Blockbusters 81 Season 1 Episode 24 Blockbusters - 1981 - Episode 123
- TV-G
- April 21, 1981
- 22 min
Blockbusters was a popular game show that aired from 1980 to 1982. It featured contestants competing against each other to answer trivia questions and make their way across the famous Blockbusters game board.
Season 1, Episode 24 of Blockbusters was titled "Blockbusters - 1981 - Episode 123" and aired on a day in 1981. This particular episode featured three new contestants: a high school student named Joey, a librarian named Ruth, and a stay-at-home mom named Karen.
The show began with host Bill Cullen welcoming the contestants and explaining the rules of the game. They each started with a certain amount of money and had to answer various trivia questions in order to move across the board and potentially win more money. The first player to make it across the board from one side to the other won the game and moved on to the Bonus Board for a chance to win even more money.
The first round of questions began, and the contestants quickly proved that they were all knowledgeable and quick on their feet. Joey, as the youngest contestant, seemed to have a particular advantage when it came to current events questions. Ruth and Karen, both older and with more life experience, tended to excel in questions related to history and literature.
One of the most exciting moments of the show came during a particularly tense moment in the game. One of the players had made it almost all the way across the board, but was blocked by a particularly challenging question. The other two contestants had a chance to steal the question and potentially win the game. The tension in the studio was palpable as they both buzzed in, but only one was able to give the correct answer and move ahead.
As the game neared its end, it became clear that all three contestants were evenly matched. They had each answered an impressive amount of questions correctly, and the game had gone back and forth among them multiple times. It was anyone's game, and the audience was on edge waiting to see who would come out on top.
In the end, one of the contestants was able to make it across the board first and won the game. They moved on to the Bonus Board, where they had the chance to answer a series of questions in a row for a chance to win even more money. The tension built as they answered each question correctly, and the audience cheered them on.
The episode of Blockbusters - 1981 - Episode 123 was a classic example of the show's high energy and fast-paced gameplay. It showcased the diverse knowledge and expertise of the contestants, and kept the audience engaged from start to finish. It was a great example of why Blockbusters was such a beloved game show during its time on the air.