Match Game 73 (Episode 68) (Johnny Olsen: Take A Bow!)

[@markjamesmeli2520]

Johnny Olsen, still with his 1955 hairstyle and Bauch & Lomb safety glasses. Classic!!

[@daviddriver2692]

Johnny Olson,the "FATHER" of announcers!! Just the best!!!

[@ts.elliot5870]

I'll bet zjohnny O would hoist a couple cocktails and have some stories to tell of the old Hollywood.

[@daviddriver2692]

Gene was incredible for bringing the Great John Olsen out just Because...they both are SO missed😢

[@RobertBowman-j7c]

Johnny added so much to television. “COME ON DOWN!!”

[@daviddriver2692]

Gene was extremely kind to do that to the undisputed BEST announcer EVER!

[@antster1983]

Now he's appeared on camera I can talk about the lesser-spotted Johnny Olson. Match Game just wouldn't have been the same without his hi-octane voiceover at the start of each episode introducing each panelist. Johnny was also the warm-up man before recordings and in-between takes on this and the other Goodson-Todman show on CBS, The Price is Right (though he appeared on camera more on that show than he did on Match Game). His ability to whip up the audience in the studio and at home created an energy that this show deserved. Olson's voice graced much of the Goodson-Todman game show spectrum - not only on Match Game and The Price is Right, but also on Concentration, Now You See It, Tattle Tales, Body Language and Double Dare among others. His passing in 1985 at the age of 75 was genuinely mourned in the game show community at the time.

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Of a cerebral hemorrhage by the way

[@antster1983]

I read somewhere that it was attributed to him flying across the country from his farm in Virginia to California on a weekly basis. That, coupled with his age, might have contributed to his death.

[@sarahkinsey5434]

I'm glad he's getting acknowledgement, a lot of the time, the behind the scenes people get forgotten.

[@kennethsouthard6042]

@@sarahkinsey5434 In my opinion Johnny Olson really was really not behind the scenes, he was an integral part of the show probably similar to Ed McMahon. Of all the game show announcers, he was the best in the business. I can think of several phrases that just became part of Americana due to his delivery. Obviously, "come on down" being the most famous. However, there were others like" from television City in Hollywood," or just the way he can put emphasis on " it's a new car" anybody alive today who watched TV in the 60s 70s and 80s may not know the name but they know the voice.

[@sdlively27]

@@sarahkinsey5434 Yea I agree, that why it doesn't bother me that he has Earl come out from time to time, hard working man. But then that is just me.. ;0)

[@beatlequeen06]

Match Game wouldn't be Match Game without Johnny!

[@larrymugrage2464]

Ur right about that 1 Miss Joanne

[@larrymugrage2464]

As well Gene Rayburn He's so cool

[@joeambrose3260]

Respectfully, baloney

[@eve3363]

True.

[@neversaygoodbye4]

The clam bake part had me cracking up 😹😹 And “oh, it’s 5 to 2? I have to go.” 😹 Also, “why you say orgy? You’ve never seen 5 people in love?” 🤣

[@mysticmaverick1]

Bert Convy was so cute and funny. He was 40 when he was on the show here and only 57 when he passed away.

[@leroykevin]

I've been looking for this episode for a long time I love Mary Ann Mobley's answer, CLAMBAKE

[@joeambrose3260]

Hilarious. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[@scdevon]

Yes, how fun. (unless you're a contestant who wants to actually win something on the show).

[@kevansf]

I thought of a new fun game for MG fans: Give them the six celebs' answers and have them try to guess what the original question might have been!

[@thesilentdiva]

That answer was 🙃 lol

[@Michelles222]

She was in a movie with Elvis. He did "Clambake"...but I don't remember if that was the movie she was in. Seems like it was that one. Maybe that's why she said that?

[@eve3363]

"A love in". Gosh, I love the 70s.

[@beckydutra6543]

These guys are having a blast! How fun for them! 😁

[@kristabrewer6736]

Um NO it's not! They'd MUCH prefer to joke around than have the contestant win

[@beckydutra6543]

@@kristabrewer6736 what? Wow

[@nuwavedave]

@@kristabrewer6736 Angry over a game show from 50 years ago? Really??

[@zq9m3xh8]

Once again, Mary Ann Mobley's laughter is infectious, and I mean that in a GOOD way! She's fun! And Anne Elder's looking SCRUMPTIOUS!!!

[@dorinriki]

Mary Ann sounded like a drunken doper, the way she laughed way too hard at things that aren't even funny.

[@Michelles222]

​@@dorinriki I agree. That's exactly what I thought. Just not very admirable or funny.

[@michelemccracken62]

Johnny Olsen looked like a thin Bosley from Charlie's Angels!

[@beckydutra6543]

Johnny Olsen is amazing!

[@donaldleroy6502]

Absolutely, and I believe you spelled his name correctly

[@sdlively27]

For the second day in a roll Ann Elder is perfect! 3 attempts to 3 matches! ;0)

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Match Game returned to daytime television in 1973 after leaving daytime in 1969

[@sarahkinsey5434]

Now THIS was an after break episode!

[@tomitstube]

yep, they're buzzed alright.

[@neversaygoodbye4]

Had to be!

[@robg5209]

This is my favorite panel of celebs! (just missing Charles)

[@gordonowens7794]

I grew up in this time period and I find it odd in 2019 I can match the big money questions more often then the contestants of that era!! "On your mark" should have been the easiest $5000 ever made in the history of game shows...we say this phrase all throughout our childhood and heard it in countless races and sporting events as adults!! Wow!!

[@CCLGamer]

Not on your life!

[@LynxSouth]

I think we all make better players at home, in a non-stressful environment.

[@jamest3552]

Way or Own work well.

[@dmnemaine]

I immediately thought of on your toes.

[@jamesage24]

I think the easiest $5000 was BLANK BIRTHDAY.

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Alright Johnny!!!!!!!!!!

[@edwardlozano8807]

Got a kick out of the camera guy having to move real fast at 0:28....

[@dannyboyy8465]

That camera was on the orange spinning thing that appears in the beginning and end of the show at the time, I believe.

[@bryanchase1127]

WOW Nipsey's shirt & tie.

[@merlynjep]

You weren't around in the 70's were you?

[@elizabethcraig5825]

But I liked the color unmatched combos, but not the styles at all.😵‍💫😵‍💫🥸🥸

[@sdlively27]

Another Wild Episode.. ;0)

[@kaylamar4032]

Bert!!! 🤭😍😍

[@beckydutra6543]

That contestant kind of reminds me of Dwayne on "What's Happening " but taller. Haywood Nelson who played Dwayne was cute. 😊

[@jamesage24]

Hey hey hey! Love Dwayne & What's Happening!

[@crowleytancioco4620]

Awwww I miss Robert already.

[@storylass9071]

I remember wearing skirts that short

[@leftctin99]

Sweet, sweet Loretta. Soooooo sweet looking.

[@scdevon]

So cute. Girl next door.

[@donaldleroy6502]

And as her name implies quite savory

[@leftctin99]

Most people watching today wonder what the heck is a telephone booth.

[@LynxSouth]

I can't remember which ones, but I recently read that a handful of cities are requiring the phone companies to re-install some. It makes sense to me.

[@jamest3552]

@@LynxSouth Require a company to make a product?

[@LynxSouth]

@@jamest3552 Require a utility to provide a public service in exchange for having access to the regional market.

[@TAXCOLLECTOR-mx3mg]

According to First Amendment supporters it's a jail cell.

[@donaldleroy6502]

I'd say those of us under thirty years old

[@fallandbounce]

I like Nipsey Russel so much better as a grown-up. He's a funny man.

[@berniehobabykat]

3:22....PROBOSCIS

[@berniehobabykat]

After watching several episodes of the Match Game... I have come to the conclusion that there are basically three all purpose fail safe answers to any question....NOSE, WIFE and ORGY. Oops... Little too quick on the post there....CLAM BAKE gets honorable mention

[@dannyboyy8465]

Don't forget Tinkle or tinkling and boobs

[@DJRitty]

@@dannyboyy8465 lmao tinkled and boobs, that's what I was gonna say haha

[@kevansf]

Bra and mother-in-law also fill a lot of blanks.

[@Echognomics101]

*Richard Dawson Tracker* [68] Episode: 2/3 • _.667_ Total: 80/297 • _.268_ Not Shown: 0 _(31 tot)_ Celebrity Matches: 12 *Super Match* $500: 7 wins (12 given) $250: 3 wins (10 given) $100: 2 wins (8 given) Not Selected: 1 (37) *Head-to-Head* 2 wins, 12 att (16.67%) [ SEA *_WEED_* ] *Cash Winnings: $10,450*

[@diverbob33]

Wow, Ann is ready for some motorboat action.....bbbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!

[@thesilentdiva]

Mary Ann is a giggle box

[@neversaygoodbye4]

It’s one of those contagious laughs!

[@mikehunt4986]

Looks like Mary Ann Mobley was at a clambake right before this show!

[@ajmittendorf]

Loretta reminds me of Julia Stiles!

[@chha6439]

I wander if the guy ever got his dream of game show host!

[@joeambrose3260]

What do you think ?

[@beverlysomerville6838]

He worked behind the scenes passed in 2007

[@jackmeyhoffer5107]

It’s Olson not Olsen.

[@timothyball7502]

I miss the Afro. 1960s was the best decade for Afro, both men women children. 11-24-2021

[@berniehobabykat]

GET BACK LORETTA....

[@annika_panicka]

Your mommy's waiting for you ... wearing her high-heel shoes and her low-neck sweater

[@kristabrewer6736]

Is there an episode on here where Brett doesn't talk?

[@donaldleroy6502]

I guess we can all dream

[@kentetalman9008]

Or doesn't mention Jack Klugman.

[@jamest3552]

Brett, just turn the damn card, only you care about your answers.

[@DJRitty]

is she not the WOST!?

[@jamest3552]

@@DJRitty yep, here, I'll lend you this R.

[@DJRitty]

@@jamest3552 hahahahahaha ;)

[@kathycobb4451]

I LOVE Brett. Don't assume because you don't that no one does. She is hilarious!

[@jamest3552]

@@kathycobb4451 At least 4 people agree. We could stand a little less of the goat laugh too.

[@marleneflanagan7137]

in 1973 I laughed at clambake because everyone else did. I know now and MaryAnn, that's racy!

[@donaldleroy6502]

I just thought all these celebrities and NONE of them answer Shirley Booth? Well I guess rather than persons they think of places and things. As some of you know I'm not very fond of Richard but he sure did come up with a doozy with his hanging by the eyelashes

[@valeriebryant5277]

An Afro at its best

[@sdlively27]

ROFL! Another fine episode! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Bert! ;0) ROFL! Love the audience! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Nipsey! ;0) Opps camera caught on camera like Dark Shadows.. ;0) Hand mic not on turntable.. ;0) Panels got the giggles all ready this episode! ;0) Love it, Gene being silly again.. ;0) Then you have never been to one! ;0) Clambake.. ;0) Haven't see 5 people in love? ;0) Gene has lost it! ;0) Love ya Gene.. ;0) Just love how he doesn't take himself too seriously and can laugh at his own mistakes.. ;0)

[@kentetalman9008]

CLAM BAKE??????????

[@thesilentdiva]

Someone said this in the comments already but this is a great panel of celebrities if they can make a 7th seat for Charles Nelson Reilly it would be perfect

[@billbright1755]

Seersucker Suit Swell.

[@b.t.2796]

Johnny Olson’s mom babysat my dad. Windom Minnesota

[@breganp]

Loretta is the hottest contestant I've seen.

[@joeambrose3260]

You need money for glasses ?

[@big_threat]

Gene is hammered!😆

[@ts.elliot5870]

Gene couldn't drink he had liver problems.

[@TheRonnie63]

BRETT SEEMS TO WANT TO BE THE CENTER OF ATTENTION

[@sdlively27]

The first it's my show comment to anyone? ;0) And don't talk while I am talking.. ;0)

[@dapperdoggy]

Brett tries way to hard to be funny, which she's not.

[@autumnlover5784]

dapper dog I was thinking the very SAME thing and have been scanning all shows comments looking for anyone to have said it first thinking it was just me!! Some of the banter between her and the other guy that replaces Nipsy is funny sometimes but its like she thinks she carrys the show or something and has to speak during before and after EVeRY answer!! Also if her non humor is t bad enough we have to hear about Jack Klugman every answer as well?? I know we all know him from even this very show but what about everyone elses wives and husbands is Brett the only one who can relate to every answer with well my husband Jack Klugman..... !!!!! Seriously thanks even if its just us two... Brett needed to just stop and let the host and others speak for a second!!! She speaks more than Gene!!

[@grayadam]

Make that three. I think in later seasons Brett tones it down. When she and Chas Nelson Riley are regulars seated together in the top tier, which are the episodes I remember the most from that time, I don't recall her being so obnoxious.

[@kristabrewer6736]

I like heir but she is VERY annoying!!! Yes she DOES try WAAAAAY to hard but it's Gene's own fault. By never saying anything to her; she probably thinks she's funny (and she is sometimes. But she's STILL annoying)!

[@kristabrewer6736]

@@grayadam Yea, I seem to remember that too

[@mariakristinahawl1640]

Brett is rudely disruptive in this one. More annoying than funny.

[@judystanko3470]

Why is Gene Raveburn always l mean always asking for someone to come to his dressing room?? How fricken annoying. Not to mention sexual harassment.

[@paullambert8701]

The joke was overdone, true. On the other hand, people weren't so uptight about jokes back then.

[@gordonowens7794]

What about his insistence on getting a kiss from first time female panel members, after he sprays his hideous mouth with Raid...I mean breath spray.

[@paullambert8701]

@@gordonowens7794 All very cute. Richard Dawson kissed all the female contestants on Family Feud. Audiences were not so uptight then.

[@dorinriki]

@@paullambert8701 The difference was that women WANTED to kiss Richard. Gene was just an old perv.

[@kristabrewer6736]

​@@paullambert8701 Yes, and if you seen the documentary of saint Richard , you would know that most of the contestants thought it was disgusting and didn't wanna do it

[@joeambrose3260]

This show is too raunchy for me, I'm switching to Family Feud

[@kristabrewer6736]

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOL (I'm assuming that was sarcasm)