I like it when contestants seem delighted by some of the panels witty (or stupid!) answers even when they dont match. It shows that they really understood the spirit of the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. And that we, forty some years later, tend to take it all way too seriously.
Richard scores his 12th head-to-head match today. His accuracy score is starting to climb again, and once again he's catching up to Brett (he's approached her score a couple of times before slipping back). Here's an update on all 5 celebs to have scored 3 or more matches so far, along with their current accuracy %: Betty - 46.7% (7 wins in 15 attempts). Charles - 46.2% (6 wins in 13 attempts). Bert - 30.8% (4 wins in 13 attempts). Brett - 28.6% (4 wins in 14 attempts). Richard - 27.9% (12 wins in 43 attempts). *These stats include every head-to-head match from episode 1 through 145, excluding the lost/missing episodes 31, 32, 33.
Dickie does have roughly 3x more attempts than Brett and Betty. A baseball player can bat .400 with 40 hits in 100 at-bats, but to remain that successful with 300 ABs or 600 is more difficult. P. S. - Thanks for the statistics, it is intriguing to track the show's progress.
First time I heard them cue the music just for getting the top answer in the Audience Match! I guess it was because they were gearing up for a commercial!
Orson called Uta Hagen "best actress in the world". Her brother Holger Hagen, his wife Bruni Löbl and Bruni's sister Margot Leonard were very popular actors in Germany.
I don't know what the audience had against Charles' Jumping Jack. John J. Pershing is credited with creating the exercise known as the Jumping Jack while training Army cadets at West Point in the late 1800s. The Rolling Stones also had a hit with Jumpin: Jack Flash in 1968. Jumping Jack is a perfectly valid answer.
I can't imagine the producers and panelists actually enjoying Brett's company on the set , she must have had strong connections , but I see Gene and Richard enjoy insulting her every chance they get
And that is indeed the role of Brett. Without someone like her, they're all amusing enough but so polite to one another that its all rather bland. She was there to break down that boundary they wouldn't normally cross. Brett, quite willingly, put herself out there as a target for the punchlines and much of the humor over the years was at her expense. Tough job but somebody's gotta do it.
I wonder if Jack Klugman had a part ownership in MatchGame? That's the only explanation I can come up with for Brett being on the show. In later episodes she does mellow (a 70s word) and find a foil in CNR and occasionally with Gene. Anyone else have a better explanation?
I would think shoo fly or pop fly. Also Bob Barker, but then again he was only in his second year of hosting the Price is Right at the time so he wouldn't be big yet. Bob Crane (Hogan's Heroes) too,
Definitely agree about shoo fly. Bob Barker had been the host of perennially popular Truth or Consequences for nearly two decades before he began with Price Is Right.
I SAY THE SAME. THEY WANT TO WIN NOT HEAR A STUPID ANSWER BY FANNIE, JOYCE, PATTI, BETTY THEY TRY TO. E FUNNY INSTEAD OF TRYING TO MATCH. THATS WHY NO ONE REALLY CALLS ON THEM.
The viewers were far more interested in watching the celebrities than they were in the mechanics of the game. Any game show that involves celebrities is about the celebrities, not the game. The contestants were well aware of that. Everybody knew Match Game was fun first, win some money second.
I love Brett, but I don't understand how she can be a grown adult, and act the way she does. I know she had self esteem problems as a kid, but it's been almost 2 YEARS now!
@@MatchGameProductions OMG - I was watching something with my BFF from our respective homes while on speakerphone and I besieged with ads (in NYC) and he barely had any (Los Angeles). I don't know how it works, but it was so unbearable I did the 30-day ad-free trial. It ended yesterday and I can't cancel. I can't go back to the constant interruption. And I bet those who do the trial and cancel are then targeted 10-fold.
@SubMan I don't think can ever go back to free UA-cam. I hate filling Google's greedy pockets, but I just can't deal with the interruptions. I, too, often fall asleep to videos (sometimes ambient music).
I like it when contestants seem delighted by some of the panels witty (or stupid!) answers even when they dont match. It shows that they really understood the spirit of the whole thing and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. And that we, forty some years later, tend to take it all way too seriously.
100% well-said!
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Richard scores his 12th head-to-head match today.
His accuracy score is starting to climb again, and once again he's catching up to Brett (he's approached her score a couple of times before slipping back).
Here's an update on all 5 celebs to have scored 3 or more matches so far, along with their current accuracy %:
Betty - 46.7% (7 wins in 15 attempts).
Charles - 46.2% (6 wins in 13 attempts).
Bert - 30.8% (4 wins in 13 attempts).
Brett - 28.6% (4 wins in 14 attempts).
Richard - 27.9% (12 wins in 43 attempts).
*These stats include every head-to-head match from episode 1 through 145, excluding the lost/missing episodes 31, 32, 33.
Like your stats.
Dickie does have roughly 3x more attempts than Brett and Betty.
A baseball player can bat .400 with 40 hits in 100 at-bats, but to remain that successful with 300 ABs or 600 is more difficult.
P. S. - Thanks for the statistics, it is intriguing to track the show's progress.
@@kevansf wow. that is surprising
Meredith McRae was the ONLY reason I watched petticoat junction, when I was 10 she was the prettiest girl in the world
Her beauty is timeless. Her image on this show from 1974 would not look out of place, old-fashioned or less beautiful today.
I have watched many game shows in my many years.
The funniest ever have been match game, Hollywood squares, and family feud
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I loved "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" in syndication. It was up there with "The Brady Bunch" with shows I had to watch as a kid
I used to watch the Brady bunch as kid as well
I love The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, as well. I also loved the movie with Gene Tierney.
First time I heard them cue the music just for getting the top answer in the Audience Match! I guess it was because they were gearing up for a commercial!
Orson called Uta Hagen "best actress in the world". Her brother Holger Hagen, his wife Bruni Löbl and Bruni's sister Margot Leonard were very popular actors in Germany.
🎶 "Tiptoe through the tulips!" 🎶🎶
Panelists:
1. Orson Bean
2. Brett Somers
3. Charles Nelson Reilly
4. Meredith McRay
5. Richard Dawson
6. Marcia Wallace
My Favorite one on the bottom tier was Betty White
Super fly is a very 70's reference.
Lol - butterflies and a pink sweater. i 💗charles
I don't know what the audience had against Charles' Jumping Jack.
John J. Pershing is credited with creating the exercise known as the Jumping Jack while training Army cadets at West Point in the late 1800s.
The Rolling Stones also had a hit with Jumpin: Jack Flash in 1968.
Jumping Jack is a perfectly valid answer.
I love Marcia. That is all.
So far, they have six games done already in one day. They work so hard but it’s well deserving also.
I can't imagine the producers and panelists actually enjoying Brett's company on the set , she must have had strong connections , but I see Gene and Richard enjoy insulting her every chance they get
And that is indeed the role of Brett. Without someone like her, they're all amusing enough but so polite to one another that its all rather bland. She was there to break down that boundary they wouldn't normally cross. Brett, quite willingly, put herself out there as a target for the punchlines and much of the humor over the years was at her expense. Tough job but somebody's gotta do it.
@@todddepue681 Naw, she didn't put herself out there to be the punchline, she responded to everything because it all had to be about her. Sorry.
gene and brett were friends and the couples often got togther. she was on the show for the very reason u think she shouldnt
Don't worry Brett you'll always be the queen of dumb answers.
4:33 "....but no one called on me"
Where can i find Gene's final interview in full? I can't seem to find it on YT...
Nobody said WOLFMAN Jack. Go figure!!
How many times is Brett gonna name drop Jack Klugman?
Because she was married to him
did ya notice she just plowed her way into the conversation between Gene, Orson and Charles!? she were an Attension Hound for sure.
@@vivianhamilton616 the most irritating lady
She is so negative much of the time and a camera hog, it almost made me stop watching these episodes!!
I wonder if Jack Klugman had a part ownership in MatchGame? That's the only explanation I can come up with for Brett being on the show. In later episodes she does mellow (a 70s word) and find a foil in CNR and occasionally with Gene. Anyone else have a better explanation?
I would think shoo fly or pop fly. Also Bob Barker, but then again he was only in his second year of hosting the Price is Right at the time so he wouldn't be big yet. Bob Crane (Hogan's Heroes) too,
Bob Crane would have made great panelist but that would have stepped on Dawson's toes .
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Definitely agree about shoo fly. Bob Barker had been the host of perennially popular Truth or Consequences for nearly two decades before he began with Price Is Right.
Bob got killed for sleeping with another man's wife.
Not surprising that both Richard and Virginia thought of Bob Hope. Bob Hope was a much more famous person than probably any other Bob at the time.
Bob Newhart
virginia was slightly flaky. not horribly though
I found her somewhat annoying. Her reactions seemed exaggerated, pretentious
Oh Brett , there not talking about you so you better open your big flap...
marcia! pizza?🍕
CNR with his bathrobe again.
Does Richard have a can of Coke in front of him?
Yep. Free plug for Coke.
@16:50 wow never heard Brett insinuating about CNRs sexuality so openly!
It was pretty much an open "secret" throughout his career. It just wasn't something that could be openly discussed back in the day.
Six shows in one day now they should have a week off
I SAY THE SAME. THEY WANT TO WIN NOT HEAR A STUPID ANSWER BY FANNIE, JOYCE, PATTI, BETTY THEY TRY TO. E FUNNY INSTEAD OF TRYING TO MATCH. THATS WHY NO ONE REALLY CALLS ON THEM.
Ronald Snoddy Actually I think Betty and Fannie always try to match the contestant; Patti, on the other hand, I have doubts about.
The viewers were far more interested in watching the celebrities than they were in the mechanics of the game. Any game show that involves celebrities is about the celebrities, not the game. The contestants were well aware of that. Everybody knew Match Game was fun first, win some money second.
@@mlg1948 Patti usually matches the contestants also
they make 1000 a day and are already rich. i think they forget that people want to win. it makes me mad sometimes yes
the questions are lamer in 74. they get better each year
I love Brett, but I don't understand how she can be a grown adult, and act the way she does. I know she had self esteem problems as a kid, but it's been almost 2 YEARS now!
I couldn't stand her but after a few of the recent shows she is beginning to grow on me.
Look at you criticizing Brett! LoL I love Brett.
without her the show would be boring.
Charles Nelson Reilly and Fannie Flagg were the only funny ones on Match Game.
Is Richard wearing a wig or does he have hair plugs?
I don't know if he has a toupee on this show but later in life he's bald as a cue ball.
He definitely doesn't have a toupee.
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Why is Richard always wiping his right eye?
He had severe allergies but couldn’t take Benadryl because it would have put him to sleep during taping.
What’s with all the ADS added to these videos? You just doubled the number of commercials. Can you be anymore annoying?
Jeannie Glickson that’s Fremantle for you! They are insane on the Ads right now! Nothing to do with it!
@@MatchGameProductions OMG - I was watching something with my BFF from our respective homes while on speakerphone and I besieged with ads (in NYC) and he barely had any (Los Angeles). I don't know how it works, but it was so unbearable I did the 30-day ad-free trial. It ended yesterday and I can't cancel. I can't go back to the constant interruption. And I bet those who do the trial and cancel are then targeted 10-fold.
MatchGameProductions and in Wisconsin we had very few - at least in Madison- go figure.
@SubMan I don't think can ever go back to free UA-cam. I hate filling Google's greedy pockets, but I just can't deal with the interruptions. I, too, often fall asleep to videos (sometimes ambient music).
@@annika_panicka u
Marcia thinks she's funny
well she is a comedian