Tell me a bio of Gene Rayburn.
Gene Rayburn (September 9, 1917 – October 29, 1999) was an American television and radio personality, best known as the host of the game shows "Match Game" and "The Match Game-Hour." He was born Eugene Rayburn Kaufman in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Oak Park.

Rayburn began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s as a disc jockey in Chicago. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after the war, he returned to radio, working in various markets around the country. In the late 1950s, he moved to television, hosting a number of game shows, including "Tic-Tac-Dough," "I've Got a Secret," and "To Tell the Truth."

In 1962, Rayburn began hosting "Match Game," a popular game show in which contestants tried to guess the answers of celebrities to various questions. The show was known for its humorous banter between Rayburn and the celebrities, as well as the often risqué questions and answers. Rayburn remained the host of "Match Game" until 1982, when the show was canceled. He also hosted a primetime version of the show, "The Match Game-Hour," from 1973 to 1982.

Rayburn continued to work in television and radio throughout the 1980s and 1990s, hosting various game shows and making guest appearances on other programs. He retired from broadcasting in 1998 and died of lung cancer on October 29, 1999, at the age of 82.

Rayburn was married three times and had two children. He was known for his quick wit and charisma, and was beloved by audiences for his role as the affable host of "Match Game." He was posthumously inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 2001.
Gene Rayburn (September 9, 1917 – October 29, 1999) was an American television and radio personality, best known as the host of the game shows "Match Game" and "The Match Game-Hour." He was born Eugene Rayburn Kaufman in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Oak Park.

Rayburn began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s as a disc jockey in Chicago. He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after the war, he returned to radio, working in various markets around the country. In the late 1950s, he moved to television, hosting a number of game shows, including "Tic-Tac-Dough," "I've Got a Secret," and "To Tell the Truth."

In 1962, Rayburn began hosting "Match Game," a popular game show in which contestants tried to guess the answers of celebrities to various questions. The show was known for its humorous banter between Rayburn and
Gene Rayburn was an American television personality.
Gene Rayburn (September 9, 1917 – October 29, 1999) was an American television and radio personality, best known as the host of the game shows "Match Game" and "The Match Game-Hour
Gene Rayburn was an American radio personality.
Gene Rayburn (September 9, 1917 – October 29, 1999) was an American television and radio personality, best known as the host of the game shows "Match Game" and "The Match Game-Hour
Gene Rayburn was born on September 9, 1917.
Gene Rayburn (September 9, 1917 – October 29, 1999) was an American television and radio personality, best known as the host of the game shows "Match Game" and "The Match Game-Hour
Gene Rayburn died on October 29, 1999.
Gene Rayburn (September 9, 1917 – October 29, 1999) was an American television and radio personality, best known as the host of the game shows "Match Game" and "The Match Game-Hour
He was born Eugene Rayburn Kaufman.
" He was born Eugene Rayburn Kaufman in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Oak Park
He was born in Chicago, Illinois.
" He was born Eugene Rayburn Kaufman in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Oak Park
He grew up in the nearby suburb of Oak Park.
" He was born Eugene Rayburn Kaufman in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in the nearby suburb of Oak Park
Rayburn began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s.
Rayburn began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s as a disc jockey in Chicago
Rayburn began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey.
Rayburn began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s as a disc jockey in Chicago
Rayburn began his broadcasting career in Chicago.
Rayburn began his broadcasting career in the late 1930s as a disc jockey in Chicago
He served in the United States Army during World War II.
 He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after the war, he returned to radio, working in various markets around the country
After the war, he returned to radio.
 He served in the United States Army during World War II, and after the war, he returned to radio, working in various markets around the country
He moved to television in the late 1950s.
 In the late 1950s, he moved to television, hosting a number of game shows, including "Tic-Tac-Dough," "I've Got a Secret," and "To Tell the Truth
"Match Game" is a popular game show.
In 1962, Rayburn began hosting "Match Game," a popular game show in which contestants tried to guess the answers of celebrities to various questions