Match Game was one of my favorite game shows growing up in the 80s, and remains so even today. A recent conversation with a friend who worked with its creator, Mark Goodson, reminded me to link up this 2006 Game Show Network documentary, The Real Match Game Story: Behind the Blank. It’s a little lacking in depth, and focuses on Gene Rayburn more than I expected, but it was fun and enlightening. For example, I learned that Richard Dawson’s popularity with contestants during the head-to-head portion led to several rules changes—and eventually his departure from the show. I also enjoyed hearing from several of my favorite celebrities, like Brett Somers, Betty White, and Charles Nelson Reilly, and the hijinks they got into on and off the set. A fun diversion for fans of Match Game.