Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Blockbusters: Back in the UK?

Apparently the beloved quiz show, Blockbusters, is coming back to the UK--there was a casting notice posted without much comment.

I know what you're thinking--why do you care so much about a show that's coming back to the UK?  Well, it was originally an American game show with a rockin' theme song, but it didn't quite have the charm of the UK show.  And I've been watching some of the episodes of the UK version on YouTube, and I'm hooked.  Take a look:




It's a really innovative format--and the board never allows for a tie.  Not to mention the host, Bob Holness, is fantastic--you can tell he's really enjoying himself, and he has great rapport with the rather awkward kids on his show.  I think it could work if it comes back to the States, but a bit like the original UK run...don't you think? 


(OK, so we can't replicate the awesomeness of this theme music, but...)