After-School Special
Seventies kids would remember watching PBS after school for shows like this “electrifying” educational program with stars such as Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno.
What is The Electric Company? It was a kids’ variety show that taught grammar, phonetics, and reading skills.
Siblings Michael, Marlon, Tito, Jackie, and Jermaine were signed in 1968 to Motown Records under this band name.
What is the Jackson 5? The kids found their way to stardom as an opening act for Diana Ross & the Supremes.
One of hockey’s most memorable moments is 1980’s “Miracle on Ice,” when the U.S. Olympic team faced off against this rival.
What is the Soviet Union? The USSR team was ranked best in the world, while the U.S. team was comprised mainly of college athletes.
True to this decade’s big, loud styles, handbags became larger, with striking structure and large logos.
What is the 1980s? Monogrammed bags were a type of status symbol for many people.
Post was among the first cereal brands to debut a TV character as a cereal mascot, with this cartoon dad repping Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Who is Fred Flintstone? In 1971, Post released the cereal named for Fred’s daughter, so it makes sense that he was the mascot.
Talk about a female lead who’s out of this world! She plays Princess Leia in the Star Wars films.
Who is Carrie Fisher? A strong woman in her own right, Fisher spent her life advocating for women’s rights.
Teens of the late ’60s and early ’70s were early comers to the vampire trend, watching this soap about the wealthy Collins family.
What is Dark Shadows? The popular dramatic series was later made into a movie starring Johnny Depp.
This Irish rock group was formed in 1976, with lead singer Bono fronting the still popular crew.
Who are U2? The group originally went by Feedback and then changed names to the Hype before settling on their simple alphanumeric name.
In 1970, this hockey great made history with his famous flying goal during the Stanley Cup finals; he was playing for the Boston Bruins.
Who is Bobby Orr? Orr scored the winning goal in overtime and was photographed flying above the ice after being tripped.
A popular handbag design in the ’90s was named for this long, thin French bread.
What is a baguette? The Fendi Baguette bag debuted in 1997. Baguette bags are trending again, along with many ’90s fashions.
Introduced in the ’90s by cereal company General Mills, Dunkaroos were represented by this type of mascot, another “roo.”
What is a kangaroo? A fan contest was held to name him; Duncan the Daredevil was the winning entry, and now he is called “Dunk.”
Strong? Yes. A little scary? Yes. Louise Fletcher’s performance as her in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest remains her most iconic role.
Who is Nurse Ratched? The character was so compelling that a TV show about her early life debuted in 2020.
Perhaps the most iconic after-school show of its time, this family program centers on characters like Jan, Peter, and Marcia (Marcia, Marcia).
What is The Brady Bunch? While the show originally aired on Friday nights, its reruns became after-school staples. Did you know? Actress Florence Henderson wanted mom Carol Brady to be portrayed as a working woman, but the producers refused.
This group of bouffant-sporting musicians calls themselves “The World’s Greatest Party Band,” and with hits like “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack,” we think the title might be justified.
Who are the B-52s? Their first gig was a friend’s Valentine’s Day party in 1977, and a record deal soon followed.
This northern nation won the first Women’s Hockey World Championship.
What is Canada? The Canadian women’s team secured the victory in the inaugural 1990 championship.
Created by this brand in 1976 and recreated in 2019, a bag called the Dauphine is named for a square in Paris.
Who is Louis Vuitton? The bag bears many signature elements of Louis Vuitton’s style, including the interlocking L and V logo.
One mascot for Honey-Comb cereal during the ’70s and ’80s was the Honeycomb Kid, who had this profession.
What is a cowboy? He began as an animated mascot and later became a live-action character during the ’80s.
Sigourney Weaver plays the strong female lead, Ellen Ripley, in this film from 1979.
What is Alien? She reprises her role in 1986’s Aliens and two additional franchise sequels.
Kids of the late ’80s raced to get home in time to see this show’s opening song, featuring Uncle Scrooge swimming through his vault of gold.
What is DuckTales? The Disney animated show follows the adventures of Scrooge McDuck and his grandnephews Huey, Dewey, and Louie.
One of the most iconic numbered musical acts of all time, this group consisted of Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Frankie Valli, and Nick Massi.
Who are the Four Seasons? Early in their careers, this doo-wop and rock group went by the Four Lovers.
The NHL was the last of the four major U.S. sports to have teams travel by this to get to away games.
What is airplane? By the ’70s, all teams flew to away games; some mourned the loss of team bonding time on the road.
Coming back into vogue in the 1970s and sometimes called “murses,” larger shoulder bags were sometimes carried by these folks.
Who are men? The trend was particularly popular overseas, and it’s not a new one. Historically, men have carried purses at least as long as the days of ancient Egypt.
Crispy Critters’ mascot Linus was this creature.
What is a lion? Linus even had his own Saturday morning cartoon show that featured guests like Sugar Bear, another cereal mascot.
Ruth Gordon and Bud Cort star in this 1971 movie about a lively older woman who changes the life of a young rich man.
What is Harold and Maude? Gordon’s Maude is a woman of nearly 80 who is obsessed with living life to the fullest.
This classic ’90s toon was beloved by kids and parents alike, with the zany adventures of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and more.
What is Rugrats? Although most of the main cast are boys, nearly all are voiced by female voice actors.
This rock group was formed in 1996 in Mississippi and found the most success with their hit song “Kryptonite.”
Who are 3 Doors Down? They have since sold over 20 million albums worldwide.
In 1979, the NHL passed a rule making this protective gear mandatory for players.
What is a helmet? Previously optional, helmets were required but sometimes disliked by fans who felt it obscured players’ faces and made them hard to recognize.
Iconic designer bags include the Kelly, named after Grace Kelly, and this one, named for actress Jane.
What is a Birkin? Created in 1984, the Birkin is a simple, elegant, and pricey luxury handbag from Hermès.
What is a lion? Linus even had his own Saturday morning cartoon show that featured guests like Sugar Bear, another cereal mascot.
What is get soggy? The mascot once claimed to be a horse because she didn’t want to get blamed for making cereal soggy.
Played by Kathleen Turner, Joan Wilder is this film’s female lead; she begins as a shy novelist who goes on an adventure through Colombia to rescue her sister.
What is Romancing the Stone? The film was a wild success and the first collaboration for director Robert Zemeckis and composer Alan Silvestri.
This “dy-no-mite” after-school show centers around the Evans family.
What is Good Times? Actor Jimmie Walker became known for portraying young J. J., a sometimes mischievous but good-hearted teen.
This band of the early ’70s got its name from its trio of lead singers: Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells.
Who are Three Dog Night? They are considered one of the most popular acts of the ’70s, with 12 gold albums in a row.
In 1979, this NHL competitor folded, with teams like the Edmonton Oilers joining the NHL instead.
What is the WHA (World Hockey Association)? The WHA began play in 1972, making it a somewhat short-lived but historic group.
In the ’60s and ’70s, trending handbags included this long-handled style worn diagonally.
What is a crossbody? Popular with modern, on-the-go, and working women, crossbodies and shoulder bags sold well.
The early ’70s saw the debut of Monsters cereal for Halloween, with such mascots as Boo Berry and this count.
Who is Count Chocula? Other “monsters” introduced by General Mills were Franken Berry and the Yummy Mummy.
Barbra Streisand is the female lead of this 1983 film about a young Jewish girl.
What is Yentl? The musical showcases Streisand’s talent with songs that are written to reflect the teachings of the Talmud.