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Sale of the Century

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TV Series

The Resume

    (September 29, 1969-May 23, 2008)
    Aired on NBC (1969–73, 1983–89)
    Aired in syndication (1973–74, 1985–86, 2007-08)
    Hosted by Jack Kelly (1969-71), Joe Garagiola (1971-74), Jim Perry (1983-89) and Rossi Morreale (2007-08)
    Co-hosted by Barbara Lyon (1969–71), Kit Dougherty (1971–74), Madelyn Sanders (1969–74), Sally Julian (1983), Lee Menning (1983–84) and Summer Bartholomew (1984–89)
    2007-08 version was called 'Temptation: The New Sale of the Century'
    Premise: Contestants answered questions for cash, and were then allowed to buy discount items with their money

Why Sale of the Century might be annoying:

    It was basically 'The Price is Right' with trivia.
    Some of the prizes offered kind of sucked (ex. a robot that served drinks).
    Like 'Price,' it featured blatant product placement.
    Also like 'Price,' it featured silly mimed skits when the 'Instant Bargains' were shown.
    The 2007 revival only lasted a season.
    The trivia questions were really easy.

Why Sale of the Century might not be annoying:

    It allowed contestants to buy expensive products for ridiculously low prices.
    Actor Mark DeCarlo was a contestant on this show before hitting it big, then went on to host the game show 'Studs' in the 90's, which Perry appeared on (although not as a contestant).
    It ranked #41 on TV Guide's '50 Greatest Game Shows of All Time.'
    It gave away pretty huge prize jackpots for the time, sometimes over $100,000.
    It was adapted into an Australian version, which was a huge hit that lasted nearly 30 years.
    It was in a big ratings battle with 'Press Your Luck' in the mid-80's, which 'Sale' ended up winning.

Credit: Diplomat


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 90.91% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 16 Votes: 56.25% Annoying