Match Game 75 (Episode 422) ("Danger: Explosives?")

[@earlofopsis1307]

Diane Thompson was classic. should have been a gold star episode. Don't think I've laughed this hard during an episode other than the Evie Phineas ones.

[@nancyking]

When they said *Arsenic and Old Lace* it reminded me of the 1962 television version of the play with Tom Bosley as "Teddy Roosevelt". It also had Boris Karloff and Tony Randall.

[@tracybrooks5971]

Excellent episode!!! Really cracked me up!! Thanks so much for putting this on here.

[@craigfoye6674]

Fannie: “You know what happens when you pull this string?” Gene: “What?” Fannie: “Brett’s wig flies off!!” 😂😂😂😂😂😅😅😅😅😅

[@proud_brettsomersfanclub8687]

Brett and Fannie's banter is hilarious.

[@qualqui]

LOL....like the time when Fannie sent a big bouquet of WILTED yellow flowers!🤣

[@ts.elliot5870]

I luv Fannie roasting Brett she does it with such joy!

[@jt414]

Arsenic and Old Lace -- my all time favourite comedy!!!! If you haven't seen it and enjoy comedy --- you HAVE to watch it 😀😄🤣😆 (make sure it's the original with Cary Grant)

[@steveyounker7897]

I agree, but that movie came out in the '40's! "Chantilly Lace" was a huge hit in the late '50's, by the Big Bopper, and it was featured on the American Graffiti soundtrack, which had come out only two years before this episode. I said Chantilly, if only I had been on the panel. Maybe in the next life...

[@kellykonoske91]

Cecil was right! Cadillac was the answer

[@Rasputin443556]

I'm amazed Chantilly Lace wasn't up there. I knew Arsenic and Old Lace ("No, I'm the son of a sea cook!") would be up there, and the other responses were crap, but wow.

[@der22672]

This was one of my top 5 all time fave episodes. This should have been a GOLD STAR EPISODE. LOVE to know what Dianne is up to today?

[@HansDelbruck53]

Didn't she marry a warlock?

[@kevansf]

Oh my goodness, today's new challenger has to be near the top of the list of the most memorable MG contestants of all time! I can't wait to see "tomorrow's" episode!

[@rhyancoleman6462]

3:32 We really do miss classic Saturday mornings!

[@Landrew1208]

Grape Ape

[@gerryu21220]

Guess I'm the only one that thought of "Pantyhose Junction". Just remembering all the "L'eggs" commercials of the '70s I suppose.

[@MichaelSimmons.]

Thinking of Linda, Lori, and Meredith, I said Hooterville Junction.

[@dianefarley37]

No! I did, too!

[@mj6962]

That’s genius! I like that one!

[@Rasputin443556]

Miniskirt Junction

[@kentclark6420]

Nice to see Mr. C again!

[@rhyancoleman6462]

Now that's what I call a shirt!

[@TeamCat1128]

Tom Bosley is adorable.😊

[@keepersink9905]

Didn't Gene look sharp in that outfit? Now we wear ripped jeans & call it fashion.

[@SpencerNitz]

Okay grandpa.

[@ts.elliot5870]

Not everyone could pull off that sports coat.

[@genehamilton6045]

Diane is a cutie !!!

[@edwardlozano8807]

Notice how loud the applause got for Fanny...

[@MikeSebastianVideos]

Hilarious episode 😂

[@sarahkinsey5434]

I hate secondhand embarrassment

[@daviddriver2692]

OMG,MATCHGAME BEST GAME SHOW EVER!!! Gene,Tom,Richard, Bret..you are SOOOOO MISSED! Thank you for posting VERY BEST GAME SHOW EVER!!

[@mrnmrsifl]

Fannie's Brett wig comment + House of fire burned down + On the road to warlock + Lost her mouth in Gary's sink = GOLD STAR EPISODE

[@pencils812]

It was a wild one.

[@darrellphilip3295]

This has got to be one of the best episodes! Did Gary Burghof ever match anyone? I said miniskirt junction.

[@sdlively27]

Yes, 83 times this season, plus 3 head to head matches.. 36 in MG74, 22 in MG79, 18 in MGSynd almost thou season 2, and 13 in MGPM almost thou season 6 so total 172. That is all I have tracked so far.. ;0)

[@ts.elliot5870]

Billie Jo, Bobbie Jo and Betty Jo in miniskirts oh the scandal! Clutching my pearls!

[@sdlively27]

ROFL!! Got to love it, when she corrected herself, they only show GR and RD on the cameras.. ;0) Love to see Gene laughing, sorry it is so cute.. ;0)

[@annika_panicka]

_On the Road to Warlock_ shall be the title to my next autobiography.

[@shawnsmothers4876]

15:13 Blonde moment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@garfield2439]

She is an idiot!💯💯

[@pencils812]

What in the hell.......

[@Landrew1208]

4:11 That is not a pleasing audience response to Gary. They picked on him 😂

[@gericummings6122]

Can't we just appreciate his fashion sense, without being negative? Sheesh

[@michaelunderwood6658]

This is a classic

[@jamesr1703]

17:55 Listen to this woman's answer while holding up a mirror to you face. Your reflection will make you laugh.

[@staciebonner4919]

What a time to be without closed captioning! I really couldn't understand what all the laughter was about.... I had an idea why but....

[@jamesr1703]

Brett Somers was the wacky aunt that we all had growing up.

[@HansDelbruck53]

Or uncle.

[@garfield2439]

@@HansDelbruck53 lol

[@kevansf]

Or wished we had!

[@ifiwereamatchgamepanelist6779]

Miller-Kern, round 1, question B: "Of course it wasn't true, but that's just what made it plausible. VAULTING POLE!" (Ding!) Question A: "The point of petticoats is to cover your legs, isn't it? 'BELL-BOTTOM Junction'." (Bzzt!) Round 2, queston B: (lay out) Question A: "What's a salad without greens? ARUGULA!" (Bzzt!) (then there would have to be a tie-breaker, so we could get to the…) Super Match: SPANISH Miller-Thompson, round 1, question A: "The only thing I could think of was that we were making fun of his poor housekeeping - so I said she lost her LUNCH in there." (Bzzt!)

[@southparknscape8582]

Fannie rhymed hood with....hood.. lmao

[@pencils812]

That was cute.

[@donaldleroy6502]

I've seen this episode a number of times on the buzzr network, so refreshing to watch it commercial free. I would say salad dressing because there are different types like French, thousand island, ranch and so on. She lost her innocence WITH a wrench

[@mittens4kittens435]

Is Diane okay?

[@garfield2439]

Idt so

[@pencils812]

No.

[@64098]

I wish Gary would get rid of that pimple on his forehead. Other than that, hilarious episode.

[@dannyboyy8465]

I don't think its a pimple. Looks more like a mole.

[@jeanthibodeau8686]

This episode he was quite tolerable too. Lol

[@MensAsses33]

Looking at more recent photos, it looks like he had it removed.

[@jamesr1703]

Gary Burghoff never went through puberty.

[@ts.elliot5870]

He did it just didn't end well.

[@deanstrand4260]

Now Richard was scolding the audience for not taking his answer! Something is not quite right with him lately.

[@proud_brettsomersfanclub8687]

It's annoying.

[@LynxSouth]

I take your point on this in general, but here he did say Arsenic and Old Lace, the audience did boo him for it, and it was the $500 answer. I'd have chewed them out, too. Audiences have too often been running hot or cold, to extremes, the last few episodes. Even Gene has called them on it.

[@garfield2439]

@@proud_brettsomersfanclub8687 Bret was annoying old lush🤬

[@garfield2439]

You call that scolding? My aren't you super sensitive. 🤣🤣🤣

[@kevansf]

Maybe he's questioning his entire existence because he's matching Brett so often lately (today's "Topless" Junction, and Josephine the Plumber losing her innocence/virtue for example).

[@LynxSouth]

Sometimes, sweet as they may be, bless their hearts, we get a glimpse of the background as to why the 1980s were the decade of Dumb Blonde jokes.

[@michellegulden1052]

Diane Thompson brought to mind Kelly Pickler. Both blondes, innocent, and their features.

[@walkerbrown8591]

15:38 “In other words, I’m taken…but not yet.” “Oh, well we can arrange that” 😂

[@HulkSmash10]

It's so funny how they always compliment Gene on his suit. But when you look at them today he looks horrible

[@pencils812]

I guess they were stylish at the time.

[@kevansf]

Starting about two weeks ago, his wardrobe has been provided by the company whose name appears on screen at the end of each episode ("Mr. Rayburn's wardrobe furnished by Rubin Brothers International"), and they really have been attractive, high-quality suits. But you know, now Gene looks too corporate and too polished. I liked him better when he wore his own stuff. Some of it was wild and mismatched, and even garish at times, but it seemed to suit the vibe of the show better.

[@ts.elliot5870]

Anytime sometime compliments you check their motives..old Chinese proverb.

[@sdlively27]

Free spirit flying! :0) 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) But a way to go! ;0) Yea, I guess.. ;0) Pole vault! ;0) I think you are gutly guy.. ;0) dying broad! ;0) BOO!! ;0) bikini ;0) pregie! ;0) naked! ;0) car! ;0) oil well! ;0) salad dressing! ;0) I love pressure! ;0) house burned down I guess.. ;0) ROFL! Love the contestant! ;0) Love that smile and laugh.. sigh.. ;0) mouth! ;0) You going to get married quick honey.. ;0) helper! ;0) virture in Gary's sink! ;0) wrench! ;0) It was the wrench when she lost her virture! ;0) he didn't have a sink anyway.. ;0) I'm single with a hood now I am on way to motherhood.. ;0)

[@tomholm4463]

Blue cheese dressing

[@tomholm4463]

Pole vault

[@tomholm4463]

Steer

[@daviddriver2692]

OMG,MATCHGAME BEST GAME SHOW EVER!!! Gene,Tom,Richard, Bret..you are SOOOOO MISSED! Thank you for posting VERY BEST GAME SHOW EVER!!

[@jeanthibodeau8686]

I love to jump into these episodes! Takes me right back to the BEST era the '70's. Coming home from school and Mom fixing us a snack while we watched the Match Game. Thank you for posting 😊