1960's Movies & TV
Bert, Ernie, and Big Bird debuted in this 1969 series.
What is Sesame Street?
This key ingredient was used in fluffy, creamy pies and desserts.
A. Cool-Whip
B. Kraft Whip Cream
C. Jell-O
What is Cool-Whip?
Introduced in 1978, these yellow, orange, and brown candies have peanut butter inside and a rhyming name.
What are Reese's Pieces?
This all-time strikeout king pitched for the Angels from 1972-1979
Who is Nolan Ryan?
In 1977, Freddie Mercury sang, "We Will, We Will..." this.
What is "Rock You?"
This famous actor started his acting career in 1926 but became the king of the Westerns such as "True Grit" and "The Alamo"
Who is John Wayne
Kellogg’s released this brightly colored cereal in 1963.
What are Fruit Loops?
This costume-jewelry candy came out in 1979, though I'm not sure if anyone ever used one to propose.
What is a Ring Pop?
They've since moved to Las Vegas, but this Oakland NFL team, coached by John Madden, was the only California team to win a Super Bowl in the 1970's.
Who are the Raiders?
In 1979, Gloria Gaynor sang "As long as I know how to love, I know I'll stay alive" in this song.
What is "I Will Survive"?
This trivia game show debuted in 1964 and is still popular today.
What is Jeopardy?
What popular triangular chip made of corn and nacho cheese debuted in 1966?
What are Doritos?
This gourmet jelly bean company has a rhyming name, and was founded in 1976.
What is Jelly Belly?
This Baseball Hall-of-Famer started managing the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1976; he'd stay around for twenty years.
Who is Tommy Lasorda?
n the song "Three Little Birds," Bob Marley Sang, "Don't Worry about a thing, because every little thing's gonna be..." this.
What is "Alright?"
Which film, released in 1961, starred Audrey Hepburn as the iconic character Holly Golightly?
What is "Breakfast at Tiffanys"
This 1965 sports drink was made for and by the University of Florida and is widely available today.
What is Gatorade?
These jawbreakers, introduced in 1976, change color and flavor.
What are Gobstoppers?
or
What are Everlasting Gobstoppers?
This NFL team called Los Angeles Memorial Colosseum home for the 1970's, before moving to Anaheim, then to St. Louis, then back to LA.
Who are the Rams?
He might have been thinking about a change in the weather, when in 1972, Johnny Nash topped the charts, singing the rest of this line "I can see clearly now..."
What is "The Rain is Gone?"
This western show featured Ben Cartwright and his three sons on their ranch. What was the name of the show?
The correct answer is Bonanza.
This sunny dessert is covered with slices of pineapple and cherries won the first dole recipe contest but became popular in the 60s with the growth in boxed cake mix.
What is pineapple upside-down cake?
These tiny, explosive candies were introduced in 1975
What are Pop Rocks?
Which NFL team had the most wins in the 1970s?
(Answer: Dallas Cowboys)
In 1979, The Police sang about being a castaway at sea, hoping that someone gets their message, sent in this kind of container.
What is a bottle?