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Date of Death: November 29, 1999 (81)

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Interview: Todd Newton, host of THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE! at The Hershey Theatre
by Rich Mehrenberg - Apr 9, 2024


Broadway World had the pleasure of recently talking with Todd Newton.  Mr. Newton is an accomplished author, social media creator, and master of ceremonies.  He is coming to the Hershey Theater on April 16 as host of The Price is Right Live! After reading the interview, we encourage you to “come on down” and experience the fun.

Fremantle To Commemorate And Celebrate The Life Of Bob Barker, December 12
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 17, 2023


Fremantle will celebrate the life of Bob Barker with festivities across their Fast Channel portfolio, The Price is Right: The Barker Era channel, The Price is Right channel, and BUZZR. The celebrations will coincide with what would have been Bob's 100th birthday.

BUZZR Will Pay Tribute to Alex Trebek
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Nov 12, 2020


Television’s treasured game show host, Alex Trebek will be remembered by BUZZR network with an extra special tribute featuring his game show appearances from the last 40 years. 

BWW Interview: Dennis Hensley MISMATCHing & Working With Divas
by Gil Kaan - Sep 17, 2020


Dennis Hensley's long-running THE MISMATCH GAME has reinvented itself to the new normal of ZOOM for two weekend nights, September 26 and 27, 2020. Dennis shared some history of his charitable project, produced pre-pandemic on the stages of the Los Angeles LGBT Center. Dennis dons his hosting polyesters as Gene Rayburn.

Los Angeles LGBT Center's THE MISMATCH GAME ONLINE Set For This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 9, 2020


Just when we need it the most, The MisMatch Game rises from the pandemic miasma to make a triumphant return a?" online! All the elements of the beloved, long-running comedy hit are back and ready to deliver their outrageous laughs via ZOOM on Saturday, September 26, and Sunday, September 27, at 8pm. There will be gift card prizes for winning contestants chosen from the audience via lottery.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns To Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 17, 2020


It's time once again to a?oeget ready to match the starsa?? with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game. The side-splitting parody of the '70s game show has set the rafters ringing with laughter since its debut in 2004. The show the LA Times calls, a?oewitty, ribald a?? an adventure in surrealist era bendinga?? returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious shows on Friday, February 7, and Saturday, February 8, at 8pm.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns to LA
by Julie Musbach - Aug 27, 2019


For a record-breaking 15th year, it's time once again to a?oeget ready to match the starsa?? with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game. 

Brush Up On Your Phonics: THE BUZZR BEE Is Back!
by A.A. Cristi - May 23, 2019


This Memorial Day, BUZZR looks back to a time before spell check. Catch the second annual BUZZR Bee , which is a full week of fun, highlighting some of the best (or perhaps worst) Match Game misspellings in game show history.

Los Angeles LGBT Center's THE MISMATCH GAME Celebrates 15th Anniversary
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 6, 2019


For a record-breaking 15th year, it's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game. The side-splitting parody of the '70s game show has set the rafters ringing with laughter since its debut in 2004. The show the LA Times calls, "witty, ribald … an adventure in surrealist era bending" returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious shows on Friday, March 29, and Saturday, March 30, at 8pm.

Sleep In Heavenly Peace Because Betty Is Back! BETTY WHITE CHRISTMAS Returns To Buzzr
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 12, 2018


Cue chestnuts roasting on an open fire and Jack Frost nipping at someone's nose…because the holiday season has arrived. BUZZR is broadcasting its yearly homage to the queen of game shows, Ms. Betty White. Joyeux Noel, Betty White Christmas has returned - so don't get your tinsel in a tangle, please!

Kitchen Theatre Hosts Live HOLIDAY MATCH GAME
by Julie Musbach - Nov 20, 2018


Kitchen Theatre Company (KTC) will deck the halls with laughter as Ithaca-famous celebrities take the stage for the Live KTC Holiday Match Game,  hosted by Kitchen Theatre favorite actor Karl Gregory. The party will include nice food, naughty drinks, live music, an ugly sweater contest, and a seat at the show. Join the fun two nights only: December 16 at 5:00 PM & December 17 at 7:00 PM.

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns To LGBT Center This Month!
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 29, 2018


It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The side-splitting parody of the '70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights on Saturday, July 28, at 8pm and Sunday, July 29, at 7pm. 

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns to Los Angeles
by BWW News Desk - Jul 21, 2017


???????It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights today, July 21 at 8pm and Sunday, July 23 at 7pm. 

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns to Los Angeles
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 26, 2017


???????It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights on Friday, July 21 at 8pm and Sunday, July 23 at 7pm. 

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns Los Angeles LGBT Center, Today Today
by BWW News Desk - Jan 20, 2017


It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights today, January 20 and Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 8pm. 

THE MISMATCH GAME Returns Los Angeles LGBT Center, Friday 1/20
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 19, 2016


It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, "witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending." The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights on Friday, January 20 and Saturday, January 21, 2017 at 8pm. 

THE MISMATCH GAME to Return to Los Angeles LGBT Center This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 23, 2016


It's time once again to 'get ready to match the stars' with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, 'witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending.' The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights today, July 23 at 8pm and Sunday, July 24 at 7pm.

THE MISMATCH GAME to Return to Los Angeles LGBT Center This Summer
by BWW News Desk - Jul 6, 2016


It's time once again to 'get ready to match the stars' with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's The MisMatch Game, the show the Los Angeles Times calls, 'witty, ribald ... an adventure in surrealist era bending.' The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights on Saturday, July 23 at 8pm and Sunday, July 24 at 7pm.

Casting Announced for THE MISMATCH GAME at LA LGBT Center This March
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016


Casting has been announced for the upcoming edition of Dennis Hensley's THE MISMATCH GAME. The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two nights only, Today, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 8pm. 

THE MISMATCH GAME to Return to Los Angeles LGBT Center This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Mar 11, 2016


It's time once again to "get ready to match the stars" with a new edition of Dennis Hensley's THE MISMATCH GAME. The side-splitting parody of the 70s game show returns to the Los Angeles LGBT Center's Renberg Theatre for two hilarious nights today, March 11 and Saturday, March 12 at 8pm. 

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