American History
This is California’s State flower.
What is the CALIFORNIA POPPY?
What decade did the following musicians died Elvis Presley, Jimmy Hendrix, Jim Morrison, Janis Joplin.
What is 70's?
Pongo and Perdita go searching for their children that have been stolen to be turned into clothing by an evil woman.
What is One Hundred and One Dalmatians?
The late Robin Williams got his start on the TV show.
What is Mork and Mindy?
Its tag line was:
A LITTLE DAB’LL DO YOU YA
What is BRYLCREEM?
He discovered gold at Sutter’s Mill that triggered the California Gold Rush.
Who is JAMES MARSHALL?
Lyrics of this song are:
I chew my nails and I twiddle my thumbs
I'm real nervous but it sure is fun
Come on baby, you drive me crazy
Goodness gracious....
What is Great Balls of Fire by Jerry Lee Lewis?
This movie was based on a animal that terrorized the jersy shore in the early 1900's. It rocketed Steven Spielberg to the A-list of young directors, and changed our view on the oceans greatest predator.
What is Jaws?
This show was composed of various genres, including fantasy, science fiction, suspense, horror, and psychological thriller, often concluding with a macabre or unexpected twist, and usually with a moral. It introduced many Americans to common science fiction and fantasy tropes.
What is Twilight Zone?
This product, still used today, advertised itself as:
SO PURE, IT FLOATS
What is IVORY SOAP?
Contrary to popular belief, Washington D.C. was not the first capital of the U.S. This city was.
What is NEW YORK CITY?
Lyrics of this song are:
A-way, way down inside
A-honey you need-ah
I'm gonna give you my love, ah
I'm gonna give you my love, ah oh
What is Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin?
A 1969 American Western film directed by George Roy Hill and written by William Goldman. Based loosely on fact, the film tells the story of Wild West outlaws, who are on the run from a crack US posse after a string of train robberies. Ending with a gun fight in Bolivia.
What is Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid?
A family lived in a comical version of a century in the future, with elaborate robotic contraptions, aliens, holograms, and whimsical inventions. Counterpart to the Flinstones.
What is the Jetsons?
This cereal was “SHOT FROM GUNS."
What is QUAKER OATS PUFFED RICE or just PUFFED RICE?
Celebrated today, this event observes the emancipation from slavery in 1865.
What is JUNETEENTH?
In the 1969 Woodstock music festival this artist did an iconic rendition of The Star-Spangled Banner that channeled counter cultural rebellion and anger towards the Vietnam War, but was also an expression of their love for America.
Who is Jimi Hendrix?
This is a 1956 film that centers on a Texan ranching family threatened by the changing world around it. Elizabeth Taylor stars as a forward-thinking, feminist wife, Leslie; both struggle with a society roiled by the ascent of the new oil millionaires. Only 23 at the time, she gives a vibrant, emotionally rich performance of a woman fighting against racism and sexism, unafraid to assert herself no matter what the people around her expect.
What is Giant?
The first television sitcom to portray black people, Amos 'n Andy. It was taken off the air after protests from specific groups including the NAACP, who alleged that the show engaged in stereotyping. Afterwards there were a plethora of Black Sitcoms that appeared in the 70's. (Name at least 2)
That's My Mama, Good Times, Sanford and Son, What's Happening!!, and The Jeffersons.
He was the voice of the Frito Bandito from 1967 to 1971.
Who was MEL BLANC?
There are 27.
What are CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS?
Lyrics of this song are:
What I find is pleasing and I'm feeling fine
Love is so confusing there's no peace of mind
If I fear I'm losing you it's just no good
You teasing like you do
What is Heart of Glass by Blondie?
The song Moon River composed by Henry Mancini was featured in this popular movie. 1962 Grammy Awards for Record of the Year and Song of the Year.
What is Breakfast At Tiffany’s?
This was the first commercially sponsored television program to be broadcast in color. The program was a variety show which aired as a special presentation on June 25, 1951, on a five-city network hook-up of Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) television stations.
What is the Premiere?
Because the company’s products were so dependable, this spokesperson had nothing to do and was always lonely.
Who was The MAYTAG REPAIRMAN?