that, should it be cancelled before the 1985-86 television season ended, the stations airing it would receive a replacement at no additional cost if they wanted one. The company referred to this as an "insurance policy". Catch Phrase‘s ratings were low from the start, prompting action at what was now Lorimar-Telepictures. In November 1985, a pilot for a game show called Make a Match was shot, and the response was strong enough that the company wanted to put it on the air. The decision enabled Lorimar-Telepictures to invoke the condition and cease production on Catch Phrase, which company vice president Peter Temple said was showing “no upside”. Catch Phrase came to an end on January 10. 1986 after thirteen weeks of episodes. The following Monday, its replacement series, which had its name changed to Perfect Match following the pilot, began airing; it, too, would eventually be cancelled. 2006 pilot In 2006, a pilot was taped for a possible syndicated revival of Catch Phrase, called All-New Catch Phrase. Hosted by Todd Newton and produced in association with Granada USA, the pilot ultimately did not sell. International versions Status Currently broadcasting Formerly broadcast Upcoming or returning References External links 1980s American game shows 1985 American television series debuts 1986 American television series endings Television series by Warner Bros. Television Studios First-run syndicated television programs in the United States Television series by Telepictures