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- During the years when Match Game was taped in Los Angeles (1973–1982), Rayburn lived in Osterville, Massachusetts on Cape Cod.
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Rayburn was married to Helen Ticknor from 1940 until her death in October 1996. They had one child, daughter Lynne. One of Rayburn's last TV appearances was a 1998 interview with Access Hollywood intended to coincide with the 25th anniversary of Match Game '73.
Gene Rayburn was born on December 22, 1917, in Christopher, Illinois. After his father died at a very young age, his mother moved to Chicago and married Milan Rubessa, and Gene adopted his stepfather's name. As Gene Rubessa, he acted in high school plays and hoped to follow an acting career.
- December 22, 1917
- November 29, 1999
- Howard Stern was a big fan of Rayburn’s. It’s obvious that Rayburn was a big name back in his day and it’s just as obvious that a lot of people saw him as a role model and someone to use as inspiration to go out and get what they wanted.
- His best remembered role was as the host of the Match Game. This is the role that made him an icon and will no doubt be recalled as his best and most influential role.
- Regis Philbin started out working for Rayburn. Can you imagine Regis working for anyone? He was Gene’s helper at one point and it was Gene that showed him a lot about show business and really got him into it.
- He was in the Air Force during WWII. Like a lot of people back then Gene did his stint in the military when he felt the need. Today a lot of people wouldn’t even consider joining the military given the choice.
Personal Life. Gene Rayburn married Helen Ticknor in 1940, and was married to her till her death in October 1996. Their only daughter Lynne was born in 1942. He died on November 29, 1999 due to congestive heart failure, while he was at his daughter's home in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
Dec 4, 1999 · Gene Rayburn, who became a mainstay on television from the 1960's to the 80's as the amiable host of ''The Match Game,'' died on Monday at his home in Beverly, Mass. He was 81. The cause...
81 years old. Born on December 22, 1917. Passed away on November 29, 1999. In the vast landscape of entertainment, Gene Rayburn stood as a towering figure, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing him, both personally and through the airwaves.
Gene Rayburn was born on December 22, 1917, in Christopher, Illinois. After his father died at a very young age, his mother moved to Chicago and married Milan Rubessa, and Gene adopted his stepfather's name. As Gene Rubessa, he acted in high school plays and hoped to follow an acting career.
