Martin Short takes center stage as host of ABC's Match Game revival, set to premiere on July 23 at 9 p.m. ET. Consequently, he replaces Alec Baldwin, who led the show for five seasons from 2016 to 2021.
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According to TVLine, Short will guide four contestants weekly as they compete for $25,000. They must match answers with six celebrities in a fill-in-the-blank game. Originally launched on NBC in 1962, Match Game has seen revivals on CBS, ABC, and syndication. Meanwhile, ABC has not named celebrity guests yet.
However, fans expect Short's Only Murders in the Building co-stars, such as Steve Martin or Selena Gomez, might join. A guest lineup should emerge soon.
Short's Packed Schedule
Additionally, Short balances multiple projects. He filmed the fifth season of Hulu's Only Murders in the Building, earning a SAG Award for his role. All four seasons stream on Hulu, delighting fans. Along with that, Short stars in the upcoming crime comedy Stealing Dawn.
Recently, he appeared in the SNL50 Anniversary Special in February after joining the Saturday Night Live Five-Timers Club in December. So, yeah, Short's diverse talents are keeping him in demand.
ABC's Summer Game Shows
Match Game joins ABC's vibrant summer lineup, including Celebrity Family Feud, Press Your Luck, and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Other shows like Celebrity Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! Masters, The $100,000 Pyramid, and Celebrity Jeopardy! also air. On July 23, Match Game follows Who Wants To Be A Millionaire at 8 p.m. ET. Episodes stream on Hulu the next day.
Meanwhile, Bachelor in Paradise returns this summer, boosting ABC's schedule.
In conclusion, Short's humor and quick wit suit Match Game perfectly. As ABC gears up for the revival, excitement grows for the celebrity guests and Short's hosting debut. For now, fans can enjoy Only Murders in the Building on Hulu to get their Martin Short fix.
TV Line writes: "Based on the classic '70s hit, Match Game asks contestants to fill in the blank in a sentence, trying to match the answers of a panel of celebrity guests. Baldwin served as master of ceremonies of the most recent revival, with a rotating panel of celebs that included Niecy Nash, Jack McBrayer and Cheryl Hines. It debuted in 2016 and produced a total of 61 episodes -- the last of which aired in July 2021."
