Golden Memories
This 1960s sitcom featured a New York banker and his family adjusting to life in the Ozarks.
What is The Beverly Hillbillies?
On The Andy Griffith Show, this whistling tune opened the show as Andy and Opie walked to the fishing hole.
What is “The Fishin’ Hole”?
You had to blow on the cartridge to get this 1980s gaming console to work.
What is the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES)?
This meatloaf companion was often whipped with milk and butter, and sometimes topped with gravy.
What are mashed potatoes?
It’s what you no longer have to set Monday through Friday—unless it’s for a tee time or nap.
What is an alarm clock?
Before cell phones, this two-way communication device—popular in the '80s and '90s—was often clipped to a belt.
What is a pager (or beeper)?
This redheaded comedian starred in a show where everyone loved Lucy.
Who is Lucille Ball?
Before MP3s and streaming, we used these to make mixtapes.
What are cassette tapes?
This bright orange cheesy pasta dish came in a blue box and was a staple of 1960s and '70s dinners.
What is Kraft Macaroni & Cheese?
This four-letter word describes traveling across the country in a motorhome, just because you can.
What is RVing?
This crooner told us he did it "My Way" and was part of the Rat Pack.
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This classic Western featured a father and his three sons running the Ponderosa Ranch.
What is Bonanza?
Typing a letter meant loading this clacking machine with paper and ribbon.
What is a typewriter?
Jell-O molds with fruit, nuts, or even vegetables were a party favorite during this colorful decade.
What are the 1950s?
Now that you're retired, you might finally have time to perfect this Italian sauce that simmers all day.
What is marinara (or spaghetti sauce)?
This household appliance was often used to rewind VHS tapes faster than the VCR could.
What is a tape rewinder?
Before Murder, She Wrote, Angela Lansbury starred in this Disney film about a magical bed.
What is Bedknobs and Broomsticks?
This early home computer from Apple debuted in 1977 and changed the game.
What is the Apple II?
Often made in a cast iron skillet, this Southern dish combines cornbread topping with a savory filling.
What is a tamale pie (or cornbread casserole)?
This board game, whose name rhymes with "scrabble," is a favorite at senior centers and involves tiles with dots.
What is Rummikub?
This 1957 Chevy model, known for its tail fins, is now a classic car collector’s dream.
What is the Chevy Bel Air?
This late-night host reigned for 30 years with "Here's Johnny!"
Who is Johnny Carson?
These spinning discs were used in film projectors, often in home movie nights.
What are film reels?
This retro dessert features layers of pudding, whipped topping, and sliced bananas—served in a glass dish.
What is banana pudding?
This phrase describes retiring to a warm, sunny place—often Florida or Arizona.
What is “snowbirding”?