all but one of the episodes was recorded from GMV Channel 6 in Shepparton, including ads (it was common for regional stations to have one commercial in a break back then, Sale of the Century was shown on GMV before the news). I remember Skatewave in Shepparton (one of the ads in this video) with much fondness, was a great place back then!
You've uncovered a true gem from _Sale of the Century_ history. Based on an NFSA search, I'm guessing Mary's episodes aired between 14 and 20 August 1980, making these the earliest Australian _Sale_ episodes on RUclips apart from the very first one.
Was this 1982?
No, 1980. This was only about a month after "Sale" aired for the first time in Australia.
Love Sale of the Century. I wonder if all three contestants are still alive? Dick reminds me of Ronnie Barker from the two Ronnie’s.
1:38:09 The Late Samuel Ball.
Not sure how I feel about a $14,000 house
7:59 are they still accepting applications?
these have been fun to watch thank you
Now you know why Reg Grundy imported $ale of the Century to North America.
20 August 1980.
all but one of the episodes was recorded from GMV Channel 6 in Shepparton, including ads (it was common for regional stations to have one commercial in a break back then, Sale of the Century was shown on GMV before the news). I remember Skatewave in Shepparton (one of the ads in this video) with much fondness, was a great place back then!
Do you still have the Car?
You've uncovered a true gem from _Sale of the Century_ history. Based on an NFSA search, I'm guessing Mary's episodes aired between 14 and 20 August 1980, making these the earliest Australian _Sale_ episodes on RUclips apart from the very first one.
Thanks! Mary is my grandmother and we've had the VHS of this sitting around since 1980.
Wow so they must have added the mad minute a bit later... interesting
Yep, it was sometime in 1983 I believe. The US version had no fast money for their first few months as well
was one of my early Primary school Teachers
A bit odd that early in the show’s run, sometimes the first instant bargain was worth more than the second.
If she stayed on, she could’ve become their first major winner, instead of Vince Smith.