It’s the 45th anniversary of ‘Sale of the Century’, a quiz show institution that gathered Australian families around the TV at 7pm each weeknight to try their luck at the trivia questions and imagine themselves in BMWs and furs. The show, a straight copy of the US version, put down deep roots in Australia, staying on the air for 21 years. Genial host Tony Barber was the anchor of Sale, doing a sports-themed run-out to take his place at the podium from 1980 until 1991, when he was succeeded by Gl

1989-1993 Sale Of The Century TV Show. ``````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Sale of the Century is perhaps best remembered for Steve Parr’s opening slide to the podium. Where contestants had the possibility of winning new cars and overseas travel. The NZ edition played for four seasons on TVNZ, before a short rebirth on TV3. ========================================================= Support Kiwi artists & our movie & music industry. if you enjoyed it? why not buy it? (The Nosta