You’re Such a Doll
These beloved dolls of the 1980s weren’t bought; they were adopted, complete with a certificate for their new family.
What are Cabbage Patch dolls? They were based on creator Xavier Roberts’ needle molding techniques and soft sculptures
We “wonder” if you know this first name of the Motown artist known for hits like “Superstition.”
Who is Stevie (Wonder)? During the ’70s, Stevie Wonder won 12 total Grammy Awards.
These sat on top of TVs to get reception from the stations.
What are antennas? They were also called rabbit ears, and reception could be spotty during storms.
A graham cracker or plain piecrust with a filling of cream cheese and sour cream are the basic ingredients for this dessert.
What is cheesecake? You won’t find many graham cracker crusts in New York City. The cheesecake there is much heavier than in other parts of the country.
This 1964 tune, titled “Fly Me to [this place],” was released by Frank Sinatra and Count Basie.
What is the moon? In 1954, Felicia Sanders performed it in cabarets under the title “In Other Words.”
This popular doll from the 1960s and ’70s inspired spinoffs like Chatty Baby and Singin’ Chatty.
What is Chatty Cathy? She is considered the first successful talking doll and could say 11 phrases, such as “Please brush my hair.”
This “rocket man” sounds like he has two first names, but John is his surname.
Who is Elton (John)? He released 12 studio albums during the ’70s—that’s more than one per year!
Metal ice trays had these on top.
What is a lever? You pulled the lever to remove the ice from the tray.
Strawberries piled high with a generous dollop of whipped cream, served on this type of cake, make a favorite summer dessert.
What is shortcake? It’s a crumbly cake, more on the order of a scone or a biscuit.
This 1960 Paul Anka hit is about adolescent infatuation.
What is “Puppy Love”? “Puppy Love” begins, “And they call it puppy love; Oh, I guess they’ll never know.”
These dolls were invented when a father made his daughter a dollhouse inside an old makeup compact.
What are Polly Pockets? Introduced in 1989, the original dolls stood less than an inch high, though a 1998 redesign introduced larger, more poseable dolls.
Surnames in a popular ’70s band were May, Taylor, Mercury, and Deacon, but this is the first name of the singer.
Who is Freddie (Mercury)? Formed in London in 1970, Queen was helmed by Freddie Mercury through two decades of superstardom.
To make a copy of a handwritten or typed document, you slipped this between the sheets of paper.
What is carbon paper? It was black and flimsy, and it transferred more carbon to your hands than it did to the copy.
This classic layered Southern dessert is made with bananas, vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and vanilla wafers.
What is banana pudding? Some restaurants mix it all together except for the whipped cream, but you want to layer it if you’re serving it for company.
Roy Orbison’s breakthrough came in 1960 with his hit about “only” these people.
What is “Only the Lonely”? “Only the Lonely” was Orbison’s first No. 1 hit.
These toy doll figurines began in the ’60s and were inspired by comic artist Peyo’s blue characters.
What are Smurfs? In 1981, Hanna-Barbera launched an animated series featuring the little blue people, which ran until 1990 and still shows in reruns today.
This is the first name of the “Godfather of Soul” whose song “The Payback” hit No. 1 on the R&B charts in 1974.
Who is James (Brown)? He was one of the first Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 1986.
Before the 1980s, these one-way radio devices were primarily used by doctors.
What are pagers? Monthly rental in the 1950s was around $120.
This Italian dessert features a hard shell filled with ricotta cheese and flavorings.
What are cannoli? Fillings can range from chocolate chips to orange flavoring and anything in between.
Dean Martin originally performed the 1954 tune that begins, “When marimba rhythms start to play, dance with me...”
What is “Sway”? The song has been featured in countless films since its release, including 2007’s No Reservations, and popular band Pink Martini performs it at most of their concerts.
Introduced in 1986 and still popular today, this line of dolls from historic eras, each with an accompanying book and backstory, includes Molly McIntire from the World War II era.
What are American Girl dolls? The original three dolls were Samantha, Kirsten, and Molly, and each taught girls about a part of American history.
Show some “respect” to the soulful ’70s singer with this first name.
Who is Aretha (Franklin)? One of the top-charting female artists of all time, Franklin had hit after hit in the ’70s, with 10 albums hitting the charts.
These wall- or desk-mounted devices could be found in schools and places of business and featured a detachable compartment and a hand crank.
What is a pencil sharpener? They’ve been replaced by electric or handheld small sharpeners.
This French egg custard is served with a burnt toffee crust.
What is crème brûlée? Its name means “burnt cream.” In Spain, the same dessert is called crema Catalana.
This 1967 hit by Smokey Robinson & the Miracles begins, “Now if there’s a smile on my face, it’s only there tryin’ to fool the public.”
What is “Tears of a Clown”? Another Robinson hit with the Miracles is “Ooo Baby Baby.”