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Match Game is an iconic game show, and episodes from its original run remain very popular today in reruns. In 2016, ABC produced a revival hosted by Alec Baldwin, which was highly successful. The series ended in 2021, and now, the network has brought it back with a new host. Is it too soon for another revival? Will this new incarnation of Match Game be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A new revival of the classic 1970s game show, Match Game is hosted by Martin Short. Contestants try to match the answers of six celebrity panelists as they answer fill-in-the-blank questions. In the first season, celebrity panelists include Kevin Nealon, Selena Gomez, BD Wong, Anthony Anderson, Cara Delevingne, Ziwe, Ego Nwodim, Jackie Tohn, Triumph the Insult Comic Dog, Andrea Martin, Thomas Lennon, Pete Holmes, Caroline Rhea, Jay Pharoah, Ana Gasteyer, Phoebe Robinson, Randall Park, Constance Zimmer, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, Caroline Rhea, Constance Zimmer, Adam Pally, Beanie Feldstein, and Joel Kim Booster. On Match Game, contestants attempt to match answers to “fill in the blank” questions with as many celebrities as possible. At stake is a grand prize of $25,000.
Nielsen Ratings
The Nielsen ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances of survival. This chart is updated as new ratings data becomes available.
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What do you think? Do you like the Match Game TV series on ABC? Should it be cancelled or renewed for a second season?
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