Match Game 1990-91 vs Match Game 1998-99
DrCBo
tough as it is! :-)
DLettermen
open for cheating (like get a pattern to pick the first one in alphabetical
order all the time or something like that), I liked the 90-91 game better. I
liked Ross Schaffer as a host, and I liked the stars better (Nell Carter I can
leave or take and I can't stand Judy Tenuta). The set was also better I
thought.
AndrewG70
version to shame. I think the 1990-91 version much more closely resembles the
1973-82 version for funniness. Plus, the set is so much better.
A.
Cat
revival...they changed some things from 7x, but it was true enough to
the spirit of the original...and it had Chuck, which made it fun.
Match-up was a little weird, but it was a good show....it was amusing,
which is more I can say than for 98...Cat
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______'"
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'why'"
From Match Game PM (1976)
Matt Kaiser
>
> I liked MG 90 because I thought it was a good attempt at a
> revival...they changed some things from 7x, but it was true enough to
> the spirit of the original...and it had Chuck, which made it fun.
> Match-up was a little weird, but it was a good show....it was amusing,
> which is more I can say than for 98...Cat
SLIGHTLY better because they did bring back some of the people that
played it before, like Betty White, Vicki Lawrence (who I think was
better in this version), Arte Johnson, JoAnne Worley, Dolly Martin, and
Fred Travelena.
The only thing that bugged me about MG 90 was lack of interaction with
the stars, and the choppy editing. MG 98 has less editing (if they edit
out ANYTHING at all), and because of that there is PLENTY of time for the
stars to interact and do crazy things, but I have yet to see them use
this time effectively. Mike's STILL repeating the questions ad nauseum,
and none of the stars are being much help in terms of being funny.
Jason Compton
: Which of the 2 MG versions is better? Leave the 1973-82 version out this time,
: tough as it is! :-)
I'd have to go with 90 pretty hands-down. It moved as a good clip, the
celebrities, although not all A-list (they were pretty honest about it, at
least...I can't remember how Shannon Tweed was billed but it was pretty
funny) it worked well. And the arrow spinning around the wheel was a nice
touch. :)
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RLaskyjr
In article <36B945BA...@prodigy.net>, Cat <CatLu...@prodigy.net>
writes:
>Match-up was a little weird
I actually liked the Match-up round. It was new without changing the feeling
of Match Game 7x. But, I agree, the 90 version was better than MG98/99. That
carribean music version of the old MG theme sucks, IMHO. I hate the graphic
screens. I hate the fact that the celeb comes down to the podium for the Super
Match. I hate that there are 5 players instead of 6. (Although, my cousin
said that Nell Carter takes up 2 seats anyway..lol {b4 you send hate e-mail, I
am overweight, too and can laugh at it}) I don't like the fact that every star
plays every round. I want the triangle and circle back eliminating the stars
that matched already in later rounds. Michael Berger is ok, but doesn't keep
the stars in tow like Gene Rayburn did, (ok, I know, we are not comparing with
MG7x, but I had to say it.) I hate Judy Tenudo. Vicki is alright, but she
seems to be sinking to the childish levels of the amatuer stars in the rest of
the panel. She could be funny without being stupid (unlike Tenudo). Since
most of the Match Game 7x panelists(+Gene) are pretty old, I can't agree with
bringing any of them back. We don't need to feel sorry for them if they are
too old to play or to be like their old selves. BUT, we can find comparable
stars with like personalities. (My cousin said that Billy Crystal and Robin
Williams would be very nice to have along with Whoopie, but I said 'How much
money do you think MG has to pay for celebs?')
One of the things that made a lot of game shows special was being taped or
filmed in New York City instead of LA. There were a lot of broadway
actors/actresses participating in the panels getting them national exposure and
adding much flavor. It also affords east coasters a chance to go see a game
show in person or be a contestant without schlepping out to LA.
Well I am done venting. Thank you very much.
I now return you to your regularly scheduled NG. (seen on most of these CBS
stations!)
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BBrown9326
MG '90 was OK, but according to some, few (possibly many) people HATED the
Match-Up!
& I don't care if you flame me!!
THERE ARE OTHER MG '98 FANS OUT THERE TOO!!!!!
B.J. Brown
JnAnthony
everyone hates it.
I like...
- 5 celebrities instead of 6
- they all play every round
- and most important to me: next to nothing is edited out (probably because
there's only 5 celebrities)
Granted, they could raise up the prize money a bit, have returning contestants,
and it sure would be nice if the question wasn't read 4 or 5 times, but I
really do find this version to be the best.
The '90-'91 version was okay but Ross Schaffer really isn't a good game show
host in my opinion. I've seen him on other shows and he's usually funny but on
Match Game he was just blah - maybe a little too nervous.
And the game itself just wasn't as much fun to watch as the current version.
John
Cat
>
>B.J. Brown
Yes....the sick twisted people!!!!! :) U people just sit in front of the
TV and chant "good answer, good answer" 24 hours a day 7 days a
week....u sick twisted demons! Cat
PS- If any of u took that seriously, then u REALLY don't know me
SJim67
>TV and chant "good answer, good answer" 24 hours a day 7 days a
>week....u sick twisted demons! Cat
>
>PS- If any of u took that seriously, then u REALLY don't know me
>
Hey Cat, wanna have the most fun you've ever had responding to a post? Then
come on in!!
Cat
Then
>come on in!!
*Cat comes on in* Is it just me or that the all-time worst opening to a
game show...Cat
Matt Kaiser
>
> I've got to go with Match Game '98-'99. And the reasons seem to be the reasons
> everyone hates it.
>
> I like...
> - 5 celebrities instead of 6
> - they all play every round
> - and most important to me: next to nothing is edited out (probably because
> there's only 5 celebrities)
Ok, but why?
I'd like to see a new opening. Something similar to MG 7x with the
rotating square. Perhaps a rotating hexagon or dodecahedron :-)
SJim67
>game show...Cat
>
Yep. The opening is a bit overblown, ain't it? The fake sounding "YEAH"
response by the audience makes me cringe every time...
MrGameShw
>response by the audience makes me cringe every time...
I'm not a fan of the opening either, but the "yeah" is recorded live, not fake.
SJim67
First off, I want to say, "that's a GOOD answer!"
Oh, I knew it was recorded live. I said it was "fake sounding." I guess I
should've used the word "forced", cause it sure doesn't sound like anyone in
the audience means it.
After watching that opening I have to force myself not to flip to another
channel, that's how bad it is. It's pretentious and protracted, and promises
more than it delivers.
Oh boy, I'm beating a dead horse again, how does this keep happening?
AAAAAAH!!!
NeonShoes2
really quickly. i would enjoy it MUCH more if they used the same old set with
the same old music and the same old revolving square at the beginning. the new
one tries to be all high-tech with video screens and what not, but it's just
not cute. and i want circles and triangles back too! at least they've
improved the questions--judy can only answer "sex sausage" once a show instead
of all four times.
Eddie Walker
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DrCBo wrote in message <19990204000647...@ng34.aol.com>...
Taf698
mg90
GDukes2729
compareing it to the70's version)
N64TURBO76
>From: gduke...@aol.com (GDukes2729)
>Date: Sat, Feb 6, 1999 18:28 EST
>Message-id: <19990206182855...@ng-fx1.aol.com>
>
>I don't remember Match Game 91 but 98/99 seems better to me(Sorry I am
>compareing it to the70's version)
I Say Match Game 1990-91 Is Pretty Cool.
I Want To See It On GSN!
Cat
>compareing it to the70's version)
Ummmm...how? And do u mind giving your age and what u think of older
things? Cat
GDukes2729
things? Cat>>>>>>>>>
Welll actually I didn't exactly make myself too clear. I was compareing it to
the one episode of MG 70's that I saw when I was visting a relative. If I ever
get GSN I may change my mind. In regards to my age .lets just say I was thought
of in 79 but didn't come til later.
CyberJohns
SQUARES:
70s game -- #1
90 game -- #2
99 game -- #3
JohnnyX316
and it was closer to the original then MG 98.
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Jim
>
> >Hey Cat, wanna have the most fun you've ever had responding to a post?
> Then
> >come on in!!
>
> game show...Cat
>
Jim
FOR ALL YOU JUDY BASHERS OUT THERE:
Who on any other game show gives more effort and tries harder to be
entertaining than Judy Tenuta? I can't think of anybody else who shows
more commitment. Trying to help others have a good time counts for a
lot in my book. Everybody quit complaining and be greatful you have an
additional half hour of fresh new game show programming out there.
Remember, WGN could always bring back Andy Griffith or Archie Bunker's
Place, SO BE NICE!
BBrown9326
>Who on any other game show gives more effort and tries harder to be
>entertaining than Judy Tenuta? I can't think of anybody else who shows
>more commitment. Trying to help others have a good time counts for a
>lot in my book. Everybody quit complaining and be greatful you have an
>additional half hour of fresh new game show programming out there.
>Remember, WGN could always bring back Andy Griffith or Archie Bunker's
>Place, SO BE NICE!
I Agree.
STOP BASHING JUDY TENUTA!!!!!!!
Or you'll HAVE to hear her sing!!!
B.J. Brown
Taf698
yeah, stop bashing her and let me, you are doing it wrong as she is still alive
Rhudson765
>FOR ALL YOU JUDY BASHERS OUT THERE:
>entertaining than Judy Tenuta? I can't think of anybody else who shows
>more commitment. Trying to help others have a good time counts for a
>lot in my book. Everybody quit complaining and be greatful you have an
>additional half hour of fresh new game show programming out there.
>Remember, WGN could always bring back Andy Griffith or Archie Bunker's
>Place, SO BE NICE!
>
BTW Id rather watch both of those shows than THe Crap once known as Match Game.
And as for your question here is the short list.
Caroline Rey <sp?>
Whoopi Goldberg
Gilbert Godtfried
Bruce Vlance <i dont like him though>
PS I miss Shadoe
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UH-UH!! I LOVED "RODEO DRIVE"!! I wish I could find someone with a
bunch of eps of this one on tape and I'd really love a clean copy of
the theme music!
(Yes, this is a serious post...)
Jake
Jim
>
> >
> >FOR ALL YOU JUDY BASHERS OUT THERE:
> >Who on any other game show gives more effort and tries harder to be
> >entertaining than Judy Tenuta? I can't think of anybody else who shows >more commitment. Trying to help others have a good time counts for a lot in my book. Everybody quit complaining and be greatful you have an additional half hour of fresh new game show programming out there. Remember, WGN could always bring back Andy Griffith or Archie Bunker's Place, SO BE NICE!
> >
BTW Id rather watch both of those shows than THe Crap once known as
Match Game.
And as for your question here is the short list.
> Caroline Rey <sp?>
Whoopi Goldberg
Only if you think every night hearing racial-themed humor directed
only to the black viewers is funny (Personally, I wish she'd talk to the
entire audience, and quit bitching about how (in her mind) all the white
people are prejudiced.) <Obviously, there is prejudice in the world on
all sides. And I am hardly condoning it. But think about it, how about
having Rush Limbaugh or Michael Reagan come on and make jokes about
liberals? (ex. "Why would you want Lt. Uhura when you could have Barney
Frank?" could have been asked right after Whoopee chewed a guy out last
week about a joke he made about dating Lt. Uhura from Star Trek not
being a great date opportunity.) Keep all that out of the game show.
> Gilbert Godtfried
He's not annoying, is that what you're saying?
> Bruce Vlance <i dont like him though>
> PS I miss Shadoe
> Why? What great role did he play before? I don't remember him ever really stealing the show.
John Sergent
> Cat wrote:
> >
> > >Hey Cat, wanna have the most fun you've ever had responding to a post?
> > Then
> > >come on in!!
> >
> > *Cat comes on in* Is it just me or that the all-time worst opening to a
> > game show...Cat
> >
> The all-time worst opening to a game show was, "Hi I'm Louise DuArt."
What show was that?
--
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Don’t pick the dragon square ’cause that ain’t wise”
C Alliaume
>> Caroline Rey <sp?>
>> Caroline can read a cue card, that's true, but do anything from her own
>little head - forget it. I also perceive her as stuck-up. She is another of
>the HS celebrities who believes she is doing us such a big favor by letting
>us gawk at a "real live celebrity" like her.
The vastness of your incorrect perception, in this case, is staggering. By all
reports, Caroline is having a great time and is a big game show fan. And
having seen her live a few months ago, I can safely say she can ad-lib with
anyone.
-- Curt Alliaume
----------------------
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PuppyPwrTX
>
>What show was that?
>
Rodeo Drive. But that wasn't really all to the opening. They had the "window
shoppers" milling around Rodeo Drive. The Louise finishes talking and turns
toward the camera and says, "Hi! I'm Louise DuArt." Then she gives and
interesting fact or rumor that we'll hear about later in the show......etc...
I thought it was a pretty innovative (for lack of a better word) opening.
Nerdman MD
>>> Caroline can read a cue card, that's true, but do anything from her own
>>little head - forget it. I also perceive her as stuck-up. She is another
>of
>>the HS celebrities who believes she is doing us such a big favor by letting
>>us gawk at a "real live celebrity" like her.
Take that back, or the Doc won't invite you to our wedding
Dr. Nerdman
He's right, drug dealers are dorks, don't even talk to them! COWABUNGA!!!!!
SJim67
>reports, Caroline is having a great time and is a big game show fan. And
>having seen her live a few months ago, I can safely say she can ad-lib with
>anyone.
I think Caroline is one of the better stars on the show. Substitute her for
Judy on MG and.... nah, I won't go there.
Btw, what stars have been on BOTH MG98-99 and the new HS? The only one's I can
think off of the top of my head are Ben Stein and George Wallace, altough I'm
sure there are more. (Richard Jeni maybe?)
Thelma Van Hoosier
Chucky Hall
>
> > The all-time worst opening to a game show was, "Hi I'm Louise DuArt."
> >
> >What show was that?
> >
>
> Rodeo Drive. But that wasn't really all to the opening. They had the "window
> shoppers" milling around Rodeo Drive. The Louise finishes talking and turns
> toward the camera and says, "Hi! I'm Louise DuArt." Then she gives and
> interesting fact or rumor that we'll hear about later in the show......etc...
Yep...and then she'd say something to the effect of "you'll find out on
the street of (something) and (something), where the glitter meets the
dirt, Rodeo Drive!"
At this point, announcer Burton Richardson took over with "And hoping to
stroll down Rodeo Drive today are (insert the 2 challengers' names here)
and our returning champion, (insert champ's name here)!"
>
> I thought it was a pretty innovative (for lack of a better word) opening.
I agree. Also, wasn't RD the only cable GS to have returning champs?
(besides The Great Getaway Game)
Chuck Donegan (The Illustrious "Chuckie Baby")
MrGameShw
>can
>think off of the top of my head are Ben Stein and George Wallace, altough I'm
>sure there are more
Richard Jeni
Shemar Moore
John Salley
Jim
> > >Hey Cat, wanna have the most fun you've ever had responding to a post? Then come on in!!
> > game show...Cat
The all-time worst opening to a game show was, "Hi I'm Louise DuArt."
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Jim
>
> > By all
> >reports, Caroline is having a great time and is a big game show fan. And
> >having seen her live a few months ago, I can safely say she can ad-lib with
> >anyone.
>
> I think Caroline is one of the better stars on the show. Substitute her for
> Judy on MG and.... nah, I won't go there.
>
> think off of the top of my head are Ben Stein and George Wallace, altough I'm
OK OK:
If all of you perceive her differently, I am probably wrong about
Caroline Rhea. I still won't stop supporting Judy Tenuta, though.
OTHER MG&HS STARS:
Coolio, John Salley, Rondel Sheridan
No Kin Shriner sighting on HS though