Wow! Our next door neighbour, Ted King, is on this episode!! How random. I remember when that trampoline arrived next door!!! Tough night - Barry Jones. Wow. Had no idea who he was up against at the time. The ads were also great. Thanks!!
Love seeing peoples mind getting blown... great story :) and here you are watching it nearly 40 years later on devices and platforms that weren't even conceived at the original time of filming, and one of only a few episodes picked out of the hundreds that were ever made that is still available to view today. I'm curious how you came around to finding this episode to watch in the first place? Was it accidental nostalgic browsing?
A Cabbage for .20c is now $5.60, according to the RBA inflation calculator it should be .65 c. Same goes for Lettuce which used to be .19c ea, now they are $4.50. Total change in cost is 225.0 per cent, over 37 years, at an average annual inflation rate of 3.2 per cent. So the real inflation rate is far greater than the RBA website admits.
Correct. I met Barry Jones MP several times during the eighties. This is definitely not him. His quiz days largely involved Pick a Box during the sixties. Barry Jones from Western Australia really reminds me of Avon from the UK sci-fi series Blakes 7.
1984: Taping Casey Cason Top 40 on a blank cassette; Commodore 64 gaming; BBC Micro Computers; Benson & Hedges World Series Cricket; Calculator watches; LA Summer Olmpics
Frig a dig... Don't you just love those dud pick-of-the-board prizes?? "Congratulations, Harry. You've scored yourself a beautiful set of fly swatters, valued at 76¢, from Buzz Off."
I'm amazed at what he looks like! I spoke to him at a science conference in 1990 when he was the Minister for Science. He was full hairy man then. He went full bananas very quickly!
I've always suspected that Jones might actually have been a little over-rated ..no question there are people who would beat him..he actually got stung by ACA one night, when he was one of the usual bludging rorting Labor government ministers...he was at a restaurant with some bunch, and he had his government limo wait out side for him, hours, the whole time on triple time or some shit, fuck knows what it cost taxpayers just to do it...and they fronted him about it, and the fucken almost Rudd-esque waffling that his response consisted of... ACA Do you think this is a fair go for taxpayers, Minister? Jones Well, bring me a taxpayer, and we will ask them. ACA Well, I'm a taxpayer, I'm already here, Minister Jones. and they reckon he always knew the answers...not that time.He was fucking stumped cold.
The good old days when Television was enjoyable. Thank you for rewinding the clock .
The ads are the real generational markers and what I find most interesting.
@Ivan Dalmatinac I find your slammin' HOT profile pic the most interesting.
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Some of these sounds are etched into my memory.
Wow! Our next door neighbour, Ted King, is on this episode!! How random. I remember when that trampoline arrived next door!!! Tough night - Barry Jones. Wow. Had no idea who he was up against at the time. The ads were also great. Thanks!!
Love seeing peoples mind getting blown... great story :) and here you are watching it nearly 40 years later on devices and platforms that weren't even conceived at the original time of filming, and one of only a few episodes picked out of the hundreds that were ever made that is still available to view today. I'm curious how you came around to finding this episode to watch in the first place? Was it accidental nostalgic browsing?
This is not Barry Jones the ex Labor politician.
@@EelisWalking Correct.
Born and living in Australia was so awsome for the last 40 years for me... Thanks for the memories Australia...
You’re welcome.
The advertisements are actually engaging and interesting to watch unlike these times.
The Sale of the Century JACKPOT still gets people after all these years. Such an awesome voice of Pete Smith, the way he did that!
Wow, Barry has so much Carisma. He owns this show. So confident and smart, and good with people.
Wish tv was still like this, thx for posting
Well done Barry . Great trip back in time
As a 6 year old watching this in 1984, I was always amazed how the Doctor had managed to fit an entire game show in his Tardis.
The best that ever did it
Delvine is so devine.❤
Australian accent seems more pronounced than it is today.
That’s true. Now that you mention it I agree!
We watch this every Friday , for example we are watching it now
I was 28.And happier.
17:15 Ted's score "drops" from 60 to 555 only to correct to 55 moments later. Those old school score counters remind me of my old alarm clock
The same thing happens at 37:28. That score board is dodgy!
Lol I saw that! The first ever episode does a dodgy with the scores too… Tony was all like “WTAF?!” until it adjusted!! Handled it like a pro. 😅
Geez! Love the Spode china !🍽️ Gorgeous!
A Cabbage for .20c is now $5.60, according to the RBA inflation calculator it should be .65 c. Same goes for Lettuce which used to be .19c ea, now they are $4.50.
Total change in cost is 225.0 per cent, over 37 years, at an average annual inflation rate of 3.2 per cent.
So the real inflation rate is far greater than the RBA website admits.
The RBA, a Wunch of Bankers.
I’m guessing It’s the impact of the broader spectrum of items. Look at the appliances. If anything they’ve come down.
@@iamthebroker The RBA inflation calculator is based upon a basket of staple groceries, not electronic goods.
Jeeez Barry Jones is young and intense.
O' boy , what a good looking chic.
SALE OF THE CENTURY is a Reg Grundy Production
This is Barry Jones from Western Australia, not the Victorian know-it-all Federal politician of Pick-a-Box fame.
Correct. I met Barry Jones MP several times during the eighties. This is definitely not him. His quiz days largely involved Pick a Box during the sixties. Barry Jones from Western Australia really reminds me of Avon from the UK sci-fi series Blakes 7.
29:04 - For the record, the Chevron Hotel (where Michael worked) was demolished about a year after this episode.
These days those prizes would not cut it but in 1984 the value would have been like winning the lottery.
I remember that Timezone, it was very interesting.
17:17 I thought Ted had hit the jackpot with that score increase !😄
Great memories
54:57 - aww, that's so sweet. A red cat.
...was that '...so from Slapper'?
24:03 Tony says $197,503 but on the screen it says $195,503, which is it?
The Cash Jackpot was at $88,000... and $2,000 Was Added to the Jackpot on the Next Show
good ol Pete Smith
Champion BARRY JONES Has Won Cash and Prizes Totaling... $213,712!
Episodes 874 and 875 here.
Haha - the dishwasher retails at $600 in 1984. Price hasn't changed much since
yes thats why Aus is doing so f'n good now F scomo
However, the Red Rooster meal has gone up a lot.
1984: Taping Casey Cason Top 40 on a blank cassette; Commodore 64 gaming; BBC Micro Computers; Benson & Hedges World Series Cricket; Calculator watches; LA Summer Olmpics
Jim Perry's Wardrobe Furnished by BOTANY 500
SALE OF THE CENTURY Stars Jim Perry and Summer Bartholomew
This is Aaron Ladner Speaking
29:20, Let's Test the Buzzers
What a comedown. From science minister to mucking about with Tony Barber.
Haha. A different Barry Jones. But it got me expecting the early sixties quiz champ.
Sadly people in the 1980s were smarter, slimmer and less politically correct than today
probably...right whack that this PC fucken lunacy we are beset with, t can be linked to obesity...
@@Countdown70s nah the slimmer part comes from not having a McDonald's or fast food restaurant on every 2nd Street in Australia
Barry Jones will Return Later On, for the SALE OF THE CENTURY Tournament of Champions
I will even settle for the maid😂
52:16...onboard computer...wow!
yeah the computer in your car key is bigger today
4:49 Toni Pearen?
Sure is! Shocked the shit outta me!!
Tony Barber is just 44 here!
53:21; That's the total of Barry's major prizes (including the $90,000 Cash jackpot), not his grand total.
$213,712 Overall Winnings
600 back in 1984 would be about 260k in todays money.
53:18, Barry's Grand Total
25:24, Barry Goes for All the Prizes, Plus the Cash Jackpot
Frig a dig...
Don't you just love those dud pick-of-the-board prizes??
"Congratulations, Harry. You've scored yourself a beautiful set of fly swatters, valued at 76¢, from Buzz Off."
52:54, A Cash Jackpot of $90,000
Poor old Helen 😅
44:54, A Very Important Speedround
did they tape a few episdoes inn a row at once?
The guy was smart, he purchased the Silverware/$3,000 package, to go along with his $12,000+ English plates!
My housemate reminds me of Delvene Delaney
So what did you score on the first and second nights and how much were the first 2 prizes?
14:15 Barry don't want no stinking Bablonian Priest Grandmother Clock!
Where's Barry's moustache and twitch?
I'm amazed at what he looks like! I spoke to him at a science conference in 1990 when he was the Minister for Science. He was full hairy man then. He went full bananas very quickly!
He must have went full Apocolypse Now on the trip to Malaysia
Not the same Barry Jones.
How shit were some of those prizes? That mermaid statue...
Tony Barber couldn't give a fuck...sooo funny...some of the prizes were sooo funny lisa curry at the end dose it for me
+plantbased paul So maybe Jim has more polish and more time to rehearse. Not everyone can be Jim Perry.
I wonder if the BMW lasted
Vale Rodney Marsh
Like footy. First to a hundred wins.
Delvene 😘
Not sure if that creepy clown picture on the wall is going to help a kid go to sleep. Even as an adult I couldn't sleep with that on the wall.
I didn't recognize him with no beard
Barry had a beard?
Delvene Delaney is So Hot! ❤️
17:17 - Wait, WHAT?? Ted on $555??!
That's not the only goof I've noticed during Barry's run. They flashed the wrong total for the prizes twice during this particular video.
Well done, Barry. But sorry--I beat you.
$ 213,712
Stuff the car or the cash. I'd just say gimme Bo Derek and I'm outta here!
F the blues Tony.
Just in cash
He's no fran powell
You had fun in cash how much money won
54:44
I've always suspected that Jones might actually have been a little over-rated ..no question there are people who would beat him..he actually got stung by ACA one night, when he was one of the usual bludging rorting Labor government ministers...he was at a restaurant with some bunch, and he had his government limo wait out side for him, hours, the whole time on triple time or some shit, fuck knows what it cost taxpayers just to do it...and they fronted him about it, and the fucken almost Rudd-esque waffling that his response consisted of...
ACA Do you think this is a fair go for taxpayers, Minister?
Jones Well, bring me a taxpayer, and we will ask them.
ACA Well, I'm a taxpayer, I'm already here, Minister Jones.
and they reckon he always knew the answers...not that time.He was fucking stumped cold.
You are mixing up your Barry Jones'. Moron.
Delvine kiss 😘
Yeah , Its come a long way , Just need to get a balance.Questions not skewed . TV has not changed , just got worse.
My housemate reminds me of Delvene Delaney