Simon's fellow contestant Phil now volunteers for us at The Children's Trust! A thoroughly lovely man and a huge help to us in our work to help children with acquired brain injury and complex disabilities. Go Phil!
He was so soft-spoken! He was literally whispering. Also, when he smiled, his face crinkled up like a cheeky chap. Reminds me of Niall Horan. No wonder Simon has a soft spot for One Direction!
Wow! Charming and adorable! Who'd a thought when I was all of 7 years old that this gentleman would grow end up being the entertainment mogul that would have a say in my fate! I love Simon Cowell! Just don't tell him that!
So when they introduce him they say that he's a record company director. Even back then he was already big in the music business. Simon was about 30 at this time. Hey there's nothing wrong with go-cart racing a lot of people love it. He loves racecars, I've seen clips of him riding/driving them. Simon, you live life on the edge!
simon is not dumb he happens to be one of the most influential and powerful television producers and record producers ever and he started at the bottom of the ladder to do it
This is 1990, so Simon was 31 at this time. Doesn't look much different, today. They said he is a record company director, which means he was in the music business even back then. So people who say that he knows nothing about singing should know he's been working in the music business for more than 25 years.
Well he doesn't know anything about music. By his own admission he can't sing or can't play a musical instrument. He's never had any vocal training or studied music. He doesn't judge talent. All he does is assess who he thinks he can make money out of. Mostly in the music business it's about the image rather than the sound. He is very good at spotting trends and assessing what's likely to be popular. That is all.
What an humble person he was here :) People might think he's an asshead, but they all play a character,Louis is the old one, Cheryl is the soft crybaby one and Simon the mean one. But Simon knows more than the others who might be a star.
He is utterly at ease with himself. A man that good looking has had to deal with all sorts of stuff - and not only does he deal - he's got a sense of humor. Watch him, at the very beginning, he takes a rude-ish (but veddy British) comment by the host and turns it into a joke on himself. This man is in command! Bravo!
Oh man, yeah this probably haunts him haha. At least he won. He seemed a lot more shy back in the day (I mean obviously he wasn't going to insult people, but he just doesn't have the same presence)... Man, I just love that he was a normal guy who ended up working his way up. Respect.
Wow that host hated him at a point there. AND SIMON LAUGHS AT THE PRIZES OH GOD!! and the host is like 'they all cost money' AHHAAH that's priceless. Simon was awesome back in the day too.
Who would have thought that Simon Cowell would become a big name in media industry with his work as a judge on TV talent shows like Pop Idol, X Factor and Britain's Got Talent as well as his artist management/production work?
Peter Marshall also used to do the voiceover at the start of the original 70s show. He said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains". It was the other guy who said "And now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week."
The funny thing is that Simon's answers were all pop-culture or general knowledge -- there were just more of them. The really difficult questions were answered by the other two.
wow was this tape like lost in someones cupboard and they only just found it and realised it was simon cowell on it - thats pretty awesome. he's quite brainy too :)
WOW, this is indeed a rarely seen classic from SKY ONE/British version of "SALE OF THE CENTURY," thanks to the TV Debut of Simon Cowell. I wonder if there's going to be rarely seen classic episodes of "SALE OF THE CENTURY" which is coming soon on BBC America?
British game shows prior to the mid-1990s had never been known for their fabulous prizes. I believe the most given away on a single show prior to the limits being lifted was £6,000.
OMG!! I was just thinking the same thing...he does look alot like hugh grant!!! How funny...I thought I was the only one. I wonder if he won the Fiat...pretty smart chap and quite charming I must say.
What a career progression for Peter Marshall. First he was the voiceover who said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains ..... Nicholas Parsons" to the person who was "the host" for the first TV appearance of someone we'd be better off without on our screens. I don't think Peter Marshall said "..and now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week"
Simon's fellow contestant Phil now volunteers for us at The Children's Trust! A thoroughly lovely man and a huge help to us in our work to help children with acquired brain injury and complex disabilities. Go Phil!
Go Phil
Well, "Go Phil" indeed..hope he's still alive. I'm a little late.
it's funny how Simon is the same person he is now. It shows he's genuine
He was so soft-spoken! He was literally whispering. Also, when he smiled, his face crinkled up like a cheeky chap. Reminds me of Niall Horan. No wonder Simon has a soft spot for One Direction!
I knew he was smart. I'm impressed with him even back then.
Yeah I'm really impressed with these videos of him at a younger age. There are some with him aged 20 which are very eloquent too
He's not smart he's genius, he didn't even go much to School
It's nice to know that Simon Cowell didn't always look like he got a hair cut from a ceiling fan.
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old comments be the funniest
Hahaha
Simon's cunning plan: 'If I'm going to conquer this industry, I'd better first find out what it's all about'. Smart guy, very smart guy.
Wow! Charming and adorable! Who'd a thought when I was all of 7 years old that this gentleman would grow end up being the entertainment mogul that would have a say in my fate! I love Simon Cowell! Just don't tell him that!
I can't believe I watched the whole thing and found it interesting!
so cute :D
his smile is the best
uh the wired google interview brought me here
omg he was so goodlooking!
and lmao at barbara's glasses...
He has always been gorgeous and a winner.
Love him!!!!!!
Too bad he loves little boys.
Simon looks like a car salesman there.
Sam Malone from Cheers.
Definately him. Same voice. Same smile. Same full-of-himselfness. lol.
he's so confident.
So when they introduce him they say that he's a record company director. Even back then he was already big in the music business. Simon was about 30 at this time. Hey there's nothing wrong with go-cart racing a lot of people love it. He loves racecars, I've seen clips of him riding/driving them.
Simon, you live life on the edge!
No matter what country you live in, if your name is Peter Marshall, you're destined to be a game show host.
Funny. Or a minister
simon is not dumb he happens to be one of the most influential and powerful television producers and record producers ever and he started at the bottom of the ladder to do it
he looks so calm and cool.
I got to admit, he in very handsome here :)
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This is 1990, so Simon was 31 at this time. Doesn't look much different, today. They said he is a record company director, which means he was in the music business even back then. So people who say that he knows nothing about singing should know he's been working in the music business for more than 25 years.
Incredible, eh? In fact, I didn't even know he's a motor racing fan, actually, like I am!
He is indeed, yes. In fact he was once named the highest-earning TV star by Forbes, in 2009. Oprah Winfrey is the richest, though.
***** But truth be told he's a pretentious, repellent and annoying person!
Well he doesn't know anything about music. By his own admission he can't sing or can't play a musical instrument. He's never had any vocal training or studied music. He doesn't judge talent. All he does is assess who he thinks he can make money out of. Mostly in the music business it's about the image rather than the sound. He is very good at spotting trends and assessing what's likely to be popular. That is all.
Priceless! They should show this clip on American Idol. He looked good!
Wow! Simon was so handsome! And he's so intelligent too!
He looks a lot better dressed in a suit than he does in the sloppy t-shirts and jeans that he wears for television appearances now.
Rude
He dresses casually now, how can you call it sloppy? This isn’t the 1960’s
He was a sharp guy on this show. Good job.
I'm impressed this guy actually won, even with a good score too against good opposition it seems...
Thanks for the share Leona. We loved it !!!
Lmao who else came here from the wired autocomplete interview?
Meeee
He was very handsome (still is, though
Thanks for sharing the tv debut of Simon Cowell.
What a handsome young man Simon was!
The uploader is wrong his very first TV appearance was in the 80's for the UK programme- Right to Reply in 86
What an humble person he was here :)
People might think he's an asshead, but they all play a character,Louis is the old one, Cheryl is the soft crybaby one and Simon the mean one. But Simon knows more than the others who might be a star.
Someone watching this in 2020? Covid got me crazy
Mee
Close, Jan 2021
"I'll come back"...He sure did!
I always love simon!!
I wish they made more programs like this...
hahaha he's so not used to the cameras..i loved this clip..loved it
And it was the beginning of the Simon Cowell we all know and love! (Love to hate, sometimes!)
Presenter: 'Cause you're single, Gentlemen...'
Simon: 'Absolutely!'
Seeing Simon there is like seeing Anakin Skywalker before he became Darth Vader lol. XD
Haha I love this vid! Simon sounds just like he does now...he just looked a bit more handsome back then. ;) You gotta love him.
The announcer says that he's a record company director. So even back then, he was in the music business. This is like 20 years ago.
He is utterly at ease with himself. A man that good looking has had to deal with all sorts of stuff - and not only does he deal - he's got a sense of humor. Watch him, at the very beginning, he takes a rude-ish (but veddy British) comment by the host and turns it into a joke on himself. This man is in command! Bravo!
Didn’t know Simon was a go cart racer
Simons so smart!!
i love it how simon got all the way to 80 and just waited like the turtle and the hair only the hair still won
dunno what's more awesome about this, Simon Cowell, or the the whole premise of this quiz show xD love it!
these questions are incredibly difficult. Simon is one smart guy.
Intelligent and good looking and so hot guy!! Simon!! love you! hehe
Oh man, yeah this probably haunts him haha. At least he won. He seemed a lot more shy back in the day (I mean obviously he wasn't going to insult people, but he just doesn't have the same presence)... Man, I just love that he was a normal guy who ended up working his way up. Respect.
omg this was gold! simon was pretty hot :D
This is hilarious!! I love these old clips!!
Well, on his début appearance he was so confident that it seems he has been appearing on TV shows for decades.
here in 2023
how did simon cowell become so rich and famous from then till now?
He knew someone who knew someone who knew someone
He insulted his way to the top
lol he actually looked really nice when he come out. I wanted to hug him haha
the lady in the middle has to have the biggest glasses any one can wear
she also has a football players neck
Wow that host hated him at a point there. AND SIMON LAUGHS AT THE PRIZES OH GOD!! and the host is like 'they all cost money' AHHAAH that's priceless. Simon was awesome back in the day too.
my favorite part as well lmao
then he went on to make his own shows
WOAH i also just noticed this comment is legit almost 15yrs ago
simon was beast answering those questions!!!
Simon was always very handsome! And so smart and cute... Awwn! I want him. haha!
Who would have thought that Simon Cowell would become a big name in media industry with his work as a judge on TV talent shows like Pop Idol, X Factor and Britain's Got Talent as well as his artist management/production work?
lol simon looks cute when he smiles there :)
I'm here after the WIRED video
Peter Marshall also used to do the voiceover at the start of the original 70s show. He said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains". It was the other guy who said "And now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week."
Me in 2020 looking for Larry Stylinson proof but then finds this
ME TOO
HELP
Loving Peter Marshall in this! He was great as Thames TV announcer. and Simon too! Very suave!
Hahah wow! I bet he never expected to become as well known and famous as he is now.
I wonder how far he actually got on the show.
The funny thing is that Simon's answers were all pop-culture or general knowledge -- there were just more of them.
The really difficult questions were answered by the other two.
here here! omg the hair! me loves =)
I like the way Simon eyes up the woman who brought him out all the way until the man starts talking to him ha!
What happens in the next episode? Is it online?
wow was this tape like lost in someones cupboard and they only just found it and realised it was simon cowell on it - thats pretty awesome. he's quite brainy too :)
I love his laugh!
look at that car, now he owns a veyron...he got that car for playing that game now he has the bugatti for playin the game of life
Now if only we could get this on American Idol...
I've never seen this. Only heard about it today on Celebrity Juice. The people running on at the end are the prize models.
I want to see the one where he comes back!!!!
He definitely looks like Hugh Grant there
love the pure 90's suit he's wearing. this reminds me of going for gold except not as good
It’s funny seeing Simon dressed formally. I thought he wouldn’t be caught dead in a tie and coat.
Not his debut though. He was on TV in 1987
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WOW, this is indeed a rarely seen classic from SKY ONE/British version of "SALE OF THE CENTURY," thanks to the TV Debut of Simon Cowell. I wonder if there's going to be rarely seen classic episodes of "SALE OF THE CENTURY" which is coming soon on BBC America?
Haha, that's great. Thanks for the great upload. =)
He reminds of Hugh Grant in this clip haha
Look at him now....LOADED!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! I'm in love :D
not only that he was deeply indebted in 1989 and lost everything. He had to start all over again and look at him now.
British game shows prior to the mid-1990s had never been known for their fabulous prizes. I believe the most given away on a single show prior to the limits being lifted was £6,000.
omg every1 is so happy
and simon's not be judgemental
and he so cute!!
this is GREAT... I love it... he is very good, is our boy Simon
gosh he looks so different wow!
(and by the way he was in his late 20s)
Wikipedia says this clip is from 1989 by the way, this show didn't run in the UK during the 90s.
OMG!! I was just thinking the same thing...he does look alot like hugh grant!!! How funny...I thought I was the only one. I wonder if he won the Fiat...pretty smart chap and quite charming I must say.
he still is
if you notice they do say that he was a record company director, so he's just worked his way up
Wow. This is hilariously awesome! XD
lol @ the prizes hahaha! kitchen tools FTW!!
What a career progression for Peter Marshall. First he was the voiceover who said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains ..... Nicholas Parsons" to the person who was "the host" for the first TV appearance of someone we'd be better off without on our screens.
I don't think Peter Marshall said "..and now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week"