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was an Italian television program that aired on Italia 1 from 1987 to 1992, and later in other countries. It is widely remembered as one of the first and most famous examples of the "telefono rosa" (pink phone) genre—shows that blended game show mechanics with softcore erotica.

Today, Colpo Grosso is considered a milestone in Italian television history, representing the peak of the "velina" (showgirl) era and the commercialization of sex in media. It paved the way for later erotic game shows and reality TV. The show’s distinctive aesthetic—neon lights, artificial fog, and a pounding disco soundtrack—has become emblematic of late-1980s Italian pop culture. Clips and full episodes are frequently referenced in retrospectives of European trash television and cult programming. colpo grosso wikipedia

Created and hosted by Umberto Smaila, a member of the comedy trio Gigi e Andrea, the show was a late-night phenomenon. Its title translates roughly to "Big Hit" or "Great Blow" (as in a heist), a double entendre referring both to a successful move in the game and to sexual innuendo. was an Italian television program that aired on

The format was exported to several other countries, often under the same title or a localized equivalent. The most notable international version aired in Spain on Telecinco (also hosted by Smaila) and in Germany on RTL, where it became a cult hit under the name Tutti Frutti (not to be confused with the earlier German music show). The German version sparked similar debates about obscenity on public television. It paved the way for later erotic game shows and reality TV