Australia
Concentration (1 Episode)
Decent version of the classic rebus game.
Seven Network (1997)
Host: Mike Hammond
- 1997: Greg vs. Robin. 4th show. Car Win! [OB/A/T052A.02]
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Deal or No Deal (1 Episode)
200K is the top prize on this version.
Seven Network (2003- )
Host: Andrew O' Keefe
- 2003: Michael is a very interesting contestant. [OB/A/D2.08]
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$ale of the Century (17 Episodes)
A true classic. It lasted 21 years!
Nine Network (1980-2001)
Host: Tony Barber
- 1986: The Ashes Tournament (Australia vs. England). British Game #1: Roger/Daphne/David. Black & White video. [SM/B/D1.01]
- 1990: Colin/Karen/John. Cash Jackpot hits $300,000! [SM/B+/D027.07]
- 1990: Chris/Maria/John. [SM/B+/D027.08]
- 1990: Alec/Ruth/John. [SM/B+/D027.09]
- 1990: Paul/Kate/John. John Sargent plays for $431,604! [SM/B/D027.10]
- 1991: Ian/Carol/Laurie. CashCard win! [OB/A/D028.01]
- 1991: Peter/Esther/Ian. [OB/A/D1.02]
Host: Glenn Ridge
- 1993: Maria/Dale/Elizabeth. $5,000 CashCard Win! [OB/A/D1.03]
- 1994: Geoff/Robin/Tony. [OB/C-/D10.03]
- 1994: Barry/Sue/Tony. Tony wins $344,183! [OB/C/D028.02]
- 1995: Ed/Barbara/Cameron. [OB/A/D028.03]
- 1997: Craig/Vicki/John. John wins the lot and retires with $282,647! Low audio. [OB/B/D028.04]
- 1998: Glenn/Anne-Marie/Brendan. [OB/A/D1.04]
- 2001: Virginia/Doug/Simon. Simon Fallon plays for all of the prizes. [OB/A/D1.05]
- 2001: Peter/Maria/Simon. Simon Fallon wins the lot and takes home $434,065. [OB/A/D1.06]
- 2001: Linda/Chris/Louise. Louise wins the lot! [OB/A/D1.07]
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$ale of the Century 15th Anniversary Special
- 1995: Featuring interviews with Reg Grundy and Tony Barber and clips of foreign versions (including ours!). [OB/A-/D1.08]
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Temptation: The New $ale of the Century (8 Episodes)
An excellent revival!
Nine Network (2005- )
Host: Ed Phillips and Lavinia Nixon
- 2005: Phil/Edwina/Ian. Series Premiere! [OB/A/D2.01]
- 2005: Graham/Maureen/Phil. 2nd Ep with Phil playing for over $100,000! [OB/A/D2.02]
- 2005: Carolyn/Adrian/Brigid. Brigid plays for all of the prizes. [OB/A/D2.03]
- 2005: Lynne/Jeff/Brigid. Brigid O’ Connor becomes the first lot winner with $663,738! DVD glitches through middle of ep. [OB/A/D2.04]
- 2005: Tom/Pauline/Pete. [OB/A/D2.05]
- 2005: “Celebrity Family Ties” Grand Final. Red & Elly vs. Shelly & Ben. [OB/A/D2.07]
- 2006: Erin/Declan/Yolanda. Yolanda Stopar’s 2nd Night where she rolls up a score of $135 in the front game! [OB/A/D2.06]
- 2006: Kate/David/Yolanda. Yolanda Stopar takes home $932,577! [OB/A/D1.07]
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Canada
Definition (1 Episode)
CTV (1974-1989)
Long running word game that's fun but really cheap. Host: Jim Perry
- 1985: Victoria vs. Joanne. Fair Video. [OB/D/022.10]
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England
Blockbusters (1 Episode)
Sorry Bill, Bill, Bill, and Mark; but this is my favorite incarnation that uses teenagers with and has an excellent theme.
ITV (1983-1993)
Host: Bob Holness
- 1992: Tim vs. Yvette and Katherine. [CHA/A/022.11]
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Bob's Full House (1 Episode)
UK version of Trump Card. The contestant interviews takes almost ten minutes to complete, but the lightning-paced game leaves plenty of room. Much better than the one that hit our shores.
BBC1 (1984-1990)
Host: Bob Monkhouse
- 1985: Jacqueline/John/David/Merryl. [GOLD/A/T067C.01]
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Catch Phrase (1 Episode)
Almost like the American version. I really like the neon set.
ITV (1986-2002)
Host: Roy Walker
- 1994: Marita vs. Sean. Features the hilarious Snake Charmer puzzle! [CHA/A/022.12]
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Play Your Cards Right (2 Episodes)
UK Card Sharks. Front game is the same as ours, but odd rules for the Money Cards.
ITV (1980-1987)
Host: Bruce Forsyth
- 1980: Anne vs. Ian. Car win! Time code on top of screen. [SM/B/T067C.02]
- 1985: Dave & Tracey vs. Chrissy & Gary. Season Premiere. Car Win. [OB/A/T067C.03]
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Germany
Hopp oder Topp [$ale of the Century] (1 Episode)
Tele 5 (1990-1992)
Host: Tommy Aigner
- 1992: Gerald/Ingrid/Dieter. Dieter wins the lot and takes home 304,389 DM! [OB/A/D1.11]
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Unsold Pilots (3 Pilots)
Get Rich Quick (1977, Bob Stewart Productions) [SM/A/019.01]
Early version of Go!. Host Steve Edwards is really uneasy at the podium. The bonus game should’ve been reused on another show.
Lucky Numbers (1985 Pilot 1, Merrill Heatter Enterprises) [SM/A/019.02]
Alex Trebek hosts this retooling of High Rollers where sevenahh is the only bad roll and niners can land you some extra cash-roo (couldn’t resist). The main game is unbelievably easy and the bonus game can go on forever.
Top Secret (1987, Martindale-Gilden Productions) [SM/A/D5.06]
Wink Martindale is at the helm of this fun "secret identity" game that combines elements of Super Password and Press Your Luck. Supposedly, this show barely missed making the CBS lineup.
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Game Show Miscellania
Chuck Barris: Anything for a Laugh
- 1985: 1-Hour special featuring clips of Chuck Barris’s shows (mostly Dating Game, Newlywed Game, and Gong Show.) [OB/A/026.04]
GSN Promos-
- “Family Appeal” promo featuring Peter Tomarken and Pat Sajak. 8-mins. [SM?/A/023.01]
Home and Family
- 1996 Ep. Featuring interviews with Pat Finn and co about new FAM game shows. 2 Hours. [OB/A/020.02]
Made in Melbourne (Australia)
- Ten minute segment featuring various clips of Australian game shows. [OB/A/D12.13]
Something So Right (NBC Sitcom)
- 1996 November ep featuring Bob Barker in a guest role. (1/2 Hour) [OB/A/026.05]
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