On This Day: April 4 1986 Final Episode of Bruce Forsyth’s Hot Streak Aired

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On This Day: April 4 1986 Final Episode of Bruce Forsyth’s Hot Streak Aired
On this day April 4 1986 the final episode of Bruce Forsyth’s Hot Streak aired on ABC. The game show featured teams of men and women competing in a fast paced word association challenge where quick thinking and teamwork were key to winning.

Hosted by British entertainer Bruce Forsyth the show brought his signature charm and humor to American audiences. It ran for 1 season with a total of 65 episodes. Although it had a short run the show gained attention for its energetic pace and unique format that set it apart from other daytime game shows of the era.

Fun fact: Bruce Forsyth was already a household name in the UK before hosting Hot Streak and would go on to become a television legend across both sides of the Atlantic.

Trivia question: What country was Bruce Forsyth already famous in before hosting the game show Hot Streak in the United States?

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