ABC brings delightful news for enthusiasts of classic game shows and Canadian comedy legends! The network is rebooting the celebrated, high-stakes 1970s comedy panel show “Match Game”, with Martin Short, star of “Only Murders in the Building”, taking on the hosting role. Insider reports hint that production will kick off in Montreal soon, aiming for a summer debut on ABC.
2025 will mark the return of “Match Game” after a five-year hiatus since its previous run on ABC ended. This latest version of the FremantleMedia North America-owned franchise was hosted by Alec Baldwin in New York. The original format, which ABC is reviving, debuted in 1973 with Gene Rayburn as host and aired on CBS or in syndication until 1982. In the 1960s, there was another non-comedic version of “Match Game,” also hosted by Rayburn, that aired on CBS. Recent rumors suggest the series could make a comeback, with taping set to begin in Montreal next month.
For the upcoming revival of “Match Game” in 2025, a well-known name has been added as host, which is also a strategic bonus: Fresh episodes of “Match Game” will simultaneously stream on Hulu following their premiere on ABC. Meanwhile, ABC will air older seasons of Short’s Emmy-winning “Only Murders.” Additionally, having Short involved in the project might help attract celebrity panelists for the series. Short will serve as executive producer alongside Alycia Rossite (known for “Wish List Games” and “To Tell the Truth”).
If you haven’t caught the latest revival, the 1970s version, or any of the reboots throughout the years, here’s a simple explanation of Match Game: It involves two regular people trying to guess how a group of six famous folks will respond to fill-in-the-blank questions intended to elicit humorous answers. For instance, consider this example from Match Game ’90: “Donald Trump is so rich, not only does he have a phone in his limo, he has a [missing word] in it.
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2025-04-29 22:53