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== Trivia ==
 
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* The episode it is from was partially cut. "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.
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* 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.
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* 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
 
* 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

Latest revision as of 18:09, 17 August 2025

Blockbusters
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

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