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Gene Rayburn (born Eugene Peter Jeljenic; [1] December 22, 1917 – November 29, 1999) was an American radio and television personality. He is best known as the host of various editions of the American television game show Match Game for over two decades.
He was the host of the popular game show, "The Match Game." The Match Game in its original version ran on NBC's daytime lineup from 1962 until 1969. The show returned with a significantly changed format in 1973 on CBS (also in daytime) and became a major success, with an expanded panel, larger cash payouts, and emphasis on humor and innuendo.
Gene Rayburn Name: Eugene Rubessa Born: December 22, 1917 Birth Hometown: Christopher, Illinois Died: November 29, 1999 (age 81) Place of death: Gloucester, Massachusetts Occupation: Host, Comedian, Actor Years active: 1953-1998 Known for: Hosting Match Game
8 paź 2021 · Here's the sad but true story of Gene Rayburn who rose to fame first on radio and then later as the host of the classic TV game show, "Match Game".Get "The M...
In 1955, he hosted his first game show called The Sky's the Limit (1954). Subsequent game shows included The Match Game (1962) , Make the Connection (1955) , Musical Chairs (1954) , Play Your Hunch (1958) , Tic Tac Dough (1956) and Dough Re Mi (1958) .
Gene Rayburn, born on December 22, 1917, began his journey in the world of broadcasting, captivating audiences with his wit, charm, and distinctive voice. However, it was in the realm of game shows that Rayburn truly became a household name.
Maybe no one but Rayburn — that smooth, honey-voiced former Tonight show announcer and ex-host of such game shows as Dough Re Mi — could make the double entendres sound like family...
