Name that Tune
Back when TV was good
What Happened?
Discontinued
1970's slang
100

This hit from the King of Pop was a real thriller when the album with the same name released in 1982.

What is Thriller?

100

Festivus is right around the corner. This 90's show kept you entertained by doing absolutely nothing. I hope you didn't want any soup.

What is Seinfeld? 

100

Richard is known for Watergate. His replacement didn't lean towards or against the union, despite his last name. 

Who is Gerald Ford?
100

Video Home System is my full name, but they haven't produced me since October 2008 anyways. 

What is VHS? 

100

This groovy 70s word meant something stylish or excellent. 

What is Far Out Man?

200

It's alright, it's okay, you may look the other way, but this Bee Gees hit is going to make you try to understand the New York Time's effect on a man. 

What is Stayin' Alive? 
200

Made in Jersey didn't sound as good. I wonder if Carmela made extra ziti. 

What is the Sopranos? 

200

January 28th, 1986, was a sad day for my 7 passengers. Otherwise, the experience would of been out of this world. 

What is Challenger? 

200

Mix milk with a packet, and I'm great to stick in a pie. Just don't put me on a stick or I won't be around past the 90's.

What is Pudding Pop?
200

This 80's term means impressive and cool. Can be heard all up and down the California coast still today. 

What is Rad? 

300

Big Bopper, Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P were singing but the man said the music wouldn't play. At least we got to watch Jack Flash jump over the candle stick. 

What is American Pie? 

300

If the Mechanic can jump a shark on water ski's, it's only right my leather jacket is on display at the Smithsonian. 

What is Happy Days?
300

Starting with strictly music videos in 1981, this TV Channel eventually morphed into a hub for reality TV in the early 2000s. 

What is MTV? 

300

When driving, push me in to spark up your smoke. When I pop out, I'm ready. 

What is a Car Lighter? 

300

Popular with disco fans, this term describes anything fancy, flashy or Cold Medina.  

What is Funky? 

400

Even from my apartment on the 99th floor of my block, at 3am there's too much noise. Then flies in this guy, and I'm not sure why he's dressed like a Union Jack. I should tell him to get off. 

What is Get Off of My Cloud? 

400

In the 1960's, this sitcom had a second-season theme song change to accommodate two of it's cast away members. This means they're stuck there now... at least until the movie comes out.  

What is Gilligan's Island?

400

In 1974, India conducted it's first successful test of this type of weapon, causing international concern. 

What is a Nuclear Bomb?

400

Once the standard for saving computer files, this storage device from the 80's held less memory than a single modern photo. 

What is Floppy Disk?

400

This 70's term for something great borrowed it's name from the sound our lazy house pets make. 

What is Cat's Meow? 

500

When I wake up to the sound of music, I always have questions. Good thing Mother Mary is always full of such wisdom, so I know there will be an answer. 

What is Let it Be?

500

This Saturday morning show featured a "Secret Word" and furniture that not only listened, but responded.  

What is Pee-Wee's Playhouse? 

500

In 1978, this Pope became the first non-Italian Pope in 455 years, hailing from Poland. 

Who is Pope John Paul II? 

500

This cousin of the Ranger made a grand reappearance on our lots after it was originally discontinued in 1977. Tom Cruise would approve.  

What is a Maverick? 

500

Also used to describe a tight fitting top with no straps. This 80's term was totally cool.

What is Tubular? 

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