Classic TV (1950s–1980s)
This 1950s sitcom starred Jackie Gleason as bus driver Ralph Kramden.
What is The Honeymooners?
“They’re gr-r-reat!” was the slogan for this cereal.
What is Frosted Flakes?
Television became common in American homes, and “I Love Lucy” dominated ratings.
What is the 1950s?
This item is traditionally worn to symbolize purity and innocence.
What is the wedding veil?
This folded paper item was kept in glove compartments and used to plan road trips.
What is a road map?
This detective show featured Peter Falk as a rumpled investigator.
What is Columbo?
“Melts in your mouth, not in your hands” advertised this candy.
What are M&M’s?
Drive-in movies were popular, Elvis was rising to fame, and poodle skirts were in style.
What is the 1950s?
“Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” originally included this fifth item.
What is a silver sixpence?
Sailors and explorers used this instrument to measure the angle of the sun or stars.
What is a sextant?
On “Gilligan’s Island,” the boat was named this.
What is The S.S. Minnow?
“Plop, plop, fizz, fizz” promoted this stomach remedy.
What is Alka-Seltzer?
The Beatles appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, and Americans were glued to nightly news coverage from Vietnam.
What is the 1960s?
The bride traditionally carries flowers based on this ancient Roman custom to ward off evil spirits.
What are herbs? (accept: garlic or fragrant plants)
Travelers once used this book series to find gas stations, motels, and restaurants along the road.
What is The Green Book? (or accept: travel guidebooks)
This TV show starred Mary Tyler Moore as a Minneapolis news producer.
What is The Mary Tyler Moore Show?
“I’d like to buy the world a Coke” was a famous commercial for this soda brand.
What is Coca-Cola?
Disco ruled dance floors, the Vietnam War ended, and Americans watched “All in the Family.”
What is the 1970s?
Throwing rice at weddings was meant to symbolize this.
What is fertility and prosperity?
Before GPS, airline pilots relied on this system of ground-based radio signals.
What is radio navigation?
This 1970s–80s show featured characters named Hawkeye, Radar, and Hot Lips.
What is MAS*H?
“Where’s the beef?” was a catchphrase from commercials for this fast-food chain.
What is Wendy’s?
MTV launched, personal computers entered homes, and shoulder pads became fashionable.
What is the 1980s?
The honeymoon gets its name from an old custom involving this fermented drink consumed for one lunar month.
What is mead (honey wine)?
The phrase “You can’t miss it” often meant travelers should look for this kind of landmark.
What is a natural or man-made landmark?