Blockbusters 81 Season 1 Episode 35 Blockbusters - 1981 - Episode 134

Blockbusters was a classic game show that made its debut in the United States in 1980 and quickly became a hit with viewers. Hosted by Bill Cullen, the show pitted one contestant against a team of two in a battle of wits and strategy.

The format of the show featured a grid of letters, or "blocks," with each block representing a word. The goal was for the contestants to make a path from one side of the grid to the other by answering questions correctly and strategically choosing which blocks to select. The solo contestant had to make their path from top to bottom, while the team of two had to make their path from left to right.

Episode 134 of the show, which aired in 1981, featured a solo contestant challenging a team of two. The solo player, named Susan, was a teacher from Massachusetts. Her opponents were a brother and sister team, Tom and Anne, from Wisconsin.

As the game began, Susan quickly took an early lead, answering several questions correctly and making her way down the grid. Tom and Anne struggled to keep up, but managed to string together a few correct answers of their own. As the game neared its climax, all three players were just a few blocks away from their respective goals.

The tension was palpable as the players battled it out, answering questions quickly and carefully selecting their blocks. In the end, it all came down to one final question, with Susan just one block away from victory.

The question was read out slowly and carefully by Bill Cullen: "What K is a large marine mammal that is often hunted for its blubber?"

Susan buzzed in immediately, answering confidently: "Killer whale."

There was a brief pause before Bill Cullen announced the correct answer: "Incorrect. The correct answer is 'Kerplunk.'"

Susan gasped in disbelief as the audience groaned and Tom and Anne cheered in triumph. Susan had been so close to victory, but had been undone by a question about a children's game.

Despite the disappointment, Susan was a gracious loser and congratulated her opponents on their victory. Tom and Anne would return to compete in future episodes, hoping to make their way to the coveted "Gold Run" bonus round where they could win even bigger prizes.

Blockbusters may have been a simple game at its core, but it was also a highly entertaining and addictive one. Each episode was filled with tense moments, unexpected twists, and plenty of excitement, making it a beloved classic of 80s game show television.