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3 unusual facts about Match Game


Al Ferrara

In 1974 Ferrara appeared as a contestant on Match Game '74, listing his profession as a "freelance piano dealer." Ferrara played to a zero-zero tie against defending champion Marlena Cruz; Cruz won the game 1–0 in a tiebreaker match.

Bob Valvano

His show also features the Sports Radio Match Game regularly, based upon the 1970s edition of Match Game, complete with audio from the show.

Swinging Safari

(The single was used as the theme music to the television game show Match Game).


Roger Dobkowitz

In addition to The Price Is Right, Dobkowitz also worked on other game shows, such as Family Feud, Double Dare, Now You See It, and Match Game.

Tonight Starring Steve Allen

The announcer of the show was Gene Rayburn (who wouild eventually become a top-game show emcee, hosting "Match Game") and the bandleader was Skitch Henderson.


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Patti Deutsch

Max also appeared in one episode of Match Game along with fellow panelist Gary Burghoff's daughter Gena.