Time for another of hopefully a few Christmas treats coming from yours truly this holiday season. Here's an episode of the ABC Primetime version of The Dating Game from December 19th, 1968, it's a special Christmas edition of the show.

In game one, we follow romantic hopeful Joanne as she tries to pick out a dream date, having absolutely no clue that one of the men is someone she used to know from her days horseback riding. So to spoil, because this segment was fascinating enough to be worthy of spoiling ahead of time, not only does she not pick him, she... well, from the looks of it, either she clearly regrets her choice (Joe Correro, Jr. of Paul Revere and the Raiders) and spends plenty of time mugging on camera with her regret of her choice, or isn't very good at expressing her true feelings. It's honestly hilarious and makes for some primo lowkey awkward television.

Meanwhile, game two features famed poet (and future LGBT ally!!) Rod McKuen looking for a Christmas date. I got nothing, it wasn't anywhere near as funny as game number one. Rod seems genuinely stoked to be there though which is always a highlight. This show shines when the celebrity is game to show up and have a good time, and Rod is no exception!! So even though it's not a funny game persay, it's still a good one.