Gambit was his first show that could qualify as a "hit". I could see him keeping a couple of episodes (esp. the final two) as a memento of his time on the show. If this belonged to John and (the partner whose name escapes me), I have a feeling the eps. would've been converted a while ago, even with John's perceived rep around here.
I'm sure John has made a few moves in Hollywood and rubbed elbows, with his pilots and pitches and all. Perhaps the stars just lined up for him and Wink. It happens (shrug).