The show originally ran in the 60's but the revamped 70's version quickly became the #1 show in daytime television. One of the key factors in the show's loose vibe was the fact it was shot on a Saturday when the stars were off work from their regular jobs and were oftenly well lubricated.
You can still watch reruns of Match Game on GSN and BUZZR.
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Wasn't there an episode where Richard was equally shamelessly flirting with a constestant and he was so wiped out he was actually slurring his words? Am i thinking of somebody else or another show but still him?! I thought that was what u were going to show this time.
PS: I thought Fannie Flagg was kinda hawt back in the day.
I don't remember the episode you're talking about, but I'm sure it happened. I watched a documentary about Match Game a couple years ago and it was pretty much a full time party. They filmed 10 episodes a weekend twice a month and by the time they got to the last 3 or 4 everybody was pretty lit, especially the regulars like Brett, Charles and Richard.
Speaking of Richard, I thought he was pretty bold kissing female contestants on Family Feud, but he's mild compared to Gene Rayburn. That old letch was borderline molesting / sexually harassing female contestants and celebrities. Ah, the 70's...
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