After School Special
Seventies kids would remember watching this "electrifying" educational program with stars such as Morgan Freeman and Rita Moreno
Electric Company
-It was a kids' variety show that taught grammar, phonetics & reading skills.
Siblings Michael, Marlon, Tito, Jackie, and Jermaine were signed in 1968 to Motown Records under this band name
the Jackson 5
- The kids found their way to stardom as an opening act for Diana Ross & the Supremes
One of hockey’s most memorable moments is 1980’s “Miracle on Ice,” when the U.S. Olympic team faced off against this rival
the Soviet Union
- The USSR team was ranked best in the world, while the U.S. team was comprised mainly of college athletes
True to this decade’s big, loud styles, handbags became larger, with striking structure and large logos
the 1980s
- Monogrammed bags were a type of status symbol for many people
Post was among the first cereal brands to debut a TV character as a cereal mascot, with this cartoon dad repping Fruity Pebbles cereal.
Fred Flintstone
- In 1971, Post released the cereal named for Fred’s daughter, so it makes sense that he was the mascot.
Teens of the late ’60s and early ’70s were early comers to the vampire trend, watching this soap about the wealthy Collins family.
Dark Shadows
- The popular dramatic series was later made into a movie starring Johnny Depp.
This Irish rock group was formed in 1976, with lead singer Bono fronting the still-popular crew
U2
- The group originally went by Feedback and then changed names to the Hype before settling on their simple alphanumeric name
In 1970, this hockey great made history with his famous flying goal during the Stanley Cup finals; he was playing for the Boston Bruins
Bobby Orr
- Orr scored the winning goal in overtime and was photographed flying above the ice after being tripped
A popular handbag design in the ’90s was named for this long, thin French bread
baguette
- The Fendi Baguette bag debuted in 1997. Baguette bags are trending again, along with many ’90s fashions.
Introduced in the ’90s by cereal company General Mills, Dunkaroos were represented by this type of mascot, another “roo.”
kangaroo
- A fan contest was held to name him; Duncan the Daredevil was the winning entry, and now he is called “Dunk.”
Perhaps the most iconic after-school show of its time, this family program centers on characters like Jan, Peter, and Marcia (Marcia, Marcia).
The Brady Bunch
This group of bouffant-sporting musicians calls themselves “The World’s Greatest Party Band,” and with hits like “Rock Lobster” and “Love Shack,” we think the title might be justified
the B-52s
- Their first gig was a friend’s Valentine’s Day party in 1977, and a record deal soon followed
This northern nation won the first Women’s Hockey World Championship
Canada
- The Canadian women’s team secured the victory in the inaugural 1990 championship
Created by this brand in 1976 and recreated in 2019, a bag called the Dauphine is named for a square in Paris.
Louis Vuitton
- The bag bears many signature elements of Louis Vuitton’s style, including the interlocking L and V logo.
One mascot for Honey-Comb cereal during the ’70s and ’80s was the Honeycomb Kid, who had this profession.
a cowboy
- He began as an animated mascot and later became a live-action character during the ’80s.
This classic ’90s toon was beloved by kids and parents alike, with the zany adventures of Tommy, Chuckie, Phil, Lil, and more.
Rugrats
- Although most of the main cast are boys, nearly all are voiced by female voice actors.
One of the most iconic numbered musical acts of all time, this group consisted of Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito, Frankie Valli, and Nick Massi.
the Four Seasons
- Early in their careers, this doo-wop and rock group went by the Four Lovers.
The NHL was the last of the four major U.S. sports to have teams travel by this to get to away games
airplane
- By the ’70s, all teams flew to away games; some mourned the loss of team bonding time on the road
Coming back into vogue in the 1970s and sometimes called “murses,” larger shoulder bags were sometimes carried by these folks
men
- The trend was particularly popular overseas, and it’s not a new one. Historically, men have carried purses at least as long as the days of ancient Egypt.
Crispy Critters’ mascot Linus was this “roaring” creature.
a lion
- Linus even had his own Saturday morning cartoon show that featured guests like Sugar Bear, another cereal mascot.
This “dy-no-mite” after-school show centers around the Evans family.
Good Times
- Actor Jimmie Walker became known for portraying young J. J., a sometimes mischievous but good-hearted teen.
This band of the early ’70s got its name from its trio of lead singers: Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, and Cory Wells
Three Dog Night
- They are considered one of the most popular acts of the ’70s, with 12 gold albums in a row
In 1979, the NHL passed a rule making this protective gear mandatory for players
helmet
- Previously optional, helmets were required but sometimes disliked by fans who felt it obscured players’ faces and made them hard to recognize
In the ’60s and ’70s, trending handbags included this long-handled style worn diagonally.
crossbody
- Popular with modern, on-the-go, and working women, crossbodies and shoulder bags sold well
The early ’70s saw the debut of Monsters cereal for Halloween, with such mascots as Boo Berry and this count.
Count Chocula
- Other “monsters” introduced by General Mills were Franken Berry and the Yummy Mummy