An All New 'Match Game' Is Coming - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 01-31-2008, 11:55 AM

LAS VEGAS (Hollywood Reporter) - FremantleMedia North America is developing a contemporary version of the long-running game show "Match Game," which is part of the Goodson/Todman library owned by Fremantle.

Fremantle is in discussions with cable networks and is expected to lock up a deal soon. The company also is looking for an executive producer, with casting to follow.

"Match Game," which debuted in 1962, has had several incarnations. The show, featuring contestants trying to match words with a panel of celebrity guests, reached its heyday with the Gene Rayburn-hosted version in the 1970s.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

howierules86 · 01-31-2008, 12:15 PM

This better not be anything like the 1998 version, that's for sure.

Mikado · 01-31-2008, 12:45 PM

One of my all-time faves, if they do it RIGHT, I'll watch......no Bowzer Bowman this time, ok?

HuntingtonM15 · 01-31-2008, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by howierules86

This better not be anything like the 1998 version, that's for sure.

I actually enjoyed that version. Well, not so much the host, but I always loved the panel of celebrities.

vtunie · 01-31-2008, 01:18 PM

Match Game without at least one of Somers and Reilly? Sorry, I'm just not seeing it! Who would they use? Or would they change the format AGAIN?

bingbangbaby · 01-31-2008, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

One of my all-time faves, if they do it RIGHT, I'll watch......no Bowzer Bowman this time, ok?

Exactly.
I'd love to see Fanny Flagg connected with it somehow.

JulieSomoski · 01-31-2008, 05:13 PM

Oh god, if it's like the 1998 edition, I can see it lasting 2 weeks. But, if they choose good celebrities, somehow make it like the 1970's version, and put it in a good timeslot, I can see it working.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-01-2008, 03:15 PM

a brand new Match Game is coming this is Awsome News I wonder who will be the host

friendsfan77 · 02-01-2008, 05:14 PM

I'm thinking this *can* be done if it's handled right. But part of me fears it because of Pearson/Fremantle's track record on reviving the classics.

JulieSomoski · 02-01-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by friendsfan77

I'm thinking this *can* be done if it's handled right. But part of me fears it because of Pearson/Fremantle's track record on reviving the classics.

Yeah, you're right about their track record. And Match Game isn't just a gameshow that can be revived without attention. THey really do have to choose the perfect host, the perfect panelists, and all that to make it work.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-01-2008, 05:49 PM

when was The Last Time Match Game aired

JulieSomoski · 02-01-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

when was The Last Time Match Game aired

1998. It was nothing short of disastrous.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-01-2008, 06:00 PM

was that on WGN at 2:30 am

Chelsea · 02-01-2008, 06:46 PM

Match Game 1998 wasn't a complete abomination. The set wasn't bad, neither was the music - Michael Berger was a fairly decent host, and Vicki Lawrence was the one good panelist.

The *rest* was a wreck.

HuntingtonM15 · 02-01-2008, 08:28 PM

I loved Vicki as a panelist, and also Judy Tenuta and Nell Carter. As a fan of Y&R, it was also nice to see them use a couple Y&R stars now and then.

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vtunie Member Forum Regular Join Date: Oct 23, 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 592	Match Game without at least one of Somers and Reilly? Sorry, I'm just not seeing it! Who would they use? Or would they change the format AGAIN?

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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	when was The Last Time Match Game aired

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HuntingtonM15 That Bothers Me Moderator Forum Star Join Date: Jun 20, 2003 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 11,060	I loved Vicki as a panelist, and also Judy Tenuta and Nell Carter. As a fan of Y&R, it was also nice to see them use a couple Y&R stars now and then.