I really love the Linda-Charles pairing. They are great. 3 matches. Choosing CNR instead of the usual Richard. I always wonder why more ppl didn't choose Charles after how he did here. I really think you should choose the celeb that you most connect and who seems to be on your wave length. I always thought it was a bit lazy how everyone seems to choose Richard.
Actually by my count the former Dickie Dawson had only been chosen 6 times through the first 38 episode (probably 50 or 60+ games played). It was really in '74 and '75 that everybody began playing with Dickie (🤭). Charles was a great player, though. There should have been a better balance. If these contestants watched the show they should know Chuck "gave away' lots of big money when he was on the show.
@@Echognomics101 I was talking more generally why ppl didn't pick Charles more in the Dawson era. Not necessarily just at that time. I just never understood that.
It's funny how Charles and especially Brett make such a fuss over being called on for the head-to-head match, complaining that it is so stressful and difficult. Yet they were envious of Richard always being asked. He was always cool as a cucumber about being called on.
Charles has been delightful with this pretty woman on here. When he tore up the card shouting ‘“ it’s overt”.. I lost it. Even a gay man can fine a woman he is attracted to... Shows how mature he is...
@@ericsloss3963 TO tell you the truth, me either until someone said she was, and I saw her on tattletales with Dick Sergent who I didn't realized til later was as well.. ;0)
ROFL! Another fine after dinner episode! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;o) ROFL! Love ya Charles! ;0) Bubble up song? You know for the most part they should have edited down the writing time on the earlier episodes before they started talking during that time.. ;0) Charles got him laughing gain.. ;0)
"...I dreamed I was a ……..wart on a pickle"!! WHAT THE HELL KINDA QUESTION IS THAT? I dreamed I was a >>>HOOKER !! "...Vietnamese motor cyclist" "...stain on my drawers" Sheesh!!! I dreamed I was a moron making up questions on a game show (shit the bed!!)
Not complaining, but @5:55 what's that loud *ZAP!* on some of the videos? Just curious. As funny as Richard consistantly is, I've never laughed this much @MG thanks to CNR's 1st. round!
The zap is just a by product of how the show was recorded and then transferred onto different media. Common when you copy from one format to another especially in the old days.
Yes I know this is responding to an old comment.... the ChromaKey was used to superimpose the video of the celebrities, audience and contestants over the spinning sign used during the opening and end credits.
What the heck kind of questions were these? "I had a wild dream last night. I dreamed I was a _____." Sure, that's not ridiculously wide-ranging at all. "...cross between Rosie Greer and a centaur." "...toaster with over fifteen settings." "...geological strata containing coelacanth fossils." It's impossible to zero in on anything. This show had a year before it started asking more pointed, less bland questions.
That’s why I have difficulty watching the ‘73 episodes. The questions are way too bland and IMO that gives the panel less build ups then when the questions became funnier and risqué.
you're absolutely right, that's why i'm surprised nobody zeroed in on "horse" because they made several jokes about the contestant "showing her horse".
I wouldn't say that. I've seen a couple of models on here that were just stunning. I remember one where they kept on talking about how hot she was. She wore this little half shirt one day. It was awesome.
Match Game ‘73 is just great!
I think so far, Linda's the most solid player, and she and Charles the best matchup!!! 3 for 3 with them! She seemed like a very nice, humble person.
She was really good in the Super Match. But she got really lucky with the games where she only had to match 1 or 2.
This was fabulous to watch!😀🥳💞 I've never seen this one.
$11,300 is a lot of money back then. Big Cadillacs sold for about $8,000.
Equivalent to over $60,000 today.
Yep! My teacher salary in 1977 was $8900.
$11,300 is still a lot of money IMO.
I love Charles!
Me tool still do,❤️
Same!
Gene looks very uncomfortable in the opening segment without his skinny microphone.
What in the WORLD is Ruta wearing, or ALMOST wearing at 11:56? WOW!
Linda has a mega watt smile. She looks like she should be on Hallmark cards.
I really love the Linda-Charles pairing. They are great. 3 matches. Choosing CNR instead of the usual Richard. I always wonder why more ppl didn't choose Charles after how he did here. I really think you should choose the celeb that you most connect and who seems to be on your wave length. I always thought it was a bit lazy how everyone seems to choose Richard.
Actually by my count the former Dickie Dawson had only been chosen 6 times through the first 38 episode (probably 50 or 60+ games played). It was really in '74 and '75 that everybody began playing with Dickie (🤭).
Charles was a great player, though. There should have been a better balance. If these contestants watched the show they should know Chuck "gave away' lots of big money when he was on the show.
@@Echognomics101 I was talking more generally why ppl didn't pick Charles more in the Dawson era. Not necessarily just at that time. I just never understood that.
Linda was the only contestant that I ever saw Charles Nelson Reilly wave good-by to.
Linda was - and probably still is - very attractive, but sometimes she looks SO serious!!
The Phenomenon of the Prophetic he was n love! That woman shook his whole identity!
Linda was lovely. Very beautiful girl!
He’s sweet on her for sure. Hug number three coming up.
I love his response to her. he's so funny!
Linda was so cute and Charles Nelson Reilly had good chemistry together
Indeed. It was fun to watch.
They really did!
And I think she left at a perfect time, it didn't take away the spirit of it all.
9:03 Lol - "She dated the Marquis de Sade for four years..."
Now we know how they do the credits!
My were they generous with gradys question from necking to kissing to loving. They didn’t do that in 1976 etc
Necking and kissing seem like a legitimate match, but not "loving" imho.
It's funny how Charles and especially Brett make such a fuss over being called on for the head-to-head match, complaining that it is so stressful and difficult. Yet they were envious of Richard always being asked. He was always cool as a cucumber about being called on.
Charles has been delightful with this pretty woman on here. When he tore up the card shouting ‘“ it’s overt”.. I lost it. Even a gay man can fine a woman he is attracted to... Shows how mature he is...
He was really funny with her throughout the week.
Funny funny man❤️🇨🇦
As well as Fanny finding a pretty man to be attracted too..
@@sdlively27 I honestly wld have never guessed about Fannie with the way she acts on here.
@@ericsloss3963 TO tell you the truth, me either until someone said she was, and I saw her on tattletales with Dick Sergent who I didn't realized til later was as well.. ;0)
Eleven thousand! That was probably more than her yearly salary as a teacher in 73
Charles breaks up with a girl on this episode of... Lol.
Charles is hilarious.
Charles Nelson Reilly TRULY made show!!
I agree and Brett destroys the show everytime !!!
ROFL! Another fine after dinner episode! ;0) ROFL! Love ya Gene! ;o) ROFL! Love ya Charles! ;0) Bubble up song? You know for the most part they should have edited down the writing time on the earlier episodes before they started talking during that time.. ;0) Charles got him laughing gain.. ;0)
Wow, Grady is tall!! Gene Rayburn is what.. 6'2"?
"...I dreamed I was a ……..wart on a pickle"!! WHAT THE HELL KINDA QUESTION IS THAT? I dreamed I was a >>>HOOKER !! "...Vietnamese motor cyclist" "...stain on my drawers" Sheesh!!! I dreamed I was a moron making up questions on a game show (shit the bed!!)
Did they ever have two male contestants?
I remember reading somewhere that they never did for some reason. Always two women or a man and woman.
Not complaining, but @5:55 what's that loud *ZAP!* on some of the videos? Just curious.
As funny as Richard consistantly is, I've never laughed this much @MG thanks to CNR's 1st. round!
The zap is just a by product of how the show was recorded and then transferred onto different media. Common when you copy from one format to another especially in the old days.
@@tonystone1016 Ok interesting. Thanks very much from me, three years ago!
*Richard Dawson Tracker* _(39)_
Episode: 1/3 (.333)
TOTAL: 53/175 (.303)
_Not Shown: 1 (21 tot)_
All Celebrities Matches: 8
*Super Match*
$500: 7 given, 4W
$250: 8 given , 3 W
$100: 4 given, 0 W
Miss: 0 (10 tot)
_Not Selected: 2 (25)_ ⭐⭐
*Head-to-Head*
0 wins, 6 att
("Wall Street")
*Cash Winnings: $2,750*
What were the end credits trouble?
Milkman4279 Someone forgot to turn the Chroma Key on for the end credits.
Yes I know this is responding to an old comment.... the ChromaKey was used to superimpose the video of the celebrities, audience and contestants over the spinning sign used during the opening and end credits.
Loving and kissing is not a match.Even the contestant was surprised
mmmm, Ruta
yep, she should have come all the way out.
Ruta is still a babe today!
What the heck kind of questions were these? "I had a wild dream last night. I dreamed I was a _____." Sure, that's not ridiculously wide-ranging at all. "...cross between Rosie Greer and a centaur." "...toaster with over fifteen settings." "...geological strata containing coelacanth fossils." It's impossible to zero in on anything. This show had a year before it started asking more pointed, less bland questions.
That’s why I have difficulty watching the ‘73 episodes. The questions are way too bland and IMO that gives the panel less build ups then when the questions became funnier and risqué.
you're absolutely right, that's why i'm surprised nobody zeroed in on "horse" because they made several jokes about the contestant "showing her horse".
Your analogy is very funny!
I thought she might say "Lady Godiva" because of her hair & horse. ; )
Lol. Hey, I likedyour answers. Pretty wild.
Where are episodes 31 through 33? I can't find them anywhere.
Frogs don't have scales.
Charles finally kissed her!
Hard to believe that Linda is now 48 years older.
It was 48 years ago so she is in her late 60’s or older sorry!
Surprised she never got a model contract.
Yeah , I wonder what she looks like today.
Hard to believe... time? 🤭
Linda was the hottest contestant on matchgame !
I wouldn't say that. I've seen a couple of models on here that were just stunning. I remember one where they kept on talking about how hot she was. She wore this little half shirt one day. It was awesome.
Charles and Linda Riley forever.
Agree
Although Sue Yannic was a hot contestant too
@@babykevinxoxo Uh... I don't think she's exactly his type.
seemed to REALLY want to get rid of the champion Ha.
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Morey wasn't very intelligent. Or he didn't care. He drives me nuts.
Morey was funny. Wish he had been a regular.
Not.
oh no , Morey explodes
Linda is beautiful ❤
Give it up , Charles - Nixon (rip) was a popular President despite the Watergate fiasco
Michael Nivens Well, he looks good when compared to Trump.
Uhhh... this was taped in the midst of the Watergate investigation. Naturally they were talking about Nixon.
Too bad those two didnt marry Charles and linda.
@@babykevinxoxo You do know that Charles was gay, right?