MATCH GAME (2016)-MY REVIEW

     Seriously, how am I supposed to review something as nonsensical as "Match Game."  Excluding the rarely seen 1960's version which somehow lasted 7 years (Google it and try to stay awake),  all future versions have been famous for the extremely silly and somewhat adult-themed questions plus the antics of the celebrity panel that at times has resembled a group of malcontents that were just kicked out of a cocktail party.
     Most versions were hosted by former Tonight Show sidekick (this was pre-pre-Carson) Gene Rayburn.  Gene could be a sweetheart or a stinker depending on the day (or the taping of any given episode).  The famous 70's regulars of Charles Nelson Reilly, Brett Somers, Richard Dawson could always counted on for some hilarious and slightly lewd shenanigans.  This wasn't really a game show but rather a naughty junior high civics class with a truly bizarre substitute teacher at the helm.
     Well, guess what?  It still isn't really a game show, thank God!  Host Alec Baldwin is pretty much perfect with his 'whatever' attitude to pretty much everything.  He knows he's there to acknowledge the contestants, read the questions and tee up funny blurbs from the panel.  And that's it.
The panel celebs have been mostly great with a special nod to Jack McBrayer.  He really gets into that 'wacky 2nd taping of the day' mode we all miss from the glory years.
     I've noticed as the weeks have gone by that the questions have become a bit more naughty and Alex and the panel have had to been bleeped more than usual but I still enjoy the heck out of it.
    I highly recommend this new version but I don't think this would work as a daily strip.  There is too much of good thing these days but as a mid-season or summer replacement series, I'm there!