Which historic game went into overtime and delayed the broadcast, leading to the nickname associated with its dramatic ending?

• A. Instant replay
• B. ESPN
• C. Heidi Game
• D. X Games

Answer: (C)

A historic broadcast incident creating a lasting memory about a game is the idea here. The Heidi Game is famous because NBC cut away from the closing moments of the 1968 AFL matchup between the Oakland Raiders and the New York Jets to show the film Heidi. That interruption happened as the game’s drama was peaking, and when viewers returned to the screen, the on-field finish had already unfolded and the game’s result was sealed. That moment gave the game its enduring nickname and became a defining example of how a broadcasting decision can become part of sports history.

This is the best answer because it directly ties a specific game to a well-known nickname rooted in a broadcast mishap, rather than to a technology, a network name, or a modern event. The other options don’t refer to a historic game famous for a nickname born from its ending; instant replay refers to officiating tech, ESPN is a network, and the X Games are a separate extreme-sports event.