In 1980, the Grundy Organization, on the advice of its founder and producer, Reg Grundy, decided to revive the "$25,000 Great Temptation" format using the original international title, "Sale of the Century". Screened nationally on the Nine Network, Barber hosted the show from 1980–91. His hostesses during his time were Victoria Nicholls (1980–82), Delvene Delaney (1982–85) and Alyce Platt (1986–91). Barber left the show in 1991 after being offered a 12-month contract renewal instead of the usual three-year deal; Platt left at the same time. Host Glenn Ridge and co-host Jo Bailey replaced them.