Mr. Autouri is oddly the thing I most remember from this show. We knew he was a gag personality, but for some reason, because this guy played the character so straight, you couldn't help but think Mr. Autouri brought the character home and lived it.
I heard this happen and I'm kind of glad it happened, because it's proves, once and for all, that it's all a gag; that there's more to Emile than what was shown to the audience.
One time he did a variation on his "Yes, I did," thing when Geoff told him to get another check ready for the next show (the contestant had won the money in game 2) and he went, "Yes, I shall," and Geoff was surprised. Guess he figured Emile wouldn't say anything there.
Unless you're familiar with the show, this won't mean much to you. But if you are a fan, this is one of the funniest moments on television ever. I always liked Geoff Edwards on whatever show he was on. But the interactions between these two over time led up to this totally unexpected moment. Like a commenter below, I've watched it several times and laughed so hard I cried. There's no cue card! ROFL
This is so priceless to see the tables turned on Geoff out of the blue. I never understood why they edited out the "No, I didn't" part because for years I always wondered what would happen if Emile just said that instead and now I know!
Standards and Practices requires that a game be winnable. In this case, proof that one of the boxes has the big check. But there’s no rule preventing people from having fun with it.
What few understand was that throughout the shows run amile was very stern and stone faced during this segment only saying “yes I did” he never engaged in banter with Geoff and he never even smiled so things like this really threw him for a loop which is why Geoff was so flabbergasted
They even had a skit with the "Emile Autouri Fan Club" at the end of one of the shows. Geoff Edwards is my favorite game show host, and he was absolutely perfect for this show - which they should being back
There was an instance in the British version of deal or no deal where one of the cases turned out to be empty. Their resolution was to reshuffle the remaining cases and start from there. In America, they probably would’ve had to start the game and give the contestant $1 million right there. Not saying either way is wrong, I’m saying they’re different.
Geoff doesn't know how to react to Emile saying "No, I didn't." What a dope! I would've said, "You mean we played this game for nothing? No check at all was hidden?"
Love it!
You had to watch this show to truly understand how hilarious this really is!
Nice to actually hear a few more words from the mysterious Mr. Autouri!
Mr. Autouri is oddly the thing I most remember from this show. We knew he was a gag personality, but for some reason, because this guy played the character so straight, you couldn't help but think Mr. Autouri brought the character home and lived it.
I heard this happen and I'm kind of glad it happened, because it's proves, once and for all, that it's all a gag; that there's more to Emile than what was shown to the audience.
Yeah, it was all an act. And it showed that Emile had a sense of humor himself.
This clip was aired on Friday, October 30, 1981.
That's the first time that I've seen him pull a funny. Usually, he doesn't say a single word.
One time he did a variation on his "Yes, I did," thing when Geoff told him to get another check ready for the next show (the contestant had won the money in game 2) and he went, "Yes, I shall," and Geoff was surprised. Guess he figured Emile wouldn't say anything there.
Man, I had forgotten about this show! How fun. Rip Geoff Edwards.
Autouri was paid extra to ignore Geoff Edward's antics.
Unless you're familiar with the show, this won't mean much to you. But if you are a fan, this is one of the funniest moments on television ever. I always liked Geoff Edwards on whatever show he was on. But the interactions between these two over time led up to this totally unexpected moment. Like a commenter below, I've watched it several times and laughed so hard I cried. There's no cue card! ROFL
This is so priceless to see the tables turned on Geoff out of the blue. I never understood why they edited out the "No, I didn't" part because for years I always wondered what would happen if Emile just said that instead and now I know!
I saw this episode when it aired in reruns on CBN around 1983/4.
Standards and Practices requires that a game be winnable. In this case, proof that one of the boxes has the big check.
But there’s no rule preventing people from having fun with it.
What few understand was that throughout the shows run amile was very stern and stone faced during this segment only saying “yes I did” he never engaged in banter with Geoff and he never even smiled so things like this really threw him for a loop which is why Geoff was so flabbergasted
They even had a skit with the "Emile Autouri Fan Club" at the end of one of the shows. Geoff Edwards is my favorite game show host, and he was absolutely perfect for this show - which they should being back
Mr Autouri cracking up Mr. Edwards like a boss. ;-)
Just wow... I wonder what he said to Geoff as he was walking off!
I thought he said, "Excuse me." as though Geoff was blocking his way.
@@sha11235 He said something like "You need some clothes" or "The banks are closed". Can anyone isolate his dialogue? The music almost drowns it out.
Emile really did hide the money. It just so happens he had a sense of humor too.
I heard Geoff Edwards pass away!
@Mit Dav He died several years after Geoff.
Man on the right is 104!!
Does Emile ever smile?
He probably did once he went offstage after doing this gag.
No and that's part of the joke.
Is Emile still alive?
Someone on here mentioned he was.
He just died in January of 2017, sadly.
Now both Geoff and Emile are gone.
Emile sounded like he was scared when he asked about the cue card.
The show didn't use cue cards because they would tip off the audience to the contents of the box, that's a main reason why this is so hilarious.
@@gynandroidhead Yes, I know about no cue cards.
There was an instance in the British version of deal or no deal where one of the cases turned out to be empty. Their resolution was to reshuffle the remaining cases and start from there. In America, they probably would’ve had to start the game and give the contestant $1 million right there.
Not saying either way is wrong, I’m saying they’re different.
Geoff doesn't know how to react to Emile saying "No, I didn't." What a dope! I would've said, "You mean we played this game for nothing? No check at all was hidden?"