Match Game (partially lost Mark Goodson Bill Todman game show; 1973-1982)

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The show's logo used from 1973 to 1978

Status: Partially Lost

Match Game is an American game show that was created by Mark Goodson and Bill Todman and first started airing on NBC in 1962. The show is a simple "fill-in-the-blank" format where often hilarious answers are given. It has been brought back several times in the decades since with the most recent one airing on ABC from 2016 to 2021, the version most people recognize is the one that aired on CBS in the 1970s for a total of 2,210 episodes across three versions that aired in the decade (one for CBS Daytime and two separate Syndicated version) and would go on to be a staple of game shows from the decade.

For a show that aired throughout the 1970s, there is a lot of surviving episodes (almost accounting the entire run) and nearly all of them have been reran on Game Show Network since the channel's inception in 1994 and on Buzzr (a channel owned by the current rights-owners) since that channel's inception in 2015[1]. However, a small number of those episodes have been taken out of rotation in the years since due to their content and some episodes have never been seen since they last aired in the 1970s.

Lost/Incomplete Guide

CBS

# Celebrities Airdate Status Notes
7 Bob Barker, Arlene Francis, Richard Dawson, Michael Learned, Richard Thomas, Della Reese July 10th, 1973 Partially Lost Pulled after 1998 due to master tape being damaged. The last-minute of the episode is missing.
19 Dick Gautier, Barbara Stuart, Jack Carter, Jo Ann Pflug, Richard Dawson, Shelley Winters Aug 3rd, 1973 Found Pulled at the request of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLADD) after 2001 due to the word “fag” being used as an answer.
31-33 Bert Convy, Brett Somers, Jack Carter, Lucie Arnaz, Richard Dawson, Nanette Fabray Aug 22-24, 1973 Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
49 Bobby Van, Elaine Joyce, Charles Nelson Reilly, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson, Nanette Fabray Sept 17th, 1973 Found Pulled at the request of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLADD) due to the word "Queer" used as an answer.
90 Bill Cullen, Brett Somers, Jack Klugman, Cass Elliot, Richard Dawson, Loretta Swit Nov 16th, 1973 Found Pulled at the request of the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLADD) due to the word “fag” being used as an answer.
137 William Shatner, Anne Meara, Nipsey Russell, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson, Ann Elder Jan 25th, 1974 Found Pulled after 2000 due to the slang term “fairy” being used as an answer.
165 Orson Bean, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Mary Ann Mobley, Richard Dawson, Betty White Mar 13th, 1974 Found Pulled after circa. 2006 due to use of the word "Nymphomanic."
311-313 Gary Burghoff, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Ann Elder, Richard Dawson, Patti Deutsch Oct 8-10, 1974 Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
324-325 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Lynda Day George, Richard Dawson, Kaye Stevens Oct 25 & 28, 1974 Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
376 Greg Morris, Brett Somers, Gary Burghoff, Joyce Bulifant, Richard Dawson, Fannie Flagg Jan 13th, 1975 Found Pulled after 2003 due to "back on the bus" comment.
645 Edward Asner, Brett Somers, Gary Burghoff, Marcia Rodd, Richard Dawson, Betty White Feb 10th, 1976 Lost No official reason, though episode still exists.
714-715 Tom Poston, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Barbara Sharma, Richard Dawson, Patti Deutsch May 18-19, 1976 FoundFound No official reason, episodes aired on Buzzr in December 2018.
716-720 Greg Morris, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Anitra Ford, Richard Dawson, Betty White May 20-21, 24-26, 1976 FoundFoundFoundFoundFound Anitra Ford didn't clear her appearances until December 2018.
721-722 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Elaine Joyce, Richard Dawson, Fannie Flagg May 27-28th, 1976 FoundFound No official reason, episodes aired on Buzzr in December 2018.
910 Ron Palillo, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Patty Duke Astin, Richard Dawson, Patti Deutsch Feb 24th, 1977 Lost No official reason, episode is at large.
935 Scoey Mitchlll, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Susan Sullivan, Richard Dawson, Betty White Mar 31st, 1977 Found No official reason, episodes aired on Buzzr in April 2019.
968 Ron Palillo, Brett Somers, Nipsey Russell, Tudi Wiggins, Richard Dawson, Betty White May 17th, 1977 Lost Never reran due to Bar Mitsvahed answer, episode still exists.
1024-1025 Gary Burghoff, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Eva Gabor, Richard Dawson, Joyce Bulifant Aug 4-5th, 1977 Lost No official reason, both episodes exist and 1024 was seen at a private screening.
1026-1030 Adam Arkin, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Elaine Joyce, Richard Dawson, Fannie Flagg Aug 8-12th, 1977 Partially Found Episodes exist, but Adam Arkin didn't clear his appearances. 1029 and 1030 are confirmed to still be in existence.
1035 Nipsey Russell, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Suzanne Somers, Richard Dawson, Patti Deutsch Aug 19th, 1977 Lost Last aired in 1997 and no official reason was given on the episode's pull.
1281 Dick Martin, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Lorrie Mahaffey, Richard Dawson, Joyce Bulifant Aug 18th, 1978 Found Pulled after circa. 2001 due to a question referencing terrorists, the episode aired on Buzzr in April 2019.
1309-1310 David Doyle, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Debralee Scott, Nipsey Russell, Betty White Sept 29th, Oct 2nd, 1978 FoundFound Unknown why the episodes were pulled from reruns, 1309-1310 aired on Game Show Network on July 28 & 31, 2023.
1311-1315 Nipsey Russell, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Valerie Bertinelli, Edward Asner, Patty Duke Astin Oct 3-6, 9th, 1978 FoundFoundFoundFoundFound Valerie Bertinelli didn't clear her appearances, Game Show Network aired 1311-1315 on July 31 - August 2, 2023.
1355 Jon Bauman, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Nancy Lane, Don Sutton, Betty White Dec 14th, 1978 Found Pulled after circa. 2000 due to master tape being damaged.
1362 Joe Santos, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Carol Jones, Dick Martin, Fannie Flagg Dec 26th, 1978 Found Episode was last aired in August 2004 and no official reason was given for its pulling.
1365 Joe Santos, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Carol Jones, Dick Martin, Fannie Flagg Dec 29th, 1978 Found Episode was last aired in August 2004 and no official reason was given for its pulling.
1406 Guich Koock, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Debralee Scott, Paul Williams, Betty White Mar 5th, 1979 Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.

Weekly Syndication

# Celebrities Airdate Status Notes
7 Avery Schreiber, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Joan Collins, Richard Dawson, Patti Deutsch Unknown Found Pulled after 2001 due to possible 9/11 references.
12 Gary Burghoff, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Adrienne Barbeau, Richard Dawson, Fannie Flagg Unknown Found No official reason, though episode still exists and would air on Buzzr on October 29, 2022.
54 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Roz Kelly, Richard Dawson, Betty White Unknown Found Pulled due to Nazi references and presence of a Swastika.
74 Bill Anderson, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Eva Gabor, Richard Dawson, Betty White Unknown Found Episode was never reran due to the master tape being allegedly damaged and would rerun for the first time in February 2021 on Buzzr.
81 Anson Williams, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Mary Ann Mobley, Richard Dawson, Fannie Flagg Unknown Lost No official reason, though episode still exists.
82 Gary Burghoff, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Eva Gabor, Richard Dawson, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Lost No official reason, though episode still exists.
83 Adam Arkin, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Elaine Joyce, Richard Dawson, Fannie Flagg Unknown Lost Episode exist, but Adam Arkin didn't clear his appearances.
126 David Doyle, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Debralee Scott, Nipsey Russell, Betty White Unknown Lost No official reason, though episode still exists.
127 Nipsey Russell, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Valerie Bertinelli, Edward Asner, Patty Duke Astin Unknown Partially Found Valerie Bertinelli didn't clear her appearances, episode still exists. Only a single promo is available.
128 Greg Morris, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Barbara Rhoades, Bill Daily, Fannie Flagg Unknown Lost No official reason, though episode still exists.
168 Jack Carter, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Barbara Rhoades, Bill Daily, Abigail Van Buren Unknown Found Pulled from reruns due to use of "fellows" as an answer.
170 Nipsey Russell, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Loretta Swit, Dick Martin, Nancy Lane Unknown Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
179 Bill Cullen, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Lee Meriwether, Bill Daily, Betty White Unknown Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
182 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dolly Martin, Dick Martin, Betty White Unknown Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
213 Fred Travalena, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty Kennedy, Robert Donner, Fannie Flagg Unknown Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.

Daily Syndication

# Celebrities Airdate Status Notes
62 David Doyle, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Randi Oakes, Bill Daily, Marcia Wallace Unknown Found Pulled after 2006 due to "back on the bus" comment.
70 Ronny Graham, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Susan Richardson, Arte Johnson, Fannie Flagg Unknown Lost No official reason, unknown if episode still exist.
71-75 Steve Kanaly, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jamie Lee Curtis, Richard Paul, Fannie Flagg Unknown Lost No official reason, unknown if episodes still exist.
109 Bill Anderson, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Barbara Rhoades, Bart Braverman, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Lost Pulled from reruns due to vulgar humor, unknown if episodes still exist.
111 Clifton Davis, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Gail Farrell, Paul Williams, Betty White Unknown Lost Pulled from reruns due to vulgar humor, unknown if episodes still exist.
119 Freeman King, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty Kennedy, Bill Daily, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Lost Pulled from reruns due to vulgar humor, unknown if episodes still exist.
185 George Kennedy, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Elaine Joyce, Dick Martin, Betty White Unknown Lost No official reason, episode still exist.
186-190 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Connie Stevens, Bart Braverman, Debralee Scott Unknown Partially Found Jimmie Walker hasn't cleared his appearances, 190 last aired in 1985.
227 Richard Kiel, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Mary Ann Mobley, Paul Williams, Marcia Wallace Unknown Found Pulled after circa. 2001 due to reference of the Ku Kluz Klan in a question.
245 Richard Deacon, Brett Somers, Fred Grandy, Louise Sorel, Bill Daily, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Found No official reason, episode last aired in 1985.
246-250 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Jonelle Allen, Allen Ludden, Betty White Unknown Lost No official reason, episode still exists.
314-315 Don Sutton, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Phyllis Davis, Bart Braverman, Marcia Wallace Unknown Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged.
316 & 320 Ted Lange, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Susan Richardson, Robert Donner, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Lost Haven't been seen due to master tapes being damaged or lost.
321-325 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Dolly Martin, Bill Daily, Debralee Scott Unknown Lost No official reason, episodes still exists.
374-375 David Doyle, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Edie McClurg, Paul Williams, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Partially Found No official reason, 375 last aired in 1985.
376-380 Jimmie Walker, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Lilibet Stern, Bill Cullen, Elaine Joyce Unknown Lost Jimmie Walker hasn't cleared his appearances, episodes still exist.
381-382 Robert Donner, Patty Duke Astin, Charles Nelson Reilly, Betty Kennedy, McLean Stevenson, Joyce Bulifant Unknown Lost No official reason, episode still exists.
419 Robert Donner, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Lilibet Stern, McLean Stevenson, Edie McClurg Unknown Lost Only aired on Game Show Network once before being pulled from reruns due to vulgar humor.
486 Skip Stephenson, Brett Somers, Charles Nelson Reilly, Irlene Mandrell, McLean Stevenson, Fannie Flagg Unknown Found Pulled after circa. 2005 due to racist remarks.

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Availability

Many episodes were taken out of rotation due to either the offensive nature of some questions or jokes, clearances[5] or the deterioration of the master tapes. Game Show Network still airs Match Game as of the writing of this article, but the number of episodes being reran has gone down significantly either due to licensing issues or its offensive content. With the introduction of Buzzr in 2015, many episodes that Game Show Network previously left out of rotation began to emerge (mostly the ones with clearances). Recordings of the banned episodes have become a rarity in the years since they last aired on television. YouTube user "MatchGameProductions" was able to track down most of these rare recordings and uploaded them to his channel.

While some episodes may have deteriorated over the years, many episodes of the show that did air in the 1970s have since vanished from the Goodson-Todman archives. This is odd considering that this and many other Goodson-Todman productions that aired in the 1970s like The Price Is Right, Beat The Clock, To Tell The Truth, Family Feud and Card Sharks have a large number of surviving episodes when most networks or production companies in the decade would erase the show's tapes to make room for other shows. Many of the missing episodes remain at large and their current whereabouts are a mystery.

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