My mom and dad went to one of these shows. They thought it was over and got up to leave and Gene Rayburn called out “Where are you going!?” He ended up giving them a prize. My parents were really happy he talked to them.
I hate to be that guy, but the original Match Game aired in the 1960s. The theme melody was a piece called "Swingin' Safari," which you can find right here on YT. Gene was the host way back then, too, but the game was played very differently from in the 1970's.
Gene Hackman was pretty famous at this point in time. He'd already been nominated for two Oscars for Supporting Actor in "Bonnie & Clyde" and "I Never Sang For My Father," and actually won Best Actor in a Leading Role for 1971's "The French Connection."
@@Hampton-nv8mw Could have been Gene Wilder. Blazing Saddles was released in 1974 as waw Young Frankenstein. The Producers was 1968 but still pretty famous. But the people who fill out the answers, (the studio audience) it was kind of a given.
People were so much more touchy feely back then and no one freaked out over it. The times sure have changed! People were way more laid back and understood intentions much better than today. In today's world there would be firings, condemnations, and entire movements. I was a teenager in the 70's and it was a great time. Yes it had its issues, but nothing like the current era we live in....this era is pretty awful, overall.
The thing is, a lot of the "issues" back in the 70s are still there today, they're just still swept under the rug and everyone just sort of pretends that it all stopped while also vilifying innocent banter and affection like this.
Been calling you but you didn't answer my question about the items I ordered a pair of sneakers and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes
I used to watch this show with my best friend after we came home from school. I always liked the fun soundtrack and seeing Gene Rayburn and all the actors at that time. Brings back memories.
Yes Dawson was the favorite he had many followers when they put up wheel to spin for the grand prize is when he left the MATCH, but not long he picked up the feud and he made 10x the money he hit the gold mine, very talented gentleman RIP
He was generally more joyful prior to Feud starting really, which this was in 75. It wasn't until after that that he began to change. First few years on MG he was fine.
@@a.b.s_productions He was. But once Feud started, things changed, especially as his workload grew. By 78, between daytime and nighttime Feud and MG, he was doing 12 shows a week. And he didn't even wanna be there at that point as it was, he wanted out of his contract, but Mark Goodson refused to grant it. Put those two factors together, and you get the grumpy Richard you got in those final couple years on MG, the final months most notably obviously.
Holy cow! The mic Gene is using here is the same microphone Bert Convy of Tattletales (which directly followed Match Game for almost all of its 70s run) was using during this time of 1975 as well.
It was the official microphone for all Goodson-Todman/Goodson game shows during the 1970's-early 1980's. Bob Barker used it on The Price is Right, as did Jim Perry on Card Sharks '78, and Alex Trebek on Double Dare (1976-77).
Richard Dawson was part of the "secret sauce" of Match Game. He was so good and charming. The other regulars, Brett and Charles, were great too. And, of course, Gene Rayburn was amazing. But the chemistry was just never the same once Dawson departed. They did some good shows, but nothing like the years Dawson was there.
My mother was a stay at home mom and I remember she used to watch Match Game after she was done her housework. She also watched Hollywood Squares and The Price Is Right! I’m going back in the early 70’s.
Actually, the top answer would probably be Gene Simmons, thanks to "Family Jewels." Gene Wilder is unfortunately becoming almost as obscure as Gene Rayburn due to "Blazing Saddles" getting to be too hot for modern audiences to handle.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is still a thing, though, and it's still beloved by many, many people, so Wilder might not be quite so obscure just yet. Not saying it'd be up there, but yeah.
"The sheriff is a ******!" Town bell rings. "What?" "He said the sheriff is near!" "No! The sheriff is a ******!" I still laugh out loud at that Mel Brooks classic.
No, but he appeared as a panelist on both the syndicated versions of "What's My Line" and "To Tell the Truth". He also was on a celebrity version of the Art Fleming-hosted "Jeopardy".
Those were all good answers. Some other good ones would be Gene Vincent, Gene Pitney, and Gene Tierney. If I were on the new show with Alec Baldwin, I just might go for one that would never have been on the old show and probably not on this one either: Gene Montesano.
This was common on Family Feud, but the question would be "Name a famous Richard". Needless to say who was number 1. Over the years, that question comes up, even to this day, or at least a few years ago. As the years went on, Dawson's name fell on the board. Sometime in the aughts, he didn't even make the survey. During the one time that question was asked on the Steve Harvey stint (I believe), Dawson was back on top again.
I remember Gene Shalit on 'To Tell The Truth'. I just was not sure if he was maybe on here as well. I also see re-runs and never knew of Scoey Mitchell until recently.
My mom and dad went to one of these shows. They thought it was over and got up to leave and Gene Rayburn called out “Where are you going!?” He ended up giving them a prize. My parents were really happy he talked to them.
We use to watch this show after school. It made me feel like I was sitting at the adult table during the party.
Bill bartman me too
Me too! It was fun! Being at the adult table isn't so much though... I've come to find out.
And they were all loaded
thats the best description of watching this show as a kid ive ever heard
@@nicholasschroeder3678, yep, most of them were ;-D Was a great show, though.
It wouldve been HILARIOUS if "earl" slid the door open and held up a piece of paper with Gene Rayburn crudely written on it.
YES!
I would have like to see a piece of paper with a different name on it, like Simmons
that would have made the reveal of the real answer even funnier
@Christa Simon Oh man, I never even thought about him. 👍
@Christa Simon YES, that's my fave movie too. Have a great weekend. 👍
Richard Dawson Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly made the show incredibly funny love the original Match Game
I hate to be that guy, but the original Match Game aired in the 1960s. The theme melody was a piece called "Swingin' Safari," which you can find right here on YT. Gene was the host way back then, too, but the game was played very differently from in the 1970's.
I always loved it when Betty White was on the show!
Even if Gene Hackman saw this episode, he is very unhappy!
Loved this show as a kid. So many fun game shows then. Loved growing up in the 70s.
Gene Rayburn. Funniest game show host, EVER.
Yes, he was but his pants were not high enough!
He is definitely one of the best!!!😂😂
I think so.
His wit was sharper than a scalpel!
Facts
Such a fun and witty show. Watched it all the time as a kid, and still find it fun as an adult.
I miss all of these people, I loved this show.
Real spooky how few are alive today
Gene Rayburn: #1 in the survey and #1 in our hearts.
Gene would be 103 if he was still alive
Totally agreed, 100%!
@@TheosTrainsWalesOfficial And he would STILL reminisce about the show.
I'm not a fan. Sorry
@@andywinslow9638, you don't have to be sorry, but you're probably going to be lonely on this topic ;-)
the man wasn’t going off of prearranged jokes, he added his own repartee to the show and actually was friends with the celebrities
Gene Hackman was pretty famous at this point in time. He'd already been nominated for two Oscars for Supporting Actor in "Bonnie & Clyde" and "I Never Sang For My Father," and actually won Best Actor in a Leading Role for 1971's "The French Connection."
So true. What about Gene Wilder?
@@Hampton-nv8mw Could have been Gene Wilder. Blazing Saddles was released in 1974 as waw Young Frankenstein. The Producers was 1968 but still pretty famous.
But the people who fill out the answers, (the studio audience) it was kind of a given.
And?
it’s a skewed audience and he might have had acclaim but was still less known than those three even by that point…
Gene Tierney ("Laura", "Leave Her To Heaven", "The Razor's Edge",etc.)
I love his clothes. I miss him so much.
From Rubin Bros. International
@@97Senator Peter Marshall got his wardrobe from them as well when he was hosting Hollywood Squares.
I like how Gene put his arm around her and says "if you value your life, whatever you say is okay with us".
Gene Rayburn was such A GREAT person & dearly missed!!
I use to watch this show when I was a child in the 1970's! It had one of my favorite theme tunes of any game show!
People were so much more touchy feely back then and no one freaked out over it. The times sure have changed! People were way more laid back and understood intentions much better than today. In today's world there would be firings, condemnations, and entire movements. I was a teenager in the 70's and it was a great time. Yes it had its issues, but nothing like the current era we live in....this era is pretty awful, overall.
The thing is, a lot of the "issues" back in the 70s are still there today, they're just still swept under the rug and everyone just sort of pretends that it all stopped while also vilifying innocent banter and affection like this.
Liberalism took hold of our nation
Being offended is power now.
EXACTLY...
Too many Weishnemers today..
Thank heavens for the 70's 😁👍🏻
just imagine if that wasn't "Rayburn" in the $500 slot. Talk about awkward.
1269RedJester Gene would be pretty upset. Probably go on a little rampage
Earl probably would have been out of a job in the box.
@@JohnAckerman93 Nah. It was all fun and games.
Gene would've tried to get in the box and bring out poor Earl. And God only knows what would've happened, LOL
@@maryhlad5277 Well according to the Dixie Chicks, Earl, did have to die.
Loved watching this show in my youth and still love it
You're getting old there, Steve
Gene Gene The Dancing Machine
Gong!
RIP Chuck Barris
Not in '75, though!
My aunt was a contestant on this show sometime around 1966 or '67. She lasted 2 days. I wish all episodes were available. I'd love to see hers.
A lot of TV shows were erased back then .
Rayburn's touchy-feely antics would not be abided, today.
"Eat Your Heart Out Gene Kelly" LMAFO
What does Gene Kelly have to do with Gene Rayburn?
Gene Rayburn is a legend. Dude is so energetic after giving Charles Nelson Riley a two-hour piggy-back ride.
Giddy up Gene!
He was a mighty man, definitely. He threw me down a flight of stairs once, but I couldn't help but love him anyway.
@@Pwecko tell us more!
Talking about CNR!
With the Alec Baldwin version, Gene Rayburn WOULD STILL be the top answer
Been calling you but you didn't answer my question about the items I ordered a pair of sneakers and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes and I'll be there in a few minutes
Alec Baldwin sucks!!
no it would have probably been one of those stupid fake reality stars.
@@jacquelinellewellyn5010 What the hell are you talking about?!
Cant stand Alec Baldwin he should be fired
Notice Gene has a different kind of microphone then he usually had on the show.
I used to watch this show with my best friend after we came home from school. I always liked the fun soundtrack and seeing Gene Rayburn and all the actors at that time. Brings back memories.
LOVE Gene Rayburn's tie!!
Something about the orange background makes this so much better! Gotta love the 70's
He was around but he was known more as "Kiss" back then. Even then not many knew his real name.
Loved this show growing up
I always love match game I like they always picked Richard Dawson for the 5000 answer
Yes Dawson was the favorite he had many followers when they put up wheel to spin for the grand prize is when he left the MATCH, but not long he picked up the feud and he made 10x the money he hit the gold mine, very talented gentleman RIP
@@donborg1408 Not only that but Dawson had good success rate on the final match too.
Sometimes it seemed like he could read their mind's.
Gene, Gene , the DANCIN' MACHINE!!!!!!
I didnt know Gene Rayburn was a pokemon!!
Oh, but this was way before Pokémon made its debut.
That just makes it more hilarious.
The star of Match Game 75, Gene Rayburn!
Loved that show. Every day after school. Great show great casts. Wonderful memories
A recent Match Game studio audience had been polled so it had to be Gene Rayburn.
I used to watch this season when I was sick or skipping school, it really doesn't seem like 47 yrs ago.
1:31 - One of the rare times Richard Dawson genuinely looked joyful on the show.
He was generally more joyful prior to Feud starting really, which this was in 75. It wasn't until after that that he began to change. First few years on MG he was fine.
Richard seemed happy at least up until 1976.
@@a.b.s_productions He was. But once Feud started, things changed, especially as his workload grew. By 78, between daytime and nighttime Feud and MG, he was doing 12 shows a week. And he didn't even wanna be there at that point as it was, he wanted out of his contract, but Mark Goodson refused to grant it. Put those two factors together, and you get the grumpy Richard you got in those final couple years on MG, the final months most notably obviously.
I loved him and this show! and the panels were always so much fun!
I CHOOSE YOU!!!
Gene was likeable and funny! RIP 🙏❣⚘
greatest game show of all time
Watching this in the 21st Century, saying "Wilder" or "Simmons"
used to watch this show all the time when i got home from school in the 70's that and Ryan's hope . god i'm old
GENE RAYBURN!!! I CHOOSE YOU!! Sounds like Pokemon
Holy cow! The mic Gene is using here is the same microphone Bert Convy of Tattletales (which directly followed Match Game for almost all of its 70s run) was using during this time of 1975 as well.
It was the official microphone for all Goodson-Todman/Goodson game shows during the 1970's-early 1980's. Bob Barker used it on The Price is Right, as did Jim Perry on Card Sharks '78, and Alex Trebek on Double Dare (1976-77).
It must have been a blast to be on this show in its hay day
Richard Dawson was part of the "secret sauce" of Match Game. He was so good and charming. The other regulars, Brett and Charles, were great too. And, of course, Gene Rayburn was amazing. But the chemistry was just never the same once Dawson departed. They did some good shows, but nothing like the years Dawson was there.
I used to watch as a kid. I still occasionally watch the reruns of the show.
Ah, back when people weren't afraid to touch each other. Nice old days.
The family loved Match Game as well as Match Game PM. 👍👏
The new version of match game STINKS
Mean Gene Oaklaud is my favorite answer I would have chosen by far.
I don't believe he became big until he started interviewing Hogan
My favorite was "POINT _______"
This is so funny that she choose GENE RAYBURN!
A little strong arm tactics never fails! hahahahahaha! Classic comedy!
Very subtle, Mr. Rayburn.
Gene Wood.
Dawson would have been in for it then!
i watch this show every morning on GSN at 8:30am while im getting ready for work :D
If I had been the contestant that day, I--inveterate Trekker that I am--would have probably answered "Roddenberry."
Not Coon?
Gave me a smile today..😊
Thank You...
Match Game was before my time, and I first came to know of it through GSN. Gene Reyburn was always so fun to watch.
I WOULD HAVE SAID GENE RAYBURN MYSELF!!!
After watching a given number of match game clips, my jaw always starts to get tired.
Gene Wilder would have been viable, because this was from the 70s, but because the host's name is Gene, that puts a different slant on it.
"Gene-Gene, the dancing machine".
;-D
@@kevino4846 - You caught me while I was online. It amazes me how often my old forgotten comments get noticed years after the fact. Have a great day.
@@tron3entertainment, yeah, the vid just showed up in my feed. Watched the show years ago, more years than I want to admit ;-D You as well, stay safe.
she seemed to be enjoying it at 1:39
she did
remember attending a taping back in the early 1970s in NYC. Great show
No CGI, no overproduced music and drama, just people having fun. I miss the 70s.
My mother was a stay at home mom and I remember she used to watch Match Game after she was done her housework. She also watched Hollywood Squares and The Price Is Right! I’m going back in the early 70’s.
i agree ..classic no make-up ...good food ..work out ..nice teeth ...the girls looked great in the 70s ...& big bushes ....lol
If you seen big bushes you must of had your SUPERMAN glasses on
Today if a TV host touched anyone like Gene touched that woman he'd be fired, sued and/or arrested. I miss the old days.
"Wouldn't it be embarrassing if you're not up here?" XD
I always enjoy seeing Patti Deutsch, even if nobody calls on her.
I'm with you on that.
Love this show
I watch it several times daily
And Match game
Funny gibberish in the beginning. XD
Gene Wilder. Poor Rayburn, his fame was so temporary. Today the answer would be Gene Wilder.
Actually, the top answer would probably be Gene Simmons, thanks to "Family Jewels." Gene Wilder is unfortunately becoming almost as obscure as Gene Rayburn due to "Blazing Saddles" getting to be too hot for modern audiences to handle.
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory is still a thing, though, and it's still beloved by many, many people, so Wilder might not be quite so obscure just yet. Not saying it'd be up there, but yeah.
"The sheriff is a ******!" Town bell rings.
"What?" "He said the sheriff is near!"
"No! The sheriff is a ******!"
I still laugh out loud at that Mel Brooks classic.
I'm pretty sure it would STILL be Rayburn! People never forget the original!
I would say Gene Rayburn!!
Look at the way he man-handles that woman.
Gene, Gene, dancin' machine! No? - LOLOL, LOLOL, LOLOL !
TV was so much fun back then. And now, most of these people are gone. I feel so old.
@tvtimetravel i think it was in a mic repair shop at the time because Gene Rayburn have a habit of breaking his ecm-51 (every week i think)
I wonder how many times Gene had to blackmail contestants like that.
It tells you something about the guys on this show that no one thought of Gene Tierney.
Loved Gene's subtlety with the contestant LOL
What a great show this was.
No, but he appeared as a panelist on both the syndicated versions of "What's My Line" and "To Tell the Truth". He also was on a celebrity version of the Art Fleming-hosted "Jeopardy".
He was sure giving her a tight hug
Gene Rayburn.
All right Earl, slide it!!
Considering the time in which this show came out, I expected Gene Roddenberry.
Those were all good answers. Some other good ones would be Gene Vincent, Gene Pitney, and Gene Tierney. If I were on the new show with Alec Baldwin, I just might go for one that would never have been on the old show and probably not on this one either: Gene Montesano.
Gene Roddenberry, Star Trek creator
The only host I've seen acknowledge the board operator by name.
I am surprised that so many Hollywood actors from the 70s didn't know it was Jean Harlow.
So very grateful an Australian producer bought the rights and made our own version here in the mid70s. Graeme Kennedy was all that and then some.
2:13 Never realized how big that set was.
Best show ever
This was common on Family Feud, but the question would be "Name a famous Richard". Needless to say who was number 1.
Over the years, that question comes up, even to this day, or at least a few years ago. As the years went on, Dawson's name fell on the board. Sometime in the aughts, he didn't even make the survey. During the one time that question was asked on the Steve Harvey stint (I believe), Dawson was back on top again.
Damn…. Do I miss those days so bad it hurts, it really hurts
I remember Gene Shalit on 'To Tell The Truth'. I just was not sure if he was maybe on here as well. I also see re-runs and never knew of Scoey Mitchell until recently.