8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Sale of the Century (1969)
Sale of the Century (1969)
Overview
Sale of the Century is a television game show format that has been screened in several countries in various incarnations since 1969. The show found its biggest success in Australia, where it aired weeknights from 1980 to 2001. A new version had aired in Australia from May 2005 to January 2009 and in the United States during the 2007-2008 television season in syndication under the title of Temptation. The format is a general knowledge quiz, where a set of contestants earn money for correct answers, and occasionally have the chance to "buy" heavily-discounted prizes with their score money via "Instant Bargains". Long-running champions would compete to win enough money to buy larger prizes, such as trips or cars, at show's end; more successful ones could end up buying all the prizes on offer and/or a large cash jackpot. In 1973 the three contestant format was dropped and two married couples were used as contestants. This two couple format was also used during the 1973-1974 night time syndicated version as well. After its original run in the USA and during its successful run in the UK, the format was purchased by Australian TV mogul Reg Grundy, whose Grundy Television had produced a similarly formatted program called Temptation between 1971 and 1976. The Grundy version of Sale premiered on Nine Network on July 14, 1980 and became a massive success, spawning versions all across the world. At its close in 2001 it was Australia's longest-running game show.
Starring Cast
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
Sale of the Century is a television game show format that has been screened in several countries in various incarnations since 1969. The show found its biggest success in Australia, where it aired weeknights from 1980 to 2001. A new version had aired in Australia from May 2005 to January 2009 and in the United States during the 2007-2008 television season in syndication under the title of Temptation. The format is a general knowledge quiz, where a set of contestants earn money for correct answers, and occasionally have the chance to "buy" heavily-discounted prizes with their score money via "Instant Bargains". Long-running champions would compete to win enough money to buy larger prizes, such as trips or cars, at show's end; more successful ones could end up buying all the prizes on offer and/or a large cash jackpot. In 1973 the three contestant format was dropped and two married couples were used as contestants. This two couple format was also used during the 1973-1974 night time syndicated version as well. After its original run in the USA and during its successful run in the UK, the format was purchased by Australian TV mogul Reg Grundy, whose Grundy Television had produced a similarly formatted program called Temptation between 1971 and 1976. The Grundy version of Sale premiered on Nine Network on July 14, 1980 and became a massive success, spawning versions all across the world. At its close in 2001 it was Australia's longest-running game show.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a satirical comedy that observes the absurdities of consumerism and business without explicitly promoting a specific political ideology. Its focus is on broad social commentary and comedic situations rather than advocating for progressive or conservative values, leading to a neutral rating.
As a game show originating in the late 1960s, 'Sale of the Century' does not feature a narrative structure or character roles that would allow for the integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion themes. Its participant pool and host reflected the mainstream demographics of its era, without intentional DEI-driven casting or narrative framing.
Secondary
'Sale of the Century' is a game show format from 1969. Its structure does not include narrative elements or character development, and therefore, it does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The portrayal is N/A due to the absence of relevant content.
As a game show from 1969, 'Sale of the Century' focuses on contestants answering questions and winning prizes. It does not feature narrative elements, characters, or themes that would involve or depict transsexual individuals or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
As a game show, "Sale of the Century" does not feature narrative characters with pre-established genders from source material or prior canon. The roles of hosts, announcers, and contestants are not subject to gender swap definitions.
As a game show, "Sale of the Century" (1969) features hosts and contestants rather than fictional characters with established canonical races from source material. Therefore, the concept of a race swap does not apply.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.4
10.0
Critic Ratings
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