Host: Gene Rayburn
Announcer: Johnny Olson
| David Doyle “Charlie’s Angels” | Brett Somers | Charles Nelson Reilly |
| Debralee Scott “Angie” | Dick Martin | Patty Duke Astin |
Mike (husband, father, 2-3rd grade teacher, counselor for mentally retarded, private home tutor, student at Cal State Fullerton, writing a book, and sleep with what other time is left)
Tina (Manhattan Beach, CA, works for a temp service agency, loves soccer and Match Game)
Round 1
Mike A (Gene took B at first): Fred said, “An Insurance Salesman from Mutual of Rome just came to the door. He tried to sell me a piece of the ________.”
Mike: That big building with columns “The Parthenon” (That’s in Greece) You’re thinking the Coliseum.
| Vatican | Vatican |  Colisieum |
| Vatican | Vatican | Pope |
Tina B: Did you hear about poor Ethel? She ate so much cereal her ________ Snapped, Crackled and Popped.
Tina: Her Head
| Bosom | Cheeks | Brassiere |
| Voice | Mouth  | Boobs |
Round 2
Tina B: Ralph said, “My father was very disappointed when I was born. He was hoping for a new ________.”
Tina: Car
| Sub Compact | Car | Daughter |
| Car | | Moped |
Mike A: At the hospital, the bullfighter said “Oh, I am in real pain, but I deserve it. Instead of grabbing the bull by the horns, I tried to grab him by the ________.”
Mike: Tail End
| Tail | Tail | |
| Tail | Tail | Rear End |
Tina goes back on the other side of the turntable for now.
SUPER MATCH
CAN’T BUY ________
“My Favorite Actress” Patty: The top tier is insulted and storms off.
Her answer: Love
Debralee: Happiness
Dick: Money
Mike: HAPPINESS
| $100 | FRIENDS (Gene STRONGLY PROTESTS) |
| $250 | HAPPINESS |
| $500 | LOVE |
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Dick (Just short of the star)
The pointer did look to be on a star. It beeped but then went back. Gene has to control the protests.
________ BLOSSOM
Mike: Flower
Dick: Orange (from his days as a bartender)
No need to delve into the wheel debate any further. Just give Mike his $250 and move on to the second match
GAME #2-ROUND 1
Tina’s now in the triangle position.
Tina B: The scientist said, “This centipede must be a pirate. He’s got 99 legs and a ________.”
As the panel writes, we had another complaint. This from Debralee, her chair isn’t working. Out comes Gene with a big comfy orange chair.
Tina: Wooden Leg
| Wooden Peg | & All of Them Wooden | Match Stick |
| Bottle of Rum | Peg Leg | Peg (leg) |
There’s too many asterisks on this show to count. BUT…wait until tomorrow!
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