$ALE OF THE CENTURY-(Syndicated Premiere) January 7, 1985

Host: Jim Perry
Hostess: Summer Bartholomew (replace Lee Menning here and on daytime)
Announcer: Jay Stewart

Up for grabs:
Cadillac Eldorado Convertible valued at $35,679 for just $610
All the prizes and a cash jackpot of $50,000 for just $850

That could go to any of our players if they answer right, avoid temptation and are in it for the long haul.

Jack Winklin (Hawthrone, CA) a number lover, can memorize any serial number

Andra Racibarken (originally from Newark, NJ) “she does not do anything halfway”  except climb Mount Whitney when she first came to California

Buck Riley (originally from Santa Fe, NM) “doesn’t practice what he preaches” wrote a gambling book, filled with advice that has failed him

Every one starts with $20. Each right answer adds $5 more, wrong answers cost you 5. Who’s ever ahead after the Speed Round is the Champion and gets a chance at going shopping.

1 According to a famous film title, when did John Voight’s cowboy get in the saddle?
Andra: Midnight 25
2 What are square, overhand and granny?
Jack: Serves (Knots) 15
3 In 1588, what country’s Navy defeated the Spanish Armada?
Buck: Great Britain 25
4 Who made the daring statement, “Give me Liberty or Give Me Death?
Jack: Patrick Henry 20
5 She had a dumb boyfriend, a heartless boyfriend and a cowardly boyfriend.  Name the girl who went with these wimps to see the Wizard of Oz?
Audra: Dorothy 30

INSTANT BARGAIN #1

Audra, who’s in the lead, has a chance to buy bargain merchandise. Once she buys, it’s hers to keep, no matter what…BUT, it may cost her the game later. Here’s Summer with a bargain.

Jewels by Edwar 18kt. Gold Triangular Ring (Gift Certificate)
Regular Price: $800
Today: $5

Andra doesn’t rush. Jim steps in to add $100. “GOING ONCE…GOING TWICE” Almost Three Times before “SOLD!” (25)

6 In Chess, only one piece goes in any direction as far…
Jack: King (…as it wants: Queen) 15
7 By what collective name do we know the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
Andra: The Bill of Rights 30
8 In Literature, Aramis, Athos and Porthos were better known…
Buck: The Three Musketeers 30

FAME GAME #1

The first to figure out this riddle gets a pick of the board of 9. Some prizes, some cash and one number adds $10 to their score.

Famous Person: “I was born in 1935.  I learned hillbilly and blues songs from records.  In 1954, I made my first commercial record.  I created a sensation of the Ed Sullivan Show.”
Buck: Elvis Presley

#5 $10 (Note: Elvis also made 28 movies)

• Jack: 15
• Andra: 30
• Buck: 40

10 What’s the French Name of the creamy potato soup that’s flavored…
Andra: Vichyssoise (…with leeks, chicken stock and served cold) 35
11 Name the ceremonial march that is the official song of the President…”
Andra: Hail to the Chief (…of the United States) Tied for Lead
12 The Name of this mythical beast derives from the Latin words meaning “one horn”
Andra: A Unicorn 45
13 From what small nut would grow a mighty oak?
Jack: Acorn 20

INSTANT BARGAIN #2-Andra again

Beverly Stereo System from Denmark
Regular Price: $1,095
Today: $10

Andra is worried about Buck, not so much about Jack. We’ll cut it down to $6, only one buck behind Buck. “GOING ONCE…” Sold! PLUS A SALE SURPRISE FOR $800 (39)

14 This flightless African creature is the largest bird…
Jack: Ostrich (…alive) 25
15 Who’s the American Secretary of State who shared the 1973 Nobel Peace Prize…
Buck: Kissinger (with North Vietnam’s Lê Đức Thọ) 45
16 Which American city before being renamed in 1664 had been called New Amsterdam?
Andra: New York 44
17 In the Legend, the people of Troy were stunned when something unexpected…
Andra: The Trojan Horse (Jim almost give it to her, but the judges want more info.)
The Troops came out of the Trojan Horse 49
18 Who played Right Hand Man to Robinson Crusoe?
Jack: Friday 30

When he was asked who did the housework, Robinson Crusoe said “Thank God, it’s Friday.

• Jack: 30
• Andra: 49
• Buck: 45

FAME GAME #2: $15 Added

Famous Place: I’m one of the world’s capital cities, as well as a cultural and financial center.  I was the residence of the Haspburgs
Jack: Brussels, Belgium
Andra: Vienna

Her husband said to pick a lucky 1 $5 (54)

20 Zimbabwe, a nation in Southern Africa…
Andra: Rhodesia (…was known until 1980 as what?) 59
21 Because they’re often sponsored by toiletry companies, what name is given to daytime dramas?
Jack: Soaps 35
22 As an adjective, this word means up to date.  As a noun…
Jack Current (…it’s the main flow of a river, Lucked Out) 40

INSTANT BARGAIN #3-Third for Andra

7-Day New England Tour
Regular Price: $2,336
Today: $16

Andra’s hubby loves to travel. Jim figures she’ll buy the trip as is. No price cut, no bonus cash. GOING ONCE…DONE DEAL! And she’s still ahead by 3 Dollars

23 The world’s tallest building, the Sears Tower…
Andra: In Chicago 48
24 Name the famous Portuguese Sailor who commanded…
Andra: Christopher Columbus (…commanded the first expedition to circumvent the globe: Magellan) 43
25 What popular Television series began with the theme song, Suicide is Painless?
Jack: MASH 45

FAME GAME #3-$25 Added

Famous Person: I was born about 1872. And grew up to become a vital dominating figure.  I stole horses as a youth but underwent religious conversion in my 20’s. In 1903, I was acclaimed as a great prophet and healer.
Jack: Aimee Semple Macpherson
The son of the Czar was afflicted…
Andra: John Smith
Buck gets the rest “…with hemophilia.  I stopped the boy’s bleeding with hypnosis.  In 1916, three conservatives plied me with poisoned and finally shot me to death.  I was known as Russia’s mad monk.  I am…Rasputin

#9 $25! (Lucky 7 had $15)

Going into Speedround:

• Jack 45
• Andra 43
• Buck 70

“On TV’s Star Trek, Leonard Nimoy’s character was…” Andra Spock
“What is Popeye’s favorite vegetable?” Andra Spinach
“What must you be able to do to become a member of a glee club?” Andra “You Gotta be Singing” Name the sweet yellow fluid bees make from the nectar: Andra Honey
In what popular comic strip does Peppermint Pattie appear? Buck Peanuts
How many strings are there on a standard violin? Jack: 4
Who invented the phonograph? Jack “Mark, ugh Bell” (Edison)
What book of the bible contains the story of Noah? Jack Genesis
Name the TV miniseries that told the story of Knuta Kinte: Jack Roots
By what nickname do we know the playwright Thomas Linear Williams? Jack Tennessee Williams
Name the European capital served by Heathrow airport: Jack London
What tree branch is regarded as a symbol of peace? Jack Olive
In what state will you find the Grand Canyon? Audra Arizona

GAME OVER!

Buck is the champ and that $75 on the scoreboard can be spent on the shopping floor.

• Leader Portable Car Phone ($3,000) for $85 $75
• Sand Toys Dune Buggy ($6,100) for $195
• Cadillac Eldorado Convertible ($35,679) for $610
• Those prizes and more PLUS a cash Jackpot of $50,000 ($123,659!) all for $830

If Buck wants the bigger stuff, he’ll have to keep playing and keep winning. If he loses, that cash is no better than any other U.S. currency. He can buy the Phone right now instead and retire from the show. Buck will…play again! The $75 will be banked and added to his score if he wins again. Meanwhile, the jackpot goes up by $1,000 each day until someone goes all the way.

Note: The NBC Daytime version had scrapped this format for the Winner’s Board by this time.

Sale of the Century is owned by Fremantle.