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Status: Ended

Network: Nine Network

Type: Scripted

Rating: 3.7/10

Sale of the Century

TV SERIES 1980 21 SEASONS

Overview

$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.

This production, originally released in 1980, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 3.7 across its 21 seasons.

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  • • Produced in Australia, New Zealand.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

Paul Alter

Written By

N/A

Starring Cast

Seasons

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Season 1

240 Episodes • Aired 1980-07-14

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Season 2

240 Episodes • Aired 1981-03-01

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Season 3

240 Episodes • Aired 1982-04-01

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Season 4

240 Episodes • Aired 1983-04-05

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Season 5

240 Episodes • Aired 1984-04-10

No season overview provided for this season.

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