Sitcom Show Tunes
The theme song for this 1980s sitcom includes the lyrics:
Wouldn't you like to get away?
Sometimes you wanna go
Where everybody knows your name
And they're always glad you came.
Cheers.
The ensemble cast was led by Ted Danson as Sam Malone, the bartender.
This NFL team lost four Super Bowls in a row, from 1991-1994.
Buffalo Bills.
The team holds the record of being the only team to advance to the Super Bowl in four consecutive seasons.
The Big Board is the nickname for this stock exchange.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The stocks listed on the NYSE have the world's largest market capitalization.
Medical practitioners admit the impact of sleep, exercise, and this on good health.
Nutrition.
An expert who loses a game to a novice sometimes complains of this phenomenon.
Beginner's luck.
The beginner might win because there's less stress to win.
Add a few drops of these to water and use it in place of room spray, add a few drops of potpourri to freshen it, and add a few drops with Epsom salt to a warm bath to relax.
Essential oils.
The theme song for this 1960s sitcom includes the lyrics:
Well the first thing you know ol' Jed's a millionaire,
The kinfolk said, "Jed, move away from there."
The Beverly Hillbillies.
The show starred Buddy Ebson as Jed Clampett and Irene Ryan as Granny.
This daytime soap opera star played Erica Kane on All My Children and was nominated for an Emmy Award 18 times before receiving an Emmy on her 19th nomination.
Susan Lucci.
She finally won the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 1999. If you saw the earlier Emmys, you know she was a great sport.
This musical era was ushered in on the heels of the Great Depression.
Big Band.
Big band music gave way to rhythm and blues.
DuPont released this synthetic fiber to replace silk.
Nylon.
In 1940, the fiber was first used in stockings, called nylons, at the time.
If you find this coin, you'll have good luck for the rest of the day.
Penny.
"Find a penny pick it up; all day long, you'll have good luck." In ancient times, people believed that metals offered protection.
This is the easiest way to remove candle wax from fabric.
Freeze it.
"Georgia on My Mind" was the instrumental introduction to the late-1980s sitcom starring Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, and Delta Burke.
Designing Women.
The final episode of M*A*S*H is the highest-rated TV show of all time. This CBS drama came in second (or third) place, depending on the source, with its "Who Shot J.R.?" episode.
Dallas.
The episode aired November 21, 1980, and it revealed Kristin shot J.R. Some sources say Cheers came in second place.
This is the nickname for Montana.
The state is full of wide open spaces.
This is one of the three elements found in fertilizer and a component of Earth's air.
Nitrogen.
Earth's air is made up of 78 percent nitrogen.
Many people fear this date when combined with this day of the week.
Friday the 13th.
The number 13 is generally considered an unlucky number. According to lifescript.com, "Judas Iscariot was the 13th guest at the Last Supper and Jesus was crucified on a Friday."
To cool down rapidly, place a glass of water against this part of your body.
Wrist.
The theme song for this 1970s sitcom includes the lyrics:
Baby, if you've ever wondered,
Wondered whatever became of me,
I'm living on the air in Cincinnati
WKRP in Cincinnati.
The series revolved around the antics of the AM rock station's DJ.
"The Golden Bear," an iconic member of the PGA tour, came in second place in major tournaments 19 times, and he had 18 major wins.
Jack Nicklaus.
This is McDonald's signature burger.
Big Mac.
Did you know the Big Mac was created by a rogue franchise in 1967? Ray Kroc liked it, so he put it on the official menu in 1968. It debuted at 49 cents.
This Indian bread is flat and sometimes drizzled with oil and sprinkled with herbs and spices.
Naan.
Throw this over your shoulder for good luck.
Salt.
Be sure to throw it over your left shoulder.
The easiest way to avoid water spots on sterling silver flatware is to do this immediately after washing.
Dry it (with a soft cloth).
Washing knives in the dishwasher can cause handles to loosen and blades to become dull.
The theme song for this late-1950s sitcom includes the lyrics:
A horse is a horse, of course, of course,
And no one can talk to a horse of course.
Mr. Ed.
The smart-alecky talking horse was the star of the black-and-white sitcom.
In January 1994, Tonya Harding's husband arranged an assault on this ice skater who went on to win a silver medal the next month at the Lillehammer Winter Olympics.
Nancy Kerrigan.
Tonya Harding was implicated in the attack and consequently banned from the U.S. Figure Skating Association for life.
This is the Orwellian name for the worldwide spying infrastructure.
Big Brother.
George Orwell coined the term in his book 1984.
This former South African president Mandela's first name.
Nelson.
He was president from 1994 - 1999
Bad luck comes in this multiple.
Threes.
This superstition can be attributed to confirmation bias. Look at airplane crashes: People watch for the second and third to happen, and when they happen, it confirms their suspicions.
This citrus juice is also a cleaning aid.
Lemon.
The theme song for this early-1970s sitcom includes the lyrics:
Boy the way Glenn Miller played
Songs that made the hit parade.
Guys like us we had it made,
Those were the days.
All in the Family.
The show's characters included Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor), Edith Bunker (Jean Stapleton), daughter Gloria (Sally Struthers), and her husband Mike, aka Meathead (Rob Reiner).
Bio.com reports, "[this Scottish singer] was plucked from obscurity" when she came in second place on the TV talent show Britain's Got Talent and became an overnight sensation.
Susan Boyle.
She became known as "The Woman Who Silenced Simon Cowell" when her humble appearance belied her professional voice and left Cowell speechless. Since her appearance on the talent show, she has released eight albums and has been nominated for two Grammy Awards.
This big marine animal describes casino high rollers.
Whale.
Estimates of worldwide casino whales range from 150-500.
This is a comment or instruction a doctor makes on a medical record.
Notation.
Evil spirits.
Church bells are still rung for weddings and funerals.
This common condiment can help remove a red wine stain.
Salt.