Brett is terrible
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mcmaenza — 19 years ago(June 23, 2006 06:31 AM)
Nope, sorry, don't think so. As someone who watched this show when it first aired (faithfully I might add) starting in 1973 through 1982, I would say that Brett added a unique aspect to the show - as much as Gene, Richard and Charles did. Brett was a staple of the show and clearly the producers liked what she brought to the group - otherwise why keep her after that one "required" appearance (per Jack Klugman's conditions for his appearing on the preview week). Back in the old days, it wasn't about who was pretty or what not. She was fun and funny.
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blackie-5 — 19 years ago(July 10, 2006 02:35 AM)
A few thoughts about Brett Earlier in the thread somebody said Brett once called another panelist "fat" and the woman was clearly upset. Who was it? Also although Brett isn't exactly a great wit, it's more just by virtue of being kind of offbeat and off-the-wall and a little bit of a train wreck that makes her so compelling to watch. And I mean train wreck in the most complimentary way
Did anyone see the one where Gene asks Fannie if she got what she wanted for Christmas & Fannie replies: "No I still have to share the dressing room with Brett" -
jobakhume — 19 years ago(July 11, 2006 10:15 AM)
If I may insert myself into this conversation:
Blackie-5, I believe I may know the episode being spoken of, as I have it in my MG collection. HOWEVER, the person who stated that she directly called the actress "FAT" is somewhat of a misquote, though I can see how it could be thought of. Note: Maybe that poster who said she said that to be mean should watch that episode being spoken about again, and MAKE SURE that what they are saying is ACTUALLY what is being said, NOT an assumption.
I don't think Brett did that to start a feud. She never had a problem with anyone she worked with, but if that actress did get upset, it was because the woman misunderstood Brett. The actress in question, is Connie Stevens. I believe this episode was a Match Game PM from 1979 or 1980.
Brett has actually said, "You tell 'em, fat lady!" The only other one I can think of, and not particularly from that episode was, "Get your hands off that fat lady!" However, the first one mentioned is the one used in that episode.
She wasn't CALLING Connie fat; quite the contrary. If you watch previous episodes, she says the same thing to Gene, to Charles, to Richard, and they are MEN, meaning they said something that put someone in their place (ie, when Gene would grab the camera and pull it the other direction in fun after jokingly hollering at the camera to shift his focus).
And as for Fannie's wish, that was the Christmas 1978 episode, wasn't it? Fannie Flagg was one of the funniest people ever to cross the Match Game stage. That episode kills me every time.
Hope that helps you out, Blackie.
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onevestalfan — 19 years ago(September 18, 2006 01:49 PM)
"Fannie Flagg was one of the funniest people ever to cross the Match Game stage. That episode kills me every time."
I totally agree that Fannie was the funniest one, but it just wouldn't be Match Game without Brett. I love Brett, she is my favorite regular along with Charles. Richard Dawson is the one I never really cared for. Interactions between Brett and Charles, and Brett and Fannie are classics. When there is any combination of those three(Brett, Charles or Fannie), you know the show is going to be funny. In fact, I saw an episode just this morning without Brett and it just wasn't very good or funny. To me, Brett made the show. -
DENo1MatchGameFan — 19 years ago(October 13, 2006 02:27 PM)
How DARE you make all of those insulting remarks about one of the 'sparks' who make "MG" the successful show that it was!
First off, I guess you forgot that Brett gave up smoking in 1977, and mentioned it on the show millions of times. So what if Brett doesn't have 'supermodel' looks - Richard Dawson, Elaine Joyce, and Patty Duke (to name a few) also smoked, but it didn't affect their looks any!
The reason that she 'got the job' was that Jack KLUGMAN didn't want to keep on doing the show, and it was the smartest move they made, because the "Sonny & Cher" banter between Brett and Charles Nelson Reilly was timeless!
Also, so what if she made a little fun of the 'new girls' - so did the other semi-regulars, who also got in on the act.
As for Betty White, the fun 'put down banter' between her and Brett was all in fun - if those one liners didn't exist, the show wouldn't have been nearly as funny.
One more thing - the woman knew how to laugh. That is one aspect of this show that drew me to it. I knew that once Brett started to laugh that everything was happy and good on the show.
I just think that you are jealous that you weren't on a successful show, or your remarks wouldn't have been so hateful to Brett - again, SHAME ON YOU! -
onevestalfan — 19 years ago(October 14, 2006 01:20 PM)
"How DARE you make all of those insulting remarks about one of the 'sparks' who make "MG" the successful show that it was!
First off, I guess you forgot that Brett gave up smoking in 1977, and mentioned it on the show millions of times. So what if Brett doesn't have 'supermodel' looks - Richard Dawson, Elaine Joyce, and Patty Duke (to name a few) also smoked, but it didn't affect their looks any!
The reason that she 'got the job' was that Jack KLUGMAN didn't want to keep on doing the show, and it was the smartest move they made, because the "Sonny & Cher" banter between Brett and Charles Nelson Reilly was timeless!
Also, so what if she made a little fun of the 'new girls' - so did the other semi-regulars, who also got in on the act.
As for Betty White, the fun 'put down banter' between her and Brett was all in fun - if those one liners didn't exist, the show wouldn't have been nearly as funny.
One more thing - the woman knew how to laugh. That is one aspect of this show that drew me to it. I knew that once Brett started to laugh that everything was happy and good on the show.
I just think that you are jealous that you weren't on a successful show, or your remarks wouldn't have been so hateful to Brett - again, SHAME ON YOU!"
I ABSOLUTELY AGREE! Brett is one of the best on the show and any show without her is just not quite right. -
jaldridge86 — 19 years ago(October 25, 2006 06:26 AM)
"I would also like to add that Betty White was not "famous" when she began Match Game and she was most definitely not a legend of any sort. She was talented and had done some TV programs, but she wasn't much more famous than Brett was at that point. She had just begun guest-starring on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and wasn't even close to beginning The Golden Girls. (Which most agree was her most popular role.)"
To say Betty White was not famous at that point is not at all true, she had about three shows up to that point (semi-popular) that have mostly sadly been lost to time. As a matter of fact, when they cast her as Sue Ann, the were looking for a "Betty White-type." Hmmmm.sounds famous to me.
LOL, but seriously, I agree with you on everything else. Brett DOES rock!! -
kiki_9875 — 19 years ago(November 29, 2006 02:05 PM)
OMG! how could yu put down such an amazing person! she was soo funny! nd when her nd charles were together, i lafed soo hard! she wasnt ugly, she was beutiful! how could u be such a jerk! and yah, she said alot of stupid but funny things tht i lafed at nd she lafed too! if she wasnt on the show, then it wouldnt hv been the show tht it was, nd it wouldnt have been as funny as it was. so why dont u just shut up!
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arron_392001 — 19 years ago(December 01, 2006 11:19 PM)
Some people like to start trouble, any ways Shepard43,MP=Brett Summers,I could never seewhy the people always picked on Richard Dawson. I never found him funny,he was just 'there',Brett was super funny,Like who are you to judge people anyways? Are you Miss America? Brett has done some awome work after words her charity and everything. And by the way Betty White And Brett Summers are funny ladies and Should be on the samestage together.
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sarakewen — 19 years ago(January 09, 2007 09:24 AM)
I am so sorry shepard43, but Brett one of the original "Broads" and for you to say that she does not belong on The Match Game is offensive to me. Broads are the rare breed that do not need to look or act like EVERY other woman to be famous or funny. They do not need plastic surgery to smooth out so-called "imperfections", to them it was called "CHARACTER". Character is one those things that so many people lack today. Brett is funny, witty, beautiful and kind. We could all learn a little from her. She and Charles and Richard had (if I may opine) some of the funniest interactions ever captured on a game show. Not to mention her interactions with the contestants and Gene Rayburn. The Match Game is one of my favorite shows, it would not be the same without her. To say it would be better without her is sacrilege. The double entendre that she feigned offense to is always fantastic, because she more than likely had a "dirty" answer. Perhaps it is a dry sense of humor that eludes you. And there is nothing wrong with that.
