Why is the G.E. 3-5259A nicknamed the "Blockbuster"?

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I know it featured in the film 'A Nightmare on Elm Street', but how did the model get the name Blockbuster? Who actually came up with it, and when? And why that particular model? Does anyone know?
 

skippy1969

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It was nicknamed that because of the General Electric advertisement that named it that........ :yes: :yes: :yes:
I remember the ad well.
 
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