I was born in the 80's but I grew up watching re-runs of the Match Game. I didn't expect this one to be as good but I also didn't expect it to be so perverted.

The original was lots of fun, with mostly clever jokes steering occasionally into naughty territory.This version is just loud, obnoxious, and crude. Sad, because I was looking forward to a Match Game revival. Until the saw the show, I thought maybe Baldwin could pull it off.He can't.The celebrities don't really seem to be trying to find answers that will match the contestants. If they can't even get into the spirit of the game, why bother?Just avoid this mess.

I was excited that this game show was revived as it was a good memory I had watching with my grandparents. I love Alec Baldwin so that was a bonus. So disappointed in the show. Alec was uncomfortable to watch as a game show host. He would be better as a guest where he can be more himself. Then seeing Rosie as a guest, I knew it would be downhill. The questions we ridiculous ...then the turn off was getting political and throwing in the Trump question. If you want to keep viewers, leave out the political questions unless it's even and not bias...and at least funny. My suggestion is to have Alec As a guest, have Wayne Brady host, and never have Rosie back.

I saw some of the reviews on IMDb for the new Match Game on ABC and they were very negative, which shocked me. For the first time since the 70s/80s era one went off the air, it feels like they finally got it right. I love that they kept the old theme song, I like that the set, while modernized, is very similar to the 70s era set. The panel I thought was pretty strong, with Rosie O'Donnell and Ian Michael Black in particular looking like potential regulars. Alec Baldwin was fine as host, not terrific, definitely not Gene Rayburn, but he did a good job all things considered. There were certain moments of awkwardness and creepiness, but not too bad. I even loved the skinny microphone! I thought the questions were written with some provocative nature, but not over the top sleaze (Steve Harvey Family Feud, I'm looking at you). Sure, the Costco one was a bit much, but compare this to the failed late 90s remake of Match Game and this one is more tame and not as difficult to watch. The celebration after the audience match seemed a bit excessive and over the top. That should only happen after a successful Super Match. Overall, I thought this remake was pretty well done. Not perfect, but much better than some of the reviewers think.