Retro Game Shows
Originally hosted by Bob Barker, this ever-popular game show pits contestants against one another to guess the price of everyday goods.
What is The Price Is Right? The show has been running for 50 years and is currently hosted by Drew Carey.
This small, red summer fruit develops tiny seeds on the outside and often tops shortcake.
What is strawberry? Strawberry plants are most often propagated not by planting these tiny seeds but by planting the runners from mature plants, which will produce roots for a new plant.
This is a common pet rodent.
What is hamster? Fun fact: Hamsters and rats belong to different families, and hamsters are not usually found in the wild.
This is the granddaddy of all Thanksgiving Day parades.
What is Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade? The inaugural parade in 1924 was named the Macy’s Day Parade, and in 1927, it was renamed to reflect the Thanksgiving holiday.
Recently married couples compete on this game show to demonstrate how well they know each other.
What is The Newlywed Game? Debuting in 1966 and hosted by Bob Eubanks, the show’s popularity greatly improved network ratings for ABC.
This melodious flyer is the world’s smallest bird.
What is hummingbird? Cuba is home to the smallest hummingbird, the bee hummingbird. It’s a little more than two inches long.
This is a container for dirty clothes in the U.S. but more of a picnic basket in the U.K.
What is hamper? Hampers containing food were introduced to England by France and gained popularity during the Victorian period.
“Over the River and Through the Woods” is a traditional Thanksgiving Day nursery rhyme in which the people are headed to this person’s house.
Who is grandmother? The song initially started as a poem by Lydia Maria Child in 1844.
Monty Hall was the first host of this zany game show where costume-clad contestants are offered the choice of curtains one, two, or three.
What is Let’s Make a Deal? Wayne Brady currently hosts the long-running game show, but it still features the wacky costumes and gag prizes that made it such a hit.
This northeastern state is the smallest U.S. state.
What is Rhode Island? It’s 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, with 384 miles of coastline.
This is a major port city in northern Germany.
What is Hamburg? Located on the Elbe River, it is the country’s largest port and the most populous city in Germany after Berlin.
This is the traditional at-home Thanksgiving afternoon game for spectators and/or participants.
What is football? Some people watch it on TV, and others play touch football with extended family members.
On this show, a giant tic-tac-toe board features nine celebrities answering the host’s questions.
What is Hollywood Squares? Celebrity contestants included Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, and Vincent Price.
This small serving or treat is eaten between meals.
What is snack? According to the Cleveland Clinic, yogurt is a healthy snack, and it’s available all year long.
This and the sickle appeared on the Soviet flag.
What is hammer? The hammer and sickle were symbols of the USSR’s power and represented Soviet communism.
This centerpiece represents the bountiful harvest of autumn.
What is a cornucopia? It means “horn of plenty” and resembles a horn full of fruits and/or flowers. It is a universal symbol of abundance, originating in Greek mythology.
In this fast-paced game show of the 1960s, shoppers fill their carts with the most expensive items possible to win.
What is Supermarket Sweep? The game show was revived in 1990 for another run.
Every now and then, when you cut into a bell pepper, you find this inside.
What is a baby bell pepper? It’s called an internal proliferation, and it can also occur in tomatoes, citrus fruits, and eggplants.
It is either Shakespeare’s play or a small, sleepy village.
What is Hamlet/hamlet? You’ll find hamlets in the English countryside or in New England.
A customary practice is to go around the Thanksgiving table and ask everyone to answer this question.
What is “What are you thankful for?” Practicing gratitude beyond the holiday has been proven to be good for your health. Studies show it has the ability to improve your sleep, your relationships, your self-esteem, and even your immune system.