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Sale of the Century

1980·Show
4801Episodes in21Seasons
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

  • Nostalgia9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Games, everyday modern life, and pop culture

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Dialogue Quality6
  • Direction5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

$ale of the Century was an Australian game show that aired on the Nine Network from 14 July 1980 – 29 November 2001. Tony Barber hosted a game show with essentially the same format under the title Temptation from 1970 to 1976, and was also the initial host of Sale for over a decade before being replaced by Glenn Ridge in 1991. Hostesses over the years have included Victoria Nicholls, Delvene Delaney, Alyce Platt, Jo Bailey, Nicky Buckley and Karina Brown. Pete Smith was Sale's announcer for the majority of its run. Ron Neate was announcer for only the first ten episodes in 1980 before Smith took over. From 30 May 2005 – 23 January 2009, the series was revived under its original Australian title, Temptation. The Sale of the Century format has been used internationally.
Classic Game ShowNostalgic EntertainmentHigh-Stakes TriviaAustralian Pop Culture IconLight-hearted CompetitionConsumerist SpectacleHost-Centric FormatFamily FriendlyRetro Television Aesthetic

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Is Sale of the Century worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Sale of the Century have?

21 seasons

It has 21 seasons with 4801 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Sale of the Century air?

It ran from 1980 to 2001 and has ended.

What language is Sale of the Century in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia, New Zealand.

What tropes does Sale of the Century use?

Double the DollarsPilotCut ShortRecycled SoundtrackCelebrity EditionGarage SaleCatch PhraseFake FoodAnnual TitleMystery BoxRetired Game Show ElementThe Announcerand 41 more

TV Tropes lists 53 storytelling tropes for Sale of the Century, including Double the Dollars, Pilot, Cut Short.