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Step back in time to one of the most historic weeks in the history of the 1980s syndicated nighttime version of Sale of the Century with this complete, seamless broadcast compilation featuring all five closing credit rolls from the week of November 11 through November 15, 1985. This custom video collection includes only the closing sequences and complete credit rolls from episodes #S-141, #S-142, #S-143, #S-144, and #S-145, presenting a beautiful preservation of retro television history. This specific broadcast week holds massive significance for classic game show enthusiasts because it officially marks the final week of the 1980s syndicated nighttime version of Sale of the Century to ever feature the legendary shopping endgame format before it was permanently retired and replaced by the iconic Winners Board endgame format on Monday, November 18, 1985. The show features the beloved, charismatic host Jim Perry alongside the beautiful hostess Summer Bartholomew, with the legendary, booming voice of announcer Jay Stewart introducing the prizes and reading the production credits. Every single closing sequence featured in this multi-episode compilation video was meticulously taped off a local BUZZR television broadcast, maintaining the wonderful nostalgia of vintage network presentations. Full credit for the archival capture and preservation of these incredible television moments goes entirely to the phenomenal Great Oldies Game Shows channel on YouTube, a true haven for lovers of classic television. The video layout flows chronologically through the week, starting with the first closing sequence from Monday, November 11, 1985, featuring an intense match of Joyce versus Mark versus Ginger. It moves right into the second closing sequence from Tuesday, November 12, 1985, which features Jon versus Carol versus Mark. Next up is the third closing sequence from Wednesday, November 13, 1985, documenting the exciting battle of Tony versus Susan versus Mark. The fourth closing sequence captures Thursday, November 14, 1985, showcasing the episode featuring Brad versus Buffy versus Mark. Finally, the fifth and final closing sequence in this compilation comes from Friday, November 15, 1985, documenting the monumentally historic final shopping endgame episode with contestants Bill versus Lauren versus Brad. Watch the scrolling text, listen to the legendary theme music, and enjoy this comprehensive look at the end of an era in daytime and nighttime syndicated television history. This archive is perfect for fans of Reg Grundy Productions, classic 1980s set designs, retro synthesizer theme songs, and the unforgettable era of high-stakes shopping rounds. Relive every production staff acknowledgement, executive credit, copyright notice, and studio sign-off exactly as they aired decades ago on television. Enjoy this ultimate tribute to the final shopping era days of Jim Perry’s legendary syndicated nighttime run!

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00:15AVAILABLE NOW
00:30All prices are manufactured, suggested retail value, and are correct at the time of recording.
00:47Sale of the Century stars Jim Perry.
00:51This is Jay Stewart speaking.
01:00Sale of the Century is a Red Stranding.
01:32All prices are manufactured, suggested retail value, and are correct at the time of recording.
01:50Sale of the Century stars Jim Perry.
01:54This is Jay Stewart speaking.
02:02Sale of the Century isn't.
02:35All prices are manufactured, suggest of retail value, and are correct at the time of recording.
02:52Sale of the Century stars Jim Perry.
02:56This is Jay Stewart speaking.
03:04Sale of the Century is a Red Scrandi production.
03:39All prices are manufactured, suggest of retail value, and are correct at the time of recording.
04:09He is a Red Stranding production.
04:42All prices are manufactured suggest of retail value
04:45and are correct at the time of recording.
05:00Sale of the Century stars Jim Perry.
05:04This is Jay Stewart speaking.
05:13Sale of the Century is a Red Stranding production.

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