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Oct 27, 2025

Pete

Mr. Eighties

Pete has published a news story:

On This Day October 27, 1980 – Blockbusters Premiered On NBC.

On this day October 27, 1980, the quiz show Blockbusters premiered on NBC, bringing a new and strategic twist to the classic trivia format. Hosted by the always personable Bill Cullen, the show featured contestants answering general knowledge questions to complete a path across a gameboard of hexagons, one player competing against a family pair for the championship.

Blockbusters quickly became popular for its...

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