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This 1980 film stars brothers Jake and Elwood on a mission to “get the band back together.”
What is The Blues Brothers? On set, John Belushi became known for constantly losing his character’s trademark sunglasses, going through hundreds of pairs during filming.
Rolls Royce: Luxury automobile manufacturer that also makes aircraft engines and marine propulsion systems with headquarters in this country.
What is England (or the UK)? The company was founded by Frederick Henry Royce and Charles Stewart Rolls.
The sitcom Happy Days often features the teens hanging out at this drive-in.
What is Arnold’s Drive-In? Fun fact: The restaurant was originally going to be called Arthur’s.
In the late ’70s, this British musical group sang about “London Calling.”
Who are the Clash? According to the group’s front man, Joe Strummer, the song was inspired by the Cold War.
Jeff Koons is an artist who is best known for his 3D works in this artistic form.
What is sculpture? Since he began exhibiting in 1980, his animal sculptures like Rabbit and Balloon Dog have become immensely popular.
This stretchy candy with a joke on every wrapper came into being in the 1970s.
What is Laffy Taffy? The treat was originally called Breich’s Caramels before changing to the catchier rhyme a few years later.
“Behind Blue Eyes” is a song by this English rock band.
What is the Who? It was released in 1971 on the band’s album Who’s Next and was written by Pete Townshend.
The McNugget: First launched at a McDonald’s location in Knoxville, located in this state.
What is Tennessee? Its success has been credited to a government push in the late ’70s to eat less red meat, which led to an increase in chicken sales.
This Boston bar has regulars like Norm Peterson, Cliff Clavin, and Frasier Crane.
What is Cheers? The exterior panning shots of the iconic location from Cheers were taken outside the Bull and Finch Pub on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts.
This actress and singer sings “Hopelessly Devoted to You” in the film Grease.
Who is Olivia Newton-John? The song was not in the original stage musical but was included in the film because Newton-John’s contract required one solo performance.
This art movement of the ’60s and ’70s focuses on simplistic shapes and sleekness.
What is minimalism? The movement began in New York and often involves sculpture as well as painting.
This ’80s TV show with a rhyming name features the mischievous adventures of a young boy who often annoys his neighbor Mr. Wilson.
What is Dennis the Menace? The show later spawned a live-action movie in 1993.
This bald, blue trio of entertainers emerged in the ’80s, and their zany act has been popular ever since.
Who are the Blue Man Group? Their trademark blue hue came from wanting an eye-catching and surprising image.
The Hacky Sack: Created in 1972 in this west coast U.S. state.
What is Oregon? Friends Mike Marshall and John Stalberger took an old game and made it new again. Their first commercial Hacky Sack hit the markets in 1974.
This real-world deli is featured in 1989’s When Harry Met Sally in a hilarious and often-quoted scene.
What is Katz’s? The delicatessen enjoys the association, even displaying a sign pointing out the table where Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan sat.
In 1981, she sang “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll.”
Who is Joan Jett? Though associated with Jett, the tune was originally sung by British group the Arrows in 1975.
Artists associated with this genre of ’60s and ’70s art include Roy Lichtenstein, George Segal, and Keith Haring.
What is pop art? Key components of pop art are bright colors and recognizable, popular imagery.
This basketball star with a rhyming name is known for his time with the L.A. Lakers as well as for appearing in films like Kazaam! and Steel.
Who is Shaquille O’Neal? Fun fact: O’Neal is famously quite tall, standing seven feet, one inch.
Elijah Blue Allman is the son of musician Gregg Allman and this performer and actress who is known for Moonstruck.
Who is Cher? Cher’s family history is documented in the 2013 documentary Dear Mom, Love Cher.
Lidl: Grocery chain found throughout the U.S. east coast, opened its first store in 1973 in Ludwigshafen in this country.
What is Germany? The first Lidl store had only three employees; now the company employs over 341,000 people.
The Mos Eisley Cantina is a restaurant that features in this science-fiction film franchise.
What is Star Wars? The cantina is featured in Star Wars: A New Hope, The Mandalorian, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars.
In 1982, this double-talk band was “Hungry Like the Wolf.”
Who are Duran Duran? Surprisingly, this futuristic rock song was inspired by the story of Little Red Riding Hood!
Jean-Michel Basquiat, a Neo-Expressionist painter, did a famous collaboration in the mid-’80s with this pop artist.
Who is Andy Warhol? Their collaboration features cartoon characters and recognizable logos.
This rhyming yellow soda was introduced by the Coca-Cola company in 1979 as a response to Pepsi’s Mountain Dew.
What is Mello Yello? The soft drink is named for a song from 1966 and is meant to capture whimsy and a free spirit.
Ella Bleu is the daughter of Kelly Preston and this Saturday Night Fever actor.
Who is John Travolta? Ella Bleu appears in the 2019 film The Poison Rose with her father.
Ugg Boots: Footwear brand founded in California in 1978 by a surfer from this “down under” nation.
What is Australia? Creator Brian Smith was inspired by Australian sheepskin to create these unique boots.
Pizza Planet is an arcade and pizza restaurant in this 1995 children’s movie about toys coming to life.
What is Toy Story? The aliens, a trio of toy characters from the film, came from a claw game in the Pizza Planet arcade.
He wrote “Annie’s Song” in 10 minutes in 1974 while on a ski lift in Aspen, Colorado.
Who is John Denver? He wrote it as an ode to his wife at the time, Annie Martell.
This art movement of the 1970s concerned itself with gender, identity, and political ideas.
What is feminist art? This art movement is epitomized by Judy Chicago’s Dinner Party, an homage to 39 important historical women.
This is the first name of former French president Chirac, who was elected in 1995.
What is Jacques? He was first elected to the National Assembly in 1967 and first ran for president in 1981.
In this 1988 film, Matthew Broderick stars as a young military recruit at a Mississippi boot camp.
What is Biloxi Blues? Broderick plays Eugene Morris Jerome, the same role in the film that he did during the Broadway production.
Kinder Surprise: Chocolate eggs inspired by an Easter tradition in this country, home of creator Michele Ferrero.
What is Italy? Ferrero’s idea was to sell a chocolate egg with a surprise toy inside that kids could enjoy year-round.
Vesuvio is an Italian restaurant in this dramatic TV show about a mafia family.
What is The Sopranos? In reality, the location is Manolo’s Restaurant in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Her German-language song “99 Luftballons” was released in 1983 and enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in 2023.
Who is Nena? The song was also covered in English as “99 Red Balloons.”
Artists associated with this evocative, theatrical art include Yves Klein, John Cage, and Yoko Ono.
What is performance art? Their art involves dramatic or occasionally even violent performances in front of a live audience.
This short-lived ’80s sitcom stars twin sisters, whom the title suggests are two times the tumult!
What is Double Trouble? Jean and Liz Sagal, younger sisters of actress Katey Sagal, play the title twins.