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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
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.
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.
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
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 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 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.
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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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!
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.