Video Games
Created in 1984, this video game challenges players to arrange geometric shapes as they drop into a playing field.
Tetris
In a delicious ad campaign, this restaurant chain sang, "I want my baby back ribs."
Chili's
Among many iconic roles, he has appeared as R.P. McMurphy in 1975's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest.
Jack Nicholson
Cartier sold him a 69.42-carat diamond in 1968: he in turn gave it to then-wife Elizabeth Taylor.
Richard Burton
Which country is credited with inventing the dish known as "Eggs in Purgatory"?
Extra credit if you can tell me what it is!
Italy
poached eggs in tomato sauce
This video game brand began selling the arcade game Donkey Kong in 1981; other products include the NES system and the Game Boy.
Nintendo
Since 1989, this store chain proclaimed itself "the place with the helpful hardware man."
Ace
He plays the titular character Jim Rockford in The Rockford Files, appearing on the show from 1974-80.
James Garner
This famous diamond was donated to the Smithsonian by Harry Winston, Inc. in 1958 and was exhibited at the Louvre in 1962.
Hope diamond
What cereal mascot for Frosted Flakes is known for saying, "They're Great!"
Tony the Tiger
Created in 1980, this video game favorite features a hungry yellow character evading 4 colorful ghosts.
Pac-Man
Running for more than two decades through the 1970's and 80's, this detergent brand's jingle promised not to leave a "ring around the collar."
Wisk
Roles he brings to life include Jack Crabb in Little Big Man, Carl Bernstein in All the President's Men, and Ted Cramer in Cramer VS Cramer.
Dustin Hoffman
This gem, sometimes called a simulated diamond was first commercially produced in the 1970's.
Cubic Zirconia
What is the name of the Mexican breakfast dish made with corn tortillas, fried eggs and salsa?
Huevos rancheros
A popular series of football video games first produced in the 1980's bears the name of this football coach and broadcaster.
John Madden
They've wanted to "teach the world to sing" since 1971.
Coca-Cola
He plays Bill McKay in 1972's The Candidate and Bob Woodward in 1976's All the President's Men.
Robert Redford
This style of bracelet named for a sport gained its name when Chris Evert wore one during a match and dropped it.
Tennis Bracelet
What is one of the two names of a cured meat invented by John Taylor in New Jersey?
Extra credit if you can name the second.
Taylor ham or pork roll
This is the decade believed to have produced the first video game.
1950's
"You deserve a break today" said this fast-food giant in 1971.
McDonald's
This actor has appeared as Dr. Steven Kiley on Marcus Welby, MD and George Lutz in 1979's The Amityville Horror.
James Brolin
This jewelry company introduced its quintessential open-hearts pendant in the 1970s and began making the U S Open trophies in 1987.
Tiffany
What is the name of the sauce that has butter, egg yolks, lemon juice and pepper?
Hollandaise