TV Through the Years
This friendly children's TV host changed into a cardigan and sneakers every episode.
Who is Fred Rogers?
Bell-bottom pants and disco dancing were popular in this decade.
What are the 1970s?
Finish the slogan: "A little dab'll do ya."
What is Brylcreem?
Before automatic washing machines, many families fed clothes through this hand-cranked device to squeeze out water.
What is a wringer?
In the 1950s, this treat could often be purchased for a nickel.
What is a candy bar?
This long-running game show invited contestants to "Come on down!"
What is The Price Is Right?
People watched the first moon landing in this decade.
What are the 1960s?
Which cigarette brand used the slogan "Come to where the flavor is"?
What is Marlboro?
This metal kitchen appliance was commonly used to mash potatoes and strain fruits for sauces.
What is a food mill?
This coin was enough to make many local phone calls from a pay phone.
What is a dime?
This sitcom featured the Cleaver family.
What is Leave It to Beaver?
Rock-and-roll exploded in popularity with artists like Elvis.
What are the 1980s?
"Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" advertised this product.
What is Alka-Seltzer?
Before electric refrigerators became widespread, blocks of ice were delivered for use in this household appliance.
What is an icebox?
Families often purchased a loaf of bread for well under this amount in the 1950s.
What is 25 cents?
This western starred Marshal Matt Dillon.
What is Gunsmoke?
World War II ended in this decade.
What are the 1940s?
"They're grrreat!" was the slogan of this breakfast cereal.
What is Frosted Flakes?
Before aerosol sprays, many homes used this device with a rubber bulb to spray perfume or insect repellent.
What is an atomizer?
Many movie theaters charged less than this amount for admission in the 1940s and 1950s.
What is $1?
This variety show made stars out of many performers and was hosted by Ed Sullivan.
What is The Ed Sullivan Show?
This decade introduced MTV and the Rubik's Cube.
What are the 1980s?
This battery company's mascot is a pink bunny that "keeps going and going and going."
What is Energizer
Before vacuum cleaners were common, many households cleaned carpets using this tool that beat dust from rugs.
What is a carpet beater?
In the 1960s, a gallon of gasoline could often be purchased for around this price.
What is 30–35 cents?