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It's in the Bag was a travelling television quiz show, fronted by Selwyn Toogood. Competitors were selected from the audience and had to answer three questions before they could select a bag and bargain for its contents. Toogood's catchphrases, such as, "by hokey!" and, "what'll it be customers, the money or the bag?", have become part of folklore. This 01st June, 1974 episode was telecast from Dunedin's Mayfair Theatre; a Fridgadaire ("jet-o-matic") Home Laundry and Pye hi-fi system are on offer amongst the booby prizes. Heather Eggleton is the glam bag lady.
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Hello, Can you please tell me when the last show of "It's in the Bag" was performed and shown on new Zealand Television.
Regards John
Wanganui
That was simply wonderful! The people, the prizes, the beautiful Heather, and the charming Mr Toogood! I found myself sitting on the edge of my seat telling the contestants the answers, even though the show took place decades ago. I wonder whatever happened to Paul (who won the motorbike) and Olwyn the computer programmer, and especially Mrs Duncan who won the "colour television receiver."
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Television, 1977 (Full Length)
Includes an It's in the Bag parody
Finalist - Most
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The ONYAs 2010
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Finalist – Website design
Qantas Media Awards 2009
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Paul Ward
Posted at 06.39PM - 08.07.2010
It's in the Bag screened until 1990. Selwyn Toogood ended his reign at the helm in 1979. It was revived in the 80s with John Hawkesby (1986?) and later Nick Tansley hosting. The format was reprised by Maori Television in 2009 with Pio Terei hosting ...