrities usually hug contestants, hmmmm…🤔

[@nolaserv]

Charles would very rarely wave goodbye to the contestants at the end of each show.

[@RonPiggott]

Who was Mary?

[@dewalt4594]

Richard Dawson is easily the creepiest man on TV !!

[@monis.place.]

I don’t agree. I adored him. It’s a 70s thing, people weren’t so uptight

[@jamesblood6035]

6:43:30 I really wanted Gene to just go for broke and say "Can we have sex for $500???"

[@wagonmaster1974]

Really thought the panelists did well with the cordiality they showed Bertha.

[@evalu3260]

Brett is not as talkative while her husband Jack Klugman is on the panel.

[@gayledimitri5887]

I never knew they were married! Loved Jack! 💕❤️

[@hennpaul]

According to Wikipedia, they were divorced in 1977, so they were divorced on MatchGame ‘78.

[@TheTrumpster]

Hans blank. This was before Die Hard, so no one said Hans Gruber.

[@millionsofrecordsernieb7587]

Isn't Hans Gruber the bad guy's name that Flint fights in the bathroom in Our Man Flint?

[@gr8witenorth61]

it would be interesting who is still alive and who isnt, (mostly contestants, im pretty sure most of the stars are all dead)