annrdot Last night on August 2, 2018 there was a game between two women. The first woman's question was "to get a politician's attention you should put ______ between the pages". She said woman and the stars said centerfold. The judges did not accept that - OK. But then the other woman answered whiskey and the stars said Jack Daniels. The judges accepted that. Do you know how many whiskeys have men's names. A lot. I don't understand the judges decision on that one. The lady who lost should be given another chance. The difference shown was quite obvious.

Sober-Friend In the 1970's I was a huge fan of "Match Game". It was a fun game to watch. The original line up of stars included Charles Nelson Riley, Brett Somers Richard Dawson with our beloved host Gene Rayburn. The game was fun to watch. What was great about the game was that you didn't need to be a Mensa member to win just have a funny bone. On this show Two contestants competed on each episode. The object was to match the answers of the six celebrity panelists to fill-in- the-blank statements. The question were often very silly but funny. It was not uncommon for each contestant to run the board and match all 6 celebrities. This made the show fun watch because most of the time at home the television audience would most likely have that some answer. Tie breakers happened all the time and this made the show exciting. Now in 2016 ABC revived the show but so far its a creative mess. Most of the celebrities are not funny. The questions asked in each round we are lucky either contestant can match 2 of the celebrities. Running the board never seems to happen. The questions are too complicated and stupid. The bigger crime however is that most of the questions are not funny!This is the main problem with the show. When the contestants can not match any of the stars it makes for a boring show. The show also has celebrities that really are not funny and they always slow down the show. I love Martha Stewart but her answers were never funny. Because the contestants are not matching the stars on the show it makes the show boring. The audience at home is also most likely not matching the stars. The bad questions and unfunny answers makes the audience at home bored. They need to rethink their questions. The questions are the key ingredient. When contestants only match 1 star it makes the show boring. In the old days most of the contestants would run the board which made for an entertaining experience. I love this game. I just don't like this version of it. In my opinion they need to keep 3 "Funny Stars" as permanent panelist. They also need better questions and not tailor then to panelist on the show at the time. That was something the original show never did.

sarahbarnsteacher It's a contemporary version of Match Game, and it's fantastic! It keeps all the marvelous kitsch of the 70s including the format, catchy theme song, and loud set, while updating the tawdriness for the new millennium where the word bosom is now too stuffy sounding for a Disney show. The panel is more multicultural with more people of color and people that are openly gay. If you prefer a more old Hollywood, monolithic panel with stale canned jokes, then this isn't the panel for you. If you like your gayness to be more closeted, then this ain't the show for you because they put it out there openly. That's what young people want. If answers containing the word bosom or boobs is the most tawdry that you can stand, then please turn off this show because it's TV 14 late night material. And if you like your objectification only directed toward women, don't watch because they now direct it toward men too. Alec Baldwin is wonderful. He has such ease with the contestants that he is able to rightfully make fun of their ridiculous answers while still making them smile and laugh at themselves. His take downs on panelists' bad answers are epic. He matches it with his own self-deprication so that it's clear that everyone is in on the joke. For those complaining about the political aspect, please stop with your selective amnesia. The old Match Game routinely went after political figures like Nixon, Ford and Carter. I recall a running joke about Carter's teeth and his younger brother. The idea that Trump is above reproach is LAUGHABLE. Trump called Rosie a disgusting pig, so blame him for any rightfully deserved vitriol. Quite frankly, she showed restraint as did the rest of the panel considering the garbage he's spewed. All in all, a great reboot of a classic TV show best enjoyed with a glass of Chardonnay.

kingbk-2 I saw some of the reviews on IMDb for the new Match Game on ABC and they were very negative, which shocked me. For the first time since the 70s/80s era one went off the air, it feels like they finally got it right. I love that they kept the old theme song, I like that the set, while modernized, is very similar to the 70s era set. The panel I thought was pretty strong, with Rosie O'Donnell and Ian Michael Black in particular looking like potential regulars. Alec Baldwin was fine as host, not terrific, definitely not Gene Rayburn, but he did a good job all things considered. There were certain moments of awkwardness and creepiness, but not too bad. I even loved the skinny microphone! I thought the questions were written with some provocative nature, but not over the top sleaze (Steve Harvey Family Feud, I'm looking at you). Sure, the Costco one was a bit much, but compare this to the failed late 90s remake of Match Game and this one is more tame and not as difficult to watch. The celebration after the audience match seemed a bit excessive and over the top. That should only happen after a successful Super Match. Overall, I thought this remake was pretty well done. Not perfect, but much better than some of the reviewers think.