GSN to Air Holiday Marathons of "Match Game", "Pyramid" & More Starting December 23rd - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 11-26-2012, 10:51 PM

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GSN invites viewers to celebrate the holidays with marathons of its most beloved game shows, with a mix of classic and modern hits whose intensity, humor, and celebratory moments have earned a special place in people's hearts.

GSN will kick off the celebration on December 23rd with an all-day marathon of "THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE," with host Jeff Foxworthy. The entire Bible trivia tournament will air for the first time since the record-breaking series finished its first run in October. On Christmas Eve, viewers can tune-in to a day of fun-filled, fast-paced challenges during the hit game show "MINUTE TO WIN IT." Then, GSN will celebrate a very merry holiday with one of its most enduring and memorable classic shows, "MATCH GAME." In honor of the 50th Anniversary of this classic fan favorite, GSN will air a "MATCH GAME" marathon for families and friends to enjoy on Christmas day.

On New Year's Eve, GSN will remember the old and embrace the new with episodes of "THE $25,000 PYRAMID" and "THE $100,000 PYRAMID" as a tribute to the legendary host Dick Clark, followed by a marathon of "THE PYRAMID," with host Mike Richards, GSN's contemporary take on one of television's most iconic game shows. GSN will ring in the New Year with a marathon of fan favorite "DEAL OR NO DEAL."

The schedule is as follows:

Sunday, December 23rd: "THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE" airs from 3pm-12am ET

Monday, December 24th: "MINUTE TO WIN IT" airs from 8am-6pm ET

Tuesday, December 25th: "MATCH GAME" airs from 8am-5pm ET

Monday, December 31st: "THE $25,000 PYRAMID" and "THE $100,000 PYRAMID" air from 8am-7pm ET and "THE PYRAMID" airs from 7pm-12am ET

Wednesday, January 1st: "DEAL OR NO DEAL" airs from 8am-6pm ET

JamesG · 12-18-2012, 05:49 PM

Keck's Exclusives: Game Show Network Airs Never-Before-Seen "Match Game" Classics
Dec 18, 2012
by William Keck

What will I be doing on Christmas Day while many of you are unwrapping gifts and getting tanked on eggnog? I'll be getting tanked on my present from GSN — an all-day marathon devoted to my favorite game show of all-time, "Match Game".

What makes this marathon extra special is that it includes a few never-before-aired episodes (including the original pilot), as well as other installments featuring such late Hollywood greats as Jayne Mansfield, Michael Landon, Nancy Kulp, Nell Carter, McLean Stevenson and Eva Gabor.

The marathon, airing from 8 am/7c until 5/4c, is in honor of the long-running game show's 50th anniversary.

If you're going to be at grandma's house eating pie, make sure you clear plenty of space on your DVR. If you're like me, you won't want to miss any of Charles Nelson Reilly and Brett Somers' naughty shenanigans.

Here's the complete rundown of special episodes:

8:00 am "The Match Game"

Never before seen on television, it's the oldest "Match Game" episode there is — the pilot for the original NBC series.

Featuring Peggy Cass, Peter Lind Hayes.

8:30 am "The Match Game"

One of the earliest surviving network episodes of the original series (taped July 1964).

Featuring Jayne Mansfield, Orson Bean.

9:00 am "Match Game"

The pilot for the CBS daytime series, never before seen on television.

Featuring Bert Convy, Arlene Francis, Jack Klugman, Jo Ann Pflug, Richard Dawson, Betty White.

9:30 am "Match Game"

The premiere episode of the CBS daytime run.

Featuring Anita Gillette, Jack Klugman, JoAnn Pflug, Michael Landon, Richard Dawson, Vicki Lawrence.

10:00 am "Match Game"

The first episode featuring Brett and Charles on the same panel.

Featuring Bert Convy, Betty White, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jaye P. Morgan, Richard Dawson.

10:30 am "Match Game"

One of the first episodes where "boobs" is the definitive answer.

Featuring Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Fannie Flagg, Kaye Ballard, Richard Dawson, Steve Allen.

11:00 am "Match Game PM"

One of the first "Match Game PM" episodes (taped in 1975) with several funny Joyce Bulifant moments.

Featuring Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Joyce Bulifant, Lee Meriwether, Richard Dawson, William Shatner.

11:30 am "Match Game"

Older contestant Mildred Allred demands equal kissing time from Gene.

Featuring Avery Schreiber, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Joyce Bulifant, Nancy Kulp, Richard Dawson.

12:00 pm "Match Game"

New Year's Eve; a "bald eagle" helps ring in the title change to "Match Game '77"; Mark Goodson cameos at end.

Featuring Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Elizabeth Allen, Fannie Flagg, Joey Bishop, Richard Dawson.

12:30 pm "Match Game"

The answer "school" provokes a controversy among several panelists.

Featuring Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Debralee Scott, Edward Asner, Patti Deutsch, Richard Dawson.

1:00 pm "Match Game"

Charles and Brett have a "vicious fight"; Charles moves to the bottom tier.

Featuring Betty White, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, David Doyle, Elaine Joyce, Richard Dawson.

1:30 pm "Match Game PM"

The first non-human panelists in the show's history, and a $20,000 win to boot.

Featuring Kukla and Ollie, Arte Johnson, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Eva Gabor, Fannie Flagg.

2:00 pm "Match Game Strip"

The stars march off the set in mock protest.

Featuring Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Fannie Flagg, Foster Brooks, Sarah Purcell, Scoey Mitchell.

2:30 pm "Match Game Strip"

A couple of exciting — and surprising — Super Match wins.

Featuring Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Charles Siebert, Marcia Wallace, Phyllis Davis, Robert Donner.

3:00 pm "Match Game Strip"

One of the final taped episodes from the Rayburn era.

Featuring Betty White, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, McLean Stevenson, Melinda Fee, Skip Stephenson.

3:30 pm "Match Game '90s"

Brett and Charles reunite on a Ross Shafer-hosted episode from the 1990-91 ABC run.

Feauturing Bill Kirchenbauer, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Debroah Tranelli, Ronn Lucas, Vicki Lawrence.

4:00 pm "Match Game"

Never before seen on GSN, it's an episode from the 1998-99 series featuring host Michael Burger and regular panelists Nell Carter, Judy Tenuta, George Hamilton, Vicki Lawrence and Rondell Sheridan.

4:30 pm "Match Game"

Episode TBD

http://www.tvguide.com/News/Game-Sho...s-1057919.aspx

Zoneboy · 12-18-2012, 05:55 PM

Great.

KurtfromPitts · 12-19-2012, 12:14 PM

At least they're showing a couple of the '60s NBC eps.

11-26-2012, 10:51 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	GSN to Air Holiday Marathons of "Match Game", "Pyramid" & More Starting December 23rd Link GSN invites viewers to celebrate the holidays with marathons of its most beloved game shows, with a mix of classic and modern hits whose intensity, humor, and celebratory moments have earned a special place in people's hearts. GSN will kick off the celebration on December 23rd with an all-day marathon of "THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE," with host Jeff Foxworthy. The entire Bible trivia tournament will air for the first time since the record-breaking series finished its first run in October. On Christmas Eve, viewers can tune-in to a day of fun-filled, fast-paced challenges during the hit game show "MINUTE TO WIN IT." Then, GSN will celebrate a very merry holiday with one of its most enduring and memorable classic shows, "MATCH GAME." In honor of the 50th Anniversary of this classic fan favorite, GSN will air a "MATCH GAME" marathon for families and friends to enjoy on Christmas day. On New Year's Eve, GSN will remember the old and embrace the new with episodes of "THE $25,000 PYRAMID" and "THE $100,000 PYRAMID" as a tribute to the legendary host Dick Clark, followed by a marathon of "THE PYRAMID," with host Mike Richards, GSN's contemporary take on one of television's most iconic game shows. GSN will ring in the New Year with a marathon of fan favorite "DEAL OR NO DEAL." The schedule is as follows: Sunday, December 23rd: "THE AMERICAN BIBLE CHALLENGE" airs from 3pm-12am ET Monday, December 24th: "MINUTE TO WIN IT" airs from 8am-6pm ET Tuesday, December 25th: "MATCH GAME" airs from 8am-5pm ET Monday, December 31st: "THE $25,000 PYRAMID" and "THE $100,000 PYRAMID" air from 8am-7pm ET and "THE PYRAMID" airs from 7pm-12am ET Wednesday, January 1st: "DEAL OR NO DEAL" airs from 8am-6pm ET
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12-18-2012, 05:55 PM	#3
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,338	Great.

12-19-2012, 12:14 PM	#4
KurtfromPitts Member Senior Member Join Date: Feb 10, 2006 Location: Carnegie PA Posts: 1,530	At least they're showing a couple of the '60s NBC eps.