How sad is this?

Absolutely Fantastic

Simple and well acted, it has tension enough to knot the stomach.

This is one of the few movies I've ever seen where the whole audience broke into spontaneous, loud applause a third of the way in.

Along with Hollywood Squares, Match Game was one of the funniest game shows of the 1970s. The original version, which ran from 1962-69 was a more serious game with questions like "Name a cold drink" that would also turn up on the early revival episodes. But as the show evolved, the questions became more and more silly and that's one reason why the show became a hit.The other reason for the show's success was host Gene Rayburn, along with regulars Richard Dawson, Brett Somers and Charles Nelson Reilly who created a zany atmosphere around the double entendre responses to the questions. Rayburn was very funny imitating a senior citizen when reading an Old Man Periwinkle question.Unfortunately, the show began to jump the shark when Dawson became the host of Family Feud and became even more difficult to deal with, especially after the addition of The Star Wheel in the Head to Head Match. He would be the only regular to depart. Also, a time change from afternoon to late morning cost the show most of its after school audience, though it would return to the afternoon but it was too late. The show ran its course in daytime, only to stay on for three more years in syndication.Fear not, the reruns are alive, well and funny on GSN.

One night, I was flipping the channels when I had come upon this beauty on a little known station known as "The Game Show Network" - reruns of this show: "Match Game 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, and beyond!!!!!" LOL The host is Gene Rayburn, who liked to wear his suits, plaid or plain!!!!! Some of the most well known celebrities to play along are Brett Somers, and my favorite: Richard Dawson, who would later on host the other CBS game show "Family Feud!!!!!"Anyways, there are two contestants, preferably from Southern California, who make a selection of one of two cards in two rounds. The questions are often funny; since this was 70s TV, this pushed the envelope at the time. When we always get to those "blanks," it's funny!!!!! I also like how female contestants kiss Richard if the $500 Supermatch question is correct. This is also a wonderful game to play at home or at a party; it's fun AND good for your brain!!!!! (I try to watch this every weekday night, BTW.)I was also surprised at how this came to be the best game show of all time by GSN, thanks to the "50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time." I just happened to find this show; I ended up liking it ala "Wheel of Fortune," and I wouldn't think I have just found the best game show ever!!!!! Yes, people, I have seen the light...from my television screen."Match Game" is the best show ever!!!!! Watch it nightly; certainly no "Disney Channel Originals" garbage here!!!!!10/10

First off, I must say that this is a fun game show. Also, since I'm 24, I haven't seen every episode. However, I do know the show very well. Every time I've watched it, I've had a lot of fun playing along and watching. Despite the fact that it's finished its run, this makes me long to be a contestant. The thing I like most about it are the questions. Despite the fact that I can't think of an answer for every question, I still have fun playing along. I hope the Game Show Network keeps it on so I can play along and watch again. If that happens, I will be really happy. Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that I'll always remember this show in my memory forever. Now, in conclusion, I hope that you catch it one day before it goes off the air for good.

This was the best game show ever. I always enjoy the banter between Charles Nelson Reilly and Bret Somers, Richard Dawson giving away another $5000.00 and the host Gene Rayburn with his goofy smile trying to keep everybody in check. There will never be another show as good.