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ssjenk6 · 01-01-2007, 12:02 AM

I know this isn't a widely talked about or remembered show, but it was one of my favorites growing up in the 80s. I remember watching when we were home on school vacations. I think the host was Jim Perry (?).

Anyone else remember the show?

EmpressDR · 01-01-2007, 03:47 AM

I could never recall the show, or how it's played, but I always loved the NAME of the show. How exciting! The Sale of the Century!

ClassicTV4Ever · 01-03-2007, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by EmpressDR

I could never recall the show, or how it's played, but I always loved the NAME of the show. How exciting! The Sale of the Century!

You've never seen $ale of the Century?! Oh sweet Lord you missed out on something great!

It just so happens that there is an episode (divided into parts) on YouTube.
Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMelEmCnO7s&NR
Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Gpwi...elated&search=
Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81WQa...elated&search=
Part 4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhwh3...elated&search=
Part 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_5TK...elated&search=

friendsfan77 · 01-05-2007, 08:43 AM

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I think the host was Jim Perry (?).

Yep. It was.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-12-2007, 02:20 PM

I love watching Sale of The3 Century witch aired weekday's at 4:00 pm on WWL TV

Ireneparalegal · 01-12-2007, 02:22 PM

Ahhhh memories. Yep, I was a huge fan of the show.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-12-2007, 02:25 PM

I wish Sale of The Century would air on The Game Show Network

SteveD1of1 · 01-30-2007, 05:54 PM

I was lucky enough to be a contestant back in the fall of 1985. Although I didn't win the game, I bought an "instant bargain" and won two "Fame Games," a little cash, and those oh-so-lovely parting gifts. Ended up with about $1,600 total. A fun experience, and Jim Perry and Summer Bartholomew were very nice to work with!

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-30-2007, 06:02 PM

I bet Jim Perry was nice

howilu · 01-30-2007, 06:07 PM

Jim Perry was the perfect choice as host of the 80s version of Sale of the Century. He kept the game moving at a fast pace and was great at enticing the contestants to go for the Instant Bargains by lowering the price and offering cash. He was also very adept at handling the Speed Round at the end of the game.

Scoobiedoo30 · 01-30-2007, 06:15 PM

i wish I could have seen the epispode that you were on

mriggles · 01-31-2007, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ssjenk6

I know this isn't a widely talked about or remembered show, but it was one of my favorites growing up in the 80s. I remember watching when we were home on school vacations. I think the host was Jim Perry (?).

Anyone else remember the show?

it was a great show, Jim Perry the host actually lives (or lived) in the next town over from me in NJ. I bumped into him a few times many moons ago. He was a very nice guy & he said to me then that he wishes that show had a longer run. He said Card Sharks was fun, but sale of the century was his favorite.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-01-2007, 03:19 PM

The ame Show Network really needs to add this ame Show to there line up

SteveD1of1 · 02-02-2007, 04:59 AM

The USA Network used to air several game shows (including Sale of the Century) during the early and mid 90's.

I remember getting fired from work one morning, coming home all upset and depressed. When I turned on the TV to take my mind off my misfortune, I saw myself on the episode of Sale I was on years earlier.

One of the best things about being on Sale of the Century was occasionally working with the show's producers (Reg Grundy Prods.) to develop concepts for new shows. They used former contestants as game-players, and asked for feedback on the new games.

We even shot a pilot for ABC called "Run for the Money." Even though I "won" $20,000 on the pilot, we were paid $100 as "talent." It was a great deal of fun, and it's a hoot to show the tape of it (and "Sale") to friends.

snl 70s show fan · 02-02-2007, 08:31 PM

one of my sisters old boyfriends was a contestant on that show in 1983 long after he and my sister had broken up he didnt win much

01-01-2007, 12:02 AM	#1
ssjenk6 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 30, 2006 Location: Mt. Washington, Kentucky Posts: 38	Sale of the Century I know this isn't a widely talked about or remembered show, but it was one of my favorites growing up in the 80s. I remember watching when we were home on school vacations. I think the host was Jim Perry (?). Anyone else remember the show?

01-12-2007, 02:20 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I love watching Sale of The3 Century witch aired weekday's at 4:00 pm on WWL TV
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01-12-2007, 02:22 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Ahhhh memories. Yep, I was a huge fan of the show.
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01-30-2007, 05:54 PM	#8
SteveD1of1 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Jan 30, 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2	Sale of the Century I was lucky enough to be a contestant back in the fall of 1985. Although I didn't win the game, I bought an "instant bargain" and won two "Fame Games," a little cash, and those oh-so-lovely parting gifts. Ended up with about $1,600 total. A fun experience, and Jim Perry and Summer Bartholomew were very nice to work with!

01-01-2007, 03:47 AM	#2
EmpressDR Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2004 Location: California Posts: 279	I could never recall the show, or how it's played, but I always loved the NAME of the show. How exciting! The Sale of the Century!

01-12-2007, 02:25 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I wish Sale of The Century would air on The Game Show Network

01-30-2007, 06:02 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I bet Jim Perry was nice

01-30-2007, 06:07 PM	#10
howilu Member Senior Member Join Date: Apr 20, 2003 Location: St. Louis Park, MN Posts: 1,959	Jim Perry was the perfect choice as host of the 80s version of Sale of the Century. He kept the game moving at a fast pace and was great at enticing the contestants to go for the Instant Bargains by lowering the price and offering cash. He was also very adept at handling the Speed Round at the end of the game.

01-30-2007, 06:15 PM	#11
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	i wish I could have seen the epispode that you were on

02-01-2007, 03:19 PM	#13
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	The ame Show Network really needs to add this ame Show to there line up

02-02-2007, 04:59 AM	#14
SteveD1of1 Member Forum Cub Join Date: Jan 30, 2007 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 2	The USA Network used to air several game shows (including Sale of the Century) during the early and mid 90's. I remember getting fired from work one morning, coming home all upset and depressed. When I turned on the TV to take my mind off my misfortune, I saw myself on the episode of Sale I was on years earlier. One of the best things about being on Sale of the Century was occasionally working with the show's producers (Reg Grundy Prods.) to develop concepts for new shows. They used former contestants as game-players, and asked for feedback on the new games. We even shot a pilot for ABC called "Run for the Money." Even though I "won" $20,000 on the pilot, we were paid $100 as "talent." It was a great deal of fun, and it's a hoot to show the tape of it (and "Sale") to friends.

02-02-2007, 08:31 PM	#15
snl 70s show fan Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2005 Location: in the forman basment Posts: 2,454	one of my sisters old boyfriends was a contestant on that show in 1983 long after he and my sister had broken up he didnt win much