Match Game: The Dream Panel

[Alex Cooper]

Originally Posted by Alan Brady's Hair

I like Patty Deutsch, but her answers were so off sometimes that it was like she was screwing the contestant over.

Nipsy Russell was my last cut for the guy slot.

I agree,; she usually tried to match in a second round “obvious answer”, but as the sixth spot, her response often didn’t matter much. I also found her stranglely hot.

[Zoneboy]

1. William Shatner
2. Elaine Joyce
3. Orson Bean
4. Anita Gillette
5. Bert Convy
6. Ruta Lee

[SitcomsOffline]

Originally Posted by SitcomsOffline

Bob Barker, Betty White, Fannie Flagg.

Runner ups:


*Nipsey Russell, Marcia Wallace, Betty While

*Scoey Mitchell, Fannie Flagg, Betty White

*Bill Daily, Patti Deutsch, Betty White

*Dick Martin, Elaine Joyce, Betty White

Thinking about this some more, I want to change my response:

My dream panel without a doubt would be:

*Scoey Mitchell, Elaine Joyce and Fannie Flagg

The banter between Brett and Fannie along with Scoey's deadpan facial expression give me so much life when watching it in reruns.

Runner Up:

*Nipsey Russell, Fannie Flagg, Joyce Bulifant

*McLean Stevenson, Debralee Scott, Betty White

[SitcomsOffline]

Originally Posted by PhoenixAcres

I liked Scoey's personality. He was grumpy and unfiltered like Brett and I think they played off each other really well. He brought a unique flavor to the show.

Match Game is one of the only game shows where actual gameplay is a secondary interest. At least for me the primary appeal is watching everyone interact and bounce jokes off each other. I think Scoey and Bill had wonderful chemistry with Gene and the panel.

Agreed on all points.

On top of that, of the male panelists they brought on, I'm sure many found him to be good looking.

[JR1]

Betty and Fannie are my favorites of the semi-regulars. Would have to thin about that sixth slot.