Game shows like Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune have been television staples for decades, but no show hooked America quite like Twenty-One. At its peak in the 1950s, millions tuned in each week to watch clean-cut contestants sweat under the studio lights, answering trivia questions for huge cash prizes. The ultimate draw wasn’t just the money, but instead the streak. Viewers wondered: could a reigning champion survive another week, or would the pressure finally crack them?
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