Match Game 73 (Episode 103) (Richard Dawson's Disguise?)

[@annika_panicka]

Snowman is an island. _-R. Dawson_

[@laurameeks8653]

Well contrary to popular opinion I always liked Brett, lol, I watched the show after school in the 70’s and her laugh/cackle was something I remembered distinctly from the show so just reminds me of the old show.

[@kevansf]

I always liked her a lot too! I must have started watching in about '75 or so and by then she and Charles had formed quite an amusing relationship on the show-they really were much funnier together! So I think people will take to Brett more once Charles takes that permanent seat next to her.

[@wandertree]

I like her too!! I've liked her from the beginning, though I was born in the 70s and have only seen reruns. Her laugh reminds me of my grandmother.

[@cw1294]

Bow ties made a come back in 1973. I remember boys wearing them for school pictures. Gene and contestant both wearing them.

[@dannyroybal7394]

I Owned One In 1973 For Easter It Had A Clip Attached

[@beckydutra6543]

Regular ties look much better.

[@Echognomics101]

Bowties are cool. ✨

[@spaceviking4966]

One of the greatest shows ever

[@priscillalopez7480]

Sold his dummy!!! That DEFINITELY should've been the answer!!!

[@SpidersHandle]

Luv, luv, luv Brian! He reminds me of Mike Evans, writer/actor. Smart, funny, and cute!

[@jamesage24]

He does remind me of Mike Evans! All in the Family & The Jeffersons.

[@kidmack3556]

My now deceased older brother was good friends with his younger brother Thomas Evans, who was the star of ABC's Movie Of The Week's "Trouble Comes To Town" (1973) with Lloyd Bridges

[@SpidersHandle]

@@kidmack3556 small world!

[@wandertree]

Aw, that guy's so cute buttoned up with his wild hair and big bowtie. 😊

[@bribabytt]

The 6th seat was a thankless position to be in because many, many times the final fate of the contestant rested on that panelist's answer. Betty White frequently commented on it.

[@jamesage24]

Like 3rd base at the black jack table. You make a great decision, no one says boo. But if you screw it up for the entire table, watch yourself on the way to the parking lot!

[@aracelyguerrero360]

I like watching the intro. They crack me up lol

[@johndyslin798]

unusual for a seat change between Judy Carne and Fannie.

[@priscillalopez7480]

Now I know why they started the MG wheel because they had to give the other celebrities a chance to help the contestants!! Richard Dawson was a POPULAR PICK!!! R.I.P

[@ottojones3162]

Dawson matched more often and never panicked when asked.

[@jamesage24]

@@mehboobkm3728 Right. The secret's not out yet. Up to this point, Richard hasn't been chosen very much.

[@ts.elliot5870]

Adding the star wheel wasnt about fairness. They didn't have to give other celebrities a chance that's just silly. For context the show started off slowly and was cancelled after 6 months. They had 6 months left on the contract so they went for broke, new writers and risqué question became standard. The show took off and was soon the #1 rated daytime showvfor several years. A network exec moved the show from late afternoon to early morning and the ratings catered. After a year the show was moved back to mid afternoon to try to move up in the ratings it help but not like the old days. The star wheel was one of the changes to try to boost the ratings. It alienated Richard and after a year he left to do Family Fued exclusively. The show continued for two more years but was never as successful as it originally was.

[@Tre404]

They switched Judy's and Fanny's positions! The latter is where she would spend many seasons to come.

[@jacquelinellewellyn5010]

Greatest game show ever

[@pencils812]

Judy asked for the switch in the episode before this.

[@taratupa73]

In the 48 years since this episode was aired, Gene Rayburn, Bill Daily, Brett Somers, Jack Carter, Judy Carne, and Richard Dawson all have passed away. Kinda makes you wonder if any of the contestants are still around.

[@crsmith845]

I was wondering that too ?

[@Tuning_Spork]

re: the Judy/Fanny seat switch --- Brett Somers (among others) pointed out that the 4th seat (lower left) was the dummy seat, (often occupied by a "dizzy blonde" type), and that the 6th seat had to have a sharp-witted panelist it in because, being last, it was the hardest position in which to come up with a fresh quip. Fanny Flagg had already sat in the 4th seat for at least two previous weeks, and she started this week in that seat. The 6th seat was filled by the presumed-to-be sophisticated English lady, Judy Carne. After two days of gameplay, they realized that Fanny looked like a Rhodes scholar compared to Judy. So, they switched seats.

[@dmnemaine]

Actually, I think the seat switch had more to do with Judy's request to be moved from the last seat two episodes earlier.

[@Echognomics101]

Judy had also stated in her first episode that she hated being last and specifically asked Gene if they could change her seat. Rayburn didn't give any response, but clearly the switch was made later on in the filming. Fannie may have never gone back to the fourth position following this swap. It just worked.

[@pencils812]

Love Jack's shirt!

[@jamesr1703]

I like Brian's bowtie.

[@40bpaula]

I like Brian.

[@thomasmagnum3588]

Pocketbook was THE answer! That is why the audience booed when Richard said “Pocket Money”. He cost Brian $2,500! Of course, Richard eventually got much better. Now I wonder what was Richard’s winning percentage in the head-to-head matches? I would guess maybe 75% or more.

[@ts.elliot5870]

2023 no one would say pocket book or pocket money.

[@AllenJones-w3p]

Wow!!! Judy Carne!!!!

[@neversaygoodbye4]

Woah! Wasn’t expecting “Wong” 😂

[@pencils812]

So in episode 102 Judy complained about being last.....So they actually moved her seat....

[@npxmnpxm]

Judy is terrible at this.

[@denisebrownstone1751]

She was on heroin. Poor thing

[@AllenJones-w3p]

In her memoirs, Judy candidly admitted to having been addicted to heroin.

[@npxmnpxm]

@@AllenJones-w3p Yikes!

[@earlofopsis1307]

Regarding the Judy/Fannie seat switch, Ira Skutch in a 1975 interview for Broadcast Programming and Production magazine said the seating arrangement was casting with Brett, Charles (to come) and Richard performing specific roles. The sixth seat was cast for someone with a strong personality rather than ability to match (like Patty Deutch) because all the good answers and jokes were usually given by then. Ira obviously didn't have the cast concept for that seat by the time of this episode and I think Judy didn't work there (or anywhere for that matter). She had no personality and gave horrible answers...a wildcard role often performed by the fourth seat. I think this may be the episode where Ira settled on Fannie being in that last seat for the remainder of the episodes.

[@sherridondiabolik]

don't put the needle in my ... CUSHION!

[@annika_panicka]

Prick was my first thought, but I'm not sure if it would have been allowed by the censor

[@annika_panicka]

Prick was my first thought, but I'm not sure if it would have been allowed by the censor

[@annika_panicka]

Prick was my first thought, but I'm not sure if it would have been allowed by the censor

[@renees1021]

Sometimes I think Richard deliberately gives answers that aren't anyone's first thought. Of course, many contestants give ridiculous answers.

[@annika_panicka]

Lol - "Sterile, which is never having to say you're sorry." If I could go back in time, I'd give Richard Dawson nothing to apologize for ... repeatedly. 😉

[@berniehobabykat]

2:43...WANG computer 🤪

[@wcwindom56]

Wonder why Fannie and Judy changed seats?

[@dmnemaine]

Two episodes earlier, Judy asked if she could be switched out of the sixth seat.

[@kristabrewer6736]

@@dmnemaine How would you know THAT?

[@dmnemaine]

@@kristabrewer6736 Because I watched the episode, and heard her ask.

[@kristabrewer6736]

Leave it to Bill and Fannie to RUIN it for the contestants with their STUPID responses of Wong and Won Ton. I love this game show, but if I was old enough back then, you wouldn't catch ME on it. The contestants are there to make MONEY and all the panelist do is answer the questions for THEMSELVES! (who cares if the contestant wins or not as long as THEY get a laugh (I've felt bad for the contestants MANY times)

[@JT-lt5gr]

Brian resembles a nice coworker of mine. Brian looks in his mid-20s. My coworker was in his early 20s when we 1st started working together. He was in his late 20s when he left. What's weird is: I was 5 at this time. Brian is around 72. My coworker is around 29-32. (I'm 52, but not about me.) I hope Brian is doing very well. He should be mid-70s now. My parents are early 80s with health problems, but without symptoms. Brian should have AT LEAST 15-25 years of happiness. I said AT LEAST!

[@fje6902]

I believe, at the time, Richard Dawson had begun hosting the game show: Masquerade Party. It was about guessing the identity of celebrities wearing silly disguises.

[@pencils812]

He did?

[@featurebroadcast297]

Did anyone explain how to play the game to Judy Carne?

[@AllenJones-w3p]

I'm sure the folks at Goodson/Todman Productions explained the show to Judy.

[@brentforst1503]

anybody know a good way to search for a former contestant?

[@beckydutra6543]

She kinda reminded me of Karen Carpenter. Great singer.

[@edwardlozano8807]

So Fannie and Judy switched seats in mid-week?

[@maynardsmoreland]

Didn't Judy complain about being last?

[@Smokr]

Yes she did, so they moved her and Fanny.

[@berniehobabykat]

12:04...POCKET POOL

[@twc8356]

Judy is a really bad player

[@sadiebeast97]

Lisa might have lost the round, but she got a kiss from handsome Brian!

[@jackmeyhoffer5107]

Sandy’s husband is studying sociology? My guess is that he’s still unemployed to this day.

[@amysmith2265]

Why in the world did Brett find it necessary to grab the others' cards and rip them up while forcing herself in the picture while she was doing the ripping? How annoyingly stupid and lame.

[@deanstrand4260]

It had to be all about Brett, as far as she was concerned. The card ripping routine was a ploy to get more attention and time on camera... Thus taking it away from other celebs.

[@kitarofan87]

She shouldn’t steal and rip her neighbors’ cards without their permission!

[@storylass9071]

strap doesn't even rhyme with fat . . . sheesh

[@kitarofan87]

I feel as though Brett should not steal and rip her neighbors’ answer card without their permission.

[@gardenia81]

I ❤Judy

[@fje6902]

Judy Carne was the definition of sexy.

[@kenworthh9776]

She was the "Sock it to me" girl from Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In

[@kristabrewer6736]

Who WAS she? All week, I'm like "WHO IS THAT?!"

[@Norfolk250]

Ugh.... STOP GRABBING HIS CARD TO RIP UP! She’s so annoying to me. Love the show, but cannot stand Brett

[@jadegagne0493]

Looks like she tried to act like Richard but it really failed! At the beggining I tought that was funny but now that’s annoying! Sorry for my spelling I’m french. 👋✌️

[@priscillalopez7480]

It only gets worse. I saw a few of the MG 75 The caption said Ethel Merman told Brett to Shut Up. I couldn't miss that one. But it wasn't worth it. She was her friend and Brett was OBNOXIOUS AS EVER!!! 😲😶😶😶😶😶😶

[@lynskyrd78]

noticed that too, I love this show to and watch it every day, But Brett is the most annoying person EVERY!!! Telling people their anwsers are terrible, allways talking ,coughing, just ANNOYING.

[@kristabrewer6736]

You guys need to STOP it already picking on Brett!! (saint Richard gets the questions AND the supremtach wrong MOST of the time, but heaven FORBID anyone pick on saint Richard)! Brett's annoying a lot, but her and Charles MADE that show (trust me, saint Richard didn't)

[@jamesage24]

@@kristabrewer6736 YOU NEED to STOP picking on Richard!

[@kentetalman9008]

Why in hell was Judy on this show? She didn't understand how the game worked.

[@AllenJones-w3p]

In all likelihood, Judy's management persuaded the show's producers to book her.

[@berniehobabykat]

5:04 ...STONED....DUUUUHHHH. 🤨😑

[@HH-ve1hm]

BRIAN IS REALLY HANDSOME. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHAT HE LOOKS LIKE NOW OR IF HE'S STILL ALIVE.

[@JT-lt5gr]

Nice personality, too. He should be 72 to 78 years old, just guessing. That's pretty young, nowadays. He probably retired and kept working (if u know what I mean). He prob retired at 62 or 66 or 70, but kept working half-time. That's what everyone does now.

[@brachio1000]

Just me, maybe, but I always found Jack Carter off-putting.

[@corrinewadino8771]

BRETT has always copied someone, Either from the left or the right and sometimes she will give the wrong answer on purpose thinking that she’s being funny but that’s not funny! The drunker she gets, that’s what she starts giving me the wrong answer on purpose

[@donaldleroy6502]

First time I ever heard IT referred to as Wong, I'd always heard IT referred to as Wang. HO HO HO, the very next question Bill says a female goes limp? What a wacko. 💘 how fanny made fun of herself with her bad spelling

[@RockyMtnRebecca]

Stuffed? *sigh*

[@priscillalopez7480]

There's the CLUE Brett just said she had two answers and THEN she picked the one he said!!!😲😲😲😲 SMHLOLSMH She often did that!! I guess she was REALLY drunk that game!!😂😂😂😂😂

[@nathantrask3786]

Where in the episode did this happen?

[@tomgrosemusic]

Wife??

[@HH-ve1hm]

FANNIE PATTI DEUTCHE, BETTY WHITE, JOYCE BULIFANT ALWAYS JUST SEEM TO TRY TO BE FUNNY AND NEVER TRY TO MATCH THE CONTESTANT. THATS WHY NO EVER CALLS ON THEM.

[@wh4193]

It really annoyed me when they went for laughs instead of matching the contestant

[@todddepue681]

Marcia Wallace, years later, said that the sixth seat "assignment" was to produce unexpected answers to end the round with a punch...the producers feeling that the questions were growing stale by that point. What was great, IMO, was when the contestants gave an oddball answer that got no matches and then number 6 would triumphantly reveal an unexpected match. It was a tough seat because as endearing as all those women were, people would likewise get so frustrated with their seeming inability to match. They were pros and did their job successfully.

[@kristabrewer6736]

Saint Richard almost NEVER matched a contestant, but heaven FORBID, we pick on Sant Richard!

[@jamesage24]

@@kristabrewer6736 Every damn time with the saint Richard! Stop it! Get some help. Seek therapy.

[@dorothyjohnson3728]

In all fairness, Betty White did try to match the contestants. Deutsch _ _ _ didn’t. She did it for laughs.

[@Echognomics101]

*_Richard Dawson Tracker_* Ep. 103 *Game Matches* Episode: 1/5 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 .200 YTD: 129/459 🇬🇧 .281 Not Shown: 0 (39 tot) Celebrity Matches (All): 4 *Super Match* $500: 12 wins (20 given) $250: *7 wins* (17 given) $100: 2 wins (11 given) Not Selected: 1 (52x) *Head-to-Head* 6 wins, 23 att (26.09%) *Cash Winnings: $33,950* 🏦💸💰

[@annika_panicka]

Lol - "Sterile, which is never having to say you're sorry." If I could go back in time, I'd give Richard Dawson nothing to apologize for ... repeatedly. 😉

[@40bpaula]

Right there with ya, girl.

[@kristabrewer6736]

saint Richard gets it wrong most of the time, but his stupid jokes is what made him so popular (who CARES that he hardly ever won a match for the contestant)

[@ts.elliot5870]

​@@kristabrewer6736You're wrong EVERY SINGLE TIME but you still get to post. Richard was the star of the showband gave away far more than any other celebrity. Get over yourself and let the healing begin.

[@annika_panicka]

Lol - "Sterile, which is never having to say you're sorry." If I could go back in time, I'd give Richard Dawson nothing to apologize for ... repeatedly. 😉