So, what happened? Blockbuster was founded by David Cook, a software supplier in the oil and gas industry. After studying the potential of a video-store business for a friend, he realized that a ...

Blockbuster was founded by David Cook, and the first store opened in Dallas, Texas, on October 19, 1985. The original store had more than 8,000 tapes on display, and it quickly expanded following ...

Joe Rogan Makes Stunning Move With Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary Blockbuster took shape in 1985 in Dallas, Texas, under the vision of David Cook, who transformed the concept of video stores.