Brands Through the Decades
This battery brand features a pink bunny that "keeps going and going."
What is Energizer?
These colorful, interlocking plastic bricks were first produced in Denmark in the 1950s.
What are LEGOs?
"I have a dream..." Who said this quote?
Martin Luther King Jr.
The 1948 song "Buttons and Bows", introduced in the film The Paleface, was made a #1 hit by what famous singer?
Dinah Shore
The doo-wop song "The Great Pretender" was recorded by this band in 1955.
The Platters
This green guy has been promoting canned vegetables since 1928.
Who is the Jolly Green Giant?
This spud-tacular toy was the first toy advertised on television in the 1952.
What is Mr. Potato Head?
"Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving." Who said this quote?
Albert Einstein
"There's no place like home" comes from this 1939 classic.
The Wizard of Oz
This artist released Thriller in 1982.
Michael Jackson
This clothing company is famous for inventing blue jeans in 1873
Levi's
Tailor Jacob Davis and Levi Strauss received a U.S. patent for reinforced work pants with copper rivets, creating durable workwear that evolved into a global symbol of classic style, self-expression, and rugged individualism, offering jeans, jackets, shirts, and other casual apparel.
With their lovable designs and positive messages, these stuffed animals became a favorite among children and collectors alike.
What are Care Bears?
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee". Who said this quote?
Muhammad Ali
"Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee" means to be graceful, agile, and elusive in movement ("float") but deliver quick, powerful, and precise attacks ("sting"), famously describing boxer Muhammad Ali's style of dodging punches and then striking hard and fast, but the phrase can also apply to life: be relaxed and observant, then act decisively and effectively.
In 1938, this bandleader recorded the popular big band-era song, "In the Mood".
Glenn Miller
Al Pacino said "say hello to my little friend" in this 1983 drug cartel movie set in Miami.
What is Scarface?
Toucan Sam is the mascot for this breakfast cereal.
What is Fruit Loops?
This spring-inspired toy was invented in 1943
Slinky
The Slinky was invented in 1943 by naval engineer Richard T. James after he accidentally knocked a spring off a shelf and watched it "walk" down, leading to its public debut and first sales at Gimbels department store in Philadelphia on November 27, 1945, as a popular toy.
"To be, or not to be: that is the question". Who said this quote?
William Shakespeare
This suede-shoe-wearing "king" called Graceland home.
Elvis Presley
He was born January 8th, 1935.
The doo-wop song "Sh-boom" was sung by what R&B vocal group?
The Chords
The song was written and first recorded on Atlantic Records' subsidiary label Cat Records by the R&B group the Chords on March 15, 1954, and would be their only hit song
General Motors used a catchy advertising slogan in the 1980s. What was the slogan?
"You got it, Pontiac"
General Motors was highlighting the Pontiac brand, which celebrated excitement and performance with models like the Firebird and Grand Am, becoming a nostalgic phrase for many. It reflected Pontiac's focus on sporty, affordable cars and was part of their "We Build Excitement" era, often appearing in commercials featuring fast driving and bold designs.
This mechanical toy uses music and a sense of "surprise" to provide entertainment.
Jack-in-the-box
The origin of the Jack in the box toy can be traced back to the 14th century, where the toy was first documented in medieval manuscript illustrations. Though it was not called the Jack in the box, the toy had the same mechanics and played that same surprising sound when opened. Over time, the design evolved in Europe, and the toy started to gain popularity as a symbol of entertainment and fun to children.
"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." Who said this quote?
Benjamin Franklin
This mystery film was released in 1941, starring Orson Welles, Dorothy Comingore, and Joseph Cotten.
Citizen Kane
The quote "We're all pretty bizarre. Some of us are just better at hiding it, that's all" was said in this 1985 film
What is The Breakfast Club?