He was so soft-spoken! He was literally whispering. Also, when he smiled, his face crinkled up like a cheeky chap. Reminds me of Niall Horan. No wonder Simon has a soft spot for One Direction!
Simon's fellow contestant Phil now volunteers for us at The Children's Trust! A thoroughly lovely man and a huge help to us in our work to help children with acquired brain injury and complex disabilities. Go Phil!
Wow! Charming and adorable! Who'd a thought when I was all of 7 years old that this gentleman would grow end up being the entertainment mogul that would have a say in my fate! I love Simon Cowell! Just don't tell him that!
This is 1990, so Simon was 31 at this time. Doesn't look much different, today. They said he is a record company director, which means he was in the music business even back then. So people who say that he knows nothing about singing should know he's been working in the music business for more than 25 years.
Well he doesn't know anything about music. By his own admission he can't sing or can't play a musical instrument. He's never had any vocal training or studied music. He doesn't judge talent. All he does is assess who he thinks he can make money out of. Mostly in the music business it's about the image rather than the sound. He is very good at spotting trends and assessing what's likely to be popular. That is all.
simon is not dumb he happens to be one of the most influential and powerful television producers and record producers ever and he started at the bottom of the ladder to do it
So when they introduce him they say that he's a record company director. Even back then he was already big in the music business. Simon was about 30 at this time. Hey there's nothing wrong with go-cart racing a lot of people love it. He loves racecars, I've seen clips of him riding/driving them. Simon, you live life on the edge!
What an humble person he was here :) People might think he's an asshead, but they all play a character,Louis is the old one, Cheryl is the soft crybaby one and Simon the mean one. But Simon knows more than the others who might be a star.
He is utterly at ease with himself. A man that good looking has had to deal with all sorts of stuff - and not only does he deal - he's got a sense of humor. Watch him, at the very beginning, he takes a rude-ish (but veddy British) comment by the host and turns it into a joke on himself. This man is in command! Bravo!
Oh man, yeah this probably haunts him haha. At least he won. He seemed a lot more shy back in the day (I mean obviously he wasn't going to insult people, but he just doesn't have the same presence)... Man, I just love that he was a normal guy who ended up working his way up. Respect.
Wow that host hated him at a point there. AND SIMON LAUGHS AT THE PRIZES OH GOD!! and the host is like 'they all cost money' AHHAAH that's priceless. Simon was awesome back in the day too.
wow was this tape like lost in someones cupboard and they only just found it and realised it was simon cowell on it - thats pretty awesome. he's quite brainy too :)
The funny thing is that Simon's answers were all pop-culture or general knowledge -- there were just more of them. The really difficult questions were answered by the other two.
Who would have thought that Simon Cowell would become a big name in media industry with his work as a judge on TV talent shows like Pop Idol, X Factor and Britain's Got Talent as well as his artist management/production work?
Peter Marshall also used to do the voiceover at the start of the original 70s show. He said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains". It was the other guy who said "And now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week."
British game shows prior to the mid-1990s had never been known for their fabulous prizes. I believe the most given away on a single show prior to the limits being lifted was £6,000.
What a career progression for Peter Marshall. First he was the voiceover who said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains ..... Nicholas Parsons" to the person who was "the host" for the first TV appearance of someone we'd be better off without on our screens. I don't think Peter Marshall said "..and now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week"
it's funny how Simon is the same person he is now. It shows he's genuine
He was so soft-spoken! He was literally whispering. Also, when he smiled, his face crinkled up like a cheeky chap. Reminds me of Niall Horan. No wonder Simon has a soft spot for One Direction!
Simon's fellow contestant Phil now volunteers for us at The Children's Trust! A thoroughly lovely man and a huge help to us in our work to help children with acquired brain injury and complex disabilities. Go Phil!
Go Phil
Well, "Go Phil" indeed..hope he's still alive. I'm a little late.
I knew he was smart. I'm impressed with him even back then.
Yeah I'm really impressed with these videos of him at a younger age. There are some with him aged 20 which are very eloquent too
He's not smart he's genius, he didn't even go much to School
It's nice to know that Simon Cowell didn't always look like he got a hair cut from a ceiling fan.
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old comments be the funniest
Hahaha
Simon's cunning plan: 'If I'm going to conquer this industry, I'd better first find out what it's all about'. Smart guy, very smart guy.
I can't believe I watched the whole thing and found it interesting!
uh the wired google interview brought me here
so cute :D
his smile is the best
Simon looks like a car salesman there.
Sam Malone from Cheers.
Wow! Charming and adorable! Who'd a thought when I was all of 7 years old that this gentleman would grow end up being the entertainment mogul that would have a say in my fate! I love Simon Cowell! Just don't tell him that!
he's so confident.
omg he was so goodlooking!
and lmao at barbara's glasses...
He has always been gorgeous and a winner.
Love him!!!!!!
Too bad he loves little boys.
Definately him. Same voice. Same smile. Same full-of-himselfness. lol.
No matter what country you live in, if your name is Peter Marshall, you're destined to be a game show host.
Funny. Or a minister
This is 1990, so Simon was 31 at this time. Doesn't look much different, today. They said he is a record company director, which means he was in the music business even back then. So people who say that he knows nothing about singing should know he's been working in the music business for more than 25 years.
Incredible, eh? In fact, I didn't even know he's a motor racing fan, actually, like I am!
He is indeed, yes. In fact he was once named the highest-earning TV star by Forbes, in 2009. Oprah Winfrey is the richest, though.
***** But truth be told he's a pretentious, repellent and annoying person!
Well he doesn't know anything about music. By his own admission he can't sing or can't play a musical instrument. He's never had any vocal training or studied music. He doesn't judge talent. All he does is assess who he thinks he can make money out of. Mostly in the music business it's about the image rather than the sound. He is very good at spotting trends and assessing what's likely to be popular. That is all.
Lmao who else came here from the wired autocomplete interview?
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Someone watching this in 2020? Covid got me crazy
Mee
Close, Jan 2021
he looks so calm and cool.
simon is not dumb he happens to be one of the most influential and powerful television producers and record producers ever and he started at the bottom of the ladder to do it
He looks a lot better dressed in a suit than he does in the sloppy t-shirts and jeans that he wears for television appearances now.
Rude
He dresses casually now, how can you call it sloppy? This isn’t the 1960’s
So when they introduce him they say that he's a record company director. Even back then he was already big in the music business. Simon was about 30 at this time. Hey there's nothing wrong with go-cart racing a lot of people love it. He loves racecars, I've seen clips of him riding/driving them.
Simon, you live life on the edge!
I got to admit, he in very handsome here :)
Okau
The uploader is wrong his very first TV appearance was in the 80's for the UK programme- Right to Reply in 86
He was very handsome (still is, though
What an humble person he was here :)
People might think he's an asshead, but they all play a character,Louis is the old one, Cheryl is the soft crybaby one and Simon the mean one. But Simon knows more than the others who might be a star.
He was a sharp guy on this show. Good job.
I'm impressed this guy actually won, even with a good score too against good opposition it seems...
What a handsome young man Simon was!
Priceless! They should show this clip on American Idol. He looked good!
"I'll come back"...He sure did!
Wow! Simon was so handsome! And he's so intelligent too!
Presenter: 'Cause you're single, Gentlemen...'
Simon: 'Absolutely!'
And it was the beginning of the Simon Cowell we all know and love! (Love to hate, sometimes!)
I always love simon!!
Seeing Simon there is like seeing Anakin Skywalker before he became Darth Vader lol. XD
Didn’t know Simon was a go cart racer
I wish they made more programs like this...
Intelligent and good looking and so hot guy!! Simon!! love you! hehe
i love it how simon got all the way to 80 and just waited like the turtle and the hair only the hair still won
Me in 2020 looking for Larry Stylinson proof but then finds this
ME TOO
HELP
Thanks for sharing the tv debut of Simon Cowell.
Simons so smart!!
The announcer says that he's a record company director. So even back then, he was in the music business. This is like 20 years ago.
He is utterly at ease with himself. A man that good looking has had to deal with all sorts of stuff - and not only does he deal - he's got a sense of humor. Watch him, at the very beginning, he takes a rude-ish (but veddy British) comment by the host and turns it into a joke on himself. This man is in command! Bravo!
Oh man, yeah this probably haunts him haha. At least he won. He seemed a lot more shy back in the day (I mean obviously he wasn't going to insult people, but he just doesn't have the same presence)... Man, I just love that he was a normal guy who ended up working his way up. Respect.
hahaha he's so not used to the cameras..i loved this clip..loved it
the lady in the middle has to have the biggest glasses any one can wear
she also has a football players neck
how did simon cowell become so rich and famous from then till now?
He knew someone who knew someone who knew someone
He insulted his way to the top
Thanks for the share Leona. We loved it !!!
Wow that host hated him at a point there. AND SIMON LAUGHS AT THE PRIZES OH GOD!! and the host is like 'they all cost money' AHHAAH that's priceless. Simon was awesome back in the day too.
my favorite part as well lmao
then he went on to make his own shows
WOAH i also just noticed this comment is legit almost 15yrs ago
Well, on his début appearance he was so confident that it seems he has been appearing on TV shows for decades.
these questions are incredibly difficult. Simon is one smart guy.
Simon was always very handsome! And so smart and cute... Awwn! I want him. haha!
omg this was gold! simon was pretty hot :D
lol he actually looked really nice when he come out. I wanted to hug him haha
He definitely looks like Hugh Grant there
I wonder how far he actually got on the show.
wow was this tape like lost in someones cupboard and they only just found it and realised it was simon cowell on it - thats pretty awesome. he's quite brainy too :)
The funny thing is that Simon's answers were all pop-culture or general knowledge -- there were just more of them.
The really difficult questions were answered by the other two.
It’s funny seeing Simon dressed formally. I thought he wouldn’t be caught dead in a tie and coat.
lol simon looks cute when he smiles there :)
Haha I love this vid! Simon sounds just like he does now...he just looked a bit more handsome back then. ;) You gotta love him.
Hahah wow! I bet he never expected to become as well known and famous as he is now.
Who would have thought that Simon Cowell would become a big name in media industry with his work as a judge on TV talent shows like Pop Idol, X Factor and Britain's Got Talent as well as his artist management/production work?
I'm here after the WIRED video
Wikipedia says this clip is from 1989 by the way, this show didn't run in the UK during the 90s.
He reminds of Hugh Grant in this clip haha
simon was beast answering those questions!!!
dunno what's more awesome about this, Simon Cowell, or the the whole premise of this quiz show xD love it!
He looks so much better now!
Now if only we could get this on American Idol...
love the pure 90's suit he's wearing. this reminds me of going for gold except not as good
Peter Marshall also used to do the voiceover at the start of the original 70s show. He said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains". It was the other guy who said "And now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week."
I want to see the one where he comes back!!!!
I like the way Simon eyes up the woman who brought him out all the way until the man starts talking to him ha!
I love his laugh!
That's why he likes to press the buzzer!
here in 2023
What happens in the next episode? Is it online?
The game is like a mix between deal or no deal and the price is right.
gosh he looks so different wow!
(and by the way he was in his late 20s)
so great.
This is hilarious!! I love these old clips!!
i love the woman's laugh at 0:34. a properly dizzy game show hostess, don't you think?
British game shows prior to the mid-1990s had never been known for their fabulous prizes. I believe the most given away on a single show prior to the limits being lifted was £6,000.
When the guy came out driving the little jeep vehicle, Simon said, "I want that" EXCEPT, he was looking directly at the GUY!
On my version of the game in Australia the fame game board had famous faces.
look at that car, now he owns a veyron...he got that car for playing that game now he has the bugatti for playin the game of life
I've never seen this. Only heard about it today on Celebrity Juice. The people running on at the end are the prize models.
how eerie
I don't know why I find this extremely funny...
dude, i'm from the usa and *our* peter marshall used to host a game show called the hollywood squares . . .
Look at him now....LOADED!
not only that he was deeply indebted in 1989 and lost everything. He had to start all over again and look at him now.
omg every1 is so happy
and simon's not be judgemental
and he so cute!!
What a career progression for Peter Marshall. First he was the voiceover who said "Meet now the man who pays the money for these bargains ..... Nicholas Parsons" to the person who was "the host" for the first TV appearance of someone we'd be better off without on our screens.
I don't think Peter Marshall said "..and now from Norwich it's the quiz of the week"
if you notice they do say that he was a record company director, so he's just worked his way up
The backdrop at 2min even looks like the stairs in the nanny.