Comments on: RIP Brett Somers; GSN Plans Special Tribute

By: Duane

Duane — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 02:13:54 +0000

Richard Dawson is the last of the ‘regulars’ still left from the original “Match Game” panelists. I got an autogrpahed picture from him, as well as two autographed pics from Brett Somers herself, and with age, maybe Richard had mellowed enough to where he might consider doing commentary for a second set of “MG” episodes (if one is done.) Since Betty White was a semi-regular (and she seemed pretty close to Richard on the show), maybe she could coax him into doing it.

RIP Brett - to me, you ARE the queen of the CBS version of “Match Game.” May your hearty laughter give others all of the fun you shared with us, the audience, as well as Gene & Helen Rayburn, Charles Nelson Reilly, and all of the other panelists wherever you may be. You will always be beloved by this fan.

My condolences go out to Jack Klugman, and their two sons through this rough time.

By: John

John — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 06:16:00 +0000

Now we are losing great people who made a difference in game shows.
R.I.P. Brett Somers Klugman

By: Andrew Budny

Andrew Budny — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:37:40 +0000

Brett was on of the greatest pannelists in the history of game shows. Rest in peace Brett.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 19:38:02 +0000

RIP Brett. We loved you on Match Game. Thank God we still see you today on GSN in the reruns of MG. You’ve brought so many smiles to the faces of many Game Show fans. We will never forget you.

By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:38:55 +0000

What is amazing is that though separated since the early 1970s, Brett Somers and Jack Klugman never divorced (and ironically, she played Oscar’s ex-wife on The Odd Couple). Condolences to Jack Klugman, and thanks to him as well, for if he had never suggested Brett to serve as a panelist on Match Game, we would perhaps never have come to know and love her as we did. Another legend gone… :(

P.S. I sincerely doubt Richard Dawson, the only surviving MG regular, will be asked to “host” the next Match Game video…he burnt too many bridges. My vote would be Betty White, a semi-regular who had occasional on-screen tangles with Brett…

By: insaneben

insaneben — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 18:07:19 +0000

Ye gods, man!
Has this been the Summer of Discontinuation, or what?!
Ever since the beginning of June, we’ve seen Bob Barker retire, Sony order FlashGames2 to “cease-and-desist” their games, the deaths of Charles Nelson Reilly, Kitty Carlysle (sp?), and Merv Griffin. Now we’ve lost Brett Somers. This truly has been one bummer summer.
My thoughts and prayers go out all of Ms. Somers’ family, friends and relatives (both near and distant).

By: mrquiz

mrquiz — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:09:32 +0000

I had heard a few years ago that she had cancer, but supposedly she either had it under control, or it was in remission. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

By: DDELE7

DDELE7 — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 04:24:15 +0000

OH MAN, what a loss!

We lost Charles at the start of the summer, Merv in the middle and now we have lost Brett at the end.

The duo of Brett and Charles, what a team, the chemistry between the two of them was unforgettable. They made Match Game what it is today.

And the strange thing is that we were all caught off guard with both of their illnesses. Mostly because they were out of the public eye for so many years.

Well, thanks Brett and goodbye….. for now.

By: The Great Butler

The Great Butler — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:54:22 +0000

I feel like a fool for forgetting Merv. Not sure how I did that.

I really am beginning to get nervous. With all the deaths this year, I can’t help but wonder in fear….who next?

By: Nikolai

Nikolai — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 01:02:37 +0000

Brett sure was a funny lady. She will really be sadly missed. RIP, Brett.