Sale of the Century (1980–2001)

An Australian version of the American TV show of the same name. In this quiz/game show, contestants had to answer relatively simple questions on general knowledge categories. Correct ... See full summary »

Stars:

Glenn Ridge, Livinia Nixon, Tony Barber

1 win.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Glenn Ridge	...	Himself - Host (5 episodes, 1998)
Livinia Nixon	...	Herself - Co-Host (5 episodes, 1998)

Storyline

An Australian version of the American TV show of the same name. In this quiz/game show, contestants had to answer relatively simple questions on general knowledge categories. Correct answers earned the contestants a few dollars. The show's gimmick was that the contestants could then exchange some of their money for expensive prizes which would be offered at extreme discounts. The contestant who finished the show with the most cash could then return to compete in the next show.

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Plot Keywords:

quiz show | non fiction

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Genres:

Game-Show

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Details

Official Sites:

Sale of the Century

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 July 1980 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Sale of the Century: The Masters Showdown

Company Credits

Production Co:

Grundy Television Productions, Nine Network Australia

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (4610 episodes)

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Robert Kusmierski set a world record in 1992 for the biggest amount of cash and prizes won on a game show - $AU676,790 (including a $508,000 jackpot, the highest reached on any version of the show).

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Connections

Version of Sale of the Century (1971)

User Reviews

Fun show for an evening...

Well, I am not a huge fan of game shows, but I must say, this show is actually fun to watch. The way the guests purchase the prizes with their winnings, the slot machines, and working out who will win the big time is fun for the family. Give it a go one night.