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"'''Blockbusters'''" is a short interlude of samples from the popular [[Wikipedia:Blockbusters (UK game show)|British television game show]] of the same name, edited together for humorous effect. | "'''Blockbusters'''" is a short interlude of samples from the popular [[Wikipedia:Blockbusters (UK game show)|British television game show]] of the same name, edited together for humorous effect. | ||
| − | The game show is | + | == Comments == |
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| + | == Samples / Lyrics == | ||
| + | From an episode of the British television game show ''Blockbusters'': | ||
| + | * Kathy: "Okay, I'll have a 'W' then please, Bob." | ||
| + | * Bob: "'W'. What 'W' was the name of Bob Marley's group?" (buzzer) "Wah ha ha ha ha! Everybody worked for it, Kathy got there" | ||
| + | * Kathy: "Waltzer." | ||
| + | * Bob: "Yes it is! Waltzer. Gosh you took a chance. Well done!" (bell) "And for those who don't know, that's the one that...people are spun round as it revolves. It's a waltzer. And you've got the choice." | ||
| + | * Kathy: "I'll have the 'M' please, Bob." | ||
| + | * Bob: "The 'M'. Yes, you may. What 'M' is a garden flower whose bright orange petals are u-- Yes, Sarah." | ||
| + | * Sarah: "Football" | ||
| + | * Bob:"That's it! That's perfect! You've done it! Terrific! Well done. Wowee, I was a little bit worried there. You did it, and here's the big prize, Kathy. Take a look at this; you're gonna love it." | ||
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| + | == Trivia == | ||
| + | * The episode it is from was partially edited for comedic effect. "Football" is not a garden flower and Waltzer is not Bob Marley's group. And usually someone who wins a prize on Blockbusters do so with the Gold Run which does not require the press of a button. | ||
| + | * The game show is notable for its game board composed of hexagons. | ||
| + | * The name of Bob Marley's group is the Wailers. | ||
| + | * The flower with bright orange petals is likely a Marigold. | ||
| + | * This is the UK version of Blockbusters hosted by Bob Holness between 1983 and 1993 with some seasons after '93 but they were not on ITV | ||
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| + | == Videos == | ||
| + | {{#widget:YouTube|id= zw7ocbZtsHw}} | ||
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| + | == External links== | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
| + | <references /> | ||
| − | + | [[Category:Unreleased tracks]] | |
| + | [[Category:Old Tunes Vol. 1 tracks]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:09, 17 August 2025
| Blockbusters | |
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| Running time | 0:40 |
| Appears on | Old Tunes Vol. 1 |
"Blockbusters" is a short interlude of samples from the popular British television game show of the same name, edited together for humorous effect.
Comments[edit]
Samples / Lyrics[edit]
From an episode of the British television game show Blockbusters:
- Kathy: "Okay, I'll have a 'W' then please, Bob."
- Bob: "'W'. What 'W' was the name of Bob Marley's group?" (buzzer) "Wah ha ha ha ha! Everybody worked for it, Kathy got there"
- Kathy: "Waltzer."
- Bob: "Yes it is! Waltzer. Gosh you took a chance. Well done!" (bell) "And for those who don't know, that's the one that...people are spun round as it revolves. It's a waltzer. And you've got the choice."
- Kathy: "I'll have the 'M' please, Bob."
- Bob: "The 'M'. Yes, you may. What 'M' is a garden flower whose bright orange petals are u-- Yes, Sarah."
- Sarah: "Football"
- Bob:"That's it! That's perfect! You've done it! Terrific! Well done. Wowee, I was a little bit worried there. You did it, and here's the big prize, Kathy. Take a look at this; you're gonna love it."
Trivia[edit]
- The episode it is from was partially edited for comedic effect. "Football" is not a garden flower and Waltzer is not Bob Marley's group. And usually someone who wins a prize on Blockbusters do so with the Gold Run which does not require the press of a button.
- The game show is notable for its game board composed of hexagons.
- The name of Bob Marley's group is the Wailers.
- The flower with bright orange petals is likely a Marigold.
- This is the UK version of Blockbusters hosted by Bob Holness between 1983 and 1993 with some seasons after '93 but they were not on ITV
Videos[edit]