Comments on: “Match Game” Revival Being Developed

By: Michael

Michael — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 05:50:34 +0000

I’m sticking with the same format I posted. BTW, ALF also appeared on Hollywood Squares in both the late 80’s as well as around 2002-2004, so yes, it’s relevant to have ALF there.

I also need to point out that the $1000, $500 & $250 multipliers with 2 Super Matches before the Head-to-Head match with the champion staying on as long as 5 days is very reasonable, especially in the mainstream game show formats. At the same time, there’s really too many game shows that test the really high money limits(Power of 10, 1 vs. 100, Deal or No Deal, etc.), so we need to steer clear of that. Personally, as far as the Star Wheel for Match Game 2008 is concerned, I’m out of favor for that- it has passed it’s prime as far as I’m concerned. Time to go back to selecting one of the 6 panelists for the head-to-head match. To me, that’s more enjoyable and the contestant will once again have a choice. When the Star Wheel was on MG, only the wheel decided whom the panelist was for the contestant to match-there was really no choice, and that took the fun out of that particular bonus game. Stick to the format of the 70’s Match Game with a reasonably increased jackpot and 2 Super Matches(same as the 70’s nightime program)-I believe it will work, this way, especially in line with the times.

By: MikeSant318

MikeSant318 — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 00:29:19 +0000

Now that I think of it, change my multipliers to 10-15-25…

By: MikeSant318

MikeSant318 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:08:40 +0000

No offense, but is ALF still relevant?
Maybe a better choice would be Triumph, the Insult Comic Dog, if he can replace his cigar for a marker so he can write…
I agree with Ben Stein (how about a WBSM/Man Show combine with Adam Carolla and Ben Stein on the panel, with Jimmy Kimmel hosting?), Richard Karn, and some of the others; Rosie O’Donnell is too toxic right now, and the entendre of the classic MG may be too adult for Elmo’s furry little head to take; get some people from Reno 911 ain there, too (I could see Carlos Alazraqui (Garcia) or Niecy Nash (Williams) fitting well).

By: GUY

GUY — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 02:08:23 +0000

2 Things

Panel Definatley Ryan Stiles or Drew Carey

And I like your Super Matches But What About This

2,500
1,000
500

And A Double Wheel and second match so $100,000 Can Be Won.
$1,000 For Winning A Game
$250 For Matches ($2,500 Possible)

But Both You Guys have Great Idea
So 5 Days Equal Possible $527,500

Or Shorten It To $50,000

So 5 Days Have Possible $287,500

By: Michael

Michael — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:10:59 +0000

Interesting thought, MikeSant318! Now, let’s talk about panelists we would like to see on Match Game 2008, aside from those I’ve already mentioned:

1. Rondell Sheridan 2. Caroline Rhea 3. Gilbert Gottfried 4. Charlie Sheen
5. Gabriel Iglesias 6. Leah Remini 7. Lynn Toler 8. Kermit the Frog
9. ALF 10. David Spade 11. Michael Winslow 12. Penn Jillette

Now, who else do you have in mind? Chime in.

By: MikeSant318

MikeSant318 — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:36:27 +0000

Not bad, Michael; taking your suggestions, I have a tweaking to my earlier posts:

Five day limit for the champion, $500 for the game, only one round of Super Match with the 1000/500/250 setup, multipliers like on MGHSH (3 panelists have 5, 2 have 10, one has 25). If a champ makes the fifth win, DOUBLE the game to $1000 and the Super Match to 2000/1000/500, making the top jackpot for the fifth win day $50,000. (How’s that strike you, “GUY”?)
In summary: Game = $500, Max for Super Match = $1000, Max for head-to-head = $25,000. Max Total for day = $26,500. Four days max = $106,000.
Fifth win: Game = $1000, Super Match max = $2000, head-to-head max = $50,000.
(fifth day total = $53,000)
The extremely lucky player that can win and max out all 5 days leaves with $159,000.
As for another host possibility, how about Chris Rose from BDSSP? He sounds happy and lively enough, and could import John Salley or Amanda Beard to the panel…

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 29 Feb 2008 01:53:24 +0000

GUY, what do you think about this? It’s just like MikeSant318 pointed out early on, the jackpot in the Super Match round should be increased to $1000, $500 & $250, but my suggestion is to have two of those to increase the top jackpot of the day to over $20,000, and to add to that, winning contestants can stay on as long as 5 days. BTW, the winning contestant would pick up $500 for winning the game with the most matches after round 2, the money that contestant would pick up from the 2 Super Matches before the Head-to-Head match for 10x as much as they’ve initially won, if you know what I’m getting at. This bonus game format, along with MG’s standard format in which two contestants match each panelists, once per round, same as the 70’s program, would definitely be in line with the times. So a winning contestant, after five days, could walk away with total winnings up to $112,500. Does that make sense to you, especially in line with the times? Let me break it down for you:

Winning the initial game: $500
Two Super Audience Matches: Up to $2000
Head-to-Head Matches: Up to $20,000
One Day Total: Up to $22,500
Final Five Day Total: Up to $112,500

This is definitely something to think about.

By: GUY

GUY — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:18:59 +0000

TBS? Hmmm…

Hey Dosen’t Anybody think $50,000 or $100,000 Would Be Good For A Match Game ‘08?

By: grinch3

grinch3 — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 20:13:48 +0000

Does anyone have specific information on when the pilot will be shot and how to apply to be a contestant ?I think it would be a great to be a contestant on Match Game.

By: Michael

Michael — Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:27:35 +0000

Forget about Ryan Seacrest- he’s not Match Game hosting material. I’m sticking with Craig Shoemaker. Burton Richardson and Rich Fields, that’s right, THAT RICH FIELDS, and I don’t care what anyone says about him, announcing on Match Game makes sense, because they’re right now, the best game show announcers in the industry, today. Having Craig Shoemaker hosting and both Bruce Vilanch and Kathy Griffin on the Match Game panel also makes sense, considering how well they interract with each other(all three also appeared on Hollywood Squares in the late 90’s). It depends on the level of talent available that would be suitable for the show. At the same time, I think Match Game should first be pitched to Comedy Central, then maybe Spike TV, TBS Superstation, among cable networks, before any broadcast network or local TV station even picks up on it.