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Gene Rayburn’s Match Game Smile Hid a Childhood of Loss and Trauma

For a generation of TV fans, Gene Rayburn was the quick-witted ringmaster of a party that never seemed to end. His grin, his lanky frame, and that absurdly long microphone turned Match Game into a ...
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The Sad but True Story of Gene Rayburn, the Host of ‘Match Game’

If you’re like me, when you hear the name Gene Rayburn, you think about the 1970s game show Match Game. This was the show to watch if you enjoyed really funny people sharing their wit through over-the ...
The Boston Globe

On ABC, Martin Short hosts a revival of ‘Match Game’

Any TV trivia person worth their salt knows that Gene Rayburn hosted the original “Match Game.” It debuted so long ago, 1962, TV was almost still radio. Rayburn hosted several subsequent versions. But ...
Variety

Martin Short to Host ‘Match Game’ Revival on ABC

Martin Short is expanding his relationship with Disney, signing on to host a revival of the famed gamer “Match Game.” Produced by FremantleMedia North America, “Match Game” centered on four ...