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The 900 Number Craze
- In the late 80s and early 90s, 900 numbers were wildly popular for unique paid phone experiences.
- Kids could hear from celebrities like Hulk Hogan and the Crypt Keeper, pay-per-minute for entertainment.
Freddy Kruger 900 Number Experience
- Dallas and his brother called Freddy Kruger's 900 number to hear scary stories as kids.
- This resulted in him getting kicked out of Sunday school for sharing and encouraging others to call.
900 Numbers and Interactive TV
- 900 numbers initially served public hotlines but gained fame after allowing national polling during political debates.
- This introduced interactive TV experiences that wowed the public and spurred rapid adoption.