Peanuts
’60s Pop Fill in the Blank
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100

This man is the creator of the Peanuts characters.  

Who is Charles M. Schulz? 

100

This hit by Chubby Checker begins with the lyrics “Come on, baby/Let’s do ____ ____.”  

What is the twist? 

100

Originally hosted by Bob Barker, this ever-popular game show pits contestants against one another to guess the price of everyday goods.

What is The Price Is Right? The show has been running for 50 years and is currently hosted by Drew Carey.

100

Although it was invented in 1959, this powdered, fruit-flavored drink mix didn’t really take off until it was chosen to accompany John Glenn to space on his 1962 Mercury flight.  

What is Tang? 

200

In the cartoon this canine character helps Charlie Brown.  

Who is Snoopy?

200

In 1965, the Four Tops declared, “Sugar pie, honey bunch/You know that I love you/I can’t ____ ____.”  

What is help myself?

200

Recently married couples compete on this game show to demonstrate how well they know each other.  

 What is The Newlywed Game? Debuting in 1966 and hosted by Bob Eubanks

200

In the early 1970s, McDonald’s debuted this breakfast sandwich, a first in the fast-food breakfast industry.  

What is the Egg McMuffin? 

300

This sports-loving gal with a crush on Charlie Brown first appeared in a Peanuts comic in 1966.  

 Who is Peppermint Patty? 

300

In 1960, the Drifters crooned, “Don’t forget who’s taking you home/And in whose arms you’re gonna be/So darlin’, save the last ____ ____ ____.”  

What is dance for me? 

300

Monty Hall was the first host of this zany game show where costume-clad contestants are offered the choice of curtains one, two, or three.  

What is Let’s Make a Deal? Wayne Brady currently hosts the long-running game show, but it still features the wacky costumes and gag prizes that made it such a hit.

300

In 1970, this packaged food was invented and promised to help busy cooks turn a pound of ground beef into a hearty meal.  

 What is Hamburger Helper? 

400

This character offers to hold the football for Charlie Brown to kick but pulls it away at the last moment.  

Who is Lucy? 

400

Singing of his home state, Ray Charles sang, “Just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia ____ ____ ____.”  

What is on my mind? This song earned Ray Charles the first of his impressive 17 Grammy Awards.

400

On this show, a giant tic-tac-toe board features nine celebrities answering the host’s questions.

What is Hollywood Squares? Celebrity contestants included Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, and Vincent Price

400

This slow cooker was invented in 1971 and marketed as a time-saving cooking device for busy working women.  

What is the Crock-Pot?  

500

This composer wrote and performed the soundtrack for the many  Charlie Brown TV specials.  

Who is Vince Guaraldi? In addition to many Charlie Brown TV specials, Guaraldi worked on the soundtracks of Cast Away; Good Morning, Vietnam; and The Wolf of Wall Street.

500

In 1965, the Righteous Brothers first sang, “You lost that _____ _____.”  

What is loving feeling? 

500

This fill-in-the-blank game show features ordinary people competing to match their answers to those of celebrities.  

What is Match Game? Celebrities who have appeared on the panel include Richard Dawson, Betty White, and Gary Burghoff.

500

 This Vermont-based ice creamery opened its doors in 1978 and has featured flavors like mint Oreo and Heath Bar crunch.

What is Ben & Jerry’s?  

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