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| − | * The episode it is from was partially | + | * 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 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. | * 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 == | == Videos == | ||
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.
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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]