$ale of the Century [NBC]: Episode 35

[Shieldsy100]

Good game all of you. Shame that I wasn't able to get in amongst it all.

[Deleted]

Likewise, Cam.

[Billy Gardell]

Great game! Next time I'll have to practice pressing the buzzer, really! And John, good luck to you!

[palmer7]

Billy Gardell and Cameron Shields, everyone. (cheers and applause)


But now John Lopez is going to join me as we go shopping!


(Let's Go Shopping cue plays as John exits and joins me by the doors)
(cheers and applause)
(and the doors.... don't open)


Well, here we are by the doors, but they're not opening. (I knock on the doors)

Shakespearean Porter: (off-screen) Knock, knock, knock! Who’s there, i' th' name of Beelzebub?


Greg: Greg Palmer and our champion John Lopez.


Shakespearean Porter: (off-screen) Faith, here's an equivocator, that could swear in both the scales against either scale; who committed treason enough for God's sake, yet could not equivocate to heaven. O, come in, equivocator.


(the doors finally open to reveal a Shakespearean porter as we walk inside)


Shakespearean Porter: I had thought to have let in some of all professions that go the primrose way to the everlasting bonfire. I pray you, remember the porter.


(I give the porter a tip)


Greg: (to the porter) Well gee, that's a comforting thought. Practicing for The Scottish Play, I see. I pray you, remember your job. (the porter exits, I turn to John) Well, John, that was another fine score. $125. We add that to your $346 for a total of $471. Your thoughts on the match, sir?

[Deleted]

Another nailbiter I have to admit. Billy did pretty well, personally speaking.

[palmer7]

Yes, he certainly did. That's very nice of you to say, John. Now, you have $471. That's enough for you to buy, if you wished... this!

(the lights dim as Heather walks out wearing this....)




Charlie: (VO) John, Cartier and Paris are intertwined by an invisible thread of creativity, a certain French charm, an inimitable spirit that is embodied by the Parisian woman. And nothing says that more than this long necklace made of 18K white gold, set with 8 lapis lazuli, 8 onyx and 152 brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.17 carats. It comes from the Paris Nouvelle Vague collection, yours with a gift certificate to Cartier. And it's normally priced at....


$64,500


Yours on $ale of the Century for only...


$445



(audience cheers as the lights come back on)



Greg: Lovely necklace, and you can just take it home with you tonight if you so desired... or, come back on Monday, and we'll have some new prizes for you. Now, we tried offering three cars this week, but on Monday, it'll just be one. But what a car it is!


[WHERE'S THE WALRUS V1]





Charlie: (VO) John, Italian styling comes to America with the Maserati Quattroporte GTS. The model that represents the epitome of the Maserati philosophy has been restyled in line with tradition to represent the perfect synthesis of luxury and power. And with a 523 horsepower engine, a peak torque of 710 nanometers, and a top speed of 190 miles per hour, it's power you get! The Maserati Quattroporte is a car forged by expertise and passion and produced with craftsman-like care. It comes with all the standard features plus the Luxury Package GTS. Furnished by Maserati USA, a division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles! Normally priced at....


$148,700


Yours for only....



$530


(audience cheers)


Greg: And you're only $59 and a win away from that. Get to $750, and you'll win all the prizes plus this!


(cash jackpot fanfare as the sign lowers)

Charlie: (VO) Tonight's $ale of the Century cash jackpot totals....




And we're going to increase it to $925,000. So, that gives you a million dollars plus with just the car and cash alone. Never mind all the prizes. Now, we all know what your goals are, but I'm going to tell you anyway. You can either take home the diamond necklace worth $64,500 and leave, or you can come back on Monday, knowing you need at least $59 and the win for the Maserati Quattroporte. Incidentally, a win with.... $169 gets you all the prizes.


We're going to give you 10 seconds to decide.


(drumroll)
(ding)


And your decision?

[Deleted]

I'm going for that Lot still. That's been my biggest motivator throughout the entire show.

[palmer7]

(horn fanfare plays as we shake hands on it)

He's coming back on Monday! We'll add $5,000 to the Cash Jackpot, making it $925,000. We'll be right back!



(main theme to commercial)
(fade to commercial)

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(fade in, the set is now void of people)


Greg: Well, everybody decided to leave work early, except maybe a few cameramen. Stacey announced she was having a pool party at the Beverly Hilton. She's going to try to set a world record by fitting as many people as she can in Suite 434. John's coming back on Monday to face two new challengers, we'll have some new prizes, and what am I still doing here? Keep smiling, have a great weekend, and bye for now! (I give the Dick Clark Salute, then exit, leaving shots of an empty stage)



[CLEAN LOOP OF OPENING THEME]










Greg: (VO, pre-recorded) Tonight's departing contestants and some members of the studio audience will receive....


Gitano Sport, no-sweat activewear you can wear anywhere. Junior, missy, and plus sizes. From Gitano, fashions for the times.


A Kenwood stereo system. Now great sound is affordable in a matched stereo system. The Kenwood Spectrum Series. Kenwood, the next step in sound.


An ice tray and a supply of Ice Juicee, the refreshing treat with frozen, natural fruit juice in a squeeze pack. You'll love Ice Juicee.


And an ensemble of Harris Lamps with antique astrolabe design with brass-finished accents and hand-decorated shades. Great lighting from Harris Lamps.


Plus, all of our contestants and some members of our studio audience will receive a copy of our home game from Hasbro, a diamond stick pen from Germani Jewelers, and $25 in Facebook credits.










(we get empty shots of the stage, surrounded by prizes)
























TEMPUR-PEDIC




PAJAMAGRAM




SONY ELECTRONICS, USA




SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, VANCOUVER




MESA SAFE




TIFFANY AND CO.




SOCIETE CARTIER




FIAT CHRYSLER AUTOMOBILES















BUNNINGS WAREHOUSE



GITANO



KENWOOD ELECTRONICS



NUTRI-FOODS INTERNATIONAL


HARRIS LAMPS



HASBRO



GERMANI JEWELLERS



























In the event of the unavailability or price increase of any prize, producer reserves the right to substitute cash or prizes equivalent to the announced price of such prize.















PARTS OF SALE OF THE CENTURY NOT AFFECTING THE OUTCOME OF THE CONTEST HAVE BEEN EDITED





SOURCE INFORMATION FOR SOME QUESTIONS FURNISHED BY:

















Greg Palmer's Wardrobe Furnished by:
RICK PALLACK




















Stacey Wren's Wardrobe Furnished by:
SAKS 5th AVENUE













Some Models' Wardrobe Furnished by:
KEITH MATHESON
BLAZER
ZIMMERMANN
PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL









Shoes by:
AQUILA
FRANCO BURRONE












$ALE OF THE CENTURY
GREG PALMER













Greg: (VO, pre-recorded) All prices are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Value and are correct at the time of recording. $ale of the Century stars me, Greg Palmer. This program has been edited. This is Greg Palmer speaking.






Executive Producers
JENNIFER MULLIN
ANDREW BROOKE
KAREN GREENE





Produced by
NICHOLAS J. BRANDT
KAREN BENTLEY





Co-Producer
STEVE MARSHALL





Associate Producers
ISAAC MAYO
JANET HOWE





Creative Consultants
GLENN RIDGE
TONY BARBER
JIM PERRY





Directed by
BRAD KREISBERG


















Taped at
SUNSET BRONSON STUDIOS
Hollywood, CA














International Distribution by
NEW WORLD INTERNATIONAL













Executive in Charge of Production
MICHAEL WHYTE