View Full Version : Early 70's Chevrolets on Game Shows
StealthBird
03-12-2009, 07:52 AM
I just posted a compilation of some of the early 1970's Chevrolets given away on "Let's Make A Deal". Interesting to see how the crowd reacts to some of these cars! Especially interesting (to me anyway) is how the these cars looked when new , especially the "stance". Anyway, there's a Chevelle ragtop, Camaros, Monte Carlo, Blazer http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif, and lots of Vegas... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Working on more Chevrolet compilations, along with Pontiacs, Buicks, Oldsmobiles, Chryslers, Cadillacs (etc.) compilations coming soon.
Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouNcv9e6Ko8
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camarojoe
03-12-2009, 08:07 AM
Very cool... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif
Late BrakeU2
03-12-2009, 09:38 AM
Man 2k for a base 72 Vega,those were better times for the General. I grew up three houses down from Carol Merrill during those days-she was a hottie and always sporting a new GM car..
1970Bluel78
03-12-2009, 03:54 PM
Funny Story. About 7 years ago , I was in the Bahamas with my wife on Vacay. Rainy afternoon so we came back to the room. Grabbed a coldm one and turned on the TV. Lets make a Deal from around 62/63. Winner got a Buick. Very Cool
That's some really nice clips you've put together.One of my favorites was the 1972-75 game show Split/Second,produced by the the same who did LMAD.
Three contestants answered questions at split second speed.At the end of the show,the largest daily points winner had a chance at owning one of 7 new vehicles,revealed behind the back drop.
They had to walk around and open the door to start the ignition key on one car of their choice.If it started,they won it!..if not,they came back the next day to try to be the big points winner again,and if they were they would exclude that previous vehicle,knowing full well it wasn't going to start.
As long as the same winner kept coming back,they would narrow down the field of cars more each day.
http://www.gameshowutopia.net/tomshows/splitsecond.JPG
StealthBird
03-12-2009, 08:58 PM
"Split Second" was one of the greatest game shows ever! It was formatted a bit like "Jeapordy", but was very fast paced, and a LOT more exciting. I believe they always had 5 Pontiacs to choose from (one for each day fo the week), and the show was on in the early-mid-1970's. I recall once seeing a contestent choose between a 74 Trans Am and a 74 GTO!. Usually, the contestant would pick a Grand Prix or Bonneville, the most expensive models.
The show ran its course, but I read where it was brought back by popular demand in the 80's, but it wasn't the same format, and it failed. I believe it was another Monte Hall show. I think I also read where the original Split Second shows were taped over http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif, so they will never show them again. I think there's 1 or 2 clips on YouTube if anyone wants to see the format. It was an excellent game show.
I thought it was 7 vehicles to mix it up a bit..but you might be right.
Was it only Pontiacs?..I thought I remembered a Chevrolet here & there.
69Tom
03-12-2009, 09:25 PM
Very cool. Not sure if you have it but I remember a LMAD that gave away a, it had to be a '72, I think as it was copper, SS Chevelle. Black hood stripes, hood pins. It's been awhile since I've seen it, but I'm pretty sure that's what it was.
CC Rider
03-13-2009, 04:29 AM
That was a very cool collection of videos!
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StealthBird
03-13-2009, 07:31 AM
Thanks guys. I'll notify everyone again when I get more videos up.
Some of the funniest clips from "Let's Make A Deal" are when they gave away "clunkers", or what Monte Hall used to call "zonks", which were joke cars. He would sometimes say, "You won a Cadillac!", the curtain would open up, and it would be a cow with a Cadillac sign hanging on its sides. One of these "zonk" deals was actually a 49 Cadillac http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif needing a restoration.
GTO_DON
03-13-2009, 09:51 AM
Checkout Pontiacs on I dream of jeanie. I loved watching that on you tube..... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif
Bad Brad
03-13-2009, 06:51 PM
Kinda funny watching the people being so happy if they win a Vega, LMAO
BJCHEV396
03-14-2009, 08:09 AM
Good stuff.Thanks. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/3gears.gif
Motion Camaro
03-14-2009, 02:28 PM
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Kinda funny watching the people being so happy if they win a Vega, LMAO
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StealthBird
04-11-2009, 09:50 AM
Hey guys, I just added Part 2 of "Let's Make a Deal - Early 1970's Chevrolets" For those interested, I also uploaded a Chrysler compilation and an Imports compilation (Pontiacs I uploaded a few weeks ago). Still working on the Oldsmobiles, Buicks, and Cadillacs.
Chevrolets : Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhwHBBCv1Sg
Enjoy!
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BJCHEV396
04-11-2009, 07:24 PM
I wonder how many of those prize cars are still around?Some of Monty's jackets are pretty loud.He's still around. Now in his eighties I think.He's originally from Winnipeg, Canada.
CC Rider
04-11-2009, 09:15 PM
Those were so COOL! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
StealthBird
06-12-2009, 07:40 PM
I finally finsihed part 3 of the "Let's Make A Deal" Chevrolets series. I thought you guys would get a kick out of the car at 1:20. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UQUsWvQu8I
I'll be uploading another Buick (part 2) soon, as well as one for Cadillacs.
flyingn
06-12-2009, 08:09 PM
thats no toy, its a sports car! Says Monte!!
A sports car? huh??
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I finally finsihed part 3 of the "Let's Make A Deal" Chevrolets series. I thought you guys would get a kick out of the car at 1:20. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UQUsWvQu8I
I'll be uploading another Buick (part 2) soon, as well as one for Cadillacs.
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WILMASBOYL78
06-12-2009, 08:25 PM
The cars are cool....but those 70's outfits are even better. Got to love those mini-skirts http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif
Xplantdad
06-13-2009, 12:09 AM
My mom was on that show (God rest her soul!)...she was on at the end where they ask if you have a (insert weird item here) on your person...
She ended up having what Monty was looking for...and won a years supply of Snickers candy bars (which was her favorite candy bar ever). It made her so happy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
BTW, she was dressed like an Easter Bunny...LOL
It would be cool to get a copy of that episode... http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
427TJ
06-13-2009, 02:05 AM
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Kinda funny watching the people being so happy if they win a Vega, LMAO
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Painted baby-barf beige.
mockingbird812
06-13-2009, 02:39 AM
Mike,
Thanks for the walk down memory lane! LOL! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif
StealthBird
06-13-2009, 02:59 AM
I thought the Chevelle SS was way cool. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/worship.gif
For those interested, I just put up the Cadillac version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPhdsqZlpEw
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agtw31
06-13-2009, 06:26 AM
$4000 for a 74 vega wagon? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/no.gif
that blue coupe deville is sharp!!
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