On This Day January 14 1980 - Chain Reaction Premiered on NBC

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On This Day January 14 1980 - Chain Reaction Premiered on NBC.

On this day January 14 1980, Chain Reaction premiered on NBC, introducing a word based game show built around logic vocabulary and teamwork. Contestants worked together to uncover missing words and phrases, relying on association and deduction rather than speed or physical challenges.

Chain Reaction reflected the early 1980s appetite for intelligent and approachable daytime game shows that rewarded reasoning and cooperation. The format fit well within a period when television favored calm...
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