During the Syndicated era, taping of one of the episodes was done in a different studio. This episode is without the blue backdrop. Enjoy this rare find!
Monty Hall have been a famous legend to LMAD episodes for the last five decades. All his accolades lie in our souls forever. So sorrowful for the loss. RIP Monty Hall 1921-2017
LOL, this show is the reason I used to make sure I had 99 cents in change on me as much as possible thanks to one of the on-the-spot deals. Hey, I was a younger kid haha...once I was old enough to remember watching it. This particular episode I was only a year to almost 2 years old.
I read that the reason this episode was shot at the NBC Studios was because Buick wanted to show off their models and they wanted to do it in bigger facilities than the ABC Television Studios that "Deal" was normally taped at.
My husband said that much of the furniture they give as prizes on this show is most likely stuff the company could not sell. Frankly, some of that stuff is hideous, like the pink and orange floral patio furniture and all that Chromecraft stuff. But I would be happy to win washer and dry sets because back then, that stuff was built to last.
That was the style back then and was really well made and nice, much better than the cheap but expensive stuff made today so I'd say they donated the furniture, cars, appliances, furs, trips, etc. not because they couldn't sell but to 'advertise' their products! Great idea, great show!
And the stuff they had back then was made in America and lasted longer. This is why we have lots of antique wood furniture in our home, including sofas from the turn of the century. Stuff was made with pride and durability along with quality. Now you can't find much of anything not made in China. We looked at pressure canners, but found that the ones at the store are made in China. Time to hit antique shops.
Gosh, seeing Monty and hearing him and watching this classic show simply brings a huge smile and retro happiness! Although the newer show is 'alright'...it will never match or be what used to be. I really hate the way the showcase is done now. It's stupid and doesn't make sense.
This was at the old NBC/KNBC Channel 4 Studios in Burbank, CA, the original home of LMAD from 1963 to late 1968 and the first season of the 1984-86 syndicated revival (The All New LMAD).
For those who were wondering why the audience was chanting along with Monty after the first contestant missed the money, they were playing off the popular advertising catch phrase of thed it day, for Alka-Seltzer--"I can't believe I ate the WHOLE thing!" The third one had it easy...when Jay is out front, then disappears, leaving Monty to do the product plug, it means he has to change to appear with a Zonk.
That was one of the show's I was looking for. But I was looking for the one where it was was won. I can also recall Monty saying, "What goes with champagne?" And the audience said, "Bon Voyage!" The 55 day cruise was valued at $11,000, and $3,300 for spending money.
some of thsoe were gag gifts to make people think twice about giving up cold hard cash for somthing good or someting really bad like furniture that could have been used on a set of Buck Rogers in the 21st century.
...and yet some things - like new electronics - were more expensive than today. Least in the 70's and early 80's. I remember my Dad (RIP) forking out a LOT of money for an Intellivision (not nearly as popular as the Atari but "better graphics" lol), least for back then it was. Taking into consideration inflation and prices of today, today's electronics are cheaper than back then. Not sure about t.v.s or stereos but VCRs were more expensive than the last time they were purchased regularly before DVDs and digital copies were available.
I dressed up as a Doughnut , cause, Monty Hall loves Doughnuts! I would love to find the episode! Taped in Vancouver, Canada, in the late 70’s! I had a White Blouse, white “ frosting”, on my head, a brown skirt, Donut Holes for shoes, and an Inner Tube covered looking like a donut with “ frosting!
So far this wasn't too hard to predict. 2nd contestant was smart to take the curtain because you know they weren't gonna do 2 Zonks in a row. In the case of the 3rd contestant she was smart to take the money because Jay Stewart was not announcing the cat food which means that he was going to be part of the Zonk.
This was taped in the same studio at ABC Hollywood (Studio D) just a different color curtin in the audience. I was an ABC page at the time. We taped 3 shows at a time. The first years of the show were taped in the 60"s at NBC Burbank.
If you scroll further down the comments you will see that there were two 1972 shows that were taped at the NBC Studios for purposes of showcasing the new Buicks. This was one of them. I believe they taped this in Studio 1, the original home of LMAD from 1963-1968.
TBH, not many people could afford to go on a 55 day cruise then or now. Unless you're a housewife, retired or have a lot of vacation time saved up at work. ;)
I can remember two people winning a South American Cruise on "Let's Make A Deal", the 55 day one worth $11,000, and the other was a 51 day cruise to South America worth $10,730. If someone can put them up on TH-cam, I would like to see them again. Thank you.
There was a way for Jay Stweart to not hurt his back on the show and that would've been if they brought the contestants down from their seat to the stage floor and Stewart rolled the prizes on and off the stage with a wheeled cart.
This episodes was indeed done at NBC Studios alright. The closing credits listing of production crew members also scream NBC b/c of the names such as Lon Stucky, Lou Fusari, Joe Williams, Bill Levitsky were longtime NBC production crew members during that time.
For those who have Buzzr, there were two episodes taped at the NBC studios and Buzzr aired the other episode last week. For some reason, GSN skipped that episode.
1. A lion cub is not a zonk. 2. 55 day cruise: in the 70s, about 80% of women were housewives. Plus, some people were students, teachers, self employed, retired, changing jobs, even unemployed, etc, so many people could have taken the time necessary,
If I remember right the reason they taped here is because for one thing it’s actually the NBC studios in Burbank and they used it because they were promoting the new Buick line by using them as prizes and ABC’s facilities weren’t big enough to hold all the cars
Ohh...yeah! I forgot how much cat and dog food they used to peddle back then! I don't recall them doing it now on the Wayne Brady version. I think they had better prizes on the classic version. I really loved the classic deal making ending. It was so much fun watching, hoping those chosen had whatever Monty asked for! I wonder where Carol Merell is now...
Kind of funny that back then we’d treasure the crap furniture more than the cruise. Of course, in 2022 “experience” >>> “material things” lol. PS poor Jay Stewart having to bus his own tables
Has anyone seen that recent episode with contestant Elaine Vener? She was a real beauty! She won $800 but Monty did not ask her if she wanted to trade for the Big Deal and instead asked someone who had won $200? I thought it went by amount won? Can anyone set me straight on this? BTW Monty Hall is the best in the world at this and no one could even come close.
I used to watched this show a lot since I was a kid. Kinda similar to "The Price Is Right", but this one was not bad. They got Monty Hall walking around the audience with people in cosplay where you can give out the price. Towards the end of the show, ABC Films distributed the show, but it was later became Worldvision later on.
I don't know how they legally got away with giving away wild animals. Especially lions. Good Lord None of the contestants we're trained or equipped to handle them ,much less provide them with a proper home
Legally, the contestants won those 'zonk' prizes and could take them if they wanted. In practice, though, the contestants usually took a small cash offer for the zonk instead.
It all happened spontaneously. One day a contestant came to the show in costume and Monty selected them. Pretty soon everyone came in costume. The show had nothing to do with it.
buick had a big line that year regal ,century ,grand sport ,centurion, riveara boat tail ,riveara sedan,le sabre ,skylark ..you could still get the stage 1 for the skylark..
Wow...a 1973 Buick Electra car selling for approx $6,500...and try buying that same car today in pristine condition and it would easily cost you twice that!
'Only' 88$ The Inflation Calculator What cost $88 in 1973 would cost $513.51 in 2019. Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2019 and 1973, they would cost you $88 and $14.50 respectively.
Rotflmao @ a 55 day cruise!?! Where they do that at???? After about 7 days I'd be ready to get the heck off and go HOME! I couldn't imagine staying on a boat that long....and try paying $11,000 for it today! Hahahaha!
Audrey Mcalady There are some, but almost all of them are round-the-world cruises. You can get even longer if your ship is larger than the Panama or Suez canals or is just routed to go around cape horn or the cape of good hope.
Thank you Mr. Monty Hall. For all these great years with "Let's Make A Deal" show. RIP
We all miss our game show announcer Jay Stewart. May he rest in peace. Amen.
R.I.P Monty Hall, bet your making big deals up in heaven
Just checking this out as Monty just went to the Big Deal in the Sky...RIP Monty Hall
Today is the day that Monty Hall would have been 100 years old.
#MontyHall #Happy100Birthday #LetsMakeADeal
Monty Hall have been a famous legend to LMAD episodes for the last five decades. All his accolades lie in our souls forever. So sorrowful for the loss. RIP Monty Hall 1921-2017
We'll all be with him soon ..
R.I.P. Monty Hall... a TV legend!
LOL, this show is the reason I used to make sure I had 99 cents in change on me as much as possible thanks to one of the on-the-spot deals. Hey, I was a younger kid haha...once I was old enough to remember watching it. This particular episode I was only a year to almost 2 years old.
A 55 day cruise is a white elephant. Who has the time or stamina? Treasure Hunt also featured a 55 day cruise.
I read that the reason this episode was shot at the NBC Studios was because Buick wanted to show off their models and they wanted to do it in bigger facilities than the ABC Television Studios that "Deal" was normally taped at.
My husband said that much of the furniture they give as prizes on this show is most likely stuff the company could not sell. Frankly, some of that stuff is hideous, like the pink and orange floral patio furniture and all that Chromecraft stuff. But I would be happy to win washer and dry sets because back then, that stuff was built to last.
That was the style back then and was really well made and nice, much better than the cheap but expensive stuff made today so I'd say they donated the furniture, cars, appliances, furs, trips, etc. not because they couldn't sell but to 'advertise' their products! Great idea, great show!
And the stuff they had back then was made in America and lasted longer. This is why we have lots of antique wood furniture in our home, including sofas from the turn of the century. Stuff was made with pride and durability along with quality. Now you can't find much of anything not made in China. We looked at pressure canners, but found that the ones at the store are made in China. Time to hit antique shops.
This used to be my favorite show back then.
Gosh, seeing Monty and hearing him and watching this classic show simply brings a huge smile and retro happiness! Although the newer show is 'alright'...it will never match or be what used to be. I really hate the way the showcase is done now. It's stupid and doesn't make sense.
Petty Patty
Monty's greatest accomplishments have been in my jolly souls forever. I have felt 100% sorrowful from his loss. RIP Monty Hall 1921-2017
The new version is bargain basement. Monty's version is cream.
This was at the old NBC/KNBC Channel 4 Studios in Burbank, CA, the original home of LMAD from 1963 to late 1968 and the first season of the 1984-86 syndicated revival (The All New LMAD).
Studio 1 at NBC Studios in Burbank, California.
RIP Monty Hall (1921-2017) He passed away today.
Some of these Zonk's are so obvious. When Jay disappeared during the cash machine segment, you know it was to go behind the curtain.
We were very gullible back then
Rip Mr Hall! Loved this show as a kid!!
Rest in Peace Monty Hall.
I used to rush home from school because in my area it was on around 2:00 p.m. it was only a half an hour show so I'd get to see the last few minutes.
For those who were wondering why the audience was chanting along with Monty after the first contestant missed the money, they were playing off the popular advertising catch phrase of thed it day, for Alka-Seltzer--"I can't believe I ate the WHOLE thing!"
The third one had it easy...when Jay is out front, then disappears, leaving Monty to do the product plug, it means he has to change to appear with a Zonk.
Everyone is so calm compaired to today's version.
And they gave more money away in the 70s compared to the 80s
The greatest game show in history!
Taking a 55 day cruise would be nice, but what employer would allow a employee take a 55 day vacation?
21:23 Here is the description of the 55 day cruise to South America.
That was one of the show's I was looking for. But I was looking for the one where it was was won. I can also recall Monty saying, "What goes with champagne?" And the audience said, "Bon Voyage!" The 55 day cruise was valued at $11,000, and $3,300 for spending money.
@@williamdunphy352 $2,750--the rest was the luggage and leather goods
LOL...imagine having that furniture in your living room today!
If I lived on a moon base sure
some of thsoe were gag gifts to make people think twice about giving up cold hard cash for somthing good or someting really bad like furniture that could have been used on a set of Buck Rogers in the 21st century.
I grew up in the 70s. Believe it or not, people thought that hideous furniture looked good!
@@aemrt5745 That furniture might look hideous today, but it probably would last a lifetime.
Being that retro is in it would fit
RIP Monte
Omg that Chromcraft modern living room is amazing! That would be a fortune if you could find one today.
LOL! Wow...$9 for a pair of NEW shoes?!? Holy crap inflation is huge!
Dollars were worth so much more in the 60s-70s than now
...and yet some things - like new electronics - were more expensive than today. Least in the 70's and early 80's. I remember my Dad (RIP) forking out a LOT of money for an Intellivision (not nearly as popular as the Atari but "better graphics" lol), least for back then it was. Taking into consideration inflation and prices of today, today's electronics are cheaper than back then. Not sure about t.v.s or stereos but VCRs were more expensive than the last time they were purchased regularly before DVDs and digital copies were available.
Can't beat the original Deal!
I dressed up as a Doughnut , cause, Monty Hall loves Doughnuts! I would love to find the episode! Taped in Vancouver, Canada, in the late 70’s! I had a White Blouse, white “ frosting”, on my head, a brown skirt, Donut Holes for shoes, and an Inner Tube covered looking like a donut with “ frosting!
Rest peacefully Monty Hall
"My whole world lies waiting--behind door number three..."
"Monte--Monte, Monte--I am walking down your hall.."
Only Jimmy Buffett could write that song.
I like how Monty has to vamp when they're a little slow opening the door.
So far this wasn't too hard to predict. 2nd contestant was smart to take the curtain because you know they weren't gonna do 2 Zonks in a row.
In the case of the 3rd contestant she was smart to take the money because Jay Stewart was not announcing the cat food which means that he was going to be part of the Zonk.
Not always Mr Buzz kill
true,but Monty is the man when it comes to let's make a deal
This is Episode 45 of the Syndicated Run- OAD: October 21, 1972
Rest in peace Monty Hall
This was taped in the same studio at ABC Hollywood (Studio D) just a different color curtin in the audience. I was an ABC page at the time. We taped 3 shows at a time. The first years of the show were taped in the 60"s at NBC Burbank.
If you scroll further down the comments you will see that there were two 1972 shows that were taped at the NBC Studios for purposes of showcasing the new Buicks. This was one of them. I believe they taped this in Studio 1, the original home of LMAD from 1963-1968.
TBH, not many people could afford to go on a 55 day cruise then or now. Unless you're a housewife, retired or have a lot of vacation time saved up at work. ;)
Exactly
I can remember two people winning a South American Cruise on "Let's Make A Deal", the 55 day one worth $11,000, and the other was a 51 day cruise to South America worth $10,730. If someone can put them up on TH-cam, I would like to see them again. Thank you.
There was a way for Jay Stweart to not hurt his back on the show and that would've been if they brought the contestants down from their seat to the stage floor and Stewart rolled the prizes on and off the stage with a wheeled cart.
A lion cub back then was worth about $10,000 to a zoo... I think she won big.
This episodes was indeed done at NBC Studios alright. The closing credits listing of production crew members also scream NBC b/c of the names such as Lon Stucky, Lou Fusari, Joe Williams, Bill Levitsky were longtime NBC production crew members during that time.
For those who have Buzzr, there were two episodes taped at the NBC studios and Buzzr aired the other episode last week. For some reason, GSN skipped that episode.
+jimlange Oh I wish someone could upload that ep.... for those of us without Buzzr :(
1. A lion cub is not a zonk. 2. 55 day cruise: in the 70s, about 80% of women were housewives. Plus, some people were students, teachers, self employed, retired, changing jobs, even unemployed, etc, so many people could have taken the time necessary,
But even in those days, it wasn't a given a person could take two months from a job for this...
💲450.00 for a microwave oven What a deal❗🤓
RIP Monty Hall!
I cant believe she missed the whole thingggggggg
I found Hilton’s oyster stew at the grocery store near my house. When I saw it I said wow I haven’t seen that since I saw it on let’s make a deal
It's gross 🤮
I think the Zonks were great I know almost got a huge Rocking horse but ended up winning 2 great trips dressed like a ANGEL
The seventies seem so relaxed...
If I remember right the reason they taped here is because for one thing it’s actually the NBC studios in Burbank and they used it because they were promoting the new Buick line by using them as prizes and ABC’s facilities weren’t big enough to hold all the cars
R.I.P. Monty Hall September, 30 2017.
1:56 Aw! That cub is so cute! It make a great pet.
Wait until it grows to full-size.
That's Simba
Ohh...yeah! I forgot how much cat and dog food they used to peddle back then! I don't recall them doing it now on the Wayne Brady version. I think they had better prizes on the classic version. I really loved the classic deal making ending. It was so much fun watching, hoping those chosen had whatever Monty asked for! I wonder where Carol Merell is now...
I hear she's living in Hawaii.
It was probably airing in reruns back then, since the show had stopped doing new episode at that point in 1969.
My favorite game show! It’s amazing in 2023 how dated the the prizes are here. Haha
Kind of funny that back then we’d treasure the crap furniture more than the cruise. Of course, in 2022 “experience” >>> “material things” lol.
PS poor Jay Stewart having to bus his own tables
Has anyone seen that recent episode with contestant Elaine Vener? She was a real beauty! She won $800 but Monty did not ask her if she wanted to trade for the Big Deal and instead asked someone who had won $200? I thought it went by amount won? Can anyone set me straight on this? BTW Monty Hall is the best in the world at this and no one could even come close.
Larry Blong well i guess hes not a robot everyone makes mistakes like you do and he does.
Talked to Elaine myself and turns out she knew someone on the staff and was eliminated from the big deal.. No I do not make mistakes!
👌👌👌🖒🖒🖒
Gotta love old school
I used to watched this show a lot since I was a kid. Kinda similar to "The Price Is Right", but this one was not bad. They got Monty Hall walking around the audience with people in cosplay where you can give out the price. Towards the end of the show, ABC Films distributed the show, but it was later became Worldvision later on.
Good ole days yes in deed
1:51 Please trust me that's Zonk!
RIP to Monty Hall.
The heck with everything else I can't take my eyes off Carol Merrill
R.I.P. Monty Hall
I was the one who posted the reason why. Tubewings is correct.
Wow that stereo looked like an ancient artifact
Why'd they move to a I wonder why they taped this episode at NBC instead of ABC.
But the lion cub was probably worth a lot of money!
Wow... It's strange to know that a car wasn't usually the big deal back then but nowadays it's usually always the big deal... Funny how that is...
omagud, a tiger cub
Likely still at an ABC Studio but not at the primary stage
This just came up on my recommended now , anyone else have this happen to them ?
I don't know how they legally got away with giving away wild animals. Especially lions. Good Lord
None of the contestants we're trained or equipped to handle them ,much less provide them with a proper home
If you won that 55 day cruise at the very end, what about your job ??
RIP Monty Hall
Rip Monty Hall 1921-2017
what a creative insult
+Audrey Mcalady And 11,000 in 1973 was more like about $60,318.56!
They never actually GET the zonks, at least not the live ones. That was just form the studio and TV audience.
Wayne Brady's taken good care over Monty's show for 14yrs already
Not the same without Monty
Is this the same NBC studio where LMAD 1984 would be taped?
Jay Stewart is awesome on lets make a deal 🤝 with Monty hall wow.
RIP Monte! 9-25-1921 to 9-30-2017
Legally, the contestants won those 'zonk' prizes and could take them if they wanted. In practice, though, the contestants usually took a small cash offer for the zonk instead.
I'd love to know when the whole crazy costume thing got started. I've seen a tape of the first show and they were rather conservative.
It all happened spontaneously. One day a contestant came to the show in costume and Monty selected them. Pretty soon everyone came in costume. The show had nothing to do with it.
Then as now, the vast majority of people lack the luxury of spending two months away from home traveling.
A 1973 Buick Regal? Must have been the first year. I thought the mid-size coupe back then was still a Century
buick had a big line that year regal ,century ,grand sport ,centurion, riveara boat tail ,riveara sedan,le sabre ,skylark ..you could still get the stage 1 for the skylark..
Carol certainly changed her clothing quickly! lol...
55 day cruise... working poeple sure could not do that. Hey boss, i need 2 months off work to go on a cruise.
Why did the size of the studios matter to Buick so much? You can't really tell the difference on TV.
Why were they giving away all those old cars?
Wow...a 1973 Buick Electra car selling for approx $6,500...and try buying that same car today in pristine condition and it would easily cost you twice that!
'Only' 88$
The Inflation Calculator
What cost $88 in 1973 would cost $513.51 in 2019.
Also, if you were to buy exactly the same products in 2019 and 1973,
they would cost you $88 and $14.50 respectively.
$14,313 that has to be a record for the original BIG DEAL, excluding the Super Deal.
ACTUALLY not. They had a few $15K big deals a few years later
Rotflmao @ a 55 day cruise!?! Where they do that at???? After about 7 days I'd be ready to get the heck off and go HOME! I couldn't imagine staying on a boat that long....and try paying $11,000 for it today! Hahahaha!
Dayam. Today...I don't even think they DO 55 day cruises!
Audrey Mcalady
There are some, but almost all of them are round-the-world cruises. You can get even longer if your ship is larger than the Panama or Suez canals or is just routed to go around cape horn or the cape of good hope.
is she really taking home a lion cub? I would be pissed lol!
Erin Kirchner technically they don’t take the zonks home instead they trade them in for consolation prizes
@@mshroye2 like a year's supply of Rice A Roni?
?? Sorry, I was not able to understand how your comment referred to mine. I was speaking about the zonk, the lion cub.
Big audience must have been at nbc
What happens to the camel if its not chosen?
I love the 8track player