TAGGED: 1980s
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This is an excerpt from the Sunday program broadcast on 7 July 1985.

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The Young Doctors made its debut on TCN 9 (Nine Network) on 8 November 1976, breaking new ground in medical drama.

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Ford Superquiz (1981–82) was based on Bob Dyer's Pick a Box (1957–71).

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Jack Grimsley composed this theme music for Sale of the Century.

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Amanda Keller hosted this behind-the-scenes television special about the dating game show Perfect Match (1983–89), hosted by Greg Evans.

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'Like an oyster and a pearl, And a guy and a girl
What have you got? You got a Perfect Match!'

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Forty years ago, Kit Laughlin released his film ‘The Comeback’, documenting Arnold Schwarzenegger’s controversial 7th Mr Olympia title. The contest took place at the Sydney Opera House on 4 October 1980.

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It's a Knockout (1985–87) was a hugely popular show on Australian television in the 1980s. 

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The NFSA is celebrating TV game shows – from the popular and long-running family favourites to the cult classics.

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The final segment of Sale of the Century always involved a walk through of the prize packages on offer.