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January 4, 1988 - Blackout Premiered on CBS

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On this day, January 4, 1988, the game show Blackout premiered on CBS. Created by Jay Wolpert, the show had a unique format that combined wordplay and strategy in a battle of wits. Hosted by Bob Goen, Blackout aired for a single season, producing 65 episodes before being canceled.

The gameplay revolved around contestants trying to guess words or phrases while opponents could “blackout” parts of their clues, adding a layer of challenge and fun. While it had an interesting concept, Blackout struggled to compete with other popular game shows of the time and was eventually replaced by Family Feud.

Fun Fact: Blackout marked Bob Goen’s first major hosting gig before he went on to host Entertainment Tonight in the 90s.

Do you remember watching Blackout? What’s your favorite game show from the 80s that never got the recognition it deserved?
 
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