Perhaps it is a bit silly to do two posts about game shows in a row (some might even say it was blatantly stupid) but so be it. I saw that a new version of Match Game is set to premier in a few weeks hosted by Alec Baldwin. First, I have to say that the 70s version of Match Game is probably my favorite game show of all time. I love Gene Rayburn, I love the trio of Charles, Brett, and Richard, I love the guest panelists, I love the often dense contestants, I love the questions, I basically love the show is what I am trying to say. How then do I feel about this new version no one ever asked but I will say anyway? Well, I try to remember that my favorite version of Match Game was itself a retooling of an earlier version, so change is not bad. I also think Baldwin will be a good fit for host and I was glad to see him holding the long mic in the promo. Really though, it will all come down to the panel they get. The reason 70s Match Game worked so well was that the panelists all had a terrific chemistry with each other, and watching them banter and just have a good time was what made the show. If the new version can perform a similar feat, we are in good hands. If not, well, it shall doubtless fall into the forgotten disdain of the 90s attempts. Stay tuned for an actual discussion of the first episode.
-Captain Joshua
