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'Automatic' calculators 'Automatic' calculators

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The 'hungry i' night club The 'hungry i' night club 'Officer' Joe Bolton 'Officer' Joe Bolton

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The 'Thing' Bank The 'Thing' Bank

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the Have a nice day smiley face life before the "Have a nice day" smiley face the I Love NY logo life before the "I Love NY" logo

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(How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window? (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window? "I Have a Dream" speech "I Have a Dream" speech The Andrea Doria disaster The Andrea Doria disaster Cat Fancy magazine Cat Fancy magazine Cue magazine (New York) Cue magazine (New York) The Pueblo incident The Pueblo incident

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$100,000 bar $100,000 bar

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$3,000 or less for a family car $3,000 or less for a family car

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$6 rooms at Motel 6 $6 rooms at Motel 6

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The $64,000 Question The $64,000 Question

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$8 for a Broadway orchestra seat $8 for a Broadway orchestra seat

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1¢ gumball machines 1¢ gumball machines

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10-cent comic books 10-cent comic books

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12 Angry Men (1957) 12 Angry Men (1957)

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12 O'Clock High 12 O'Clock High

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15-cent McDonalds burgers 15-cent McDonalds burgers

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1946 Hudson Super Six Brougham convertible 1946 Hudson Super Six Brougham convertible

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1950 Nash Ambassador Custom 1950 Nash Ambassador Custom

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1950 Packard Eight 1950 Packard Eight

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1951 Buick Super 1951 Buick Super

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1951 Crosley Super Sport 1951 Crosley Super Sport

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1951 Ford Country Squire 1951 Ford Country Squire 1951 Hudson Hornet 1951 Hudson Hornet

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1951 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J 1951 Kaiser-Frazer Henry J

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1951 Studebaker Commander 1951 Studebaker Commander

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1952 Allstate 1952 Allstate

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1953 Buick Roadmaster 1953 Buick Roadmaster

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1953 Studebaker Commander 1953 Studebaker Commander

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1954 Chevrolet Corvette 1954 Chevrolet Corvette

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1954 Kaiser Darrin 1954 Kaiser Darrin

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1954 Muntz 1954 Muntz

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1955 Arnolt-MG 1955 Arnolt-MG 1955 Chevrolet Nomad 1955 Chevrolet Nomad

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1955 Lincoln Futura concept car 1955 Lincoln Futura concept car

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1955 Mercury Montclair 1955 Mercury Montclair

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1955 Willys Jeep 1955 Willys Jeep

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1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II 1956 Lincoln Continental Mark II

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1957 Baltimore Orioles (AL) 1957 Baltimore Orioles (AL) 1957 Boston Red Sox (AL) 1957 Boston Red Sox (AL)

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1957 Brooklyn Dodgers (NL) 1957 Brooklyn Dodgers (NL)

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1957 Buick Roadmaster 1957 Buick Roadmaster

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1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville 1957 Cadillac Coupe de Ville

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1957 Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Cadillac Eldorado 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air

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1957 Chicago Cubs (NL) 1957 Chicago Cubs (NL) 1957 Chicago White Sox (AL) 1957 Chicago White Sox (AL) 1957 Cincinnati Redlegs (NL) 1957 Cincinnati Redlegs (NL)

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1957 Cleveland Indians (AL) 1957 Cleveland Indians (AL) 1957 Detroit Tigers (AL) 1957 Detroit Tigers (AL)

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1957 Dodge Custom Royal 1957 Dodge Custom Royal

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1957 Dual-Ghia D-500 1957 Dual-Ghia D-500

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1957 Ford Sunliner convertible 1957 Ford Sunliner convertible 1957 Ford Thunderbird 1957 Ford Thunderbird

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1957 Kansas City Athletics (AL) 1957 Kansas City Athletics (AL) 1957 Major League Baseball 1957 Major League Baseball 1957 Milwaukee Braves (NL) 1957 Milwaukee Braves (NL) 1957 New York Giants (NL) 1957 New York Giants (NL)

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1957 New York Yankees (AL) 1957 New York Yankees (AL)

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1957 Philadelphia Phillies (NL) 1957 Philadelphia Phillies (NL)

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1957 Pittsburgh Pirates (NL) 1957 Pittsburgh Pirates (NL)

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1957 St. Louis Cardinals (NL) 1957 St. Louis Cardinals (NL) 1957 Washington Senators (AL) 1957 Washington Senators (AL)

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1958 Arnolt Bristol GT 1958 Arnolt Bristol GT 1958 De Soto 1958 De Soto

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1958 Edsel Citation 1958 Edsel Citation

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1958 Ford Skyliner convertible 1958 Ford Skyliner convertible

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1958 Packard 1958 Packard 1959 Chevrolet Impala 1959 Chevrolet Impala

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1959 Desoto Firedome 1959 Desoto Firedome

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1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 1959 Ford Galaxie Fairlane 500 1959 Nu-Klea Starlite 1959 Nu-Klea Starlite

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1960 Chevrolet Corvair 1960 Chevrolet Corvair

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1960 Chevrolet Corvette 1960 Chevrolet Corvette

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1960 Ford Falcon 1960 Ford Falcon

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1960 Ford Frontenac 1960 Ford Frontenac

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1960 Henney Kilowatt 1960 Henney Kilowatt

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1960 Lincoln Continental 1960 Lincoln Continental 1960 Plymouth Fury 1960 Plymouth Fury

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1960 Plymouth Valiant 1960 Plymouth Valiant

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1960 Porsche 1600 Super 1960 Porsche 1600 Super 1960 Rambler American 1960 Rambler American

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1961 Chrysler Newport 1961 Chrysler Newport 1961 Jaguar E-Type (XK-E) 1961 Jaguar E-Type (XK-E)

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1961 Lincoln Continental 1961 Lincoln Continental

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1961 Toyota Toyopet Crown 1961 Toyota Toyopet Crown

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1962 Apollo GT 1962 Apollo GT 1962 Triumph Spitfire 1962 Triumph Spitfire 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Monza

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1963 Ford Thunderbird 1963 Ford Thunderbird

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1963 Studebaker Avanti 1963 Studebaker Avanti

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1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS

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1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Ranch Wagon 1964 Ford Fairlane 500 Ranch Wagon

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1964 Plymouth Valiant 1964 Plymouth Valiant

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1965 Ford Mustang 1965 Ford Mustang

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1965 Pontiac GTO 1965 Pontiac GTO

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1965 Toyota Corona 1965 Toyota Corona

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1966 GM Electrovan 1966 GM Electrovan 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado

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1966 Volvo 122S 1966 Volvo 122S

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1968 American Motors AMX 1968 American Motors AMX

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1969 Chevy Chevelle 1969 Chevy Chevelle

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1969 Ford Thunderbird 1969 Ford Thunderbird

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1970 Ford Torino 1970 Ford Torino

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2-letter state abbreviations life before 2-letter state abbreviations

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2-prong ungrounded AC outlets 2-prong ungrounded AC outlets

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20 Mule Team Borax 20 Mule Team Borax

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2001: A Space Odyssey 2001: A Space Odyssey

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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

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21 Beacon Street 21 Beacon Street

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24/7 television life before 24/7 television

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25¢ was a decent weekly allowance 25¢ was a decent weekly allowance

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The 3 Worlds Of Gulliver (1960) The 3 Worlds Of Gulliver (1960)

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3-cent First Class postage stamps 3-cent First Class postage stamps

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3-speed English racers 3-speed English racers

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3:10 to Yuma (1957) 3:10 to Yuma (1957)

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33-1/3 rpm LP record albums 33-1/3 rpm LP record albums

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3M Thermo-Fax copying machines 3M Thermo-Fax copying machines

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The 4-minute mile The 4-minute mile 45-rpm records 45-rpm records

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The 48-star U.S. flag The 48-star U.S. flag

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5-cent Cokes 5-cent Cokes

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5-cent packs of baseball cards 5-cent packs of baseball cards

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The 5,000 Fingers Of Dr. T. (1953) The 5,000 Fingers Of Dr. T. (1953)

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7-Up for babies 7-Up for babies

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77 Sunset Strip 77 Sunset Strip

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78-rpm records 78-rpm records

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8-track tape cartridges 8-track tape cartridges

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8mm home movie cameras & projectors 8mm home movie cameras & projectors

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9-1-1 emergency telephone service life before 9-1-1 emergency telephone service

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A Boy Named Sue A Boy Named Sue

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A Charlie Brown Christmas A Charlie Brown Christmas

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A Clockwork Orange (1971) A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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A Face in the Crowd (1957) A Face in the Crowd (1957)

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A Fall of Moondust A Fall of Moondust A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum (1966) A Hard Day's Night (1964) A Hard Day's Night (1964)

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A Hoover for Christmas A Hoover for Christmas A new dance every time you turned around A new dance every time you turned around A Raisin in the Sun A Raisin in the Sun

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A Separate Peace A Separate Peace A Shot in the Dark (1964) A Shot in the Dark (1964) A Spaniard in the Works A Spaniard in the Works

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A Star Is Born (1954) A Star Is Born (1954) A Summer Place (1959) A Summer Place (1959)

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A supermarket in 1964 A supermarket in 1964

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A View From The Bridge A View From The Bridge A Wrinkle in Time A Wrinkle in Time A&P A&P

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Abba-Zaba Abba-Zaba

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The Abbott and Costello Show The Abbott and Costello Show

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The Abortion: An Historical Romance The Abortion: An Historical Romance

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Abraham & Straus Abraham & Straus The Absent-Minded Professor (1961) The Absent-Minded Professor (1961)

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Accent flavor enhancer Accent flavor enhancer

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Actual CARE packages Actual CARE packages

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Adam-12 Adam-12

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The Addams Family The Addams Family

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Addiator Addiator

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Adding machine Adding machine

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Addo calculators Addo calculators Addressograph Addressograph

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The Adventures of Augie March The Adventures of Augie March The Adventures of Jim Bowie The Adventures of Jim Bowie

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The Adventures of Lariat Sam The Adventures of Lariat Sam

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The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet

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Adventures of Superman Adventures of Superman

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Advise and Consent (1962) Advise and Consent (1962)

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The African Queen (1951) The African Queen (1951)

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Afro hairstyle Afro hairstyle

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Ahab the Arab Ahab the Arab

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Air conditioning was new and rare Air conditioning was new and rare

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Air-mail letter/envelopes Air-mail letter/envelopes

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Airborne Express Airborne Express Airport (1970) Airport (1970)

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Airports through the years: Idlewild, JFK, and LaGuardia Airports through the years: Idlewild, JFK, and LaGuardia Airports through the years: LAX Airports through the years: LAX Al Hirt Al Hirt

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Alan Arkin Alan Arkin

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Alan King Alan King

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Alaska and Hawaii became U.S. states life before Alaska and Hawaii became U.S. states

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Alec Guinness Alec Guinness Alexander's Alexander's

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Alfred Hitchcock Presents Alfred Hitchcock Presents

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ALGOL programming language ALGOL programming language The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook Alice's Restaurant Alice's Restaurant

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All About Eve (1950) All About Eve (1950)

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all gas stations had mini-marts life before all gas stations had mini-marts

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Allan Sherman Allan Sherman

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Allegheny Airlines Allegheny Airlines Allied Radio Allied Radio

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Allis-Chalmers Allis-Chalmers

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Alpha-Bits cereal Alpha-Bits cereal

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Alphabet soup Alphabet soup

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alphabet-soup company names life before alphabet-soup company names

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Aluminum Christmas trees Aluminum Christmas trees

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Alvin (DSV-2) Alvin (DSV-2) Alvin and the Chipmunks Alvin and the Chipmunks

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The Alvin Show The Alvin Show

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AM table radios AM table radios

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AM-only car radios AM-only car radios

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Amateur (ham) radio Amateur (ham) radio

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Amazing Stories Amazing Stories

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American Bandstand American Bandstand

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American Bricks American Bricks

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The American Football League The American Football League

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American Graffiti (1973) American Graffiti (1973)

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The American Home The American Home American Motors Corporation American Motors Corporation

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The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) The American Stock Exchange (AMEX) the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) life before the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

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The Ames Brothers The Ames Brothers

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Amos 'n' Andy Amos 'n' Andy

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Amphicar Amphicar

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The ancient art of throwing pizza The ancient art of throwing pizza

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The Andromeda Strain The Andromeda Strain

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Andy Capp Andy Capp

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The Andy Griffith Show The Andy Griffith Show

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Andy Williams Andy Williams

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Andy's Gang Andy's Gang

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Angela Lansbury Angela Lansbury

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The Ann Sothern Show The Ann Sothern Show

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Ann-Margret Ann-Margret

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Anna Russell Anna Russell

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Anne Bancroft Anne Bancroft Annie Oakley Annie Oakley

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Ant Farm Ant Farm

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Anthony Newley Anthony Newley

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Anthony Perkins Anthony Perkins

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Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn Ants in the Pants Ants in the Pants

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The Apartment (1960) The Apartment (1960)

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Apartment building antenna forests Apartment building antenna forests

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Apartment house fire escapes Apartment house fire escapes

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APBA sports simulation games APBA sports simulation games

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Apollo 11 Moon landing Apollo 11 Moon landing

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The Apollo space program The Apollo space program

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Appointment with Adventure Appointment with Adventure Aquaman Aquaman

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area codes and all-digit dialing life before area codes and all-digit dialing

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Argosy Argosy

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Argus C3 rangefinder Argus C3 rangefinder

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Armored Bx cable Armored "Bx" cable

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Arnold Stang Arnold Stang

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AromaRama and Smell-O-Vision AromaRama and Smell-O-Vision Arp 2500 synthesizer Arp 2500 synthesizer

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ARPANET ARPANET Art Blakey Art Blakey

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Art Linkletter's House Party Art Linkletter's House Party

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Art Tatum Art Tatum Arthur Godfrey Arthur Godfrey

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Asbestos duct insulation Asbestos duct insulation

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The Association The Association

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Astonishing older ads Astonishing older ads

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Astronauts Hair Pomade Astronauts Hair Pomade AstroTurf life before AstroTurf

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Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway

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Atlantic and Richfield stations Atlantic and Richfield stations

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Atlas Shrugged Atlas Shrugged

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The Atomic Energy Commission The Atomic Energy Commission Atomic Fireballs Atomic Fireballs

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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978) Attack of the Killer Tomatoes (1978)

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the audio tape cassette life before the audio tape cassette

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Audio tape splicing blocks Audio tape splicing blocks

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Audrey Hepburn Audrey Hepburn

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Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy Augie Doggie and Doggie Daddy

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The Austrian Schilling The Austrian Schilling Authors Card Game Authors Card Game

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Auto-Stat copy machines Auto-Stat copy machines the Automated Teller Machine (ATM) life before the Automated Teller Machine (ATM)

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Ava Gardner Ava Gardner

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The Avengers The Avengers

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Avocado green and coppertone appliances Avocado green and coppertone appliances

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AYDS appetite suppressant candy AYDS appetite suppressant candy

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B. Altman & Co. B. Altman & Co. Baby aspirin Baby aspirin

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Baby Boomer Headquarters Baby Boomer Headquarters Baby Boomer Radio Baby Boomer Radio Baby Doll pajamas Baby Doll pajamas

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Bachelor Father Bachelor Father

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Bactine Bactine

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Bagel and lox was ethnic food Bagel and lox was ethnic food

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Bakelite was everywhere Bakelite was everywhere

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Ball bearing games and mazes Ball bearing games and mazes

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Ball Four Ball Four The Ballad of Davy Crockett The Ballad of Davy Crockett

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The Ballad of Irving The Ballad of Irving

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Ballantine Ale Ballantine Ale

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Balsa gliders Balsa gliders

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Bamberger's Bamberger's

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Bambi Meets Godzilla (1969) Bambi Meets Godzilla (1969)

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The Banana Man The Banana Man

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BankAmericard and MasterCharge life before BankAmericard and MasterCharge

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Barbara Stanwyck Barbara Stanwyck

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Barbarella (1968) Barbarella (1968)

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Barber poles Barber poles

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Barbie dolls Barbie dolls

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Barrel of Monkeys Barrel of Monkeys

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Barricini candy and chocolates Barricini candy and chocolates

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Barton's candy and chocolates Barton's candy and chocolates Baseball cards in the spokes Baseball cards in the spokes

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Bash! Bash!

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BASIC programming language BASIC programming language

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Basutoland Basutoland Bat Masterson Bat Masterson

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Bathing caps Bathing caps

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Batman Batman

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Batman (1966) Batman (1966)

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Battle Cry Battle Cry Battle Hymn of the Baby Boomers Battle Hymn of the Baby Boomers The Battle of New Orleans The Battle of New Orleans Battleship Battleship

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Bay of Pigs invasion Bay of Pigs invasion Bazooka bubble gum Bazooka bubble gum

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BB guns BB guns

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The Beach Boys The Beach Boys

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Beach Party (1963) Beach Party (1963)

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Beaded Curtains Beaded Curtains

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Beads-o'-Bleach Beads-o'-Bleach Beany and Cecil Beany and Cecil

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Beany-Copters Beany-Copters

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Beat the Clock Beat the Clock

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Beatle Boots Beatle Boots

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Beatle Wigs Beatle Wigs

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The Beatles The Beatles

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The Beatles The Beatles

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Beatniks Beatniks

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Beatrice Foods Beatrice Foods Bechuanaland Bechuanaland Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971)

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Bedtime for Bonzo (1951) Bedtime for Bonzo (1951)

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Bee Gees Bee Gees

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Beechnut gum Beechnut gum

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Beehive hairdos Beehive hairdos

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Beep, Beep Beep, Beep

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Beetle Bailey Beetle Bailey

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Before Ronald McDonald Before Ronald McDonald

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Beich's caramels Beich's caramels

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Belgian Congo Belgian Congo The Belgian Franc The Belgian Franc Bell & Howell Bell & Howell

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Bell bottom jeans Bell bottom jeans

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Bell Laboratories educational films Bell Laboratories educational films

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Bell potato chips Bell potato chips

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The Bell Telephone System The Bell Telephone System

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Bell, Book and Candle Bell, Book and Candle Bell, Book and Candle (film) (1958) Bell, Book and Candle (film) (1958) Belle Barth Belle Barth

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Belt-worn coin changers Belt-worn coin changers

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Ben Casey Ben Casey

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Ben Crazy Ben Crazy Ben-Hur (1959) Ben-Hur (1959)

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Bendix Corporation Bendix Corporation

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Bendix G-15 computer Bendix G-15 computer

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Benson & Hedges 100s Benson & Hedges 100s

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The Berlin Wall The Berlin Wall

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Bermuda shorts Bermuda shorts

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Bess Myerson Bess Myerson Best of Times Best of Times Best Products Best Products

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Bethlehem Steel Corporation Bethlehem Steel Corporation Betsy Wetsy dolls Betsy Wetsy dolls

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Bette Davis Bette Davis Betty Boop Betty Boop

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Beulah Beulah

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The Beverly Hillbillies The Beverly Hillbillies

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Bewitched Bewitched

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Biafra Biafra

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BIC pens BIC pens

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The Bickersons The Bickersons

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bicycle helmets life before bicycle helmets Big Boy comic book Big Boy comic book

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Big Shot Big Shot

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The Big Valley The Big Valley

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Bild Lilli Bild Lilli

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Bill Cosby is a Very Funny Fellow ... Right! Bill Cosby is a Very Funny Fellow ... Right!

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Bill Ding balancing clowns Bill Ding balancing clowns

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Bill Evans Bill Evans

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Bill Haley and His Comets Bill Haley and His Comets

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Bill Monroe Bill Monroe Bill's Retro World Bill's Retro World Billie Holiday Billie Holiday

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Billy Beer Billy Beer Bing Crosby Bing Crosby

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Birch Beer Birch Beer

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Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) The Birds (1963) The Birds (1963)

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the birth-control pill life before the birth-control pill

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Birthday House Birthday House

Contributed by Kids TV Kid
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Bit-O-Honey Bit-O-Honey

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Black & Decker Black & Decker Black & white TV's Black & white TV's

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Black Cow caramels Black Cow caramels Black Cow suckers Black Cow suckers

Contributed by Kids TV Kid
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Blackboard Jungle (1955) Blackboard Jungle (1955)

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Blackboards, chalk, and erasers Blackboards, chalk, and erasers

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Blackjack, Clove and Teaberry chewing gum Blackjack, Clove and Teaberry chewing gum

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Blondie Blondie

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Blood, Sweat, and Tears Blood, Sweat, and Tears

Contributed by Camden
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Blow-Up (1966) Blow-Up (1966)

Contributed by Camden
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Blue Angels Blue Angels Blue Chip Stamps Blue Chip Stamps

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Blue flash bulbs Blue flash bulbs

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Blue laws were widespread "Blue laws" were widespread

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blue M&Ms life before blue M&Ms Blue suede shoes Blue suede shoes

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Bo Diddley Bo Diddley

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The Boatniks (1970) The Boatniks (1970) Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice (1969) The Bob Cummings Show (Love That Bob) The Bob Cummings Show (Love That Bob)

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Bob Dylan Bob Dylan

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Bob Hope Bob Hope

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Bob Marley Bob Marley Bob Newhart Bob Newhart

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Bobbsey Twins books Bobbsey Twins books

Contributed by GlenEllyn
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Bobby Fischer Bobby Fischer Boeing slide-rule widow ad Boeing "slide-rule widow" ad Boeing 707 jet airliner Boeing 707 jet airliner

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Boggle Boggle

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Bohack supermarkets Bohack supermarkets

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Bomb/fall-out shelters Bomb/fall-out shelters

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Bon Ton potato chips Bon Ton potato chips

Contributed by superrenee
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Bonanza Bonanza

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Bonnie and Clyde (1967) Bonnie and Clyde (1967)

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Bonomo's Turkish Taffy Bonomo's Turkish Taffy

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Bonwit Teller Bonwit Teller Boobs A Lot Boobs A Lot

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Booby Trap Booby Trap The Boomer Chronicles The Boomer Chronicles BoomerNet BoomerNet Born Free (1966) Born Free (1966) Borscht Belt resorts "Borscht Belt" resorts

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Bosco chocolate syrup Bosco chocolate syrup

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Bosco chocolate syrup Bosco chocolate syrup

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Boston Baked Beans candy-coated peanuts Boston Baked Beans candy-coated peanuts

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Boston Blackie Boston Blackie

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the bottled-water craze life before the bottled-water craze

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Bouffants Bouffants

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Bourbon Street Beat Bourbon Street Beat

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The Bowery Boys The Bowery Boys

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Bowie knives Bowie knives

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Bowling was very popular Bowling was very popular

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Bozo the Clown Bozo the Clown

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Bozo the Clown Bozo the Clown

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The Brady Bunch The Brady Bunch

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Branded Branded Braniff International Airways Braniff International Airways

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Bread boxes Bread boxes

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Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)

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Brenda Lee Brenda Lee

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Brenda Starr, Reporter Brenda Starr, Reporter

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Breyers ice cream Breyers ice cream

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The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957) Brigitte Bardot Brigitte Bardot

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Britannica Junior Encyclopedia Britannica Junior Encyclopedia

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The British Invasion The British Invasion

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British Overseas Airways Corp. British Overseas Airways Corp.

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Broadway licorice rolls Broadway licorice rolls Broken Arrow Broken Arrow

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Bromo Seltzer Bromo Seltzer

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Bronco Bronco

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Brooklyn Dodgers for Gillette razors Brooklyn Dodgers for Gillette razors

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The Brooklyn Navy Yard The Brooklyn Navy Yard Bruce Lee Bruce Lee

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Brylcreem Brylcreem

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Brylcreem hair tonic Brylcreem hair tonic

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Bubble-Up Bubble-Up

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Buddy Hackett Buddy Hackett

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Buddy Holly Buddy Holly

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Buddy Rich Buddy Rich

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Buffalo nickels Buffalo nickels

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Buick portholes Buick portholes

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Built-in radio-intercom systems Built-in radio-intercom systems

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Buitoni pasta Buitoni pasta

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Bullock's Bullock's

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Bulova Accutron Bulova Accutron

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Bumper cars Bumper cars

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Burger Chef Burger Chef

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Burgess batteries Burgess batteries

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Burke's Law Burke's Law

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Burl Ives Burl Ives

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Burma Burma Burma Shave signs Burma Shave signs Burning leaves in your yard was okay Burning leaves in your yard was okay

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Burns & Schreiber Burns & Schreiber

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Burroughs Corporation Burroughs Corporation

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Burry's Burry's

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Burst detergent Burst detergent

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Burt Bacharach Burt Bacharach

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Burt Lancaster Burt Lancaster Bus 'stop' cords Bus 'stop' cords

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I Am Curious (Yellow) (1967) I Am Curious (Yellow) (1967) I Am Legend I Am Legend I can't believe we made it I can't believe we made it I Dream of Jeannie I Dream of Jeannie I Love Lucy I Love Lucy

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Infoplease: Year by Year 1900-20xx Infoplease: Year by Year 1900-20xx Information Please Almanac Information Please Almanac

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Ironside Ironside It Takes A Thief It Takes A Thief It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963) It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World (1963)

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The Italian Lira The Italian Lira Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini J.F. Hink & Sons department store J.F. Hink & Sons department store

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Jack The Giant Killer (1962) Jack The Giant Killer (1962)

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Jailhouse Rock (1957) Jailhouse Rock (1957) James Bond 007 Shooting Attaché Case James Bond 007 Shooting Attaché Case

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Just For Fun! Just For Fun!

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Katharine Hepburn Katharine Hepburn Kay Bee Toys Kay Bee Toys

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Keenan Wynn Keenan Wynn Keep On Truckin' Keep On Truckin'

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Kelly's Heroes (1970) Kelly's Heroes (1970)

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Kelvinator Kelvinator

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Ken Kesey Ken Kesey Ken-L Ration dog food Ken-L Ration dog food Kennedy half dollar Kennedy half dollar

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Kenner's Daddy Saddle Kenner's Daddy Saddle

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Keypunches Keypunches Kickapoo Joy Juice Kickapoo Joy Juice

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Kodak Brownie cameras Kodak Brownie cameras Kodak Carousel slide projector Kodak Carousel slide projector

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Koogle Koogle

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Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb) Kool cigarettes Kool cigarettes

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Kukla, Fran and Ollie Kukla, Fran and Ollie

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L'eggs Pantyhose L'eggs Pantyhose

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La Dolce Vita (1960) La Dolce Vita (1960) Labyrinth Labyrinth

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Lace-up leather ski boots Lace-up leather ski boots Lady Kenmore appliances Lady Kenmore appliances

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The Land That Made Me Me The Land That Made Me Me Lane Bryant chubbies ad Lane Bryant "chubbies" ad Laredo Laredo Lassie Lassie

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Last Tango in Paris (1972) Last Tango in Paris (1972) Latin class in high school Latin class in high school

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Laurel & Hardy & Chuck Laurel & Hardy & Chuck

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The Lawman The Lawman Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Lawrence of Arabia (1962) The Lawrence Welk Show The Lawrence Welk Show

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Let's Have Fun! Let's Have Fun!

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Levitz Furniture Levitz Furniture

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Library card catalogs Library card catalogs License plates were colorful and distinctive License plates were colorful and distinctive

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Life Life

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Lipton Frostee dessert mix. Lipton Frostee dessert mix.

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Polly's soda pop Polly's soda pop Pollyanna (1960) Pollyanna (1960)

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The Power of Positive Thinking The Power of Positive Thinking

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Pretzel-Jetzel Pretzel Factory Pretzel-Jetzel Pretzel Factory

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Some Like It Hot (1959) Some Like It Hot (1959) Son of Flubber (1963) Son of Flubber (1963)

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Sunset Boulevard (1950) Sunset Boulevard (1950)

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Sweet Charity Sweet Charity Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Sweet Smell of Success (1957) Switchboard operators Switchboard operators

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Take Me Back to the Fifties Take Me Back to the Fifties Take Me Back to the Sixties Take Me Back to the Sixties Take the Money and Run (1969) Take the Money and Run (1969)

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Take-Offs and Put-Ons Take-Offs and Put-Ons

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Tanganyika and Zanzibar Tanganyika and Zanzibar Tastes like chicken life before "Tastes like chicken"

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That Girl That Girl

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Then Came Bronson Then Came Bronson There was no Designated Hitter There was no Designated Hitter

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They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!

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Thick 'n' Frosty frozen shakes Thick 'n' Frosty frozen shakes

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The Thing The Thing

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Think-A-Tron Think-A-Tron This is Your Life This is Your Life

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Those Old Westerns Those Old Westerns Those Old Westerns, Part 2 Those Old Westerns, Part 2 Three Coins in the Fountain (1954) Three Coins in the Fountain (1954) Three Dog Night Three Dog Night

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The Three Stooges The Three Stooges

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The Three Stooges Go Around The World In A Daze (1963) The Three Stooges Go Around The World In A Daze (1963)

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Thrifty Drug Stores Thrifty Drug Stores

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Thunderball (1965) Thunderball (1965)

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Tick Tock Toys Tick Tock Toys Ticker tape parades Ticker tape parades

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Ticklebee Ticklebee

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Tiddlywinks Tiddlywinks Tide Tide Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport

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Till We Have Faces Till We Have Faces Tim Conway Tim Conway

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Time For Fun / The Johnny Jellybean Show Time For Fun / The Johnny Jellybean Show

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To Catch a Thief (1955) To Catch a Thief (1955) To Kill a Mockingbird To Kill a Mockingbird

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To Kill a Mockingbird (film) (1962) To Kill a Mockingbird (film) (1962)

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To Sir, With Love (1967) To Sir, With Love (1967)

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To Tell the Truth To Tell the Truth

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Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with a Circus (1960) Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with a Circus (1960)

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toll-free phone numbers life before toll-free phone numbers

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Tom and Jerry Tom and Jerry

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Tom Lehrer Tom Lehrer

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Tom Thumb (1958) Tom Thumb (1958)

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The Tommy Seven Show The Tommy Seven Show

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Tony Curtis Tony Curtis Toothbrushes had simple, straight handles Toothbrushes had simple, straight handles

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Tootsie Roll Fudge Tootsie Roll Fudge

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Top 40 AM Radio Top 40 AM Radio

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The Towering Inferno (1974) The Towering Inferno (1974) Trackdown Trackdown

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The Tradewinds The Tradewinds

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Trans World Airlines Trans World Airlines

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Travel Bingo Travel Bingo Travel chess Travel chess Tressy dolls (1963) Tressy dolls (1963) Trimline telephones Trimline telephones Trini Lopez Trini Lopez Trix Trix

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The Trouble with Angels (1966) The Trouble with Angels (1966)

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Troy Donahue Troy Donahue True Grit (1969) True Grit (1969) Truth or Consequences Truth or Consequences

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Tubby the Tuba Tubby the Tuba

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Tubby! Tubby!

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The Tulip Chair The Tulip Chair

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TV Days TV Days TV ghosts TV ghosts

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TV Guide TV Guide

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TV Theme Song Quiz TV Theme Song Quiz TV tray tables TV tray tables

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Tweety Bird Tweety Bird

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The Twilight Zone The Twilight Zone

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Ugly gym uniforms Ugly gym uniforms

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Uncle Wiggily Uncle Wiggily

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United Nations headquarters United Nations headquarters United Press International United Press International United States Information Agency (USIA) United States Information Agency (USIA) UNIVAC 1 UNIVAC 1 Unsafe at Any Speed Unsafe at Any Speed Unshackled! Unshackled!

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Vacuum tubes Vacuum tubes

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Vegans life before Vegans Velcro life before Velcro The Velvet Underground The Velvet Underground

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Vertigo (1958) Vertigo (1958) Vibrating weight-loss machines Vibrating weight-loss machines

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the Video Cassette Recorder life before the Video Cassette Recorder

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Video Village Video Village

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Viewmaster stereo viewers Viewmaster stereo viewers

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Vince Guaraldi Vince Guaraldi

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Vincent Price Vincent Price Vintage Ad Browser Vintage Ad Browser Vintage Ad Browser Vintage Ad Browser Vintage commercial vehicles Vintage commercial vehicles

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Violet Mints Violet Mints

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The Virginian The Virginian

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Visible Man and Visible Woman kits Visible Man and Visible Woman kits

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The Visible V8 The Visible V8

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Vitalis hair tonic Vitalis hair tonic

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Voting Rights Act Voting Rights Act Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961) Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961)

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The VW Beetle The VW Beetle

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The VW Microbus The VW Microbus

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W.T. Grant W.T. Grant

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Wackiest Ship in the Army Wackiest Ship in the Army Wagon Train Wagon Train

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Wait Until Dark (1967) Wait Until Dark (1967) Waiting for Godot Waiting for Godot Walkabout (1971) Walkabout (1971)

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Wall warts life before Wall warts

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Wallpapered kitchen appliances Wallpapered kitchen appliances

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Walnettos Walnettos

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Walt Disney Walt Disney

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Walter Cronkite Walter Cronkite Walter Matthau Walter Matthau Walter Pidgeon Walter Pidgeon Wanamaker's Wanamaker's

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Wanted By FBI posters "Wanted By FBI" posters

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Wanted: Dead or Alive Wanted: Dead or Alive The Wapshot Chronicle The Wapshot Chronicle Warped vinyl records Warped vinyl records

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The Warsaw Pact, 1955-1991 The Warsaw Pact, 1955-1991 Washtub wringers Washtub wringers

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Watch Mr. Wizard Watch Mr. Wizard

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Watch winders Watch winders Waterbeds became popular in the '60s Waterbeds became popular in the '60s

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The Watergate Tapes The Watergate Tapes Watermelon Man (1970) Watermelon Man (1970) Wax bottles of colored sugar water Wax bottles of colored sugar water

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Wax lips and wax teeth Wax lips and wax teeth

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Way Back Attack Way Back Attack The Way It Was The Way It Was Wayne Newton Wayne Newton

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WD-40 life before WD-40 WD-40 WD-40

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We thought inside the box (but high as the moon) We thought inside the box (but high as the moon)

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The Weans The Weans

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The Weavers The Weavers

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Webcor (Webster-Chicago Corp.) Webcor (Webster-Chicago Corp.)

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West Side Story West Side Story Western Airlines Western Airlines

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Western Electric Western Electric

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Western Union telegrams Western Union telegrams

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Westinghouse Electric Corporation Westinghouse Electric Corporation Wetson's hamburgers Wetson's hamburgers

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WFF 'n Proof WFF 'n Proof Wham-O bomb shelter cover Wham-O bomb shelter cover

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Wham-O Giant Comics Wham-O Giant Comics

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What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962) What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? (1962)

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What's My Line? What's My Line? What's New Pussycat? (1965) What's New Pussycat? (1965)

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Wheat-back pennies Wheat-back pennies

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When Life Was In Black & White When Life Was In Black & White Where Eagles Dare (1968) Where Eagles Dare (1968)

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Where the Wild Things Are Where the Wild Things Are

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Whirlybirds Whirlybirds White bucks White bucks

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White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose) White Center (Yellow, Pink and Lavender on Rose) White Christmas (1954) White Christmas (1954)

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White Cloverine White Cloverine

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White Front discount stores White Front discount stores White Rock beverages White Rock beverages

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Whitewall tires Whitewall tires

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The Who The Who

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Who Listens to Radio? Who Listens to Radio? Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue? Who's Afraid of Red, Yellow and Blue? Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Who's Who in (name your field) Who's Who in (name your field)

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The Whole Earth Catalog The Whole Earth Catalog

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Widespread peanut allergies life before Widespread peanut allergies

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Wiffle balls Wiffle balls

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Wild Bill Hickok Wild Bill Hickok

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The Wild Wild West The Wild Wild West William Frawley William Frawley William Holden William Holden Willy McBean and His Magic Machine (1965) Willy McBean and His Magic Machine (1965)

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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

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Wind-up and electro-mechanical metronomes Wind-up and electro-mechanical metronomes

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Winged Liberty head (Mercury) dimes Winged Liberty head (Mercury) dimes

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Wink Wink

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Winky Dink and You Winky Dink and You

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Wintergreen 'Mints' Wintergreen 'Mints'

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Witch Doctor Witch Doctor

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Witch Hazel astringent Witch Hazel astringent

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Witness for the Prosecution (1957) Witness for the Prosecution (1957) The Wizard of Oz on TV every Thanksgiving The Wizard of Oz on TV every Thanksgiving

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Wolfman Jack Wolfman Jack

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Wollensak Wollensak

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Woman III Woman III Women in slacks?  Scandalous! Women in slacks? Scandalous!

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Women of Algiers, after Delacroix Women of Algiers, after Delacroix Women's Lib life before Women's Lib Wonder Bread Wonder Bread

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Wonderama Wonderama

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The Wonderful World of Disney The Wonderful World of Disney

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Wooden 'burr' puzzles Wooden 'burr' puzzles

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Wooden alphabet blocks Wooden alphabet blocks Wooden checkers Wooden checkers Wooden pickup sticks Wooden pickup sticks

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Wooden tennis rackets & presses Wooden tennis rackets & presses The Woodstock Festival The Woodstock Festival

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Woody Allen Woody Allen

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World Book Encyclopedia World Book Encyclopedia

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World Football League World Football League

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The Wrong Box (1966) The Wrong Box (1966)

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X-15 rocket plane X-15 rocket plane

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Yahtzee Yahtzee

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Yellow Submarine (1968) Yellow Submarine (1968)

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Yogi Bear Yogi Bear

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You Asked For It You Asked For It

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You Bet Your Life You Bet Your Life

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You could smoke anywhere, even on a plane You could smoke anywhere, even on a plane

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Your Show of Shows Your Show of Shows The Youth International Party (Yippies) The Youth International Party ("Yippies") Yugoslavia Yugoslavia Yul Brynner Yul Brynner Zagnut candy Zagnut candy

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Trivia questions

lone_ranger.jpg After the Lone Ranger saved the day and rode off into the sunset, the grateful citizens would ask, "Who was that masked man?" Invariably, someone would answer, "I don't know, but he left this behind." What did he leave behind?
Photo of The Beatles When The Beatles first came to the U.S. in early 1964, we all watched them on ...
Get your kicks ...
dragnet.jpg The story you are about to see is true. Only the names have been changed ...
In the jungle, the mighty jungle ...
Abbott told Costello that the St. Louis baseball team's lineup consisted of: Lineup
"N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestle's makes the very best ... __."
The great jazz trumpeter known as "Satchmo" was America's "Ambassador of Goodwill." His real name was ...
What "takes a licking and keeps on ticking" ?
red_skelton.jpg Red Skelton's hobo character was named ...
S. Vietnam flag N. Vietnam flag Some Americans who protested U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War did so by burning their __
Photo of a white Volkswagen Beetle The cute little car with the engine in the back and the trunk in the front was called the VW. What other name did it go by?
In 1971, singer Don MacLean recorded a song about, "the day the music died." This was a tribute to ...
sputnik.jpg In 1957, the Soviet Union took an early lead in the space race by placing the first man-made satellite into orbit. It was called ...
hula_hoop.jpg One of the big fads of the late '50s and early '60s was a large plastic ring that we twirled around our waist. It was called the ...
What "builds strong bodies 12 ways" ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Before he was Muhammad Ali, he was ...
pogo.gif Pogo, the comic strip character, said, "We have met the enemy and ..."
Good night, David ...
Before portraying the Skipper's Little Buddy on Gilligan's Island, Bob Denver was Dobie Gillis' friend ...
Liar, liar ...
superman2.jpg Meanwhile, back in Metropolis, Superman fights a never-ending battle for truth, justice, and ...
Hey kids, what time is it?
Lions and tigers and bears ...
"Never trust anyone ... "
The NFL quarterback who appeared in a television commercial wearing women's pantyhose was ...
Brylcreem ...
I found my thrill ...
Before Cathy Rigby and Robin Williams, Peter Pan was played by ...
Photo of The Beatles Can you identify The Beatles and indicate which instrument each of them played?
I wonder, wonder ... who, ...
I'm strong to the finish ...
When it's least expected, you're elected, you're the star today ...
m+m.jpg What do M&M's do?
Hey there! Hi there! Ho there! ...
smokey.jpg Smokey Bear warned:
roto_rooter.jpg Call Roto-Rooter, that's the name ...
In the valley of the jolly ...
Does she, or doesn't she?
See the U.S.A ...
Winston tastes good ...
What did L.S.M.F.T. mean on the side of a cigarette pack?
Us Tareyton smokers would rather ...
I'd __ for a Camel.
schaefer_beer.jpg Schaefer is the one beer to have ...
Handsome hombre Can you identify the person in this photo?
You'll wonder where the yellow went ...
Nothin' says lovin' like (what?) and (who?) says it best
Silly rabbit ...
blivet.jpg Many people know this impossible object as a blivet. What did Mad magazine call it?
greyhound.jpg Go Greyhound, and ...
You're soaking in it. (What is "It"?)
living_color.jpg The following program is brought to you in living color ...
Come to where the flavor is. Come to ...
under_a_stick.jpg After the Twist, the Mashed Potato, and the Watusi, we "danced" under a stick that was lowered as low as we could go, in a dance called the ...
There's always room for ...
triv_bumper.jpg Many cars of the '50s sported protuberances on the front bumpers. These were known as ...
Bill Dana often appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show as a character named ...
gomer_pyle.jpg Jim Nabors is best known for his character, Gomer Pyle. What other surprising talent did he have?
(As the woman in the commercial opened a refrigerator): You can be sure ...
Ford has ...
Wouldn't you really rather have ... ?
Bob Keeshan was TV's Captain Kangaroo. What other character did he portray?
Oh, Magoo ...
rocky.jpg The Rocky and His Friends cartoons featured the WABAC machine, used to travel back in time. Who did this time traveling?
It's not nice to fool ...
Whose advertising slogan was:

"Ask the man who owns one" ?
schematic.jpg Who claimed to be "the most trusted name in electronics" ?
Burkina Faso ...
At Zenith ...
alaska.jpg Texas used to be the biggest state in the U.S., and there were plenty of jokes based on that fact. These became virtually extinct when Alaska became the 49th, and largest, state. When did that occur?
3m.jpgWhat did "3M" mean?
Leave it to Beaver title screen What was Beaver Cleaver's given name?
Flintstones title screen On The Flintstones, what was Wilma's maiden name?
"I like ..."
Which product came with "sponge end papers" ?
Whose advertising jingle included the phrase, "where the rubber meets the road" ?
Which of the following was NOT one of the "Chicago Seven" (or "Conspiracy Seven") defendants?
What did S.W.A.K. stand for?
carnac.jpg In a recurring feature on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, "Carnac the Magnificent" would ("in his borderline mystical way") divine the questions and answers in envelopes that had been ...
What product included "non-skid safety discs" ?
Is it live, or is it ... ?
superman.jpg What impish supervillain tormented Superman in DC comics and had to be tricked into returning to his 5th-dimension home?
Sometimes you feel like a nut ...
Who got married on The Tonight Show in December, 1969?
Oh boy, Laddie Boy! ...
What product had "Gardol" ?
Which of these was NOT a phrase often heard on Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In ?
Who (or what) was Rin Tin Tin ?
addams_hand.jpg On The Addams Family TV series, what was the name of the severed hand?
Who put a tiger in your tank?
phyllis_diller.jpgMany of Phyllis Diller's jokes revolved around her husband, ...
ernie_kovacs2.jpg Ernie Kovacs once did a cigarette commercial while ...
Comedian Vaughn Meader was known mostly (some might say only) for his impression of ...
Nobody doesn't like ...
In 1957, how much did it cost to mail a 1-ounce first-class letter?
ny_mets.png When did the New York Mets begin play in the National League?
Jim Backus is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Thurston Howell, III on Gilligan's Island. However, he also supplied the voice for a cartoon character. Which one?
Which one of these cartoon characters was NOT voiced by Mel Blanc?
your_show.jpg Sid Caesar was one of early television's biggest stars, with Your Show of Shows and Caesar's Hour. Which of the following did NOT write for either of these programs?
What was "good to the last drop" ?
Drawing of Disneyland castle When did Disneyland first open in Anaheim, CA ?
What was "99 and 44/100% pure" ?
marilyn_chambers.jpg Marilyn Chambers was the "Ivory soap girl" on the Ivory Snow box, but later became famous as ...
Where have all the flowers gone?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In 1958, The Playmates had a #4 novelty hit with a rising-tempo song about a race between a Nash and a Cadillac. What was it called?
What product was withdrawn from the market in 1976 due to health concerns, only to return in 1987?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In 1969, Sly and the Family Stone had a hit single titled ...
In the '60s, most Americans did NOT own ...
lone_ranger.jpg Who played the title role in most episodes of The Lone Ranger on TV?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was the first host of NBC's Tonight Show ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who, in 1954, was the first to run a mile in less than four minutes?
motel_6.jpg Rooms at Motel 6 once cost $6 a night.
mercury_seven2.jpg Which of the following was NOT one of the U.S.'s original Mercury Seven astronauts?
carol_burnett2.jpg In a recurring office skit on The Carol Burnett Show, Tim Conway played Mr. Tudball and Burnett played his secretary. What was the secretary's name?
Leave it to Beaver title screen Jerry Mathers, of Leave It to Beaver  fame, was killed in the Vietnam War.
Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs in 1927. Who finally broke that record in 1961?
british_invasion.jpg Which of these was NOT part of the British musical invasion of the mid-'60s?
roger_miller.jpg In 1965, country artist Roger Miller had a big crossover hit with a song titled ...
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was Lyndon Johnson's running mate in the 1964 Presidential election?
A grid of silhouettes with a question markHarold Stassen had a claim to fame as ...
I Love Lucy title screen Who played Little Ricky on the final season of I Love Lucy ?
honeymooners1.png On The Honeymooners, where did Ralph frequently offer to send his wife?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which of these was NOT an American network TV game/quiz show in the '50s ?
Photo of The Beatles What's the real name of The Beatles' drummer?
Herman's Hermits had several hit songs during the '60s, including Mrs. Brown, You've Got a Lovely Daughter and I'm Henry the Eighth, I Am. What was the real name of the group's lead vocalist?
hitchcock.jpg Which of the following films was NOT directed by Alfred Hitchcock?
Drawing of a movie clap board Which of these actors was NOT in 1959's Some Like It Hot ?
According to the commercials, what was "Indescribably delicious" ?
Congress banned cigarette advertising on TV and radio as of ...
I Love Lucy title screen On I Love Lucy, what was Lucy Ricardo's maiden name?
car_54_2.jpg According to the Car 54, Where Are You? theme song, who was "due at Idlewild" ?
The Chipmunks In the 1958 hit, The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late), what did Alvin want for Christmas?
Before playing Detective Steve McGarrett on Hawaii Five-O, Jack Lord starred as ...
that_girl.jpg On ABC's That Girl (the first series about a single working girl who was not a domestic servant), Marlo Thomas played a character named ...
Get Smart title screen On TV's Get Smart, Don Adams played Maxwell Smart, Agent ...
Get Smart title screen When sharing sensitive information with the Chief, the agents of TV's Get Smart attempted to use ...
craig_breedlove.jpg In 1963, Craig Breedlove's racer "Spirit of America" broke the land speed record at Bonneville Salt Flats, Utah. How fast did he go?
silver_certificate.jpg In the '50s, a dollar bill could be exchanged for silver bullion.
Cartoon drawing of a TV Was there ever a broadcast TV channel 1 in the U.S.?
oscar_mayer.jpg
Oh, I wish I were an Oscar Mayer wiener,
That is what I'd truly like to be.
'Cause if I were an Oscar Mayer wiener ...
Comet cleanser's TV commercials featured ...
sorry_charlie.jpg In TV commercials, Charlie the Tuna tried to show he had good taste, but the sponsor was looking for tunas that taste good. Which brand of tuna was this?
Plop, plop, fizz, fizz ...
Cartoon drawing of a baseball batter How high did baseball players' salaries get in the '60s, and who was the highest-paid player of that decade?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV What did Walter Cronkite say at the end of each CBS Evening News broadcast that he anchored?
table_radio.jpg Which of the following labels was NOT likely to be found on (or inside) the typical AM table radio of the '50s?
heathkit1.jpg Some Baby Boomer proto-nerds built electronic kits offered by Allied Radio, Lafayette Radio Electronics, Heath Co., and others. Which of the following kits would you find in a Heathkit catalog from the '60s? (Select all that apply, if any.)
gilligans_island.jpg What was the name of the charter boat that was thrown off course by a storm on TV's Gilligan's Island ?
Drawing of a length of film Who directed the 1968 film, 2001: A Space Odyssey ?
Drawing of an open bookWho wrote the 1951 novel, The Catcher in the Rye ?
warhol_small.jpg What is the title of this 1962 work by Andy Warhol?
quick_draw.jpg The equine cartoon character Quick Draw McGraw sometimes assumed the identity of a Zorro-like masked vigilante known as ...
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing In 1960, some movie theaters were equipped with a system, dubbed "Smell-O-Vision", that delivered various odors to the audience seats when cued by the film.
Playboy magazine's very first issue (1953) featured Marilyn Monroe.
al_hirt.jpg In 1964, trumpeter Al Hirt had a hit single titled ...
Lorne Greene, the Canadian actor best known for his role as Ben Cartwright on NBC's Bonanza, had a hit single (spoken, rather than sung) in 1964. It was titled ...
David Seville was the stage name of the artist behind the 1958 hit records, Witch Doctor and The Chipmunk Song (Christmas Don't Be Late). What was his real name?
Before portraying Mr. Waverly on TV's The Man From U.N.C.L.E., Leo G. Carroll starred as ...
man_from_uncle.jpg On NBC's The Man From U.N.C.L.E., the enemy organization was named ...  (Select all that apply, if any.)
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who sang beautifully, but stuttered when speaking?  (Select all that apply, if any.)
dick+jane.jpgWhich of the following sentences would you be most likely to find in a "Dick and Jane" reader?
lp.jpg Those formerly-ubiquitous 33-1/3 rpm records were known as LPs. What did LP stand for?
For what newspaper did Clark Kent work?
bonanza2.jpg What was the name of the Cartwrights' ranch on Bonanza?
buick_portholes.jpg Many Buicks of the '50s sported portholes or "Ventiports" on the front fenders. What practical function(s) did these serve? (Select all that apply, if any.)
blue_suede_shoes.jpg Blue Suede Shoes was a #1 hit in 1956. Who wrote and first recorded it?
chickenman.jpg In a 1960s series of short radio dramas, a shoe salesman spent his weekends "striking terror into the hearts of criminals everywhere" as the winged warrior, Chickenman. What was his secret identity?
"Professor Plum, in the library, with the candlestick"
is something you might say while playing ...
hood_emblem.jpg On which car would you find this '60s hood emblem?
Ding dong ...
Drawing of a movie clap board What musical instrument was used to produce the eerie sound effects in many science-fiction movies of the '50s?
f_troop.jpg The tribe of Native Americans living near Fort Courage on TV's F Troop were the __ .
fahrenheit_451.jpg Ray Bradbury's 1953 novel, Fahrenheit 451, was adapted for the big screen in 1966. To what does the title refer?
joey_bishop.jpgThe Joey Bishop Show sitcom has the distinction of being the only TV show ...
Who was the first human in space?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Prior to becoming a politician and, eventually, U.S. President, Ronald Reagan was a radio and film actor, starring in one of these movies. Which one?
One of these events occurred on November 9, 1965. Which one?
On TV's Mission: Impossible, if Mr. Briggs (or Mr. Phelps) or any of his agents were caught or killed, what would the Secretary do?
James Bond 007 logo Which make of car is most associated with James Bond 007?
The U.S. launched the world's first nuclear-powered submarine in 1954. What was its name?
Bob & Carol ...
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox According to the 1957-58 hit record by Danny & the Juniors, what could you do At the Hop?
Drawing of popcorn and soda What Oscar winner made his first film appearance as the reclusive "Boo" Radley in 1962's To Kill a Mockingbird ?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver You can trust your car to the man ...
During the '60s, who was often cited as "the most trusted man in America" ?
Who starred in the original 1955 Broadway production of Damn Yankees ?
Who starred in the original 1959 Broadway production of The Sound of Music ?
In the '50s and '60s, the nation of Sri Lanka was known as ...
"Coup-Fourré!"is something you might call out when playing ...
Monopoly game board When playing Monopoly, how much rent would you be charged if you landed on Boardwalk with a hotel on it?
In the '50s and '60s, Western Union offered singing telegram service.
timothy_leary.jpg Dr. Timothy Leary was a leading proponent of the therapeutic benefits of ...
Remember TV's Hogan's Heroes? Which of the following statements about its cast is true? (Select all that apply, if any.)
auto_components.jpg Which of these automotive components, common in cars of the '50s and '60s, is absent from later gas-powered models?
Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev famously warned:  (Select all that apply, if any.)
The operatic coloratura soprano hailed as La Stupenda in the '60s was ...
In a landmark 1973 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court ...
Johnny Cash recorded A Boy Named Sue at San Quentin State Prison in 1969. The song reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Who wrote it?
Two of the following actors are siblings. Which ones?
clapton.jpgWhich of these '60s musical groups did NOT feature guitarist Eric Clapton?
harrison+shankar.jpg In 1971, George Harrison and Ravi Shankar organized two star-studded benefit concerts at Madison Square Garden in order to support ...
sec_state.jpg Which of the following did NOT serve as U.S. Secretary of State during the '50s-'70s ?
khrushchev.jpg Who was Nikita Khrushchev's immediate successor as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In 1962, Booker T. and the MGs had an instrumental hit titled ...
slide_rule_small.jpg Before the pocket calculator, math students and engineers relied on the slide rule for quick, fairly-precise calculations. Which of the following could NOT be computed (in one operation) using a slide rule?
The Bay of Pigs was the location of an international incident in 1961. Where is it?
ted_kennedy.jpg In July, 1969, Massachusetts Senator Edward "Ted" Kennedy's career was nearly derailed. Why?
The song Dominique reached #1 on the U.S. pop charts in December, 1963. Who recorded it?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes A performer known as Napoleon XIV had a hit novelty record in 1966 titled ...
"Great Caesar's ghost!"was a catch-phrase often uttered by what fictional character?
tv_skewed.gif If your TV picture looked like this, what knob did you need to adjust to get a proper picture?
The 1975 film, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, starred Jack Nicholson and won five Academy Awards. Who wrote the 1962 novel on which it was based?
further_bus.jpg In 1964, author Ken Kesey and friends took an infamous hallucinogen-fueled trip across the country in a psychedelic school bus. What did the group call itself?
Jurassic Park author Michael Crichton wrote several other novels, including one of these. Which one?
newman.jpg What is the title of this 1966 work by artist Barnett Newman?
andys_gang.jpg Who was the star of TV's Andy's Gang ?
"Holy mackerel!"was a catch-phrase often uttered by what fictional character?
Which cartoon character often exclaimed (with a lisp), "Sufferin' succotash!" ?
fbi_seal.jpg Who was Director of the FBI between 1963 and 1970?
A grid of silhouettes with a question markWho left his heart in San Francisco?
When and where was the first Super Bowl played?
Before he was Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, he was ...
Who was baseball's "Say Hey Kid" ?
Who competed in the women's U.S. Open tennis tournament after previously competing in the men's division?
"It's a Small World" is a popular attraction at several Disney theme parks, but it got its start at the 1964 World's Fair in New York. Whose pavilion was it?
Arthur Murray's name was ...  (Select all that apply, if any.)
Cartoon drawing of a TV Who hosted a fitness TV program starting in 1951?
Jack Ruby became famous ...
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing Who starred (and sang) in the 1969 film, Paint Your Wagon ?
Jetsons title screen What was the name of the dog on The Jetsons ?
Robert Zimmerman ...
Tenzing Norgay ...
Mister Ed title screenAccording to the Mister Ed theme song, what will happen if you ask Mister Ed a question?
hanging.jpg Lethal injection, the electric chair, firing squads, and hanging have been used, from time to time, to execute those convicted of capital offenses. When was the last time such a person was legally executed by hanging in the U.S.?
jackie_kennedy.jpg What was First Lady Jackie Kennedy's maiden name?
I can't believe ...
One of the following agencies or departments of the U.S. government ceased to exist in 1971. Which one?
What was CONELRAD?
Payola ...
Drawing of film reels and tickets Who played three different roles (Duchess Gloriana XII; Prime Minister Count Rupert Mountjoy; and military leader Tully Bascomb) in the 1959 film, The Mouse That Roared ?
milton_berle_small.jpgWho was the main sponsor of Milton "Mr. Television" Berle's comedy-variety show on NBC-TV in the early-to-mid '50s?
Whose advertising claimed that their product was "shot from guns" ?
What did consumers find in some boxes of Quaker Puffed Rice and Puffed Wheat cereals in 1955?
One of the following musicians is/was NOT blind. Which one?
shari_lewis.jpgVentriloquist-puppeteer Shari Lewis' best-known puppet was Lamb Chop. Which one of these was another of Lewis' puppets?
frisbee.jpgThe Frisbee flying disc had several earlier names, including one of these. Which one?
One of these products used Carly Simon's 1971 song, Anticipation, in its TV commercials. Which one?
Who offered "57 varieties" ?
The '50s-'60s was a period of rapid advances in air travel, including the transition to jet airliners. What (other than propellers) was common in that era, but no longer found in today's large airliners?
In 1978, one of the following became a national holiday in the U.S. Which one?
Drawing of an open bookRush to Judgment, a book by Mark Lane, was one of the first investigations of ...
What did SNCC stand for?
What recreation innovation did Huffy introduce in 1955?
"Magic Fingers" was ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV For many years, there were three commercial broadcast TV networks; ABC, CBS, and NBC. But in the mid '40s to mid '50s, there were other competing networks, including which one of these?
cbs_eye.jpg What did the C in CBS stand for?
In the long history of Major League Baseball, there has been only one perfect game* during a World Series. Who pitched it, and when?
* not just a shut-out or no-hitter, but a game (minimum 9 innings) in which no players from the losing team reach base for any reason (base hit, walk, fielding error, hit batsman)
yogi_bear.gifWhere did Yogi Bear live?
In the 1960s, who established a waiting list for future commercial flights to the moon?
In the '60s, the ads for one of these products suggested that we should use it because the NASA astronauts used it in space. Which product was it?
Whose Secret Squadron members were issued secret decoders?
Nowadays, an "e-ticket" is an electronic ticket you might receive if you make travel arrangements online. What would an "E Ticket" get you in 1966?
tv.jpgIn the '50s-'60s, how many channels were indicated on the typical American television set's built-in tuner?
felix.jpgWhenever Felix the Cat got in a fix, what would he do?
Which one of these stories was NOT written by Dr. Seuss?
Which one of the following names does not belong with the others?
Drawing of a length of film In the 1974 film, The Godfather Part II, Corleone was not the real surname of the young Vito. What was his real name?
j_l_seagull.jpg Who wrote the 1970 best-seller, Jonathan Livingston Seagull ?
R. Crumb ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV On what program did the catch-phrase, "Just the facts, ma'am," originate?
Which classic car featured round "porthole" rear side windows?
woody_allen.jpg In 1966, Woody Allen took an existing Japanese spy thriller, dubbed in comedic English dialogue, and released it as...
westinghouse_logo.gif Who was the commercial spokesperson for Westinghouse appliances?
Which of these is an actual town named after a radio or TV game show?
amex_travelers.jpg During the 1970s, who warned, "Don't leave home without them," in the commercials for American Express travelers cheques?
smothers_brothers.jpgOne of the regulars on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour ran for U.S. President. Who was it?
Drawing of popcorn and soda Who had the only speaking part in Mel Brooks' 1976 film, Silent Movie ?
djia.jpg The Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) is an index of 30 companies' stocks. The selection of companies, and their weighting in the index, is updated periodically. What is the only company who's stock has been a component of the DJIA continuously* since 1932?
(* as of July, 2022)
A grid of silhouettes with a question markWho regularly exclaimed, "And awaaay we go!" ?
Match these comedic characters with the entertainers who portrayed them.
berlin_wall_small.jpg The Berlin Wall separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War. When was it constructed?
James Bond 007 logo The first film based on Ian Fleming's James Bond novels was released in 1962. What was its title?
"Checkpoint Charlie" was ...
During the Cold War, a metaphoric barrier stood between the East and West. What was it called?
Since the '50s and '60s, many countries have undergone identity crises. Match each of these current nations with its former name.
jfk.jpgWhere was JFK's presidential retreat?
U.S. presidents often entertain guests and conduct meetings at Camp David. For whom (or what) was this facility named?
Match each company or product with its logo.
Can you match each animal with the appropriate TV show?
Match these Top 100 hits of 1970 with their musical artists.
What was special about ABC-TV's Turn-On series from 1969?
sky_king.jpgWhat was the name of Sky King's Cessna?
Drawing of film reels and tickets The title song for the James Bond 007 film, Goldfinger, was a Top 10 hit in the U.S. Who performed it?
firesign_theatre.jpgComplete this line from The Firesign Theatre's 1968 debut album, Waiting for the Electrician or Someone Like Him:

"Follow in your book and repeat after me, as we learn three new words in ..."
carson_redneck.jpg In a recurring comedic bit on The Tonight Show, host Johnny Carson delivered "editorial replies" as a redneck wearing a plaid hunting jacket and hat. This character was named . . .
Monty Python foot One of the following was NOT a member of the Monty Python comedy troupe. Which one?
Which of these symbols was displayed on the Soviet Union's flag?
Photo of a pink record player Hot Diggity (Dog Ziggity Boom)  was a #2 hit song in the U.S. in 1956. Who performed it?
In the '50s, one of these was a popular hairstyle. Which one?
"Let __ put you in the driver's seat."
Whose advertising slogan was,

"When you care enough to send the very best" ?
What was touted as being "stronger than dirt" ?
Complete this advertising slogan:

"Promise her anything, but give her ..."
In TV commercials, who suggested that you should, "Have it your way" ?
Who promoted a bodybuilding program for the "97-pound weakling" ?
Who used the advertising slogan, "Look, Mom, no cavities!" ?
Complete this advertising slogan:

"All my men wear ___, or they wear nothing at all."
"Betcha can't eat just one"dared one advertiser. Which one?
Whose ads used a sexy model to ask, suggestively, "Why don't you pick me up and smoke me sometime?"
Olympic rings Can you match these cities with the years they hosted the Summer Olympic games?
In the  Beany and Cecil  cartoon series, what sort of creature was Cecil?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which comic strip features a character named Skeezix?
arrl.jpg Only one of the following was NOT an amateur ("ham") radio operator. Which one?
lil_abner.jpgWhat was L'il Abner's surname?
Drawing of a movie clap board In 1966, Australian pop music group The Seekers had their biggest U.S. hit, Georgy Girl. In what film was this song featured?
richard_harris_small.jpg Richard Harris had a big hit in 1968 with the first recording of a song that included the lyrics:
Someone left the cake out in the rain
I don't think that I can take it
'Cause it took so long to bake it
And I'll never have that recipe again
What is the title of this song?
Hemo the Magnificent  was ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV The TV spy series with Patrick McGoohan was a British import. Here in the States, it was called Secret Agent. What was its original British title?
dickens+fenster.jpg Who were the stars of TV's I'm Dickens, He's Fenster? (Select two.)
zorro_small.jpg When mild-mannered Don Diego de la Vega donned his mask, he became the legendary swordsman, Zorro. Who portrayed him in the 1957 series on ABC-TV?
On the '50s TV western, The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok, who played Wild Bill's sidekick, Jingles P. Jones?
Which brand of cigarettes came with a coupon on each pack, which smokers could collect and redeem for "valuable gifts" ?
Cartoon drawing of a TVWe invited many TV families into our homes, growing to know them on a first-name basis. Can you match these TV husbands with their wives?
amc.jpgAmerican Motors Corporation (AMC) produced several successful car models in the '70s, including which one of these?
nuclear.jpg What was the name of the U.S. agency that preceded the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?
woolworth.jpgThe F.W. Woolworth Company had a nationwide chain of five-and-dime stores, but as that business declined, the company changed its focus and its name, becoming ...
pentagon.jpg Publication of the "Pentagon Papers" may have helped hasten the end of the Vietnam War. Who leaked these top-secret papers to the media in 1971?
star_trek_small.jpg What is Star Trek Captain James T. Kirk's middle name?
What prominent golfer was known for wearing a straw hat and playing barefoot?
What was the U.S. President's annual salary during the '50s and '60s (1949-1969, to be precise)?
Who was the first African-American to be appointed to the U.S. Supreme Court?
Can you match these groovy songs from the '60s-'70s with their recording artists?
batman.jpgWhich one of the following was NOT a recurring villain on ABC-TV's Batman series in the '60s?
What singer is known as The Queen of Soul?
Which baseball player was known as "Hammer" ?
Can you spot the celebrity whose birth name was Marvin Lee Aday?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you spot the person whose birth name was Leslie Hornby?
james_dean.jpgActor James Dean starred in only three films before his death in 1955. How did he die?
psyche_rock.jpg Which one of these was NOT a successful '60s psychedelic rock band?
sds_logo.jpg The written political principles at the heart of Students for a Democratic Society (1960-69) were known as the ...
fsm_clip.jpg Which school is most closely associated with the Free Speech Movement of 1964-65?
SDS_spinoff_logo.jpg In 1969, a faction of Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) broke off and formed a radical-left organization promoting the violent overthrow of the U.S. government. Informally, this group was called the ...
cobra7.jpg In 1974, newspaper heiress Patty Hearst was kidnapped by a militant left-wing group which also committed bank robberies and murders. What was the name of this group?
godfrey_cambridge.jpgIn a 1970 film, Godfrey Cambridge played a white bigot who wakes up one morning to discover that he has turned black. What was the film's title?
Which comic strip featured a character named Sluggo?
tiara.jpg Who emceed the Miss America pageant from 1955-79?
The term "military-industrial complex" refers to the way industry, the military, and politics exert influence on one another, at the same time feeding and being fed by war. Who coined this phrase?
laugh-in.jpgWhich of the following were regulars on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In? (Select all that apply, if any.)
Drawing of popcorn and soda Author Truman Capote made a rare acting appearance in the 1976 film, Murder by Death. What was the name of the character he portrayed?
Woodstock music festival posterWhich one of these did NOT perform at the Woodstock Festival in August, 1969?
Many fine musicians' lives and careers ended unexpectedly. How did each of these performers die?
jackie_kennedy.jpg First Lady Jackie Kennedy was a fashion trendsetter. Which one of these items became de rigueur due, in large part, to her use of it?
The White House Who took American television viewers on a tour of the White House in 1962?
Can you complete this advertising slogan?

"When ___ talks, people listen."
Where did the phrase, "Klaatu barada nikto," originate?
Which TWO of the following starred in NBC-TV's mid-'60s series, I Spy ? (Select two.)
Jetsons title screenOn The Jetsons animated TV series, what was George Jetson's work week like?
nyc_skyline.jpg Which one of these TV series was NOT set mostly in or near New York City?
I Love Lucy title screenOn I Love Lucy, the apartment building where the Ricardos and Mertzes lived was located at 623 E. 68th Street in New York City. What is at that address today?
pool.jpg Back in the '50s, many parents wouldn't let their children go to public swimming pools. This changed after the introduction of ...
What role(s) did Patty Duke play on The Patty Duke Show?
Which TWO of the following starred in the 1959 Broadway play (and 1962 feature film), The Miracle Worker ? (Select two.)
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was the first host/anchor of NBC-TV's Today show?
west_side_story.jpgActor Larry Kert played the lead male role, Tony, in the original 1957 Broadway production of West Side Story. Who played the lead female roles, Maria and Anita? (Select two of the choices.)
dennis_the_menace.jpg Who played Dennis in the 1959 TV series, Dennis the Menace?
dennis_menace_comic.jpg In Hank Ketcham's comic strip, what is Dennis the Menace's surname?
Why are most pop songs about 3 minutes long?
Cartoon drawing of a baseball batterSeveral new teams joined Major League Baseball during the '60s. Which was the first of these expansion (not simply relocated) teams to win a World Series?
On April 9, 1965, Judy Garland and The Supremes performed at the gala opening night of ...
There are now several domed sports stadiums in the U.S. Which was the first?
In TV commercials, what product cured the dreaded "ring around the collar" ?
Many distinctive trademarks and brand names have, through common usage, become genericized. Which one of these generic terms had NOT been a U.S. trademark?
Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comic Which comedian was known as the King of the One-Liners, including the classic, "Take my wife -- please!" ?
u_miss.jpg In 1962, the University of Mississippi admitted its first African-American student, sparking riots on campus. Who was the student?
rock-n-roller.jpg Where is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
pink_panther_music.jpg Who composed the theme music for the 1964 film, The Pink Panther ?
What did Bobby Seale and Huey P. Newton establish in 1966?
Can you match these real-life husbands and wives?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes The Vietnam War protest song, Draft Dodger Rag, included the lyrics:
Sarge, I'm only eighteen, I got a ruptured spleen
And I always carry a purse
I got eyes like a bat, and my feet are flat
And my asthma's getting worse
Who wrote it?
Cartoon drawing of a TV According to a '50s TV theme song, who was King of the Wild Frontier?
Many remember The Skipper on Gilligan's Island, but few recall this fictional character's full name. Do you?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Alan Hale, Jr. is best known as the Skipper on TV's Gilligan's Island, but he played the title role on a previous show. Which one?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Whose signature song was Back in the Saddle Again ?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Whose signature tune was Thanks for the Memory ?
Cartoon drawing of a TV What TV program used Funeral March of a Marionette, by Charles Gounod, as its theme music?
final_jeopardy.jpg A signature aspect of TV's Jeopardy! game show is the musical interlude during Final Jeopardy, while the contestants consider their answer-question and wager. Who wrote this music?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was the original leader of the NBC orchestra on The Tonight Show?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who hosted New Year's Eve celebrations on radio and TV from 1929 to 1976, introducing America to Auld Lang Syne as a traditional song for the occasion?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark In 1951, a DJ known as "Moondog" introduced the term "rock and roll" to the American radio audience. What was this DJ's real name?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes The Lone Ranger's theme music is one of the most-recognized of all tunes. Who composed it?
eddie_fisher.jpgIt's 1959, and singer Eddie Fisher has divorced his first wife and married Elizabeth Taylor. Such a scandal! Who was Fisher's first wife?
Which musician scandalously married his 13-year-old cousin (first cousin once removed) in 1957?
Photo of a record player with several 45s 1958's Chantilly Lace was the biggest hit record for The Big Bopper. What was this artist's real name?
jerry_lewis_small.jpg From 1966-2010, Jerry Lewis hosted an annual telethon to raise money for the fight against ...
lawrence_welk3.jpg What musical instrument did bandleader Lawrence Welk play?
jayne_mansfield.jpgSingle Room Furnished starred blonde bombshell Jayne Mansfield, and was her final film. What became of her?
What was the name of ventriloquist Paul Winchell's most famous dummy?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark What unlikely inventor held 30 U.S. patents, including one for the first implantable artificial heart?
Which comedian was known as The King of Deadpan?
What was "Castle Bravo" ?
In TV ads, what product was "Mmm, mmm, good!" ?
Drawing of a lab technician with test tube "Test tube baby" is what the popular media called the end result of in vitro fertilization (IVF). When and where was the first such baby born?
richard_nixon.jpg Where in California was Richard Nixon's "Western White House"?
globe.jpgWho was responsible for 1951's "shot heard 'round the world" ?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Most of The Beatles' songs were written by the team of Lennon and McCartney. Can you spot the one song in this list penned by George Harrison?
The song, A World Without Love, was written by Lennon/McCartney and was a #1 hit in the U.S. in 1964, but it wasn't recorded by The Beatles. Who recorded it?
For which product or service did the comedy team of Jerry Stiller and Ann Meara write and perform many humorous radio commercials?
nobel_prize.jpg From the Who knew? department: In 1949, Antonio Egas Moniz of Portugal received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his pioneering work on ...
Complete this advertising slogan:

"Everything's better with ____ on it."
In TV commercials, who scolded customers, telling them, "Please don't squeeze the Charmin!" while secretly squeezing it himself?
The 1971-72 novelty hit, Brand New Key, included the lyrics:
I got a brand new pair of roller skates
You got a brand new key
I think that we should get together and try them out you see
Who wrote and first recorded it?
Which one of the following people once suffered a nervous breakdown and spent eight months in a mental hospital?
east_germany_flag.jpg What was the capital of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany)?
S. Vietnam flag N. Vietnam flagOne of the most horrific events of the Vietnam War was the March, 1968 mass murder of civilian women and children by U.S. troops. This incident is known as the ...
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes This audio clip is from a 1959 instrumental hit by Santo & Johnny. What is its title?

Photo of a record player with several 45s On April 4, 1964, songs by The Beatles held the top five slots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Which songs were these? (Select five.)
monkees.jpg Can you identify The Monkees and indicate which instrument each of them played?
Can you match the birth name of each actor with the name Hollywood gave him?
monkees.jpgWho was the opening act for The Monkees during their Summer, 1967 concert tour?
Before deciding to seek out four "unknown" singer-actors, the producers of The Monkees sitcom considered basing the show around which existing pop group?
Ten years before becoming one of The Monkees, Micky Dolenz (credited as Mickey Braddock) starred in another TV series. Which one?
Which of these costumes was the first "work uniform" ever to be granted trademark protection by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office?
Each of the TV shows on the left shared a star with one of the shows on the right. Can you match the shows that shared a star?
Can you match the birth name of each musician with his stage name?
The following sentences employ some awfully good puns, and are parodies of a style of writing found in certain children's books.
  • "Pass me the shellfish," he said crabbily.
  • "Who discovered radium?" asked Marie curiously.
  • "Hurry up and get to the back of the ship," he said sternly.
  • "I know who turned out the lights," she hinted darkly.
What are such groaners called?
Johnny Carson was best known for his opening monologue, interviewing skills, and comedic skits on NBC's The Tonight Show, but he was also an accomplished ...
What common annoyance to urban TV viewers has quietly disappeared?
jonathan_winters2.jpgWhile best known for his comic acting abilities, Jonathan Winters was also an accomplished ...
Can you match these well-known people with their lesser-known accomplishments?
woody_allen.jpgWho was Woody Allen's first wife ("the Dread Mrs. Allen")?
During the height of Beatlemania, Louise Caldwell provided "inside information" reports for several American radio stations on the daily doings of The Beatles. What relationship did Ms. Caldwell actually have with the band?
The 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was adopted in 1971. What did it change?
Science fiction author Theodore Sturgeon was the inspiration for the fictional character Kilgore Trout, who often appears in the works of which writer?
Drawing of pie man with boy and dog Can you identify this logo?
rolling_stones.jpgWhich one of these musicians was never a member of The Rolling Stones?
Cartoon drawing of a baseball batterBack in the '50s and '60s, many baseball players spent their entire Major League careers with one team. Can you match these players with their teams?
bess_myerson.jpgBess Myerson was New York City's first Commissioner of Consumer Affairs. For what else is she known?
jfk.jpgIn early 1961, John F. Kennedy helped to end blacklisting of Hollywood personalities by the House Un-American Activities Committee. What did he do?
"Mother, please! I'd rather do it myself!"
was the catchline in commercials for which product?
1968 saw the first cigarettes marketed specifically to women. Which brand was this?
Which product was said to contain "600 tiny time pills"?
Lincoln Continentals of the early '60s were distinguished by having what unusual design feature as standard equipment?
jfk.jpgIn what make of car was JFK riding when he was assassinated?
Which of these soul/rock artists did NOT have a Billboard Hot 100 hit with a song first recorded by The Beatles?
Can you match each of these ad slogans with its product?
Benson & Hedges brought the first 100 mm. cigarette to the U.S. market in 1967. Which brand countered with a cigarette that was "a silly millimeter longer"?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which candidate used the campaign slogan:"

In your heart, you know he's right" ?
Can you match these running mates in their losing bids for the White House?
Back in the '50s and '60s, Haile Selassie I was Emperor of Ethiopia. What else is he known for?
Since 1962, Playboy magazine has featured lengthy interviews with a wide variety of influential people, including all but one of these. Which one has never been the subject of a Playboy interview?
dobie_gillis.jpg Who was Dobie Gillis' heartthrob?
Every dog has its day, and (nearly) every day has its song. Can you match these '60s hits with their recording artists?
Francis Gary Powers ...
Can you match each movie with some of its main characters?
Class difference (rich guy/poor girl, or rich girl/poor guy) was a theme of several Baby Boomer-era pop songs. Which of these was NOT about class difference?
fashion_trivia1.jpg The men's wear pictured here was fashionable in the '60s. What was it called?
In the 1950s, President Dwight D. Eisenhower declared that something was "a terrible thing to do to the American people." To what was he referring?
elvis2.jpgWhich of the following was NOT an Elvis Presley film?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Match each TV game show with its original host.
In 1964, Kitty Genovese gained fame when she ....
Albert DeSalvo gained fame when he ...
By which of these nicknames was CBS most known?
Which U.S. President, although Protestant, took the Oath of Office with his hand on a Catholic missal?
little_rascals.jpgWhich member of the Our Gang / Little Rascals cast started out being portrayed as a girl, but after several films was then portrayed as a boy?
Who was the first U.S. President to have been a Boy Scout?
In 1963, Australian musician Rolf Harris had a novelty hit in the U.S. with a song titled ...
In 1969, John Lennon changed his middle name. He wanted to be known as "John Ono Lennon," but British law did not permit discarding a name given at birth, so he simply added Ono to his original middle name, which was ...
Which British rock band had more appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show than any other such group?
What is Paul McCartney's middle name?
vp_seal.jpg Which one of the following was never Vice President of the United States?
The Ed Sullivan Show featured a wide variety of musicians, comedians, actors, dancers, and other performers in its 23-year run. Which act appeared more frequently than any other (some say 67 times) ?
Which one of the following never appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show?
Which one of these television stars did NOT also have at least one Top 40 pop hit?
Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In had a segment called "News of the Future," predicting unlikely or bizarre future news stories. A couple of times, though, these "joke predictions" actually came true. Which TWO of these are Laugh-In "News of the Future" items that came to pass?
Can you match each Western TV star with his or her horse?
Can you match each of these TV characters with his sidekick?
If a Baby Boom-era pop/rock group was named after a band member, chances are it was the lead vocalist. But not always. Of the following list, which is the only group that WAS named after its lead vocalist?
What was the first nationwide color TV broadcast in the U.S.?
Can you identify Bamboo Harvester ?
Everyone knows that the Lucy character on I Love Lucy was the wacky wife of a Cuban-born New York bandleader. Which of these describes the Lucy character on The Lucy Show when it debuted in 1962?
S. Vietnam flag N. Vietnam flagDuring the Vietnam War, protest groups sometimes identified themselves by using the name of a city and a number. Which of these was NOT a real protest group that was brought to trial?
What did Newton Minow famously call a "vast wasteland" in 1961?
TV commercials for which product featured a former Miss Sweden cooing, "Take it off, take it all off”?
In 1963, President and Mrs. Kennedy had a third child, who lived only two days. What was the child’s name?
Which TV show began with a man intoning, "Man ... woman ... birth ... death ... infinity"?
Which game show had a "Heart Line" that viewers could call to help out a contestant who didn't win any money?
Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comic Until 1960, no comedy album had ever reached #1 on the Billboard charts. Which one of the following did so that year, topping the Broadway cast album of The Sound of Music and albums by Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, among others?
Which pop song did the FBI investigate for 31 months, only to conclude that they were "unable to interpret any of the wording in the record"?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In which Top 10 hit does Elvis Presley sing the words, "Oh, fiddle-de-dink!" ?
In the lyrics of which one of these songs does the word “groovy” NOT appear?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver Did you want a car with gull-wing doors that opened and closed at the touch of a button? Prior to the Tesla Model X, there was only one production-model car with that feature. Which one was it?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In the 1964 Jan and Dean song, which two cars participated in the disastrous drag race that ended at Dead Man's Curve? (Select two.)
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which of these colors featured most frequently in the titles of pop songs of the '60s?
Drawing of a turntable South Street was a Top 10 hit for the Orlons in 1963, with lyrics that began, "Where do all the hippies meet?" What city were the Orlons singing about?
We knew many TV characters by their nicknames, but they had "real" first names as well. Can you match these characters with their first names?
Can you match each of these TV characters with his show?
Here are characters from various comic strips. Match each character on the left with the character on the right from the same comic.
gumby1.jpg Many Boomers remember Gumby, the green/blue stop-action animated clay figure. But can you name these other characters from his TV show?
Gumby 2 Gumby 3 Gumby 4 Gumby 5 Gumby 6
howdy_doody_2.jpg What's the name of this creature from the Howdy Doody TV program?
howdy_doody.jpgThe Howdy Doody TV show featured audience participation, with about 40 children seated in bleachers onstage. What were these lucky kids called?
Can you match these current sports teams with their former home towns? Except as indicated, all are Major League Baseball teams.
In 1969, rumors surfaced that someone had died and been replaced by a look-alike. The rumors took hold, and people worldwide searched for clues. Whose death had been falsely reported?
The wives in The Stepford Wives were special because they ...
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Abraham Zapruder ...
Can you match the songs on the right with the Broadway musicals they’re from?
Drawing of a movie clap board The film, The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. What song was this?
chuck_berry.jpgDuring which time period did Chuck Berry have a #1 pop hit?
Photo of The BeatlesWhich of these was the first Beatles album NOT to have the word "Beatles" on the front cover?
Which "weekly" '60s TV show was so popular that when it debuted, it was shown on two consecutive nights, Wednesday and Thursday?
In the 1958-61 U.S. prime-time TV seasons, which type of show occupied the top three popularity spots?
For many years, soap operas were aimed at stay-at-home housewives, and therefore aired during the daytime. Which was the first soap opera to air in prime time on a major U.S. TV network?
You don't know shit from __."
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes What Top 10 song from the early '70s included the words, "I know," 26 times in a row?
Who referred to the sentence, "I'm from the government, and I'm here to help," as "the nine most terrifying words in the English language"?
Whose desk sported this sign?
The buck stops here
Who pleaded, "Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!" ?
debate.jpg Who asked, “Where's the beef?” in a U.S. Presidential primary debate?
Who famously said, "Senator, you're no Jack Kennedy" ?
Mister Ed title screenWhat was the name of Mister Ed's owner?
wide-wide.jpgThe movie industry developed wide-screen technologies in order to compete more effectively with television. What was the name of the wide-wide-screen motion picture process, first used in 1952, that employed three synchronized projectors to produce an image covering 146 degrees of an arc?
3d_movie_glasses.jpg Which comedy team made some 3-D movies in the 1950s?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Which of the following were members of the Not Ready for Prime-Time Players when Saturday Night Live debuted in October, 1975? (Select all that apply, if any.)
The Champs' song from 1958, Tequila, famously ends with the band shouting "tequila!"  Which other song from the late 1950s ends with someone saying "tequila!" ?
Stylized CA in frame Starting in the 1950s, this symbol (shown here with the wording removed) meant that ...
What event or development inspired Tom Paxton to write the song, I Don’t Want a Bunny Wunny ?
highlights_1.jpg The kids' magazine, Highlights for Children, (found in many a dentist's office!) featured concise behavior lessons demonstrated by two cartoon kids, one of whom did everything wrong and the other of whom did everything right. The two kids were named ...
In 1967, when a certain long-running TV program was in danger of being canceled, Sen. Robert Byrd (D-WV) spoke on the Senate floor in an effort to save it. The program continued for another 8 years. What show was Sen. Byrd so fond of?
In 1969, Sen. John Pastore (D-RI) chaired hearings on the subject of TV violence. What popular CBS show was abruptly canceled when it failed to tone down the violence?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV In the 1964-65 TV season, similar shows featuring live pop/rock performances and go-go dancing debuted on two different networks. Which shows were these? (Select two.)
Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comic Which performer incorporated “inflationary language” (e.g., “Twice upon a time… and so fifth,”) and “phonetic punctuation” into his or her act?
[ ? = “scrooooch, pop!”]
Cartoon drawing of a shocked microphone This artwork (shown here with the wording removed) was on the cover of a record album titled ...
Which four-member rock group, with hits in the early '70s, saw half its founding members commit suicide?
Photo of a record player with several 45s According to a 1959-60 hit song, who was Running Bear in love with?
Decades ago, "Mommy mommy" jokes, along with other so-called "sick jokes," were all the rage. What's the punchline to this one?

Mommy, mommy, why am I running around in circles?
roger_price.jpg Little puzzle-drawings like this ("Ship arriving too late to save a drowning witch") were popularized in the 1950s by humorist Roger Price. What are they called?
james_brown_small.jpg During his long career, James Brown acquired many nicknames -- some self-assigned. Which of these was NOT a nickname applied to James Brown?
lone_ranger.jpgTonto referred to the Lone Ranger as "__".
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver In which year did almost all American-made cars switch from dual to quad headlights?
lbj.jpg In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson proposed a broad set of domestic programs he called ...
peanuts_bird.jpg In the Peanuts comic strip, what's the name of Snoopy's little bird friend?
Identify Dr. Frances Horwich.
lil_abner.jpgWhat actual annual tradition originated in Al Capp’s Li’l Abner comic strip?
"Femlins" were ...
What was Minipoo?
lionel_1957.jpg What product did Lionel Trains introduce in 1957 in order to appeal to girls?
Which one of the following artists did NOT record for Motown Records or one of its subsidiary labels? (Think it's obvious? Think again!)
In which city was Motown Records based?
crayola8.jpg Which color was NOT included in the familiar small box of eight Crayola crayons?
elvis_army.jpg When Elvis Presley was discharged from the Army in 1960, what was his rank?
Who wrote the 1968 sci-fi novel, 2001: A Space Odyssey ?
alvin_dsv_small.jpg Launched in 1964, Alvin (DSV-2) is a deep-submersible research vehicle owned by the U.S. Navy and operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts. Can you name the company that built it?
Photo of a record player with several 45s Recording personnel Theodore Keep, Simon Waronker, and Alvin Bennett were involved in the production of which #1 pop song of the 1950s?
beverly_hillbillies.jpgThe father of one of the main stars of TV's The Beverly Hillbillies was a well-known ..
During the 1960s, some popular music songs were deemed to have words, or subject matter, inappropriate for broadcast; therefore, edited, bleeped, or censored versions of these songs were recorded and distributed. Which one of these did NOT see release in two versions, the original and one "cleaned up"?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver Automobile brands came and went during the '50s and '60s. Of the following makes, which was the LAST to cease production in the United States?
hawaii_five-o.jpgTV's Hawaii Five-O often ended with the lead character saying ...
In 1966, a just-released album by The Beatles was hastily withdrawn and given another cover because the original cover ...
What do the creative works
Forever Amber, by Kathleen Winsor
Strange Fruit, by Lillian Smith
The Children's Hour, by Lillian Hellman
Naked Lunch, by William S. Burroughs
have in common?
Drawing of a turntable In the Coasters' 1959 song, Charlie Brown, what is Charlie Brown alleged to be doing in the boys' gym?
In Arlo Guthrie’s 1967 song, Alice’s Restaurant, the restaurant was located “just a half-a-mile from the railroad track” in what town?
The Order of Preachers is a Roman Catholic order of friars, nuns, and lay persons founded in the 13th century by St. Dominic, a contemporary of St. Francis of Assisi. The story of the early years of the order and its founder was the subject of ...
Snoopy flying ace In the Peanuts comic strip, Snoopy sometimes imagined himself to be a World War I flying ace battling his nemesis, the Red Baron. What type of plane did Snoopy “fly”?
"Put that in your __ and __ it."
Can you complete this advertising slogan?

“Gee, Dad! It’s a ____ !”
For which of these is Buckminster Fuller best known?
Which one of these pop music performers did NOT die in a plane crash?
Cartoon drawing of a TV In which TV show did the phrase, "Whoa, Nelly!" originate?
Drawing of a length of film 1959's Signal 30 was a film shown in many a high school assembly to alert teenagers to the dangers of ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which TV character always used the "shave-and-a-haircut" rhythm when knocking on his employer's door?
Monty Python foot Can you complete this classic line from Monty Python’s Flying Circus ?

"Nobody expects … "
chuck_berry.jpgIn Roll Over Beethoven, Chuck Berry sings of being afflicted with two ailments. What are they?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver What kind of car did Peter Falk drive on Columbo ?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which of these was the first African-American entertainer to host his own hourlong weekly variety TV show?
Cartoon drawing of a couple dancingFrom its debut in 1957 through 1963, ABC-TV’s American Bandstand was broadcast from studios in what city?
Which of the following records is held by Freddy "Boom Boom" Cannon?
Drawing of popcorn and soda When they debuted in 1968, the Motion Picture Association of America's original lineup of film ratings was ...
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble In which of these comic strips do the characters live in close to "real time," getting older as the years pass?
Actor William Talman played D.A. Hamilton Burger on Perry Mason. For what else is he known?
What was the centerpiece of the New York World’s Fair (1964-65)?
Cartoon drawing of a TV What sort of business did Dobie Gillis' father, Herbert T. Gillis, own?
Artwork with horizontal color bars Can you identify this painting?
In 1973, a quip by Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show sparked a temporary nationwide shortage of ...
grace_kelly.jpgIn 1956, American actress Grace Kelly married Rainier III, Prince of ...
visa.jpg What was the credit card now known as Visa called (in the U.S.) when it was launched in 1958?
Drawing of an Apollo command module The Apollo 11 spacecraft consisted of a command module, support module, and lunar module.  Two astronauts descended to the Moon's surface in the lunar module, while one remained in lunar orbit in the command module.  What was the name given to the command module?
Triangles in circle What did this symbol signify?
Actor Robert Blake (Baretta) was also a child star in what series?
Photo of a Mad magazine coverWho sued the publishers of Mad magazine for $25 million in 1961?
What was special about the Johnny Eagle series of toy guns made by Topper Toys in the '60s?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes According to the song, whose diet consisted of "bearcat stew"?
Drawing of a length of film Who, at the age of 9, was the youngest performer ever* to be nominated for an Academy Award for a lead role?
* as of April, 2019
Which of these was NOT a haircare/grooming product?
Do you remember the frozen toaster-size “pizzaburgers” made by Buitoni? What were they called?
Which of these was a candy bar now sold as Milky Way Midnight?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Fantastic Voyage (1966) was a film starring Stephen Boyd, Raquel Welch, Edmund O'Brien, and Donald Pleasence. Where did the voyage of the title take them?
great_escape.jpgThe Great Escape (1963 film) is based on a real-life mass escape from a German POW camp during World War II. In the film, how does Steve McQueen’s character, Captain Virgil "The Cooler King" Hilts USAAF, spend his time in the cooler (solitary confinement)?
Cartoon drawing of a TouchTone telephone Only one of the following statements about the first Touch-Tone telephones (introduced by AT&T in 1963) is true. Which is it?
Several instrumental hits by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass were used as musical cues on what popular TV show of the ‘60s-‘70s?
For what else is trumpeter Herb Alpert (of the Tijuana Brass) known?
planet_apes.jpgThe 1968 film, Planet of the Apes, was followed by four sequels, including one of these. Which one?
stranger.jpgAuthor Robert A. Heinlein coined the term  grok  in his 1961 novel, Stranger in a Strange Land. What did it mean?
Who or what was Fluffo?
On TV's The Addams Family, Lurch responded, "You rang?" when summoned by the gong. On which other show was "You rang?" a catchphrase?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Each of these actors also made the charts as a pop singer. But which one had a Top 10 hit with a vocal version of his own TV show's theme music?
soupy_sales.jpgSoupy Sales’ children’s TV show featured two large dog puppets – one black and one white -- seen only as giant paws. What were the dogs’ names?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver What was the only American-made, mass-produced passenger car to feature a rear-mounted air-cooled engine?
Who wrote the 1965 best-seller, Unsafe at Any Speed ?
mcd_mascot.jpg The whole world knows Ronald McDonald, but before Ronald, the McDonald's chain had another mascot, known as ...
Who was a regular on McHale's Navy and a very frequent guest on The Carol Burnett Show ?
silent_spring.jpgRachel Carson’s 1962 best-seller, Silent Spring, helped to spawn which movement or industry?
Remember the small slot at the back of medicine cabinets? What purpose did it serve?
lincoln_cent.jpg From 1959 until 2008, the Lincoln cent had Abraham Lincoln on the obverse and the Lincoln Memorial on the reverse. What was on the reverse of the penny from 1909 to 1958?
Who was Ivy Baker Priest?
How would you erase the drawing on an Etch-A-Sketch?
Drawing of a calendar page Which of these events occurred first?
Drawing of a calendar page Which of these events occurred first?
“Olly olly __ !”
77_sunset_strip.jpgKookie, the parking lot attendant played by Edd Byrnes on 77 Sunset Strip, often spouted hipster language ("Baby, you're the ginchiest!"). But he was also known for constantly ...
The "disadvantages" of which product were humorously portrayed in 1960s TV ads?
catch-22.jpgJoseph Heller's 1961 novel, Catch-22, introduced a new idiom to the English language. Which of these best summarizes a "catch-22" ?
Who was the youngest solo male singer to have a #1 album on Billboard's albums chart*?
(* as of April, 2019)
Can you match these actresses with their TV cop/detective roles?
heckle_jeckle.pngOne of the cartoon magpies, Heckle or Jeckle, spoke with a distinct New York accent. What accent did the other have?
What character was a regular on both Green Acres and Petticoat Junction?
What was marketed in the 1960s as "the Think Drink"?
soupy_sales.jpgIn January 1965, children’s TV host Soupy Sales was suspended from his show for two weeks. What had he done to warrant this?
Which one of these was NOT one of Nancy Drew's friends or a member of her family or household?
What were the Hardy Boys' first names?
Twiggy was ...
Mickey Mouse Club logoWhat was the magic phrase to open the cartoon vault on the original Mickey Mouse Club TV show?
Which of these was the catchphrase (also the title of the autobiography) of Jack Paar, former host of The Tonight Show?
The first widely-available diet soft drink was introduced in 1958. Which one of these was it?
Can you match the store names with the initials?
S. Vietnam flag N. Vietnam flagWhich of these recordings does NOT include a reference to the Vietnam War?
joni_mitchell.jpgIn her 1970 song, Big Yellow Taxi, Joni Mitchell declared, “They paved Paradise …”
easy_rider.jpgIn the classic 1969 film, Easy Rider, who played "Connection," the man who received the contraband cocaine from stars Wyatt "Captain America" (Peter Fonda) and Billy (Dennis Hopper)?
In the 1960s, "Killer Joe" Piro was best known for being ...
Which one of these people disappeared in 1975 and is presumed to be dead, although a body was never found?
Large wooden box What is the object pictured here?
Group of women performing an activity What are these women doing?
Picture of a golden car Can you identify this car?
What did a man popularly called D. B. Cooper famously do in 1971?
us_china_flags.jpgWhich one of the following did Chairman Mao’s wife prevent from visiting China with President Nixon in 1972?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing What was the first Disney film to have a sequel?
Drawing of a movie clap board Which one of the following is NOT a Disney film?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Who played the mother on both the Lassie and Lost in Space TV shows?
gonzo_journalism.jpg Who is generally acknowledged to be the creator of Gonzo journalism* ?
* a style of journalism in which the reporters themselves become central figures of their stories
What was the most popular brand of toothpaste or tooth powder in the U.S. from the 1920s through the late 1950s?
ipana.jpgWhich one of the following was a market researcher for the Ipana toothpaste "Brusha, brusha, brusha" ad campaign, featuring Bucky Beaver, before becoming otherwise famous?
"Bent Fabric" is ...
Oscars statuette Who was at the microphone during the 1974 Oscars when a man "streaked" on stage?
Rudi Gernreich became famous in 1964 when he ...
Spidery yellow disc What is the object pictured here?
pf_fliers.jpgWhat do the initials PF stand for in the name of the sneakers, PF Flyers?
Ukulele man Can you identify the person in this photo?
Before making it big in the mid-1970s, Barry Manilow was …
dylan.jpg In 1988, Bob Dylan stopped someone at a party, hugged him and said, "Don't stop what you're doing, man. We're all inspired by you." To whom was he speaking?
Photo of a white Volkswagen BeetleUntil 1962, the Volkswagen Beetle lacked ...
Identify Carnaby Street.
What was the first single by a former Beatle to reach #1 on the charts?
George Harrison lost a legal battle over his song, My Sweet Lord, which was deemed to have infringed the copyright for what other song?
What was Lady Bird Johnson's real first name?
Who often exclaimed, "Heavens to Murgatroyd!" ?
Beginning in November 1969, Native Americans staged a 19-month-long occupation of ...
Which of the following, after being elected President, chose not to seek another term in the next election? (Select all that apply, if any.)
Photo of a record player with several 45s Johnny Horton had a #1 hit in 1959 with The Battle of New Orleans. The words of that song celebrate the final battle of which military conflict?
Many pop songs have resurfaced in TV commercials, but I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony) hit the charts in 1971 after being a commercial jingle for …
Which of the following characters was NOT featured in the original (1977) lineup of the Village People?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing The Shadow of Your Smile won an Academy Award for Best Original Song after being featured in what film?
Can you complete this advertising slogan?

"Wow! It sure doesn’t taste like … !”
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes According to the song, what did Love Potion #9 look like?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Which one of these is NOT an Abbott and Costello movie?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which of these songs is based almost entirely on verses from the Bible?
What does the expression to “get rubber” mean?
Paul Cole, a 58-year-old American tourist, is pictured on the front of which Beatles album?
Photo of a record player with several 45s The Shangri-Las’ 1964 song, Leader of the Pack, was followed, two months later, by a parody called Leader of the ...
utility_bill.jpgWhat warning often accompanied the punched cards mailed with utility bills?
2001_computer.jpg What was the name of the on-board computer in 2001:A Space Odyssey?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which song from 1968 included the following lyrics?
What's your name?
(What's your name?)
Who's your daddy?
(Who's your daddy? He rich?)
Is he rich like me?
Complete this advertising slogan from the '50s and '60s:

"______ is our most important product."
Which character's animated cartoons were often mini-operas, with the dialogue sung rather than spoken?
curious_yellow.jpgThe 1967 Swedish film, I Am Curious (Yellow), was notorious for its nudity and sex scenes. Which one of the following appeared in it? (No, not in one of those scenes.)
bobby_fischer.jpgIn 1972, Bobby Fischer won the World Chess Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland by defeating ...
sony_tc800b.jpgHow big was the infamous gap in the Watergate tapes?
Which one of the following was NOT involved in the Watergate scandal?
Which of the following did NOT headline a tour in England for which The Beatles were a supporting/warm-up act?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Arthur Fiedler was ...
The first restaurant in the McDonald's chain opened in 1955. How much did its hamburgers cost?
skinned_knee.gif In the ‘50s and ‘60s, what would parents and school nurses put on your skinned knee?
mcdonalds_logo.jpg Can you arrange these McDonald's offerings in the order they were introduced?
burger.jpg Which one of the following ingredients was NOT in McDonald's original Big Mac?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes 1963”s Surf City was the first surf song to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Who recorded it?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Where, as the song goes, were there “two girls for every boy” ?
To what does the term "Sanforization" refer?
One of the following was a Quaker. Which one?
Can you complete this advertising slogan?

"Don't wait to be told, you need ... "
Kelvinator logoBack in the '50s and '60s, on which of these items might you have found the Kelvinator brand name?
gourmet_1.jpg Who gained fame as the Galloping Gourmet?
"I'm no fool, no-siree / I want to live to be 93!" was the theme song of a series of educational cartoons from the late 1950s that taught schoolchildren about hazards such as traffic, fire, and sharp objects. Can you name the host of the "I'm No Fool" series?
Boris and NatashaOn the Rocky and His Friends animated TV series, what nation did spies Boris and Natasha work for?
Which one of the following was NOT a member of the Rat Pack?
Drawing of a generic chewing gum package TV commercials for which brand of chewing gum featured a special dance step named for the gum?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver Which make of car sported, during the 1960s, the largest emblem (logo) ever put on a regular production passenger vehicle?
Boris and NatashaMany recall Boris and Natasha on the Rocky and His Friends animated TV series. But do you know Natasha’s surname?
Photo of a record player with several 45s Which one of these was a Top 40 hit song in 1965?
"For those who think young"was an advertising slogan for what product?
richard_nixon.jpg When Richard Nixon resigned the presidency in 1974, to whom did he address his letter of resignation?
“They often call me Speedoo, but my real name is …”
Cartoon drawing of a baseball pitcher Since 1973, what are American League baseball pitchers no longer required to do?
Five of these brands are named after actual people. Can you spot them? (Select all that apply.)
Leave it to Beaver title screen In what town did the Cleavers live on TV's Leave it to Beaver ?
Can you match each TV show with its theme music?
Note: In some browsers, you may need to manually pause one theme before playing another.
donovan.jpgThe recording artist known as Donovan had several hit records in the ‘60s, including Sunshine Superman and Mellow Yellow. What's his real name?
bachelor_father2.jpg The actor who played the title role in Bachelor Father also starred in which other show?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Can you identify the TV show for which this was the theme music?

Cartoon drawing of a TV Can you identify the TV show for which this was the theme music?

Cartoon drawing of a TV Can you identify the TV show for which this was the theme music?

Cartoon drawing of a TV Can you identify the TV show for which this was the theme music?

The Partridge Family TV sitcom was inspired by and loosely based on an actual pop music family. Which one?
Oscars statuette All but one of the following are recipients of the Oscar, Tony, Emmy, and Grammy awards. Which one is NOT a member of this exclusive "Grand Slam" club?
Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comic Which of the following did NOT often perform as a comedy team?
Cartoon drawing of a TV On which TV program would you most likely hear this catch-phrase?

"Six, two, and even -- over and out."
distinguished_gentleman.jpg This distinguished-looking gentleman was seen in advertisements for ...
chex.jpg Since 1997, the popular Chex line of breakfast cereals has been made by General Mills. Who made them in the ‘50s and ‘60s?
Many TV game shows of the ‘50s and ‘60s featured merchandise and prizes from one of these mail-order catalogs. Which one?
a+p.jpgFrom 1927-1975, A&P was the largest food retailer in the U.S. (until 1965, its largest retailer of any kind). What was the full name of the company?
Photo of a record player with several 45s Who first recorded Hound Dog, in 1952?
"Choo-Choo Charlie" was a character used in advertising for which of these?
James Bond 007 logo Which of the following James Bond movies was a spoof, assembled by five directors and ten writers, unrelated to the "straight" Bond films starring Sean Connery, Roger Moore, etc.?
Whose 1950s advertising campaign quickly transformed its product from one favored by women into one thought of as manly?
Cartoon drawing of a TV They say life imitates art. Which one of these played a character with a certain job on a TV sitcom, and later held that same job in real life?
Game with cup and discs What’s the name of the game pictured here?
Who used the advertising slogan

“Blow in her face and she’ll follow you anywhere.” ?
Whose TV variety show included a segment introduced by girls singing

"Letters -- We get letters -- We get stacks and stacks of letters" ?
Cartoon lightbulb Can you identify this character?
Who was Margie's "boyfriend" in the '50s TV show, My Little Margie ?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble In the Peanuts comic strip, which character spent each Halloween in the pumpkin patch waiting for the Great Pumpkin to arrive?
What did John Wayne and Phyllis Schlafly have in common?
Photo of a record player with several 45s The rock 'n' roll nostalgia group Sha Na Na derived its name from the lyrics of what song?
“This is the dawning of the Age of ____ .”
Photo of a record player with several 45s Remember 1962's Papa-Oom-Mow-Mow, by the Rivingtons? What does the lead vocalist sing about?
Which one of the following was typically white in the '50s and '60s, but is now usually another color?
mystery_person_.jpg Can you identify the person in this photo?
Crazy-looking guy Can you identify the person in this photo?
In a 1992 Vice Presidential debate broadcast from Atlanta, James Stockdale (H. Ross Perot's running mate) began his opening remarks by saying ...
In late 1966, Gary Lewis and the Playboys performed on The Ed Sullivan Show. Gary, who was just about to enter the Army, sang One Last Kiss, and a girl from the audience was invited onstage to kiss him goodbye. The song and the kiss mirrored a scene from which Broadway musical?
Whose catchphrase was "Well, I'll be a dirty bird!" ?
What famous sports figure was shaved by Farrah Fawcett in a 1978 TV ad for her line of Fabergé hair products and fragrances?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Contestants on Truth or Consequences who failed to answer a tricky question correctly were met with a loud sound from ...
Drawing of a turntable In 1964-65, Shirley Ellis had a Top 10 hit with The Name Game. Which of the following names would it be wise to avoid while playing her game?
Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, many editions of The Saturday Evening Post featured cover art by …
you_bet2.jpg On You Bet Your Life, with Groucho Marx, what happened if a contestant said the secret word?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In the 1967 hit, Ode to Billie Joe, the narrator -- or someone who looked like her -- and Billie Joe McAllister were seen "throwing something off the Tallahatchie Bridge."  What was it that they threw?
Drawing of a calendar page Which TWO of these events occurred during the 1950s? 
Drawing of a calendar page In the U.S. prior to 1967, the Memorial Day holiday was officially known as ...
George Fenneman is/was ...
zsa_zsa_gabor.jpg How many husbands did Zsa Zsa Gabor have over the course of her 99 years?
elizabeth_taylor.jpgWhich one of the following was NOT one of Elizabeth Taylor's husbands?
harry_truman.jpg What was President Harry Truman’s middle name?
James Bond 007 logo Which one of these was NOT the screen name of a "Bond Girl" in a 007 film?
Drawing of a lab technician with test tube In 1962, an oral vaccine developed by Dr. Albert Sabin was introduced to combat …
Game with letter cubes What's the name of this game?
Drawing of a cereal bowl and milkIn the ‘50s and ‘60s, which one of these was a sweetened puffed-wheat breakfast cereal?
Can you identify Nik-L-Nip ?
To what does “wow and flutter” refer?
clock.jpg Who recommended that their product be used three times a day?
audio_cassette.jpgWhen a standard audio cassette is playing, how fast does the tape move?
In the 1950s, which product used the ad slogan

“Relief is just a swallow away.” ?
Can you identify Zip Gun ?
What does ICBM stand for?
instamatic.jpgKodak introduced the Instamatic camera in 1963. For which one of these innovations is the Instamatic known?
Cartoon drawing of a rocket What was the name of the launch vehicle (rocket) used by NASA for the Gemini manned spaceflight program (1965-66)?
road_runner.jpgFrom whose mail-order catalog did Wile E. Coyote obtain the various contraptions with which he hoped to catch the Road Runner?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Can you identify this movie theme music?

frank_sinatra.jpg Frank Sinatra carried a roll of dimes at all times, from 1963 until his death in 1998. Why did he start doing this?
The White House Who was the first U.S. president to have been divorced?
The White House Which one of the following had a White House wedding?
Drawing of Disneyland castleWhich world leader was prevented, for security reasons, from visiting Disneyland in 1959?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Audrey Hepburn starred in the 1964 film version of My Fair Lady, but she only lip-synced the songs. Who supplied Eliza Doolittle’s singing voice?
Who or what is a “Wankel” ?
cb_radio.jpgWhat does the “CB” stand for in “CB radio”?
dc10.pngThe DC-10 wide-body jet airliner was introduced in 1971. Which company built it?
Cartoon drawing of an airplane Idlewild Airport is mentioned in the theme song for an early-'60s TV sitcom. Where was it?
water_drip.jpg Addition of fluoride to public water supplies became widespread in the U.S. around 1960, in order to ...
arcade_game.jpg Which one of these was introduced in 1972 and, due to its popularity and commercial success, launched the video arcade game industry?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was known as Ol' Blue Eyes?
Tire wire Hey, whatcha got pokin’ out, there?
Cartoon drawing of a TV The first season of Saturday Night Live included skits in the Land of Gorch, featuring …
Accutron watchIn 1960, Bulova introduced the first wristwatch to use a tuning fork and electronic circuitry; it emitted a soft hum rather than a ticking sound. What was it called?
Watch box What is the object pictured here?
joe_besser_2.jpgBefore replacing Shemp Howard as one of The Tthree Stooges, Joe Besser was a regular on The Abbott and Costello Show, playing a 40-year-old man dressed in a Little Lord Fauntleroy suit. What was this character's name?
Cartoon rat Can you identify this icon of "weirdo shirts" and 1950s-1960s hot rod culture?
To what product did President Jimmy Carter’s younger brother lend his name?
keith_richards_1965.jpg In 1965, Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards was nearly electrocuted during a concert in Sacramento, California. What is believed to have saved his life?
Cartoon drawing of a couple dancing Which one of these was NOT part of the ‘60s dance craze?
Which famous sports figure became the commercial spokesperson for Mr. Coffee electric coffee makers?
marilyn_monroe.jpgWho was Marilyn Monroe’s first husband?
spider-man.jpgMarvel Comics has trademarked the sound that Spider-Man's web shooter makes. That sound is:
chatty_cathy.jpgWhen introduced in 1959, Chatty Cathy dolls could say 11 different phrases. Which one of these was NOT among them?
Can you identify Bild Lilli?
Older lady Can you identify the person in this 2002 photo?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who suggested, in 1967, that we should “Turn on, tune in, drop out” ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was Abbie Hoffman?
Who did the Youth International Party (“Yippies”) support for President in 1968?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing Which movie from the 1960s was said to have made thousands of people afraid of taking a shower?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Which TV show was subtitled "American Scene Magazine"?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Both Neil Diamond and the Hollies had hits with the record, He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. Where did the songwriters get that phrase from?
The White House Who reportedly made Lady Bird Johnson burst into tears at a White House luncheon in 1968?
Drawing of a sound waveform Can you identify this sound?

Drawing of a movie clap board Edward D. Wood, Jr. wrote and directed a film, released in 1959, that some critics have called “the worst movie ever made”. Which film was this?
Can you identify Bwana Devil ?
Identify VISTA from 1964:
Cartoon drawing of a TV One of the following fictitious entities was featured on TV's The Name of the Game (1968-71) and later became a reality. Which one?
korean_war.jpgWho won the Korean War?
playboy_bunny.jpgWhich of the following was once employed as a Playboy Bunny?
Drawing of an open bookTheodor Geisel was a successful writer, but he used a pseudonym. What was it?
dear_abby.jpgThe “Dear Abby” advice column was started in 1956, by …
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Robert Loggia starred in the 1966-67 TV series, T.H.E. Cat.  What did T.H.E. stand for?
Billy Graham, Dick Clark, and Joe DiMaggio all ...
pdq_bach2.pngP. D. Q. Bach scholar, "Professor" Peter Schickele, claimed to be Chairman of the Department of Musical Pathology at what school?
Can you identify the original members of The Mamas and the Papas? (Select four.)
Photo of a pink record playerWhich of these foreign-language pop hits contains the line, translated into English, "I'm not a sailor -- I'm a captain!" ?
tom_lehrer.jpgSatirist Tom Lehrer contributed several songs to which TV series in the mid-'60s?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV in what car did Tod and Buz tour the U.S.A. on TV's Route 66 ?
"Cowabunga!" -- the expression of awe or surprise used in the 1960s by surfers and, decades later, by Bart Simpson and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles -- came from ...
kennedy_half.png What was on the reverse side of the Kennedy half dollar when it was introduced in 1964?
Cartoon drawing of a TV What plane was flown by the airmen of TV's 12 O'Clock High ?
Drawing of a turntable In her 1964 hit song, Petula Clark suggested that you should go Downtown and listen to what type of music?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Janis Ian wrote and recorded her first hit single, Society’s Child, in 1964, when she was 13. What was the song about?
Flag with leaf Whose flag was this?
anthony_perkins.jpgOther than Psycho, can you name two movies featuring Anthony Perkins?
Metal disc on ring What is the object pictured here?
Drawing of a turntable Who had a #1 hit in 1953 with (How Much Is) That Doggie in the Window?
Photo of a pink record player Although it would be considered very politically incorrect today, Ray Stevens’ novelty song, Ahab the Arab, reached #5 on Billboard's top 40 chart in 1962. What was the name of Ahab’s camel?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Who had a big hit with Personality in 1959?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV What has Microsoft’s Bill Gates called “the first interactive TV show” ?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Who had a hit record in 1962 with Speedy Gonzales ?
Photo of a pink record player This excerpt from Elton John’s 1972 hit, Crocodile Rock, reminded many* of which previous song?
* enough so that it prompted a lawsuit

Trapezoidal wooden frame Can you identify the object pictured here?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Who had a #1 hit single with the song, Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds ?
Back in the sixties, these teams had something in common.  What was it?

Boston Patriots Buffalo Bills Denver Broncos Houston Oilers Oakland Raiders
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Remember Witch Doctor, by David Seville? Which one of these was NOT part of the song's chorus?
meet_the_beatles.pngIn the liner notes of Meet the Beatles, the first Beatles album released in the U.S., Capitol Records used the phrase "pudding basin" to describe ...
Drawing of film reels and tickets In which film did Doris Day sing, Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be) ?
Black, red, and yellow flag Whose flag was this?
Back in the ‘50s and ‘60s, if you used something with the brand name LePage’s, it was probably …
Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comicWhich of the following comedians often appeared on the “borscht belt” circuit in New York’s Catskill Mountains? (Check all that apply, if any.)
A grid of silhouettes with a question markCan you identify Laszlo Toth ?
princess_leia.jpgCarrie Fisher played Princess Leia in Star Wars. Can you name her parents?
A grid of silhouettes with a question markWhich television actor had been a professional baseball and basketball figure, playing for both the Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Celtics?
What was the name of the fictional great ape who adopted John Clayton after her own baby died?
I fought the law …
Drawing of a generic chewing gum package In 1950s TV commercials, Clorets chewing gum was touted as having which ingredient?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing The 1969 film, Hercules in New York, featured an unlikely pair of actors. Which one?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Which parent-child pair won a pair of Oscars for the same movie?
Oscars statuette At the Academy Awards, which film beat Star Wars for the best film of 1977?
Hubert Humphrey said that he may have lost the 1968 election because …
Cartoon drawing of a TV What did Richard Nixon say during his brief appearance on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In in September, 1968?
batman2.jpgIn the third season of the 1960s TV show, Batman, the crime-fighting duo was joined by Batgirl, who was identified as:
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes If you were lucky, there was a song named after you. Which one of the following was NOT the title of a ‘50s-‘60s Top Ten hit song?
baby_girl.jpg Which of these was NOT one of the 10 most popular names given to baby girls in the 1950s?
baby_boy.jpg Which of these was NOT one of the 10 most popular names given to baby boys in the 1950s?
joint.jpg In 1967, there was a rumor -- since debunked -- that one could get high by smoking ...
dark_shadows.jpgWhat was the name of the vampire on TV’s Dark Shadows daytime soap opera?
In 1960, Israeli agents captured a high-ranking Nazi fugitive in Buenos Aires, Argentina. What was his name?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which Top 20 song from the 1960s is sung mostly in Creole slang -- the exact translation of which is a matter of dispute?
tonight_tomahawk.jpg In an oft-replayed appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, who demonstrated his tomahawk-throwing skills, but hit the target embarrassingly low?
chief_thunderthud.jpgTo which Indian tribe did Howdy Doody‘s Chief Thunderthud belong?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which of the following TV shows was a spin-off of another spin-off?
Drawing of a sound waveform Can you identify this sound?

Drawing of film reels and tickets Which 1965 film was dedicated to Elias Howe, who in 1846 invented the sewing machine?
Oscars statuette The 1961 Academy Award for Best Original Song went to Moon River. In which film was it featured?
Drawing of a sound waveform Can you identify this sound?

Can you identify Royal and Underwood?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In Chuck Berry’s song, Memphis, Tennessee (or simply Memphis, as in Johnny Rivers’ 1964 version), who is the singer trying to contact on the telephone?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which of these best paraphrases the advice given by Gerry and the Pacemakers in a 1964 hit song?
Drawing of a turntable Which of these best paraphrases the advice given by Jimmy Soul in a 1963 hit song?
abbott+costello2.jpgIn a famous routine, Abbott and Costello (well, Costello, anyway)
proves that 7 X 13 equals ...
In 1965, an organization was formed to promote worldwide education through musical performances. What was its name?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which one of these was NOT a hit song by the 1910 Fruitgum Company during the 1960s?
A grid of silhouettes with a question markCan you identify Wilma Rudolph?
Can you match each of these '50s-'70s-era world leaders with his/her nation?
The White House Who was the last* U.S. president who did not have at least one daughter?
* as of 2021
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes “Jeremiah was a bullfrog”

is the opening line of a hit song from 1970, written by Hoyt Axton. What was the title of the song?
beatles2.jpgThe final Beatles single to reach #1 on the U.S. charts was ...
time_blank.jpgIn January 1972, Time magazine called the person featured on their cover "TV's first black superstar". Who was thus honored?
sale.jpg Kmart, Walmart, Target, Woolco, and Big-K all opened their first discount stores in 1962.
Cartoon drawing of a console TV For several years, CBS’ 60 Minutes featured a segment called Point/Counterpoint, a short debate between pundits on opposite ends of the political spectrum.  One frequent pair was …
skyward.jpgLook, up in the sky!
It's a __!
It's a __!
It's __!(3-part answer)
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Given the following "doo-wop" songs, which is the only one in which the words "doo-wop" were actually sung?
Cartoon tongue Whose logo is this?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukeboxEach of the songs on the left is someone's signature tune. Can you match the songs with their singers?
Lustre-Creme was ...
On which of the following would you find a tone arm?
S. Vietnam flag N. Vietnam flag In what year did the Vietnam War end?
warsaw_pact.pngWhich one of the following was NOT a member of the Warsaw Pact military alliance (1955-1991) ?
Cartoon drawing of a TVCan you complete these TV show titles?
With a name like ___, it has to be good.
Who used the slogan

“A mind is a terrible thing to waste.” ?
It’s 11 o’clock. Do you know where your ____ are?
Drawing of a calendar page Which of the following events, unlikely though it may seem, occurred in June, 1969? Two of the choices are correct; pick either one.
In January, 1967, an event billed as The Human Be-In took place. Where?
A grid of silhouettes with a question markThinking back to the ‘50s and ‘60s, can you identify Y. A. Tittle ?
Can you name each of the classic albums whose cover art is shown here?
a b c d e
In 1960, an American airplane was shot down over Soviet airspace. What kind of plane was it?
matching_tie.jpg What was special about the Monty Python Matching Tie and Handkerchief record album (U.S. release 1975) ?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Can you match the names with the musical groups?
What is meant by the term “Fosbury Flop” ?
Many songs of the '50s and '60s dealt with deaths of one kind or another. Can you match these songs with the deaths their lyrics speak of?
morris.jpg Which product used the famously finicky Morris the Cat in its TV commercials?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Fearing that they were too morbid for American Bandstand, Dick Clark insisted that the lyrics of a hit song be changed for his program, despite the fact that the original version told a true story. What was the song?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes "Minuet in G major" from 1725’s Notebook for Anna Magdalena Bach (often attributed to J.S. Bach) is the basis for the melody of what hit song?
frank_zappa.jpgA 1971 concert by Frank Zappa and the Mothers of Invention in Montreux, Switzerland, ended prematurely. Why?
Drawing of an open bookThe lyrics of Procol Harum’s 1967 hit song, A Whiter Shade of Pale, make reference to a certain literary work. Which one?
Which one of these was the first Beatles album to contain only their original compositions?
my_three_sons.jpgFred MacMurray played the father on TV’s My Three Sons. What was his character’s occupation?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing What was the first Disney film to have a sequel feature film?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes A #1 hit song from 1966 included the lyrics:
You keep lyin' when you oughta be truthin'
And you keep losin' when you oughta not bet
What song was this?
Cartoon drawing of a baseball pitcher Former New York Yankees pitcher Jim Bouton wrote a controversial tell-all book in 1970. What was its title?
Drawing of a cereal bowl and milkWhich cereal is touted as the "Breakfast of Champions" ?
we_try_harder.jpg Who used the advertising slogan:

"We try harder" ?
merle_haggard.jpgMerle Haggard had a big country hit in 1969 titled,

Okie . . .
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which one of the following was often heard butchering the song, Oh My Darling, Clementine ?
phil_silvers.jpgPhil Silvers played Sgt. Bilko on The Phil Silvers Show. What was Bilko’s first name?
qmark_theater.jpg In the early days, The Beatles recorded their versions of several songs first recorded by others, including one from which hit Broadway show?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which TV cartoon featured characters named Ty Coon, Vincent van Gopher, Pig Newton, Muskie Muskrat, Moley Mole, and Possible 'Possum?
smokey_stover_crop.jpg In the Smokey Stover comic strip, what was the main character’s job?
beetle_bailey.jpgWhat’s the name of Beetle Bailey’s nemesis?
Which product was advertised as “the Uncola” ?
Aren't you glad you use _____?  (Don't you wish everybody did?)
mother_the_car.jpgWhat kind of car was TV’s My Mother the Car?
Olympic rings The U.S. boycotted the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Why?
jonny_quest.jpgIn the 1964-65 animated TV series, Jonny Quest, what was Jonny’s surname?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Ohio is one of the few U.S. states with an official rock song. What song is it?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukeboxIn 1962, The Marvelettes had a hit song whose title was a telephone number. What was the number?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Whose catchphrase was “Dy-no-MITE” ?
Cartoon drawing of a TVCan you match each TV show with the first name of its title character?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which actor portrayed the same character in the movie and TV versions of M*A*S*H ?
Woodstock music festival posterOf the following artists, which was the only one to perform at the Woodstock Festival in August, 1969?
nerf.jpg We’ve all played with NERF toys, but do you know what the name NERF stands for?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Chuck Yeager?
Mr. ZIPThe U.S. Postal Service’s ZIP code system was introduced in 1963. What does ZIP stand for?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Which TV game show is described below?
The winner, to the musical accompaniment of Pomp and Circumstance, would be draped in a sable-trimmed red velvet robe, given a glittering jeweled crown to wear, placed on a velvet-upholstered throne, and handed a dozen long-stemmed roses.
USA mapIn 1957, Governor Orval Faubus called out the National Guard to stop African-American students from attending high school. Of which state was he the Governor?
"I'm gonna __ like a __ and sting like a bee." - Muhammad Ali
Cartoon drawing of a ship Many naval warships are nuclear powered, but what was the first nuclear powered civilian vessel?
In the '50s and '60s, the name Norge was most often seen in connection with...
bruce_lee.jpg Martial arts master Bruce Lee co-starred on which '60s TV series?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Where did TV’s Laverne and Shirley work?
Photo of a manual typewriterWhen a typewriter rang a small bell, what did it mean?
polaroid_colorpack_ii.jpgIn cool weather, Polaroid instant photos developed very slowly. What did Polaroid suggest that you do if the temperature was 40°F or below?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Evelyn Wood?
In the ‘50s and ‘60s, the name Gregg was most often associated with…
Can you identify Hydrox?
amusement_park.jpgWhere were these now-defunct amusement parks located?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Thinking back to the ‘50s and ‘60s, can you identify Haystacks Calhoun?
lil_abner.jpgWhat was the setting for the L'il Abner comic strip?
hustler_film.jpgWho portrayed Minnesota Fats opposite Paul Newman's "Fast Eddie" Felson in the 1961 film, The Hustler?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Can you identify this TV theme music?

Cartoon drawing of a console TV Can you identify this TV theme music?

Photo of a manual typewriterWhat does the modern-day desktop or laptop computer's keyboard have that the typical U.S.-English manual typewriter of the '50s and '60s lacked? (Select all that apply, and be careful — it's tricky.)
Cartoon drawing of a ship North Korea captured a U.S. Navy vessel in early 1968, and held its crew there for most of the year. What was the name of the ship?
“This is not your father's _____.”
keep_on.jpg Can you complete this phrase, popularized in the '60s by underground comix artist R. Crumb?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes What did Creedence Clearwater Revival want to know in 1970?
pam.jpgThe PAM cooking spray was introduced in 1961. The name PAM is an acronym for ...
bobbsey_twins.jpg In the Bobbsey Twins series of children's books, the family had two sets of fraternal twins.  What were the twins' first names?
Drawing of an open book The "nonfiction novel", The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test, was published in 1968.  Who wrote it?
Drawing of an open book The novel, Lolita, was published in 1955.  Who was its author?
soft_drink.jpgNebraska has an official State Soft Drink.  What is it?
In TV commercials, which product was touted as being “fruit juicy”?
barber_shop.jpg What color are the stripes on the typical barber pole?
Drawing of an Apollo command module Which Apollo 11 astronaut remained in lunar orbit in the command module while the other two continued to the Moon's surface?
beer.jpg Which beer was advertised with the slogan:

"The beer that made Milwaukee famous" ?
Monopoly game board The original Monopoly game board featured properties (e.g., Marvin Gardens, St. Charles Place) named after actual places in or near which city?
monopoly_railroad.jpgThe original Monopoly game board featured four railroad properties. What were their names? (Select four.)
Complete this advertising slogan: "Ruffles _____"
Complete this '60s musical refrain:

"Hey!  You!  Get off of my __."

Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver Match the make of the car with the model from 1960.
Photo of a pink record player Complete the title of this 1966 hit by Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels:

Devil with ______ On
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which one of these bandleaders had a #1 instrumental hit on Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart in 1961?
The White House While JFK was president, his family had several pets, including which one of these?
first_cat.jpgWhich one of these was First Cat of the United States?
yogi_berra.jpgAll but one of these quotes are attributed to NY Yankees great, Yogi Berra. Which one is NOT a Yogiism?
harlem_globetrotters.jpg From 1955 to 1977, the "Clown Prince of Basketball" played for the Harlem Globetrotters. He was known as ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV On The Adventures of Jim Bowie, what was the title character's preferred weapon?
rocky.jpgThe animated series, The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show, had several segments. Which one of these was NOT among them?
Jetsons title screenIn what year do The Jetsons live?
Jetsons title screen Where did George Jetson work?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Who was the first character on a hit American sitcom to get married and become a mother during the show's run, AND keep her job?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which was the first and only* American TV series to earn a #1 Nielsen rating for its premiere episode?
* as of April, 2019
janis_joplin.gifJanis Joplin was the lead singer for which rock band?
the_who.jpgThe rock band The Who was famous for ...
1958_edsel_citation.jpgLove it or hate it, the Edsel was produced by Ford Motor Company from 1958 until 1960, and was named for ...
In 1968, who famously quipped,

"In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes." ?
James Bond 007 logoMatch each James Bond film with the appropriate villain.
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes After a lengthy career as a more or less standard classical musician, organist Virgil Fox "went psychedelic" in the early 1970s with a series of flamboyant live organ concerts aimed mostly at rock music fans. These performances, most of which included light shows in venues such as Fillmore East, were called ...
“Let your fingers do the walking …”
Drawing of a turntable Frankie Ford had a hit record in 1959, singing:

"Oo-ee, oo-ee baby, won't you let me take you ..."
Cartoon drawing of a TV On the Rhoda TV sitcom, the doorman was often heard on the intercom, but we never saw his face. What was his name?
Cartoon drawing of a TV In which mountains did the Beverly Hillbillies live before moving to Beverly Hills?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV What was the name of the Cartwrights’ cook on Bonanza?
beetle_bailey.jpgBeetle Bailey has a relative in another comic strip. Who is it?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Mary Tyler Moore's production company, MTM Enterprises, created several hit TV series, all of which showed the MTM logo at the end of each show. What distinctive feature did the logo have?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes According to the lyrics of the song that introduced it, doing which dance was "easier than learning your ABC's"?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Two different actors portrayed Samantha’s husband, Darin, on TV's Bewitched. Can you name them? (Select two.)
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which TV show announced:

"You unlock this door with the key of imagination" ?
Scottish guy This brawny fellow was used to advertise which type of product in 1959?
smothers_brothers_2.jpgWhich one of the following was a recurring segment on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour (1967-69)?
june_taylor_dancers.jpgWhose TV variety show featured frequent appearances by the June Taylor Dancers, with overhead camera shots of the group making geometric patterns?
victor.jpg What slogan accompanied this product logo?
Drawing of a generic candy bar Which one of the following snacks was named after a sports figure?
confetti.jpg Who is the only* musician to have been honored with a ticker tape parade in New York City?
* as of April, 2019
Drawing of a turntable Who recorded the 1973 novelty song, Basketball Jones featuring Tyrone Shoelaces?
bee1.jpg "Wellbee," shown here in a strategically-edited poster from 1963, promoted ...
batmobile1.jpg On which car was the Batmobile of ‘60s TV’s Batman based?
pope.jpg Nine popes led the Catholic church during the 20th century. One of them died after serving for just 33 days. What was his name?
chemistry.jpg Whose slogan was:

Better Things for Better Living...Through Chemistry ?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In which of his hits did Elvis Presley attempt to quote Shakespeare?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In 1966, Nancy Sinatra had a #1 hit record titled, These Boots Are Made for ...
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was Ralph Bunche?
"If I knew you were comin' I'd've ..."
Drawing of film reels and tickets Near the beginning of The Graduate (1967), a party guest offers one word of advice to Benjamin. What word is that?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Complete this line from the 1959 song, Seven Little Girls Sitting in the Back Seat, by Paul Evans:

"We're having fun sittin' in the back seat ..."
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Which TV theme song promised, “You’ll laugh so hard, your sides will ache” ?
epa_logo.jpgThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created by executive order and later ratified by Congress. Who issued the executive order?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which of these pop songs, when released, urged listeners to do a dance that didn't exist?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes A character portrayed by Edd Byrnes on TV inspired a pop song titled,

_____, Lend Me Your Comb.
Drawing of a length of film In the 1971 film, Dirty Harry, what was Harry Callahan's (Clint Eastwood) radio call sign?
Warped checkerboard This image is an example of ...
movie_projector.jpg What was the normal film speed (frame rate) of 8mm home movies?
waveform.jpg In 1960, the unit of measurement "cycles per second" (cps) was replaced and is now known as ...
elvis2.jpgIn how many feature films (musicals and concert documentaries, from 1956-1972) did Elvis Presley appear?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which TV character frequently used the phrase, "It's a doozy, Mr. B." ?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV On which of these TV programs did Andy Devine co-star?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Lewis Erskine?
Cartoon drawing of a TV The LaSalle, a sort of junior-varsity Cadillac formerly manufactured by General Motors, was mentioned in which TV show's theme song?
jim_morrison.jpgJimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, and Jim Morrison were the same age when they died. How old were they?
Drawing of a movie clap board Who played the title role in the 1953 film, Calamity Jane ?
landmark_pin.jpg In 1968, a well-known landmark was purchased by a private individual, who moved it to Arizona. Which landmark was this?
dont_panic.jpg The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy imagined by writer Douglas Adams contains a short entry on the planet Earth. What does it say?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which of these was NOT used to describe The Purple People Eater in Sheb Wooley’s song from 1958?
zap_comix_2.jpgWhich of the following characters was NOT featured in underground comix of the late 1960s?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes What song is this audio clip from?

dragnet.jpgIn what city was the radio/TV police drama Dragnet set?
allan_sherman.jpgWhat was the name of the summer camp in Allan Sherman's 1963 song, Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh?
USA mapWhich of the following, while plentiful in the U.S. during the ‘50s and ‘60s, are seldom seen today? (Select all that apply, if any.)
earth_shoe_logo.jpg What was the main selling point of the '70s-era Earth Shoe?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV On which classic TV show would you most likely hear the words, "Let's flip over all the cards"?
Drawing of an open bookThe 1968 film, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, was based on a children's book published four years earlier. Who wrote that book?
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio Match each music group with one of its members.
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio Match each music group with one of its members.
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio Match each music group with one of its members.
soft_drink2.jpg When it was introduced in 1965, what new beverage was advertised as being "The Sassy One" ?
Big Shot, introduced in 1963, was ...
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In his 1973 song, Bad, Bad Leroy Brown, Jim Croce described Leroy as being "meaner than _____ ".
A radio announcer's test/warm-up script popularized by Jerry Lewis began, “One hen, two ducks”. Can you match each of these items with its proper number in the series?
test_pattern_1.jpg Remember this test pattern from the days of black-and-white TV? You'd see it while the engineers adjusted the transmitter, after the station signed off for the night. In the U.S., what image was located where the question mark is?
Photo of a black-and-white television Before the flat screen monitor, TVs and computers used bulky CRT displays. What did “CRT” stand for?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who were Mark Goodson and Bill Todman?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Stuart Sutcliffe?
play-doh.jpgPlay-Doh children's modeling compound was introduced in the mid-1950s, but the compound had been used for a different purpose since it was developed in the 1930s. What was its original purpose?
christmas_tree.jpg Which products were advertised and sold around the holidays with the tagline, "Open me first" ?
sherriff.jpg TV westerns were very popular in the ‘50s and ‘60s. Can you match each of these classic westerns with one of its main characters?
Drawing of a length of film What was the film Born Free (1966) about?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing Remember the 1957 Disney film, Old Yeller? Who or what was the title character?
indian_statue.jpgOutside which of these would you most likely find a wooden statue of an American Indian?
green_stamps.jpgEveryone remembers S&H Green Stamps, but do you recall what "S&H" stood for?
tom_terrific2.jpg Who are these characters?
Whose motto was: "Workers of the world, unite!"
thalidomide.jpgThe drug Thalidomide was introduced in 1957. Unfortunately, its use by pregnant women resulted in a wide range of birth defects – so much so that it is still referred to as the Thalidomide Tragedy.

Thalidomide was originally marketed to relieve which of the following symptoms? (Check all that apply, if any.)
checkerboard_square.jpg What company was headquartered at “Checkerboard Square”?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Who sang the 1965 R&B hit, Rescue Me ?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Be-Bop-A-Lula was a top-ten hit song in 1956, and has since been recorded by many artists. Who recorded the original hit version?
Drawing of a turntable B. B. King had a major hit in 1970 with his recording of a slow blues song titled

The _____ Is Gone.
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox 1967’s Different Drum was the first hit record for Linda Ronstadt, as a member of which music group?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Can you complete the title of the first song co-written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones?

As _____ Go By.
david_crosby.jpg Before Crosby, Stills & Nash, David Crosby was a member of which music group?
Only one of the following statements about the Columbo TV series is true. Which one?
reprise_logo.jpg The Reprise record label was founded in 1960. By whom?
The comic book super-villain Bizarro was conceived as a "mirror image” of …
mlk_dream.jpg In what city did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech (August 28, 1963) ?
Drawing of a movie clap board In the 1968 film The Party, Peter Sellers' character spends nearly half a minute doing which one of these things, non-stop?
Complete this classic ad slogan: "Which twin _____ ?"
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you spot the person whose birth name was Leslie Lynch King, Jr.?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes What’s the next lyric line from The Moody Blues’ 1970 song, Question ?
Why do we never get an answer
when we’re knocking at the door
with a thousand million questions
________ ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which one of the following celebrities married into the Kennedy family in 1954?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Barbara-Ann reached #13 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1961. Who recorded it?
The Stonewall riots in the summer of 1969 are viewed today as one of the most important events leading to ...
rolling_stone.jpg According to a Rolling Stone article at the time, December 6, 1969 was "rock and roll's all-time worst day, ... a day when everything went perfectly wrong." What happened on that day?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Can you identify this TV theme music?

Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comicBefore it was appropriated by Rowan and Martin's Laugh-In, the line:

"Here come de judge!"

was part of whose comedy routine?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Can you identify this TV theme music?

Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In the 1968 Beatles song, Back in the U.S.S.R., the lyrics speak of returning to the Soviet Union on a BOAC flight from ...
Silly Putty came in a ...
candy_land.jpgWhich one of the following was NOT a character in the Boomer-era version of the Candy Land board game?
In December 1961, the Associated Press issued an apology for a news story it had reported that quickly turned out to be false. It was the first such apology the AP had issued since 1945, when it had prematurely announced the end of World War II. The 1961 incorrect story reported that ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which one of these milestones in the history of color TV in the U.S. occurred first?
Drawing of a turntable In a 1967 Top-10 hit song, The 5th Dimension asked:

Wouldn't you like to ____ ?
Drawing of an open bookFollowing the huge success of the Peanuts-themed 1962 book, Happiness Is a Warm Puppy (on the best-seller list for two years), TV host Johnny Carson came out with his own comedic version in 1967, also a best-seller. Its title was:

Misery Is ____
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox In 1968, Tammy Wynette had a big country hit titled ...
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Country singer Jeannie C. Riley had a big crossover hit song in 1968 titled ...
Drawing of a length of filmWhich city did Godzilla destroy in the original 1954 film?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Thor Heyerdahl?
Comic books advertised the premiums kids could earn -- including cameras, bicycles, air rifles, and radios -- by selling something with the brand name White Cloverine. What was it?
Cartoon of a person peeking over a wall What caption typically accompanied this drawing?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV On which one of these classic TV shows would you regularly hear,

Come in, mystery challenger, and sign in please.   ?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Which popular TV sitcom was adapted from a cartoon that ran in The Saturday Evening Post?
hair.jpgWhich one of these artists did NOT make the Billboard Hot 100 chart with a song from the musical Hair?
Can you identify Andrea Doria?
Cartoon drawing of a TV What was the first TV sitcom (on a broadcast network) to portray a married couple sleeping in the same bed?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox What was the first song by The Rolling Stones to reach #1 on the Billboard Hot 100?
Drawing of a length of film Which of these best describes the 1967 film, Cool Hand Luke?
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio Can you find the correct match for each of these rock group names?
prisoner_1.jpgOn the British TV series The Prisoner, Patrick McGoohan portrayed a former secret agent who was confined to a mysterious coastal village and assigned a new identity. What was that identity?
xerox_logo.jpg Xerox Corporation was founded in 1906 under a name that began with one of these terms. Which one?
in_god_we_trust.jpg When did "In God we trust" become the official motto of the United States?
A grid of silhouettes with a question markCan you identify Illya Kuryakin?
Drawing of a turntable In August 1966, broadcasters in Spain, South Africa, and the Netherlands banned records by The Beatles. Why?
mchales_navy.jpgWhat was the name on McHale's ship on TV's McHale's Navy?
Cartoon boy and dog Identify this character -- the boy, not the dog:
Cartoon drawing of an announcer or stand-up comicWhose catchphrase was, "The Devil made me do it." ?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing Who played Genghis Khan in the epic 1956 film, The Conqueror ?
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio Which musical artist was named for an 18th century English agriculturalist who changed farming by inventing a horse-drawn seed drill?
tiara.jpg Which one of the following celebrities is a former Miss America?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark From which spiritual advisor did The Beatles personally seek guidance?
In the Baby Boomer era, Haggis Baggis was ...
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which of these "Brothers" musical groups did not actually have any brothers among its members?
elvis2.jpgSeveral of Elvis Presley's early singles did well on the C&W charts, but what song marked his debut on Billboard's Top 100 pop chart in February 1956?
hemi_under_glass.jpgThe famous "Hemi Under Glass" drag racer was so named because a fuel-injected Chrysler Hemi engine was mounted in the rear of the car, and was visible through the rear window. There were several built in the late '60s, all based on the ...
In 1958, a retired candy maker from Boston founded the John Birch Society, which was dedicated to crushing all traces of Communism in the U.S. Who was the John Birch for whom this organization was named?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver Introduced to the U.S. at the 1961 New York Auto Show, Enzo Ferrari called it "the most beautiful car ever made". Yet it was only produced for 14 years. What was it?
For several years, Cadillac hid the unsightly gas cap to create a sleeker look. Where was the gas cap on a 1958 Cadillac Coupe de Ville?
Cartoon drawing of a coupe with driver American Motors (AMC) took a stab at the sports car market with this 1968 2-seater, said to be a competitor to the Corvette. Well received and relatively inexpensive, it still only lasted three model years. What was it?
Photo of The BeatlesThe Beatles' first concert in the U.S. was on Tuesday, February 11, 1964. Where did it take place?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV We all know Ed Sullivan as the somewhat unlikely host of a TV variety show, but what was his day job?
red_skelton.jpgIn 1961, an ailment caused Red Skelton to miss an episode of The Red Skelton Show. Who filled in for Skelton, playing his usual characters in the comedy sketches?
masks.jpgComplete the title of this 1965 Broadway musical:

The __ of the Greasepaint
— The __ of the Crowd

walt_disney.jpgThe first Walt Disney television show premiered on ABC in 1954. What was the name of this program?
In July 1959, U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev engaged in a series of impromptu exchanges. These became known as ...
marine_memorial.jpg What battle or conflict does this monument commemorate?
johnny_carson_1970.jpgWho was the first female guest host of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson ?
harry_belafonte.jpgDay-O (The Banana Boat Song) was released in 1956 and became one of Harry Belafonte's signature songs. Which animal is mentioned in the lyrics?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Match each animated cartoon character with its cartoonist, series, or studio:
Where would you be most likely to encounter the names Hugo Hunt, Greasy Grimes, Kuku Klown, Lotta Noise, Tillie Tumble, Gusto Graft, and Petunia Pill?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing In 1975, The Who's Roger Daltrey starred in a film based on the life of ...
Sherriff badge "You have the right to remain silent …"

1966's Miranda case broke new ground in the quest for due process. The case was ultimately decided by the US Supreme Court, but which state was titled in the proceedings?
Can you complete this Boomer-era commercial jingle?

"Oh, oh, oh, it's ..."
Drawing of a musical staff with notes This audio clip:

is from a record by ...
Drawing of a length of film The Apartment won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1960. What was the final line of dialogue in the film?
Drawing of a turntable In January 1967, Buffalo Springfield had a top-ten hit which included the chorus:
Stop, hey, what’s that sound?
Everybody look – what’s going down?
What’s the title of this song?
Identify "Yipes! Stripes!"
jughead.jpg In the "Archie" series of comics, Archie's best friend is known as Jughead. What is his given name?
The chemical symbol H2O appeared on bumper stickers in 1964 in connection with what?
robert_mitchum.jpgPresident Dwight D. Eisenhower refused to watch any movie that featured Robert Mitchum in the White House theater. Why?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes 1968's I've Gotta Get a Message to You was the Bee Gees' first Top 10 hit in the U.S. The lyrics told the story of a death row inmate begging the prison chaplain to get a message to his wife prior to his execution. What was the message?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver What did the Oldsmobile designation 4-4-2 stand for?
Cartoon drawing of a couple dancingThe cha-cha was introduced in 1953 and became a worldwide sensation. Which of the following won a cha-cha championship in 1958?
In the 50s and 60s, the name Pullman was most associated with ...
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark With whom is the statement, "Mom always liked you best," most associated?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox On which road did Jan and Dean's "little old lady" terrorize other drivers?
suez.jpgWhich nation(s) attacked Egypt in 1956, in what became known as the Suez Crisis?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In the early 1960s, Top 40 songs by Dion, Del Shannon, and Joanie Sommers all featured which unusual musical instrument?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In a 1962 song (her only Top 40 hit), singer Joanie Sommers wished that her boyfriend, Johnny, was more like ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV What was the name of Sergeant Preston's lead sled dog?
Drawing of popcorn and soda Which one of the following was NOT one of The Magnificent Seven ?
Drawing of a turntable In Dion's 1962 hit song, whose name did The Wanderer have on a tattoo?
Cartoon drawing of a TV TV's Your Show of Shows featured recurring comedy skits about a married couple named ...
Cartoon drawing of a TV Who was the narrator on the Boomer-era TV series, The Untouchables?
Drawing of a generic candy bar Can you spot the item(s) in the following list that are NOT real candies/snacks from the Boomer era? (Check all that apply, if any.)
the_bickersons.jpgDon Ameche and Frances Langford played The Bickersons on radio and record albums. What was John Bickerson's job?
tenor.jpg In 1966, Luciano Pavarotti sang the role of Tonio in Donizetti's La Fille du Regiment (Daughter of the Regiment) at the Royal Opera, Covent Garden. He soon became known as ...
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which one of the following did NOT participate in the recording of Give Peace a Chance in 1969?
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio Plastic Ono Band played its first real gig in Toronto in 1969. Which one of the following was NOT a member of the band?
Cartoon drawing of a convertible with driver In Chuck Berry's 1955 song, Maybelline, what kind of car is Maybelline driving?
Photo of a pink record player From 1963 to 1969, The Beatles made special Christmas records for their fan club. In 1968, the record featured the Fab Four, of course, PLUS ...
Blue man Can you identify this person?
Drawing of a length of film Which movie from the early 1960s featured a character named Holly Golightly?
andy_capp_2.jpg In the comics, what was the name of Andy Capp's wife?
Mr. ZIPIn 1964, the ZIP Code 20252 was established not for a place, but for an individual. Whose volume of incoming mail prompted this distinction? (No, Virginia, it's not Santa Claus.)
Cartoon drawing of a TV Can you match each of these Boomer-era TV shows with its characteristic episode title format?
Drawing of a cereal bowl and milk Breakfast cereal makers no longer tout sugar in their product names, but which of these is the only one that was NOT a Boomer-era breakfast cereal from a major brand?
Drawing of a calendar page October 4th is jocularly referred to by some as "Broderick Crawford Day" because of his performance in ...
Drawing of a turntable According to a 1965 hit song by Roger Miller,

England swings ...
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Jim Croce offered several pieces of advice in his 1972 song, You Don't Mess Around With Jim, including which one of these?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV What type of program was the 1958-63 TV series Naked City ?
Cartoon drawing of a TV On the Topper TV series, the title character was haunted by ghosts. How had they died?
Cartoon drawing of a rocket What was the first living organism (larger than a microbe) to be launched into Earth orbit?
Photo of The Beatles Which Beatles album cover featured the four letters NUJV -- or, in the American version, NVUJ?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV On The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, what did Maynard G. Krebs' middle initial stand for?
Photo of The BeatlesAccording to Beatles biographer Hunter Davies, which Beatles song was the first to name actual people in the lyrics?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Paul McCartney used the following silly lyrics, before he wrote the real ones, just to give himself some words to sing when he first played a new tune for the other Beatles:
Scrambled eggs
Oh baby, how I love your legs
What song was this?
Drawing of a length of film The 1968 Broadway musical, Promises, Promises, was based on which Oscar-winning film?
Cartoon drawing of a TV On Gilligan's Island, what was the name of Gilligan's best childhood friend?
sgt_pepper.jpg Many famous people are shown on the Beatles' Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP cover, but only three people connected with popular music are depicted. One is Stuart Sutcliffe, the late former Beatle, and one is Bob Dylan. Who's the third?
Mickey Mouse Club logo What was the name of the mini-serial shown as part of the original Mickey Mouse Club program and starring Mouseketeer Darlene Gillespie?
Drawing of a turntable Which recording artist created the 1964 Top 10 hit song, Go Now ?
afl-cio.jpg In 1955, the AFL-CIO trade union center was formed when two pre-existing groups merged. One was the American Federation of Labor. What was the other?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox In 1969, James Brown released five records with which food in the titles?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Dag Hammarskjöld ?
Who said, "Ed Sullivan? He's my favorite human!" ?
chocolate_brownies.jpg Whose name is associated with cannabis-laced brownies?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which Top 10 pop song from 1969 mentions spaghetti?
Drawing of a movie clap board The Graduate (1967) featured a song by Simon and Garfunkel. Which one of the following was mentioned in the lyrics?
Sometimes, real people are mentioned in the lyrics of pop songs. Can you match each real person with the song that mentions him or her?
Cartoon drawing of a TV The theme song for which TV show was rewritten, in reruns, to eliminate the word "gay"?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Vic Tanny?
jack_benny.jpg On The Jack Benny Program (on both radio and TV), what was the name of Mr. Benny's chauffeur and valet?
Photo of a pink record player The character in Roger Miller's hit song, King of the Road, is basically penniless, but he does manage to obtain 50 cents a day to pay for a room. How does he get those "four bits"?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which popular artist recorded the song, You're So Sweet, Horseflies Keep Hangin' 'Round Your Face, in 1969?
nixon_small.jpg Richard Nixon once famously told the press, "You don't have Nixon to kick around anymore." When did he make that remark?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was said to have "curves in places most women don't even have places" ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Whose nickname was famously "Duke" ?
Photo of a pink record player In 1967's Ode to Billie Joe, the family sat at the dinner table discussing Billie Joe's jumping off the Tallahatchie bridge. According to the song, what were they eating?
Blue laws were prevalent across the country well into the 1970s. What did they prohibit or restrict?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was branded as a traitor by many after posing for photos atop a North Vietnamese anti-aircraft gun in 1972?
Oscars statuette Which movie was the last black-and-white film to win the Best Picture Academy Award until 2011's The Artist?
In the 1950s, some toothpaste, soaps, cigarettes, dog foods, mothballs, toilet paper, and chewing gum contained what substance?
Oscars statuette In the history of the Academy Awards*, there has been just one tie for Best Actress. It occurred during the 1960s. Who were the two actresses?
* as of 2021
Which one of these distinctions is claimed by Dial soap?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which rock-era (1950s to 1970s) performer had at least 30 records on the Billboard Hot 100 that included the words "Part 1" in the title? (As in "This Song, Part 1") ?
pud.jpg The character "Pud" was associated with ...
Cartoon eyepatch boy Who is this character?
Cartoon drawing of an airplane Back in the early '70s, when air travel was pleasant and comfortable, one airline had a series of print and TV ads that used the tagline, "We move our tail for you". The print ads used photos of attractive "stewardesses" and were considered a bit sexist, because, well, "move our tail"? Really?

Which airline lived on the edge?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark "Dear Abby" and "Ann Landers," the famed advice columnists, were ...
pills.jpg In 1982, seven people in the Chicago area died due to the deliberate poisoning of a popular over-the-counter drug. We've all fought with tamper-proof packaging, and have this incident to blame for it. What OTC drug was the focus of this crime?
dennis_the_menace.jpg Jay North portrayed Dennis the Menace on TV (1959-1963), and had occasional acting gigs as a teen and adult before becoming ...
Drawing of an open book Jack, Ralph, Sam, Eric, and Piggy are characters in which book read by many a Baby Boomer in the 1950s and 1960s?
Flintstones title screen On The Flintstones, to what fraternal organization did Fred and Barney belong?
tomatoes.jpg In the 1978 film, Attack of the killer Tomatoes, the humans eventually defeated the tomatoes by ...
The Brush, Dr. Klippoff, Flyface, Rhodent, Miss Egghead, and Flattop Jones, Jr. were characters in ...
Bill Lear, inventor of the Lear Jet, was also responsible for ...
j_edgar_hoover.jpg J. Edgar hoover led the FBI for many years. What was his first name?

__
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Can you match each musician with his/her primary instrument?
Drawing of a sound waveform Can you identify this sound?

Accutron watch Introduced in 1960, Bulova's Accutron wristwatch famously hummed rather than ticked. At what frequency did its tuning fork vibrate?
Jackie Gleason is best known for his work acting on TV (The Honeymooners) and in films (such as The Hustler). But in the 1950s and 1960s he had another, parallel, career. What did he do?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons made the Billboard Hot 100 chart three times under an alias. What name did they use for these records?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In 1968, Manfred Mann had a hit record with their version of a Bob Dylan song about "the mighty Quinn". Who or what was that?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which of the following 1960s hit records is NOT a cover of a song made popular in the 1930s or earlier?
Drawing of a movie clap board The famous romantic beach scene in 1953's From Here to Eternity featured ...
Photo of a Mad magazine cover Which one of these was NOT a term seen frequently in the early issues of MAD magazine?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV A "whodunit" is a mystery in which the identity of the culprit -- often a murderer -- isn't known until the end.

Which one of these TV programs was not a whodunit, but was dubbed by its creators a "howcatchem," because the identity of the bad guy was known from the start, and the plot involved how he or she was caught?
hughes_h4_hercules.jpg Designed for use in World War II but not completed until after the war, the Hughes H-4 Hercules is still the world's largest seaplane, and was nicknamed ...
nuclear_plant.jpg Over the years, there have been several serious accidents (fires, explosions, meltdowns, radioactive contamination) at civilian nuclear reactors. Where did the first such incident occur?
Photo of a pink record player Which one of these recording artists did NOT have a major US hit record with a song composed by Bob Dylan?
Drawing of a coffee mug Which one of these was a popular caffeine-free substitute for coffee?
Drawing of a length of film For which of these movies did The Supremes provide the title song?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who is the only person to be included in both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the National Inventors Hall of Fame?
Photo of a pink record player In her first and biggest hit, Lesley Gore famously sang, "it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to." But what kind of party was it?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Chubby Checker famously followed up his huge hit, The Twist, with a sequel called Let's Twist Again, but he was far from the only artist who tried to strike gold twice with a follow-up using the same theme. Which of these records was NOT followed by a sequel by the same artist?
Synanon was ...
Photo of The Beatles When the Beatles first toured the United States in 1964, some adoring fans tossed certain objects at them. Which objects?
Cartoon drawing of a rocket Which of these is NOT a rocket used in manned NASA space missions?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Octogenarian Clara Peller appeared on NBC's Saturday Night Live after she became famous for saying
"__".
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which one of the following actual people was NOT mentioned in the lyrics of a Beatles song?
Cartoon drawing of a baseball batter What was the former name of the Houston Astros Major League Baseball team?
Drawing of a cereal bowl and milk It's not just for breakfast anymore

was an advertising slogan for what product in the 1970s?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In the winter of 1971-72, the singer Melanie had a #1 hit record titled, Brand New Key. What kind of key was it?
love_1.jpg John Lennon and Yoko Ono got married in 1969. Where did the wedding take place? Hint: It's Mentioned in a Beatles song.
Drawing of a turntable What was the first Beatles song written by Ringo?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark In 1968, about five years after JFK’s assassination, Jacqueline Kennedy married Aristotle Onassis. With whom was Onassis involved prior to Jackie?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark What do Susan Atkins, Lynette Fromme, Linda Kasabian, Patricia Krenwinkel, Catherine Share, and Leslie Van Houten have in common?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox In 1953: ten-year-old Gayla Peevey had a hit novelty record titled

I Want a ___ for Christmas .

bubble_bath.jpg Which brand of bubble bath was marketed to kids, with the plastic bottle (to be used as a toy when empty) in the shape of Donald Duck, Popeye, and other characters?
Drawing of a coffee mug The first dehydrated coffee creamer to be mass marketed ("Never sours! Never turns! Extra creaminess!") was introduced in 1952. It was called ...
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which one of these was one of the first three original characters in the Peanuts comic strip?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In their song, She Loves You, the Beatles famously sang, "She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah." In which other Beatles song are the words "She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah" sung?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In which Beatles song did John, Paul, and George take turns playing lead guitar licks?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Edd Byrnes had a hit song titled Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb. What TV show was he on?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Who is generally given credit for originating the term "Rock-'n'-Roll"?
Which musician famously preferred this shape of guitar?
Odd-shaped guitar
Drawing of a turntable In Lloyd Price's Stagger Lee (1958), Stagger lee and Billy got into an argument that ended with Stagger Lee killing Billy. What was the argument about?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which character in the comics frequently used the epithet "Holy moley!" ?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Who is the only singer-songwriter whose songs were covered on studio albums by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, and Bob Dylan?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which song contained this dancing advice:

Stand in one spot ... wiggle 'round just a little bit ?
What was the former name of the Presidential retreat in Maryland now known as Camp David?
Photo of a black-and-white television For most of its original 1957-66 run, Perry Mason drove cars made by which company?
Drawing of a turntable Which popular music act was the first to have four albums simultaneously in Billboard magazine's Top 10?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which of these was NOT the ring name of a professional wrestler of the 1950s/1960s?
Drawing of a turntable Which #1 song of the rock era has lyrics in which a man calls another man cute and asks him to dance?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which one of the following animals was NOT mentioned in a Beatles song?
Can you identify Gertrude and Heathcliffe?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV In the 1950s, Zenith introduced the TV remote control, attached to the set by a wire. What was it called?
Drawing of a turntable The melody of the Kingsmen's 1965 hit, The Jolly Green Giant, is identical to the melody of which other pop song of the 1960s?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark The abbreviation MYOB (mind your own business) is most associated with which person?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which of these popular songs does NOT contain sound effects?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who coined the expression, "The medium is the message." ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who, in 1961, referred to television as "a vast wasteland" ?
Which of the following numbers was considered somewhat naughty in elementary school?
Photo of a pink record player Who recorded the 1966 hit single, Gimme Some Lovin' ?
Photo of a record player with several 45s Which of the following food and drink items are mentioned in Beatles songs? (Select all that apply, if any.)
"Should a gentleman offer _____ to a lady?"
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox To Know Him Is to Love Him reached #1 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1958. Who recorded it?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Twenty songs hit the #1 spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in 1960. Which of these is a true statement about those records?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which singer had hits in the 1960s with songs based on the melodies of the Italian standards, O Sole Mio and Come Back to Sorrento?
Which radical group of the 1960s and 1970s named itself after lyrics of a Bob Dylan song?
From the Who Knew? department: 7-Up, the lemon-lime soda, was introduced in 1929. About 20 years later, what ingredient was quietly removed from its formula?
Mickey Mouse Club logo On the original (1955-59) Mickey Mouse Club show, each day of the week had a "theme." Which one of these was NOT a Mickey Mouse Club day theme?
chiquita.jpg What advice did Chiquita Banana give us in her singing commercial?
Which product of the 1960s came with instructions on self defense?
Drawing of a turntable The title of which of these songs originally contained the word "Massacree," slang for massacre?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Who wrote Johnny's Theme, the Tonight Show intro that was used from 1962 to 1992?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Filmmaker Ron Howard Became nationally known as child actor Ronny Howard, playing a character named ...
bellboy.jpg For decades, into the late 1960s, the image of a shouting bellboy was used in ads for ...
Drawing of film reels and tickets Who came up with the titles for the Beatles' movies A Hard Day's Night and Help! ?
bell_system.jpg From 1961 into the 1980s, the Bell Telephone System's flat-rate long-distance service was known as ...
Drawing of a cereal bowl and milk Which of these was NOT a 1960s breakfast cereal?
Snoopy flying ace Over the years, Charles Shulz' Peanuts characters have been used many times in advertising. The first products to use them in ads were ...
In 1970, which substance was banned from all food and drug products in the United States?
Drawing of an open book Before James Bond movies took off, Ian Fleming's James Bond novels were best sellers. The books became wildly popular when a famous person told Life magazine that he enjoyed them. Who was that person?
Back when everyone shopped at department stores, which month was usually designated as the time for "white sales" (lower prices on sheets, towels, tablecloths, etc.) ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who announced his departure on national TV on February 11, 1960, saying, "There must be a better way of making a living than this" ?
Drawing of a lab technician with test tube DDT, the insecticide banned for agricultural use in the United States since 1972, was shown to be extremely harmful to the environment. But in the 1950s, it was considered a marvelous product. Which of these was advertised to contain DDT, as a health benefit?
Happy Motoring!

was the slogan of which of these?
sailing_ship.jpg For many years starting before World War II, this stylized ship (or a variant of it) was the logo for which automobile?
According to Wikipedia, the first animated series produced specifically for television initially aired in 1950. It was titled
__ Rabbit.
The White House Mamie Eisenhower was such a popular First Lady that her favorite color became a national favorite for home décor. What was it?
Which one of these was NOT a popular Boomer-era toy or game?
Cartoon drawing of a rocket The U.S. launched its first satellite in January, 1958. what was its name?
which country moved its capital to a newly-constructed city in 1960?
Drawing of a length of film In a 1950 film, James Stewart starred as Elwood P. Dowd, ...
In the 1950s and 1960s, Sano was a brand of what?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Whose theme music is this?

Drawing of a turntable which one of these girls' names is NOT in the lyrics of a Beatles song?
Cartoon drawing of a rocket Okay, try this on for size: Which company made the spacesuits for NASA's Apollo missions to the Moon?
Who or what was Musterole?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which character said, "That's all, folks!" at the end of most Looney Tunes cartoons?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Can you identify Charles Goren ?
Photo of a record player with several 45s Which Beatles song included excerpts from a BBC radio production of Shakespeare's king Lear ?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Which one of these TV shows is mentioned in the lyrics of a Beatles song?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Consider the following records:
  • Charlie Brown, by the Coasters
  • Danny Boy, by Conway Twitty
  • I Am the Walrus, by The Beatles
  • Maybellene, by Chuck Berry
  • Teen Angel, by Mark Dinning
What do they have in common?
Drawing of a turntable New Orleans-based girl group, The Dixie Cups, topped Billboard's Hot 100 chart with their debut single in 1964. What was its title?
Cartoon drawing of a TV On The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson once told a guest that he'd "give about a year's pay" To do something. Who was the guest, And what did Carson want to do?
Drawing of a turntable Who wrote and first recorded the 1964 anti-war protest song Universal soldier ?
Drawing of an open book Who was the author of 1963's The Feminine Mystique ?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Several artists, including Elton John, have recorded versions of the gospel song, Spirit in the Sky. Who wrote and recorded the original 1969 rock version?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Brian Hyland had a #1 hit in 1960 with a novelty record about a shy girl wearing a revealing swimsuit at the beach for the first time. What color was the swimsuit?
hojo_logo2.png In addition to 28 flavors of ice cream, Howard Johnson's restaurants were known for their distinctive appearance, with cupolas and weathervanes atop their roofs. What color were those roofs?
Wham-O has made numerous products since its founding in 1948. Which one of these is not among them?
Drawing of a length of film In the 1967 film, In the Heat of the Night, homicide detective Virgil Tibbs must solve a murder in ...
Drawing of an open book In the 1969 novel, The Andromeda Strain and its 1971 film adaptation, A military satellite returns to earth carrying a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism. What was the name of the satellite?
Photo of a black-and-white television TV critic Mark Evanier once called a particular program, "one of the most ghastly shows ever produced. ... tasteless, demeaning to women, demeaning to anyone who watched it, cheap, insulting and utterly degrading to the human spirit." What program was he talking about?
meet_the_beatles.png What was the first Beatles single released in the U.S. (in February, 1963)?
Can you complete each of these Boomer-era musical duos?
USA map Nationwide, prohibition in the U.S. was repealed in 1933, but it continued in several states, and some counties remain "dry" to this day. Which state hung on longest before finally repealing statewide Prohibition?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Robert Noyce is generally acknowledged as the ...
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which heavyweight boxing champion retired undefeated (49-0) ?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark What is Bette Nesmith graham's claim to fame (besides being the mother of Michael Nesmith of The Monkees) ?
ad_character_01.jpg In whose TV commercials did this character appear?
Cartoon drawing of a TV In the intro to ABC TV's Wide World of Sports, the announcer spoke of

"the __ of victory and the __ of defeat".
The blue group of properties on the classic Monopoly game board comprised Boardwalk and Park Place. Can you Match each of these other properties with its color on the board? (Hint: The properties are listed in the order you'd encounter them after passing Go.)
Drawing of a musical staff with notes From Me to You was the first Lennon/McCartney song to reach the U.S. pop charts, peaking at #77 on the Billboard Hot 100 in July, 1963. It wasn't The Beatles' recording, though, but a cover version by another artist. Which artist?
Drawing of a movie clap board The controversial 1967 Swedish film, I Am Curious (Yellow), with nudity and simulated sex, had a 1968 sequel. What was it?
Drawing of Disneyland castle Which one of the following was NOT one of Disneyland's original attractions?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox In 1968, Glen Campbell had a big hit record, topping the country and adult contemporary charts and reaching #3 on the Billboard Hot 100. It was titled, Wichita ____.
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes The Game of Love was a big hit record for The Mindbenders in 1965, and they had another the following year titled, A ____ Kind of Love.
Who used the advertising slogan:

"The pause that refreshes" ?
Oscars statuette For which film did Elizabeth Taylor win her first Academy Award for Best Actress?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In his 1966 hit song, Sunshine Superman, Donovan boasted that he could outperform Superman and Green Lantern because he could ...
Photo of a pink record player Which of these artists made it to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 both as a vocalist and with an instrumental?
Drawing of a turntable When a Man Loves a Woman was a #1 hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles chartss in 1966. Who sang it?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Can you name the Gibb brothers who comprised the Bee Gees musical group? (Check all that apply.)
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Phil Spector developed the music production technique known as ...
Drawing of a movie clap board Which one of the following starred in the 1973 film, The Exorcist ?
Flintstones title screen The Flintstones' pet saber-toothed cat rarely appeared in the series itself, but always threw Fred out of the house during the closing credits. What was the cat's name?
casey_jones.jpg The Casey Jones syndicated TV series first aired during the 1957-58 season and starred Alan Hale, Jr. Although only loosely based on the real Casey Jones railroad engineer, the show did use the name of the real Jones' steam locomotive, which was ...
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes I Can See for Miles was the only single by The Who to reach the top ten on Billboard's Hot 100, peaking at #9 in the fall of 1967. The lyrics mention two landmarks: the Taj Mahal and ...
Cartoon drawing of a rocket When the Apollo 11 mission put men on the Moon in 1969, a song by a "one-hit wonder" was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Which song?
Cartoon drawing of a TV What was the name of the character played by Patrick McGoohan on the Secret Agent TV series?
Photo of a pink record player The title song from the 1961 film, Town Without Pity won a Golden Globe award for Best Song. Who sang it?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In June 1968, four entirely different records with nearly identical titles were on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time. Which of these typifies those record titles?
Drawing of popcorn and soda Although it was a box office and critical flop upon its release in 1971, the dark comedy, Harold and Maude, has since become a cult classic. Who starred in the title roles? (Select two.)
Drawing of an open book Who was the only author in the 1960s to have three books on Publisher's Weekly's Best-Seller List in one year?
Photo of a black-and-white television The nature documentary TV series, Wild Kingdom, first aired in 1963 on NBC. Who sponsored it?
In 1964, Dick Weber set an altitude record for ...
Alka-Seltzer's TV commercials featured a boy whose torso was an Alka-Seltzer tablet and who wore another tablet as a hat. What was his name?
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Photo of a pink record player What geographic feature did Gerry Marsden sing about crossing on a 1964-65 hit record?
Drawing of a movie marquee reading Now Showing In 1970, Candid Camera host Allen Funt produced an "adult" version of the show as a commercial film. The movie was called What Do You Say to ... ?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which of these was a comic book character in the 1960s?
Which food item was introduced to the United States at the World's Fairs in 1962 (Seattle) and 1964-65 (New York) ?
The world's first credit card was introduced in 1950. What was it called?
Photo of a record player with several 45s The Motown record label (and its Tamla and Gordy affiliated labels( issued records by many prominent artists. Which one of the following was NOT among them?
help.jpg The 1965 Beatles film, Help!, had a diffferent title until shortly before its release. What was that working title?
The Chipmunks Name the Chipmunks. (Select all that apply.)
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which cartoon character would often put on his "thinking cap," a mortarboard with a lightbulb on top?
Can you match each of these athletes with her sport?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Who was called "the most dangerous man in America" by President Richard Nixon?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble In the cartoons, Heckle and Jeckle were ...
Drawing of a generic candy bar Which of the following were Hostess snacks? (Select all that apply, if any.)
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which one of the following was indicted for refusing induction into the U.S. Army?
What are the two key pieces of advice offered by The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? (Select two.)
bonanza1.jpg Dan Blocker played "Hoss" Cartwright on NBC-TV's Bonanza. What was Hoss's given name?
Photo of a pink record player Summertime Blues was first recorded by Eddie Cochran in 1958, and has been covered by many artists. In it, the singer wants to borrow the family car and take his girl on a date, but his parents insist that he earn some money and his boss makes him work late. To whom does he appeal for help?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark The United Nations appointed its first Goodwwill Ambassador in 1954. Who was it?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Who was known as King of the Surf Guitar?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox The Dave Clark Five had 17 Top 40 hits on the U.S. charts, but only one reached #1. Which record was that?
Photo of a record player with several 45s In the Peter, Paul and Mary song, where did Puff, the Magic Dragon, live?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Father Knows Best began as a radio series in 1949, moving to television in 1954. Who portrayed the father, Jim Anderson, in both incarnations?
Drawing of popcorn and soda Who portrayed secret agent Harry Palmer in the 1965 film, The Ipcress File ?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which one of these acts did NOT perform at the Monterey International Pop Music Festival in 1967?
Drawing of a turntable Bob Lind had a #5 hit record in 1966, chasing "the bright, _____ of love."
nuclear_plant.jpg The first nuclear power plant to generate electricity for a power grid began operation in 1954. What was its name or location?
Which U.S. President signed the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) into law?
Drawing of film reels and tickets Near the beginning of 1968's 2001: A Space Odyssey, Heywood Floyd travels to Space Station 5 aboard an Orion III space plane. Whose logo was prominently displayed on the space plane?
What was President Dwight D. Eisenhower's favorite sport?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes What musical instrument did Jerry Lee Lewis play?
Photo of The Beatles Over the years, several people have been called "the fifth Beatle." Which one of the following is NOT among them?
my_three_sons.jpg The sitcom, My Three Sons, had a long run on TV, during which there were some changes in the Douglas family. What were the names of the original three sons?
Which of the following were Boomer-era brands of cameras and photographic accessories? (Select all that apply, if any.)
Drawing of a length of film As Hollywood's Production Code waned in influence in the Boomer era, filmmakers began exploring areas that had been taboo. What was the first feature film to depict a flushing toilet?
Drawing of a calendar page Only one of the following events occurred in 1965. Which one?
Can you match each of these election years with the Vice Presidential candidate who lost the election that year?
Drawing of an open book Can you match each of these words with the year (according to the Oxford English Dictionary) in which it first appeared in print?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Robert Preston recorded the theme song for President John F. Kennedy's youth fitness program. What was the title of the song?
Cartoon drawing of a baseball batter Before moving to Los Angeles, the Brooklyn Dodgers appeared in the World Series several times. How many times did they win?
howdy_doody.jpg On the Howdy Doody TV show, who was the mayor of Doodyville?
looney_tunes.jpg Speedy Gonzales appeared frequently in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies cartoons, depicted as ...
Drawing of an open book In Kurt Vonnegut's 1969 anti-war novel, Slaughterhouse-Five, protagonist Billy Pilgrim believes that he had been held in an alien zoo. On what planet was the zoo?
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio David Clayton-Thomas succeeded Al Kooper as lead vocalist of a jazz-rock group named for three liquids. What was the group's name?
__ ,
__ &
__ .
Drawing of an open book In his 1966 "non-fiction novel," In Cold Blood, Truman Capote chronicled the murders of four members of a Kansas family. What was the family's name?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In the 1962 hit record, Do You Love Me, by The Contours, The singer hopes his girl will love him now that he has learned to dance. What dances has he learned? (Select all that apply, if any.)
Photo of a pink record player The Motown singing group, The Supremes, had several hit records during the 1960s. Who were its members? (Select all that apply, if any.)
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Which singer was known as the Sultan of Swoon ?
Cartoon drawing of an airplane Okay, try this: Which one of the following was the world's first commercial jet airliner?
Cartoon drawing of a TV The Andy Griffith Show took place in the town of Mayberry. In which state was Mayberry supposed to be?
Cartoon drawing of a TV The Andy Griffith Show and Seinfeld ended their runs (in 1968 and 1998, respectively) at the top of the Nielsen ratings. What is the only other tv series to achieve this feat?
Photo of a black-and-white television In the 1966-67 TV series, The Green Hornet, who starred as The Green Hornet / Britt Reid?
Drawing of a turntable This audio clip is from a 1960 instrumental hit by Percy Faith and His Orchestra. What is its title?

Drawing of a movie clap board Who was the first African-American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor (or Actress)?
Drawing of a movie clap board This audio clip is from a Boomer era feature film. Which one?

Photo of The Beatles What's the next line of these lyrics by The Beatles?
Hold me, love me
Hold me, love me
I ain't got nothin' but love, babe
________
Photo of a record player with several 45s What musical question did The Royal Teens ask in a 1958 #3 hit record?
Drawing of a turntable This audio clip is from a 1962 #1 hit record. Who wrote and recorded it?

planet_apes.jpg Roddy McDowall played a chimpanzee in the original 1968 Planet of the Apes film. What was his character's name?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes Mark your calendar! According to a 1968 hit record by The Zombies, "it's the time of the season for ..."
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox John Fogerty was the lead vocalist, lead guitarist, and principal songwriter of Creedence Clearwater Revival. He was born in and grew up near ...
On which radio or TV series might you encounter a geshtunkana* ray gun ?
* pronounced "geh-shtoonk'-eh-nah"
Drawing of an open book What is the name of the perpetually depressed robot in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series of books by Douglas Adams?
Sherriff badge Gunsmoke ran as a radio series from 1952-61, and on TV from 1955-75. James Arness starred as marshal Matt Dillon on TV. Who portrayed him on radio?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Although he was an accomplished violinist, Jack Benny often performed a particular song off-key as part of his act, and the song became the theme music for his radio and TV programs. What was the song?
Who gave up their seat on the plane on the fateful night that Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and The Big Bopper were killed?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notesCan you complete this musical phrase?

Jeepers, creepers" ...
Drawing of a turntable The 1955 song, Unchained Melody, has since been recorded by many artists, including The Righteous Brothers in 1965. Why the title?
superman.jpg In the "golden age" of DC Comics, what did Superman generally have to do in order to defeat Mr. Mxyzptlk?
Photo of a pink record player Can you name the original members of The Righteous Brothers musical group? (Select all that apply, if any.)
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which one of the following sold insurance (for the Combined Insurance Company of America) c. 1962 before settling on their eventual career?
clayton_moore_star.jpg Begun in 1960, the Hollywood Walk of Fame displays over 2,700 stars honoring achievements in five areas of the entertainment industry; film, television, radio, music/audio recording, and theater/live performance. One honoree uniquely has five stars, one for each category. Who is that honoree?
Betamax_cassette.jpg The Sony Betamax video cassette format, introduced in 1975, eventually lost out to JVC's VHS tape format, introduced in 1977. What did the "H" in VHS stand for?
Which of the following individuals served on the Supreme Court of the United States? (Select all that apply, if any.)
Cartoon drawing of a console TV Who was the star of the detective TV series Mannix ?
Photo of a pink record player Which one of the following is the first LP record album to have sold over 1 million copies?
During the Boomer era, the National Bureau of Standards (NBS) was responsible for ensuring the uniformity of weights and measures in the U.S. Which agency does this today?
Cartoon drawing of a TV On what program did the catch-phrase, "It does not compute" originate?
The White House Which U.S. President survived a heart attack while in office?
Which one of the following fashion designers is most associated with the miniskirt?
rolling_stone.jpg Rolling Stone magazine began publishing in 1967. Whose photo was on the cover of the first issue?
Prior to his solo career, Pete Seeger was a member of which musical group?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Before striking out on their own, The Eagles were the backup band for which performer?
The world's longest-running theater production opened in November, 1952, and has been running ever since (with a temporary closure during the COVID-19 pandemic). What production is this?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes In the song, House of the Rising Sun, where is the house located?
At the Newport Folk Festival in 1965, Bob Dylan was booed for ...
Cartoon drawing of a baseball pitcher Sandy Koufax declined to pitch for the Dodgers in game 1 of the 1965 World Series. Why?
Photo of a Mad magazine cover A MAD magazine issue in 1965 included a calendar that celebrated April 9 as "Kick Dondi in the teeth day". Who was Dondi?
Drawing of popcorn and soda 1959's Gidget, which inspired several sequel films and a tv series, is also considered the beginning of the entire "beach party film" genre. Who starred in the title role?
moon_mullins1.jpg In the Moon Mullins comic strip, Kayo was Moon's kid brother. Which one of these statements is true about Kayo?
Leave it to Beaver title screen Tony Dow played Beaver Cleaver's older brother on Leave It to Beaver. What was his character's name?
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Which of these does NOT apply to Ron Dante?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Which of these commercial jingles was NOT written by Barry Manilow?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes A founding member of a 1960s pop group composed the commercial jingle for Alka Seltzer that went, "Pop, pop, fizz, fizz, oh what a relief it is." Which group was it?
abbott+costello.jpg Everybody remembers the Abbott and Costello comedy duo. But do you remember Abbott's first name?

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Photo of a black-and-white television What was the setting for the TV series Petticoat Junction (1963-1970) ?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes The bossa nova song, The Girl from Ipanema, was a top-10 hit in 1964. Who sang the English lyrics?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble The Archie series of comics are set in the fictional town of ...
Photo of a pink record player In Otis Redding's song, (Sittin' on) The Dock of the Bay, the lyrics speak of moving to the San Francisco bay area from ...
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox In the 1967 #1 hit record, Happy Together, by The Turtles, the search for rhymes led to which of these lines in the lyrics? (Select all that apply, if any.)
During the 1960s, two U.S. Navy nuclear-powered submarines were lost at sea. What were their names? (Select two.)
Cartoon drawing of a rock trio The rock band

Three __ Night

had 21 Billboard Top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975, including three that reached #1. Can you fill in the blank in their name?
Once a major toy manufacturer, the A. C. Gilbert Company went out of business in 1967 after the death of its founder. Which of the following did it make? (Select all that apply, if any.)
amusement_park.jpg The first Six Flags theme park opened in 1961. Which one of the following is NOT one of the six flags referred to in the company's name?
Well! Throughout his long career in radio and television, Jack Benny claimed to be [#]__ years old.
incandescent.jpgAs of August, 2023, sales of most incandescent lightbulbs have been banned in the U.S. What material was used for the filament in most incandescent bulbs?
The White House The wives of U.S. Presidents have various ceremonial duties, but childbirth is not one of them. Nevertheless, this has occurred over the years. Who was the last sitting First Lady to give birth?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes In the song, Wonderful World, Sam Cooke professes not to know much about various subjects. Which one of these is NOT among them?
Drawing of a musical staff with notes This audio clip:

is from a record by ...
In 1971, much canned vichyssoise soup was recalled when botulism was detected, but not before one man died and others were sickened. What was the name of the company that produced the soup?
Woodstock music festival poster Which one of the following was the final musical act at the Woodstock Festival in 1969?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Which of the following best describes the title character of the Brenda Starr comic strip?
Photo of a pink record player This audio clip:

is from a 1957 top-10 hit record by Thurston Harris. What's the title of the song?
Picture of a Wurlitzer jukebox Duke of Earl was a #1 hit record in 1962. Who recorded it?
Drawing of a turntable Who recorded the 1964 hit record, Goin' Out of My Head?
Can you match each of these breakfast cereals with the company that made them in the 50s and 60s?
Drawing of a treble clef and two quarter notes Tutti Frutti was Little Richard's first hit record, reaching #21 on the national pop charts in early 1956. It was quickly surpassed, however, by a cover version which peaked at #12. Who recorded that cover version?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which one of these Boomer-era TV programs was NOT preceded by a radio series with the same name and premise?
Cartoon drawing of a console TV NBC TV's Saturday Night Live first aired in October, 1975. Who was the host on the first episode?
Cartoon drawing of a TV Which actor was the first to star in a network TV sitcom while pregnant?
Drawing of a calendar page Which one of the following occurred for the first time in November, 1964?
dudley_doright.jpg what was the name of Dudley Do-Right's horse?
Cartoon drawing of a baseball batter Who is the only* baseball star who was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) in both the American League (AL) and the National League (NL)?
(* as of 2023)
USA map In 1968, the area of the United States shrank by about one square mile. Why?
Photo of a black-and-white television The TV sitcom All in the Family spawned several spinoffs, including Maude. What was the connection between these two programs?
Cartoon drawing of a TV On TV's All in the Family, Archie Bunker called his son-in-law "Meathead". What was the character's actual name?
Cartoon drawing of an airplane The first supersonic passenger airliner made its initial test flight on December 31, 1968. Which plane was this?
Drawing of a cartoon thought bubble Remember Wimpy in the Popeye cartoons? Which of the following statements about him are true? (Select all that apply, if any.)
A grid of silhouettes with a question mark Queen Elizabeth II's reign began on 6 Feb 1952 and continued until her death on 8 Sep 2022. Who was her immediate predecessor as head of the British monarchy?
What was the primary purpose of carbon paper?
In 1958, Bob Cousy of the Boston Celtics became the first athlete to be endorsed by a shoe brand. Which brand?