Match Game's Most Memorable Contestants: Evie

Contestant Evie Phineas may be the most nervous game show contestant of all time.
From episodes 434-437.

[@budphineas4798]

Thanks to everybody for all their love and support for my mom. She was truly an inspiration to us all. She helped us through everything. Everyday we would laugh and sing. She taught us everything that we know and her kind heart is thankful for all of you. Respectfully B Phineas

[@budphineas4798]

Thanks very much . She would love it. She loved people, she loved to help others and make us all laugh... She would've loved to hear she was a legend.. definitely , she always stole the show no matter where we were...

[@MsKaretto]

I can’t believe a talent scout did not pick her up...I wonder was she really that nervous or was she a brilliant comedian like Lucille ball?

[@missangiemissangiemissaaaa1280]

MsKaretto what a lady!!! So much fun watching this episode.

[@Droosmom1970]

Bud Phineas I like many others here loved your mom! She really made the show entertaining and she wasn’t even trying lol. What a sweet soul i could tell!

[@user-br9zx3ip3x]

Bud Phineas so many years later and I just saw your mom on TV now (Buzzr channel) for the first time and cracked up. I had to Google her because she is naturally hilarious and her facial expressions are gold. Wish I could have found more images or videos of her in her older age. Her humor must have only gotten better with time.

[@budphineas4798]

I'll tell you the 100% truth , she was an absolute genius. Of course she was nervous, but she knew how to entertain the crowds and her nervousness instead of hurting her it completely empowered her and made people feel for her and want to root for her to win , even over 40 years later. A scout could have picked her up in a second and made a fortune.. 😊 a truly great woman... thanks for your support !

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Bud Phineas She certainly missed her calling. She would have been a very gifted comedienne. I'm glad that she had a happy life though...she deserved it!

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Jenny Jay, unfortunately Evie passed away in 2011. 😢

[@elissel]

just saw your mom on MG today on what is a rainy dull sunday. Not any more! a GEM! Im glad she had 3 more kids after this aired. Lucky family. I hope you enjoyed every minute as this darling lady's son. she left life wayy too young. Bless you all. 😊

[@budphineas4798]

Thanks everyone yes, she truly was gifted and she would share her gifts with us everyday teaching us something new and even at our worst, she always found a way to get us right. The gifts are what they are her gifts she gave to her kids and we are eternally grateful to her for this and very thankful for all who still cherish her today. Thanks to all of you as well ❤️

[@kenretherford6428]

@@elissel Want to chat?

[@timmckeown1313]

After she won $600 and Gene asked “how do you feel?” Her deadpanned delivery of “great” was hysterical.

[@micheall1127]

15:18 "That means Evie wins" *Gives a disaproving expression* I LOVE HER 😆

[@michaelphineas6962]

I've watched this TV Series countless times and never saw this! I never knew my aunt was on this show! EPIC. Truly though, she was very very nervous because Auntie was the coolest lady on the planet. Miss her so much.

[@JT-lt5gr]

Your cousin (Evie's son), Bud Phineas, commented on here. Did you know?

[@cliffordscharff8536]

Condolences on the loss of your aunt. She seemed like a genuinely nice lady.

[@646guy]

Watching your aunt in action on my lunch hour this week got me through a rough day of work. I needed the laugh and she delivered in spades.

[@DebH.]

Aw, very sad to hear she's gone.

[@babasovka]

Oh sorry you lost your auntie. Mine are dying and it is hard, they are so wise and cool

[@robertmcmahon6061]

Some of Evie's expressions, couldn't be done better even by Lucy !

[@rjason2425]

I thought of Lucy too!

[@anonymousjohnson976]

I think when people are naturally funny it is the best, and Evie reminds me of Penny Marshall.

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Exactly! I figured she was kin to Lucy!

[@radfarlander]

Would have loved to have seen Lucy turn this into an episode of one of her shows. She would hardly have had to change a thing.

[@teijaflink2226]

Wish they given her a chance in some type of comedy show, looks like she had natural talent.

[@francinedouaihy497]

Evie was a natural comedian! She had the “It factor “! She was mesmerizing and the panel loved her!!!

[@daisyduke8656]

She was entertaining in the first episode but it was getting old by the second episode.

[@jonburrows8602]

She was precious. But, too bad she got nervous and blew the easy win in the tie-break by not answering "ironing". They should have brought her back as one of panelists.

[@QueenAlexis556]

She could have been a stand up comedian. She's funnier than Ellen DeGeneres for real 😉

[@Joeblow-ms3cv]

Indubidubly 🙂

[@jitkundough]

The sweetest person, truly. Wiping tears. Imagine a whole world with such openly pure hearts. Our world needs that kind of lovingly innocent demeanor again ❤

[@kevinheard8364]

I am, too.... for the very same reason .... a part of humanity that sadly no longer exists ..... All this world needs is more Evie's.... and this world has no idea what it's missing.

[@scottrogers2831]

Not only was Evie’s demeanor hilarious, but she brought out so much fun banter from the panelists. I haven’t laughed this much in ages. Thank you Evie!

[@dottiegreen4315]

Just who the Hell are you? Just because Scott made a positive comment about how much he enjoyed watching Evie and how much fun she was having, if only we had the opportunity to have that much fun with the well loved celebrities, I think that would have been so much fun. It's amazing how many hearts she touched. Because you are a buzz kill, and probably never even seen Evie, doesn't mean he thinks he owns the world. He never said that, if Evie didn't touch alot of lives they wouldn't have put the show on the I Net. That being said, you will not have anybody remember you unless they put you on the most negative, jealous, people to make it on the DICK list. You don't like what he says about the person that was fun and caring, simply don't read it, but don't make fun of someone simply for loving this wonderful person.

[@dottiegreen4315]

Oh btw, learn how to spell.

[@scottrogers2831]

@@dottiegreen4315 Thank you

[@dottiegreen4315]

@@scottrogers2831 you are welcome, the days Evie was on "MATCH GAME" Is the only time I recorded that show. When I'm feeling down I will watch those episodes and it brings me out of the rut I was in. I have to say, at first I thought, why doesn't she say anything? After they showed her feet bouncing up and down, I paid more attention. She was so nervous and I thought, what a fun Lady. I was really sad when she was no longer on the show. From what I seenThe cast really liked her and had fun while she was on. I'll bet she was the life of the party. She was really beautiful, inside and out. I was wishing there was a place that I could have wrote to her to get her autograph, but at that time I didn't know where to write or call to get one. To me, she is a person that was the star of the show. You are lucky to have had her touch your life. Don't even pay attention to "beings" like what's his nuts David. He is just jealous. I'm not a mean person, it just irritates me, I treat others the way they earn it, positive or negative, I don't mince words.

[@steviem8117]

@DAVID BERMAN Yo David, clearly Dottie bested you. You lost and she has been declared champion of the Internet. The longer you keep at this, the more pungent smelling your complete and utter desperation becomes. You're embarrassing yourself, you stupid troll. Fade into the background and accept the L. *TL;DR:* Hit the road before Dottie has to return and demolish you and your BS once again.

[@thomasfrench2012]

I'm sure others have already said it, but I have to say it too. To face a fear that terrifies you is courageous. To do so on national television is inspiring.

[@ernestkignt4025]

She absolutely stole the show! Long time since I enjoyed the show that much!!

[@alysononoahu8702]

Absolutely inspiring!!!!

[@thomasfrench2012]

@@alysononoahu8702 Well said!

[@vaemcdowell6205]

The face of a classic beauty, too!

[@BackToTheBlues]

I agree!

[@68air]

Yes...like everyone's Mom I ever knew

[@yodservant]

She was very classical in looks, different hair would show them off🦁

[@MrBROTHERFELDER]

Back then the game shows seemed unscripted and very “human”. They were quite watchable!

[@OofusTwillip]

And they could only hint at rude words instead of being overt. It's always funnier (and ruder) to suggest something, and let the audience's own dirty little minds fill in the details. Today's versions of "Match Game" and "Family Feud" are trashy and boring, because they try too hard to be shocking.

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

Tv was so much better then. I miss it.

[@bibphil5078]

Really I think this is documentary on how ridiculously women were treated in the media. Amazingly patronising. Thank goodness it has gone the way of smoking on live tv.

[@kimberlysevastyanenko3798]

@@bibphil5078 what?

[@susans64]

@@kimberlysevastyanenko3798 🤣🤣

[@JT-lt5gr]

Evie reminds me of Laverne Defosio...and she was soooooo cute! I felt bad for her being so nervous. We all know how that feels. The best thing is that she had a fantastic story to tell for the next 45 years! Gene and the panelists all loved her!

[@andrewyoung2796]

I like the way the celebs rallied to Evie especially Brett💟

[@heidiweinert3260]

They all know what stage fright feels like!

[@bostonb1636]

The eye roll when Gene turned his back was priceless!!!🤣

[@user-of7pv6fj8h]

For sure !!! I love her !!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@karenday9109]

Agree!

[@tdtone2]

She is the best Match Game contestant ever! F-in' love her!!

[@TheMeercat1]

I am from the UK and have just come across this and I have never laughed so much. Your mum was a real gem and I absolutely loved her facial expressions and the way she came across on this show. She was a beautiful woman and you all must of been so proud of her.

[@lindapinerotirpak8601]

2021 and i wish the match game was still here!!

[@John-cf2dl]

@@lindapinerotirpak8601 i

[@michaelgibsontv]

Nowadays, Evie would be given her own reality show and deodorant commercial. Lol.

[@edp3202]

No lie! It's true.

[@mikehunt4986]

With over a million followers on Instagram.

[@janedoe-ex5wo]

Deodorant commercial??🤣🤣🤣

[@badgerbadgerton966]

She said so much without saying a word that I hung onto every peep she made.

[@nightynightshade]

Same!

[@christinalee9303]

I love how relatable she is! She makes me feel better about myself- like I’m an anxious person and I always feel awkward in so many social and different situations, but while she’s obviously nervous, she channels it into this very great way that’s funny and charming and lovable while still being herself and real. What an inspiration!

[@jillh7403]

I'm with you

[@katherineleonowski7289]

Oh she is absolutely so sweet and lovable!!!

[@ExotikaKnight]

The producers should have brought her back as a guest celebrity. Evie with Brett, Charles, Richard and all the others could have been a hit. Her facial expressions are priceless! She may have missed her calling. R.I.P. Evie...

[@brendafaithlanelane7914]

Loved seeing her as a match game contestant. She was so pretty. RIP ANGEL. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS....

[@dkoch2]

That look she gave when she won, "you mean I have to come back?"

[@SLoft7241]

😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣👌🏼👍👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ronaldleardi9610]

Priceless!!!

[@lindaackerman3507]

This was 1975 and I was 13 yrs old, I remember coming home from school everyday, getting a snack and watching match game and tattletales, ..my favorite part of my week,...then came the homework..lol. A little slice of heaven.💗💗

[@P-Bass_Pete]

Wow! She was an amazing lady! You could feel the anxiety building and somehow she didn't break down and run off the stage crying. As someone who is married to someone with bad social anxiety, I really felt for her and think she handled herself splendidly. I'm not even an anxious person and I think that situation would have been tough.

[@frankf198]

That eveie was a facial comic genius

[@charleslee1960]

When the Surgeon is taking out your Appendix the assistant is giving you a ******€

[@ckent32]

I cannot believe I just sat here for an hour and watched this. I was laughing so much I swear it feels like I've been occupied for about 15 minutes! What an awesome lady!! And I looked up her winnings. Good grief no wonder she about passed out! $600 in 1975 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $2,898.71 in 2020. That ain't chicken feed!

[@SlimKeith11]

Wait until you come back and watch it again. LoL.

[@lilmsdrummer]

Holy crap! I didn't realize it was an hour-long. I just finished watching and wouldn't have known it was that long had I not noticed your comment. I guess time does fly when you're having fun!

[@leanbean8376]

@@lilmsdrummer Lol...yes it does, that's why it's not good to have too much fun!🤣... i.e.,life would be over in a heart beat! Lol...

[@jamesrobinson4703]

She's absolutely positively the best.... I missed this on on TV then but thankful I get to see it now !!!

[@CarlScripter]

I think this would be the perfect tape to watch in an entry-level non-verbal / psychology communication class to observe natural human behaviour. Her expressions are so honest and charming 🤣

[@staceybryant3280]

I am thinking it would be fun to show to my high school students before their speeches. They get so nervous!

[@mlkbeat]

I have remembered the last episode (when she had to say goodbye) since I first saw it in '75. The thing that stuck out for me was her dry sense of humor when asked what she was gonna do with the $600; "Buy a house and a car"... I laughed out loud and Dick Martin got a huge kick out of it. I'm so happy to have found this!

[@jimapple5448]

She was one of the greatest contestants I ever saw . She was hilarious on that show . She reminds me of my beautiful mom . Same kind of sense of humor .

[@VinceDeragon]

Who couldn’t relate to how nervous she must have been. One of the best tv appearances ever, bar none. Absolutely effing hysterical.

[@fob1xxl]

One of the best game shows ever on TV. EVERYONE was a show on their own !😂😂😂😂😂

[@paulsullivan1650]

Evie's facial expressions were absolutely priceless! Oh God, I can't stop laughing...

[@Judyjjb]

Evie thought so herself....but she was one of my least favorites ever on ANY show. She was "ON" non-stop !

[@daisyduke8656]

She was entertaining in the first episode but after that watching the same ole thing over and over again was annoying.

[@boonie2160]

I have watched these episodes with Evie numerous times especially when I'm feeling a bit blue and Evie brings me right out of it and I love 💕 it........

[@kennethblaker1957]

@@daisyduke8656how sad that you found her annoying.

[@kandyboston]

Evie Phineas needs to be remembered as the single greatest game show contestant of all time. Thank you, Evie, for living out loud -- on national TV -- the internal reality of anxious people everywhere! It's impossible to watch this an not both laugh hysterically and root for her all the way. Go Evie, go!!

[@terryjones9459]

Even all the way up here in the year 2020 and it's so obvious she is so scared but persevered. The crowd toowas laughing with her, not at her. She was just leaving the Watergate era and we're just entering the era of prosecuting Trump and his enabler

[@billmccormick3926]

@@terryjones9459 You're a dork.

[@linedancer23]

Terry Jones Pay no mind to that numb nut behind the curtain.

[@beverlysomerville6838]

@@terryjones9459 wow....watching this to STAY away from politics!!!

[@pggeez]

Nobody can ever match her.

[@judethaddeus9856]

I just love her vibe! It’s like she didn’t even know she was going to be on telly until the very moment she saw the audience lol

[@TheScouser1234]

only you amateurs do not realize she was playing it up she cleverly knew every face she pulled...but honestly evie making faces does not make you a pro comedian..nice try tho..RIP ANYWAY EVIE..WE PROS SAW THROUGH IT THAT WAS FUNNY

[@rtususian]

I notice both Dick Martin and Brett were especially fascinated by Evie.

[@cynthiawilson4500]

She looks like Sophia Loren and acts like Lucille Ball

[@PApro]

I said the same thing, totally has the Lucy expressions.

[@granny58]

When game shows had real game show hosts.

[@jasonalangriffin]

GetVictd they were constantly drinking on this version too. What’s your problem?

[@georgepenaloza1770]

The most cutest contestant Evie was adorable what a comedian she wasn't she was such a natural

[@millietunstall8616]

Started watching these reruns of matchgame several months ago & just realized that Gene Rayburn was the best darn game show host ever. He included everyone in the room in the fun, even the stage hands. He created a party every day.

[@boonie2160]

Great comment Millie I never realized this until you pointed this out and you're absolutely correct in your assessment!!!

[@helenduncan6441]

I agree with Richard Dawson

[@helenduncan6441]

I think Brett is a real hamburger

[@christopherminio469]

God Bless her heart! She is impossible to dislike! She is so genuine, so innocent, and so sincere.

[@daiamichaels5238]

This reminds me of a skit that Carol Burnett would do. Rest in Love, Evie.

[@scdevon]

Evie was accidentally amazing. What a cutie. They should have had her back from time to time maybe even on the panel.

[@nataliebloxom299]

It was like a scene from the Carol Burnet show

[@ptperry9013]

I remember watching this TV show on days when I was home “sick” from school !!

[@VioletJoy]

Ahhhh, the 70s - back when celebrities smoked on set and $600 was something to get excited about. LOL

[@cricrijobim]

Little did we know, it's 2021 and all we can be excited about is $600...

[@waynemuldrow4066]

1975 $600 Today's money: $2,917.27

[@teijaflink2226]

You must be rich, I would be super excited about 600 even now.

[@VioletJoy]

@@teijaflink2226 I'm not rich. I was just thinking about all it took to be on that show - time off from work, traveling, taxes, etc. Winning $600, she might have ended up a bit over breaking even. Loll

[@anthonystrohmayer9191]

I still get excited about $600

[@RestingBeachFace]

She was a natural born comedian, even if she didn’t mean to be. What a delight!

[@AnnLippert1]

agree!!! She has amazing comedic timing you can tell.

[@scdevon]

She was great. The control room was having fun with the camera shots, too. This was fun TV.

[@kennethretherford9091]

want to chat?

[@mattalbrecht7471]

Talk about a female bob newhart

[@swolfe9668]

Evy was annoying

[@stevesorensen1063]

She was fabulous🤣 Her facial expressions are priceless. Sorry to hear of her passing. I’ve viewed this video numerous times and I always get a good laugh. RIP

[@blockcl]

Never saw this before, but I gotta say...Evie was an absolute treasure. Also. credit to the show's producers for picking someone who was the polar opposite of the usual game show contestant. Maybe they sensed that the audience would adore her and identify with her nervousness.

[@jeanwimsett7065]

What a gorgeous woman she was ! Oh my gosh those beautiful eyes !

[@ronaldleardi9610]

I agree 100%! She was very beautiful!! Love those eyes too!!

[@vietpir]

Evie wasn’t the most successful contestant but she was an afternoon delight.

[@davidalonzo1030]

This is the fourth time I've watched. She is an absolute delight

[@philt1771]

I can totally relate to Evie, I would probably make similar contorted facial expressions and mumble to myself. There's a little bit of Evie in all of us!

[@TiMOThy38478]

3:05 The shrimp festival in Gulf Shore is still going on till this day.

[@FatBoy2007037]

Love you Evie. wonder if her family knows she has a fan club, lol , sucks she having anxiety , but she is a riot .

[@davidschmude]

I'm so glad this came up in my suggested videos. Like so many others, I did an internet search of your name and learned of your passing in 2011. The many, many tributes from people like myself on your obituary is proof you have endeared yourself to America 40+ years after your TV appearance. Your family must either be proud or mortified. LOL Thank you so much for entertaining us all these years later. You may not have gotten a house with your $600 but I'm sure you're in your heavenly home now. RIP

[@beachaddict7653]

They need to bring game shows like this back.

[@Hal-bm3nm]

I've just watched this episode on Buzzr TV and Evie Phineas was amazing. One of match game's most memorable guest in My book.

[@glennvogt1194]

I remember seeing her on match game when I was 15 years old. She was just as funny then as she was now. Thanks for the memories 😊.

[@roseannes2967]

How many times have I watched this video of Mrs. Phineas and how many times have I laughed out so loud I worried my neighbors could hear me as I live alone. Love the class, dignity and absolute beautiful animation of showing her true self no holds barred through facial expression with few spoken words. What a great woman!

[@68air]

Bud it is 2021 and this brought back so many memories of my neighborhood growing up and how fun this was to watch. Such a classically beautiful woman!

[@lissalives1]

Evie was priceless! I laughed until I cried! ♥️😘

[@shawni321]

She reminds me of Penny Marshall in Laverne&Shirley.

[@ucanleaveyourhaton]

Shawni Ysais , yeah for sure ! 😬. They could be twins.

[@michellegulden1052]

I thought so too

[@mikepatrick5909]

And Alice Ghostley...

[@nancymiller349]

She reminds me of Mo Collins when she did the character Lorraine on Mad TV

[@lorimiller4301]

That was such a great show !!

[@tizibump]

I’ve watched this video 3 times today and lost it laughing every time. What a charming, relatable and incredible character she was.

[@turnerification123]

I will never forget this lady she’s hysterical!!

[@rckkeller9437]

It’s painful to watch. I’m so proud of this woman.

[@marc108]

Awesome evie! ...absolutely could do a sitcom around her. Btw, her voice has a wonderful deepness and that’s another plus ...we need more evie’s in the world !!!✔️💯

[@RowdyLowdy]

I could watch 70’s game shows like this all night. So good. So real. Just good TV. I just LOVE Evie.

[@patriciapadilla2022]

Evie look like she was going to vomit at any moment. She is so sweet and so funny and she wasn't even trying to be.

[@babyjenks1784]

I was thinking the same thing! Poor dear looks green

[@benben-sl7hi]

2020 has been a tough year for the entire world. Watching this video made me smile and laugh. I was saddened to hear your mother passed. This episode is a classic. What great woman she was!!!

[@paulsullivan1650]

OMG! How cute was she? I could watch her all day long!

[@yatesld]

Evie is my all time favorite Match Game contestant. I have watched her episodes dozens of times and will never tire of her camera shyness and sense of humor. I bet she was a real hoot!

[@KameraShy]

Evelyn "Evie" E. Phineas (Finch) was born on October 15, 1944 in Harbor City, CA. She passed away on April 6, 2011 in Wilmington, CA surrounded by family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Sam Phineas; three sons, Larry Phineas, Sam Phineas and Bud John Phineas; two daughters, Gina Phineas and Carrie Rivera; and six precious grandchildren.

[@hellomynameishello2159]

what a great, hilarious woman. she really knew how to please a crowd. by far my favorite game show contestant of all time!

[@estherdoyle6408]

Did she end up with her own TV show cuz I'm telling you she's hilarious

[@namj8145]

I grew up on this show, and have spent many days just watching repeats. How did I ever miss seeing Evie before? I thought this show was a delicious hot fudge sundae of game shows, but she's the cherry on the top I never knew I was missing. Her expressions and movements would be comedic genius from anyone who was a professional comedian. But she's the real deal, and you love and root for her from the very first minute. I wanted to cheer when she grew a little more comfortable, and stuck her tongue out at the audience boos on the last show. And her brief smiles showed she had a sense of humor about it all. During a brutally chaotic 2020, how wonderful to discover her at the end of it all. I can't imagine how she actually ended up on the show, and she must have been terrified in the days leading up to it. But thank heavens she went through with it!! Evie, you are a gift of pure joy. Sending thanks from 2020 back to you in 1975!

[@jazluvr99]

I had forgotten what a great show this was. So many good ones from that "Golden Era" of television, but Match Game has to rank right up near the top. Evie is priceless!

[@janinegrey6937]

We had no choices. 3 at the most and only on a certain day at a certain time. Who would choose this today?

[@glenkersul8536]

Evie got more comfortable by day 3 and shined even brighter. Go Evie, I'm loving you!

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Evie won my heart after seeing her episodes rerun this past week. I know I would've been just as nervous as she was. Darn it, she was so cute you couldn't help but root for her! I saw that she passed in 2011...I hope that she had nothing but good memories of her time on the Match Game!

[@budphineas4798]

11 yr today ❤️

[@mikey6482]

I love how when asked about themselves they always start with "I'm married" ... Love the 70s!!

[@recoveringsoul755]

Like that was a goal for women back then. I grew up then and my mother was a psychologist. Too bad they don't appreciate stay at home mothers these days, that's what I ended up doing.

[@emilinebelle7811]

I wish times were like it was in the 60’s and 70’s

[@recoveringsoul755]

@A M Thank you. Since most mental health people want to blame any problems a person has on their mother, that model doesn't really make sense now with children being raised by daycare and schools and other extra curricular activities. It was great for my kids AND their friends who would always come over, and it allowed my husband to focus on his career and not worry if the kids would be OK.

[@deboraholsen2504]

Marriage and motherhood still are, and always will be, a worthy goal. They provide much opportunity for her, and for her family. It’s where the most women can have the greatest influence and make the most positive impact for good, for their families, and for generations to come.

[@shellspink1136]

My Mom auditioned for Wheel of Fortune and the first thing she said @ 79 yrs old was "I'm single"!! AND SHE HAD A BF!! Then as she told her hobbies, she said gardening and told the audience "everybody come get some tomatoes" the crowd was roaring ... then she did a line dance and had everyone clapping along!! I just lost her JAN 4th, her audition video will always make me LOL Rest sweetly Dearest Mom.... until we meet again!!

[@kristisvendsen4819]

I admit to watching this time warp from 40 ago and it makes me laugh outloud. I have been Evie's fan for A LONG TIME. I am not surprised she was such a sweetie.

[@johnlewinski6359]

It's too bad Charles wasn't there, he would've had some great interactions.

[@jabberjawsreviews7369]

I'm watching this episode right now and she's hilarious. I bet she was the nicest person on earth.

[@halffasthaiku7526]

I come to watch Evie when I need a lift. She’s a bright spot even in 2020 when there haven’t been too many bright spots!

[@heidilefevre2680]

Here's another bright spot for 2021... 🌷YOU are Special to God!🌷

[@halffasthaiku7526]

@@heidilefevre2680 ♥️♥️ As are you! ♥️♥️ Thanks.💐

[@maryoleske6274]

I do the same thing…every time I feel down I put Evie on…love her!

[@sammycrangle1000]

What a lovely lady

[@dea784]

She would be a great Character on SNL. Thanks Evie!

[@646guy]

"I don't care....." Ah Evie... I just burst out laughing in my office....

[@cheekybastard1018]

She was so unenthusiastic that she was hilarious!

[@savannahdockins7022]

She was a pretty lady. I loved her expressions. I can't imagine how I would be in front of all those people. And I think she handled the hard time they gave her very very well.

[@jennymk01]

28:33 I love when Richard does his little impressions of Paul Lynde. 😂

[@lvlinda6]

What an adorable lady. I wish she would’ve won more. Thank you for sharing. I love Match Game 45 years ago & still do. Gene Rayburn was the absolute best.

[@billc5378]

That's ok, I'm sure she was very Relieved it was over! And the audience was happy that she put herself out there for that long

[@KristalMack]

Loved her farewell remark the most. She got the last laugh at the very end.

[@Mamaw5]

Living in this world today that’s so corrupt, I love watching these old game shows.

[@EnligUlv]

She was such a unique and funny enigma; you could see that most of the celebrities thought so too.

[@Lisa_It]

Just saw this on buzzr one of my favorite channels and I laughed out loud so much. From the moment I saw her feet shaking I was like wow.. this woman is iconic. I'm 28 years old and I've been in love with Lucille Ball and Carol Burnett since I was little. She made me laugh out loud I was so happy to find this on KZbin. Love it. ♡

[@parryhouse]

You pick two of the best female comedians. And your absolutely right she is up there with them wicked natural comic

[@Chicxulub65M]

I just saw this yesterday on our local station. I was so sad she eventually lost because they could have had her go on just to keep the viewers. She was great! Her facial expressions were golden.

[@amaddness]

Omg Kristin Wiig needs to see this

[@mflinch6061]

Yes!!! I couldn't figure out who she reminded me of. Kind of a cross between Gilly and the Target Lady. Mostly though, she reminds me of my mom. Cute, adorable, sweet innocence, animated and so dearly missed.

[@loris4142]

Wiig would be funnier characterizing the others. She's a gem.

[@allenjones3130]

The 1970s version of MATCH GAME is a classic, which is more than can be said for its most recent version on ABC.

[@rolfdenver]

Her looks were priceless! 15:19 19:55 20:08 41:01 So glad that the Phineas family has this online.

[@wheatifer]

That's what my mother, and every other neighborhood mother looked like back then.

[@pen64]

Truth

[@dawntownsendable]

Yes, I thought the same thing. She reminds me of my own mother a little.

[@thruend2496]

lmfao

[@davidarmitage4132]

Those outfits were all the rage in the 70s

[@wheatifer]

@@davidarmitage4132 and those hairdos!

[@robertk4898]

Now, that is wit! What a gal! Totally loving Evie! My heart belongs to Evie Phineas! That should be a song... (can someone write it & send it to me, please?)... 😂😂✌😉

[@KathyHussey063]

+Robert K here you go: Evie I watched a game called Match Show in nineteen seventy five it was on t.v.. Evie Phineas is a contestant I now know whose episodes said so much to me.... Her nervousness came right through the screen, Host Gene Rayburn helped her to calm her down. She was the most unwilling winner that I've seen, with her facial expressions to rival a clown. Now my heart belongs to Mrs. Evie, and I'm sure it will for the rest of my life. but I'll carry this love, though it's heavy, for she passed on as another man's wife. Still I'll watch Evie's episodes in rerun clips, and laugh with sweet shy Evie just the same. Perhaps this'll go to God's ears from my lips, and one day I'll meet Evie, the Queen of Match Game. by Kathleen Hussey (for Robert K 8/22/2021)

[@robertk4898]

@@KathyHussey063 Wow! Thank you, very much! That was very sweet.

[@KathyHussey063]

@@robertk4898 You're very welcome sir, your comment made me just have to write something! I probably could've made it a bit better but I didn't have much time that day. I'm glad you liked it, Evie cracked me up too.

[@JeepGirl941]

Evie was Kristin Wiig before Kristin Wiig was ❤