Afternoon game show which combined elements of two classic game shows "Match Game" and "Hollywood Squares" into one.Afternoon game show which combined elements of two classic game shows "Match Game" and "Hollywood Squares" into one.Afternoon game show which combined elements of two classic game shows "Match Game" and "Hollywood Squares" into one.
Browse episodes
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAs of 2021, this is the only version of Hollywood Squares in which contestants could answer the question of a deciding square incorrectly and the opponent could win the square and the game. In all other versions, the contestant had to earn the square on their own by answering the question correctly.
- ConnectionsFollowed by The New Hollywood Squares (1986)
Featured review
Two great games played back to back!
It was an interesting idea to pair up Match Game with Hollywood Squares. While most of the ideas worked, some didn't. Match Game was played first. There were no regulars in this version, except Jon Bauman. Many Match Game regulars from the 70s occasionally played the game, but most of the stars were from current NBC shows. Gene was still in good form and in terms of the format, very little changed. However, without a regular panel, the show was very uneven in terms of gameplay. After Match Game, Hollywood Squares was played, with a clever transition from one show to another. 3 additional celebs were brought onstage, and the Match Game panel remained. Jon Bauman, of Sha Na Na, was an odd choice for host. Jon struggled to keep the game moving, as the stars sometimes got out of control, and he was like a substitute teacher desperately trying to get attention. Unlike Match Game, there were no regulars from the original Hollywood Squares. Overall, a good effort, but it could've been better.
helpful•30
- mattk1
- Dec 25, 1999
- How many episodes does Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour have?Powered by Alexa
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- The Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour
- Filming locations
- Production companies
- See more company credits at IMDbPro
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
![Rod Arrants in Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BYTViOGFmYjEtNWZmMi00MGQzLTgyYTgtMjMyNzUwOTE1MmRlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNDkzNjMyMzc@._V1_QL75_UY133_CR18,0,90,133_.jpg)
Top Gap
By what name was Match Game/Hollywood Squares Hour (1983) officially released in Canada in English?
Answer