I was a bit disappointed with this version, not because of the show itself and certainly not because of Jim Perry, one of the finest and classiest hosts ever to grace the airwaves. Usually the L.A.-transplanted versions of New York shows had really superior sets. That was not the case here. The original "$ale" was taped in Studio 8H (a.k.a., Peacock Theater) and had a monster two-floor set with the contestants and instant bargains on the top.
I have a theory as to why the prices are so low. Not only were they still finding themselves this month, but they were experimenting with the prices quite a bit during this year. Those prices were closer to the ones that had been available on the $ale of the ¢entury in 1973 or so, just a decade earlier. In fact, one of two clips online of $ale from that era was that of Bill Wendell announcing a trip to Paris for $279 and a car for $289; the couple were playing for both prizes at the time.
@5star555555555 Those were the shows toward the end of the series; NBC thought that re-making "$ale" as a couples game would boost ratings, and the revamped single level set was far less expensive than the original enormous bi-level department store-style set in Studio 8H. For the most part, "$ale of the Century" was originally played just like this version with three contestants and instant bargains, whose prices all ended with 95 cents. Jack Kelly of "Maverick" was its first host.
@Noveltooner I think another reason it switched to the couples format because at the time, Gambit, which was over on CBS, had couples competing, and it got fairly good ratings. I guess SOTC changed the format so they could compete.
This aired between January-May 1983, as Sally was replaced by Lee Menning by May, and the cash jackpot and the $10 and $15 spaces on the Fame Game were in effect by then. We also see the third Instant Bargain start to be turned on the turntable where the Fame Game board was. Sally Julian was married to Barry Gordon, who had the novelty song hit Nothin' for Xmas when he was 7 years ols, and was known for co-starring on Archie Bunker's Place(close to its end at this point) and Pyramid at the time
@zachhoran Actually, Sally was gone by March of 1983.
And this had to have been a rarity for Sale--three male contestants. I know one version of this show that wouldn't have had three male contestants on it.
You know, I'd like to hear some of those obscene limericks from Seth.
Tubewings 2 months ago
Umm, anybody else disturbed by the king sized brass crib at 0:19?
onedollarphilistine 3 months ago
ON the original "$ale" set in New York, a graceful curved staircase brought the champion to a huge grand prize floor on its main level.
Noveltooner 5 months ago
I was a bit disappointed with this version, not because of the show itself and certainly not because of Jim Perry, one of the finest and classiest hosts ever to grace the airwaves. Usually the L.A.-transplanted versions of New York shows had really superior sets. That was not the case here. The original "$ale" was taped in Studio 8H (a.k.a., Peacock Theater) and had a monster two-floor set with the contestants and instant bargains on the top.
Noveltooner 5 months ago
thanks you for you tubing this
morgan8757 5 months ago
I have a theory as to why the prices are so low. Not only were they still finding themselves this month, but they were experimenting with the prices quite a bit during this year. Those prices were closer to the ones that had been available on the $ale of the ¢entury in 1973 or so, just a decade earlier. In fact, one of two clips online of $ale from that era was that of Bill Wendell announcing a trip to Paris for $279 and a car for $289; the couple were playing for both prizes at the time.
5star555555555 6 months ago
@5star555555555 Those were the shows toward the end of the series; NBC thought that re-making "$ale" as a couples game would boost ratings, and the revamped single level set was far less expensive than the original enormous bi-level department store-style set in Studio 8H. For the most part, "$ale of the Century" was originally played just like this version with three contestants and instant bargains, whose prices all ended with 95 cents. Jack Kelly of "Maverick" was its first host.
Noveltooner 5 months ago
@Noveltooner I think another reason it switched to the couples format because at the time, Gambit, which was over on CBS, had couples competing, and it got fairly good ratings. I guess SOTC changed the format so they could compete.
bluebear1985 2 months ago
This probably one of the clearest episodes of Sale I've ever seen!!! Keep up the good work!
mrpersonality0784 6 months ago
This is probably a Janary 1983 ep, cause Sally is still there, and there was no cash jackpot yet.
tpir1972 7 months ago
This is definitely NOT in the trading circuit. So far the only trading ep. with Julian is the premiere.
Hondo20132 7 months ago
I always loved that original display. Reminds me of a jukebox. As others have said, interesting to see three contestants all of the same gender.
flokatirug 7 months ago
They should have never gotten rid of the famous faces on the Fame Game board.
At least they kept them during the entire Australian run.
Tubewings 7 months ago
i love that sound effect
estestim 8 months ago
@estestim Which Sound Effect are you Talking about?
AaronBruceLadner 4 months ago
Just out of curiosity, va1k, did you tape this yourself, or did you get this in a trade?
Tubewings 8 months ago
@Tubewings I taped it myself when it originally aired.
videoarchives1000 8 months ago
My God, Sally was just awful. Jim looked at times like he wanted to strangle her.
jmossinca 8 months ago
This aired between January-May 1983, as Sally was replaced by Lee Menning by May, and the cash jackpot and the $10 and $15 spaces on the Fame Game were in effect by then. We also see the third Instant Bargain start to be turned on the turntable where the Fame Game board was. Sally Julian was married to Barry Gordon, who had the novelty song hit Nothin' for Xmas when he was 7 years ols, and was known for co-starring on Archie Bunker's Place(close to its end at this point) and Pyramid at the time
zachhoran 8 months ago
@zachhoran Actually, Sally was gone by March of 1983.
And this had to have been a rarity for Sale--three male contestants. I know one version of this show that wouldn't have had three male contestants on it.
Tubewings 8 months ago