Sale of the Century [NBC Daytime] Pilot: Archive!

[babytims]

Happy new year, folks! 2023 is here, and that means that tomorrow I launch Sale of the Century on NBC! Although I'm doing this prematurely, there's some setting up to do in preparation for tomorrow's launch.

If you read the rulesheet for the game, you'd notice that this version's gonna be a bit different from the NBC Jim Perry version, but still the same idea. I need 3 bargainers ready to win a whole lot of loot! Who wants in?

[nelson21]

I'll try

[babytims]

That’s one!

[basketball32]

I’ll play.

[babytims]

One more!

[billmcdee]

Count me in!

[babytims]

Suite! We’ll hopefully commence later today once we finish setting up!

[GameShowNetwork]

From one $ale host to another, I wish you the best of luck in hosting this series Immanuel

[babytims]

Jan 2, 2023 10:07:43 GMT -5 GameShowNetwork said:

From one $ale host to another, I wish you the best of luck in hosting this series Immanuel

Thank you, Mark!

[babytims]

*opening theme*

Shadoe Stevens: This week, we're offering a Diamond Pin!

A new fur coat!





And continue a journey toward a fortune in cash and prizes, including a new Dodge Challenger!

Or a cash jackpot, which is valued now at...

$20,000! In total, more than...




$150,000 to be won today on...

(echoes)

Sale of The Century! And now, here's the star of Sale of the Century...Immanuel Tims!

*cheers*

(I knock on the wooden wall for good luck, something I do for my shows at school, similar to Bill Cullen)

Thank you Mr. Stevens, and welcome one and all to The All-New Sale of the Century! We've got some exciting things in store for the next half hour, and a whole lot of loot to give away. And the fun part is, all of the prizes today can be bought at a bargain price! We've gone crazy!

*laughter*

I'm excited to be doing this show here, and I'm sure you all are excited the same. Let's introduce our hostess for today's show...you all know her from The Price is Right, the new kid on their block, Ms. Alexis Guabe!

*cheers as Alexis walks to the stage*

How are you, Alexis?

Alexis: I'm doing splendidly! Excited to be working on a new show!

Indeed we all are. Ironic that you're already doing a show on another network, but we're glad you're here with us instead. Besides...our commissary's better.

*laughter*

Would you be so kind as to introducing today's contestants Ms. Guabe?

*contestant intro*

Alexis: Gladly. First, from Minnesota, he's a cashier and a bowler...it's Nels Snesrud! Second, he's a bagel shop owner from Virginia Beach...Raymond Weaver! And finally, a data entry worker from Philadelphia, Mr. Bill McDee!

*cheers*

Thank you, Alexis! We'll see you in just a few moments. Let's get acquainted here contestants. Nels, you're a bowler. How long have you bowled for?

[nelson21]

Over 15 years I think maybe less

[babytims]

Oh yeah? That's a pretty long time. Now I know that you have bowled in leagues around here. How many have you won?

[nelson21]

1 I think

[babytims]

Oh well, here's to you winning a whole bunch more! Good luck to you today, Nels.

Raymond Weaver is here. He's from Virginia and you work at a bagel shop it says. Do you put anything special on the bagels, or just cream cheese?

[basketball32]

for the most part it’s cream cheese, but we have other toppings upon request

[babytims]

Oh yeah, like what?

[basketball32]

we also have peanut butter, jelly, and honey

[babytims]

Sounds really good! Ok, before I get hungry, it's best we move on. Good luck to you today, Raymond.

Bill McDee's with us here. He's a order entry worker. What type of orders do you enter, Bill?

[billmcdee]

We receive orders for equipment for first responders, wheel chocs, choc holders, ladder racks, tank holders and many more such type items.

Been working at this job almost 4 years and have really been loving it!

[babytims]

That was gonna be my next question, 4 years and you're enjoying it. Glad to know it's benefitting you Bill. Good luck you three as we begin the match. Ms. Guabe, could you do the honors in this first match?

Alexis: Gladly. I'll give everyone $20 to start, good luck fellas!

*applause, ding*

And there you all go. Here's how this works: I'll ask tossup questions at $5 a pop. After a couple of questions, the leader, or leaders in case of a tie, will have the chance at a magnificent prize at a bargain price. Let's do it fellas. Buzz in when you know the answer to this...

According to the National Safety Council, what is the biggest hazard on golf courses… golf balls, water hazards, or golf carts?

Bill: 74
Raymond: 11
Nels: 83

Buzzcode: 63

*Bill buzzes in*

Bill!

[billmcdee]

Golf balls (based on my experience having worked 2 summers on a golf course).

[babytims]

Nope, golf carts. Probably had too many drunk drivers on the course.

*laughter*

That'll cost you five.

But you can very easily get back up.

What is another name for the wild, flat faced, big mouthed creature known as “Yeti”?

Bill: 25
Raymond: 22
Nels: 51

Buzzcode: 37

*Bill buzzes in*

Bill, try again!

[billmcdee]

Abominable Snowman.

[babytims]

Yes sir, you're back in the running.

*ding*

Third question:

True or false? In Russia, if a woman gives birth to more than 10 children she is rewarded with cash and prizes.

Bill: 44
Raymond: 33
Nels: 19

Buzzcode: 37

*Raymond buzzes in*

Raymond this time!

[basketball32]

false

[babytims]

It's true. It's called the Mother Heroine award. You drop.

Tight game as we really haven't moved much. Fourth question:

Who was the first "American Idol" winner?

Bill: 29
Raymond: 44
Nels: 10

Buzzcode: 73

*Raymond buzzes in*

Raymond again!

[basketball32]

Kelly Clarkson

[babytims]

Kelly Clarkson is right for five.

*ding*

One more question:

Who was the first African-American man to achieve EGOT status?

Bill: 87
Raymond: 55
Nels: 73

Buzzcode: 85

*Bill buzzes in*

Bill for the lead!

[babytims]

(Also, ignore my previous post, I jumped the gun and therefore goofed)

[billmcdee]

I do not know the answer.