Let's Make A Deal - International Versions

International Versions

RTL Group holds international (and as of February 2009, American) rights to the show, and has licensed the show to 14 countries.

  • The original Australian version aired on the Nine Network from 1968-1969 and was originally hosted by Mike Dyer, then by John Laws. A revival was later aired by Nine in 1976–1977, hosted first by Jimmy Hannan, then by Garry Meadows. This was followed by a short-lived 1991 revival on the Ten Network, with Vince Sorrenti as host. A new Australian version of Let's Make a Deal has had its pilot taped and is expected to air on the Nine Network once again.
  • The French version was called Le Bigdil and aired weeknights from 1998–2004 on TF1. Although the framing concept of the show is similar to the American version of Let's Make a Deal, stunts similar to those seen on Beat the Clock are played throughout the show as well.
  • A German version called Geh aufs Ganze! ran from 1992–2003. The show began on Sat.1 and later moved to kabel 1. The show was initially hosted Jörg Draeger, who was later succeeded by Elmar Hörig. The German version of the Zonk was always a red and black plush mouse the trader got to take home.
  • A Hungarian version called Zsákbamacska ran on M1 The show was initially hosted by Rózsa György. The Hungarian version of the Zonk was always a black plush cat, whose name was Lucifer, which the trader got to take home.
  • The show is scheduled to air on Alpha TV in Greece as an hour-long series. 140 episodes have been ordered.
  • A Spanish-language American version called Trato Hecho aired on Univision in 2005. Guillermo Huesca was the host.
  • The Turkish version is Seç Bakalım, hosted by Erhan Yazıcıoğlu with Spice Girl Geri Halliwell as a model.
  • An Indonesian version debuted on the antv at April 2006 (now airs back since April 28, 2010), as Super Deal 2 Milyar (Super Deal Two Billions).
  • An Indian version was aired on Star Plus for two seasons and was called Khul Ja Sim Sim.
  • The Polish version is called Idź na całość! and has aired since 1997.
  • A Vietnamese edition called Ô cửa bí mật (literally: Secret doors) aired on VTV3 from January 11, 2009 to February 19, 2012 and was among the Top 5 most-watched game shows. Trần Ngọc was the host of the show.

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