Gene Rayburn

b. 1917 - d. 1999
Show: Match Game
Years Hosted: 1962-1969, 1973-1982, 1983 (Match Game-Hollywood Squared Hour)

Gene Rayburn made his debut on television as an announcer on Steve Allen’s “Tonight.” From there, he made a name for himself in the 60’s as the long time host of “Match Game.” He remained the host even as the show changed and evolved into different versions over the years. In addition to “Match Game” Rayburn appeared on panels in other television shows such as “To Tell the Truth” and “What’s My Line?”