This was the year of the first televised political debate.
What is 1960?
100
Shows with funny plots about daily life in the ideal family were known by this name.
What is sit-com?
100
The Addams Family, The Munsters, Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie and Lost in Space took the sit-com to the next level by incorporating these elements.
What are sci-fi and fantasy?
100
The early to mid 60s are considered the "golden age" of this hobby, of which John F. Kennedy and Walter Cronkite were fans.
What is slot car racing?
100
This restaurant, which first opened in 1962, was one of the first to give people fast food options besides burgers and fries.
What is Taco Bell?
200
Many believe this man won the 1960 presidential election because of his appearance on the "Tonight Show with Jack Paar".
Who is John F. Kennedy?
200
The three TV networks in the 60s.
What are NBC, ABC and CBS?
200
This was the first prime time cartoon to follow the sit-com formula.
What is The Flintstones?
200
This hobby was a cross between surfing and roller skating.
What is skateboarding?
200
This restaurant streamlined their food production by setting up the kitchen like an assembly line.
What is McDonalds?
300
This president believed his appearance on the popular show "Laugh-In" helped him win the 1968 election.
Who is Richard Nixon?
300
Debuting in 1969, it was the first national educational broadcast for pre-school and young school-age children.
What is Sesame Street?
300
Space Ghost, Superman, Underdog, The Jetsons, and Jonny Quest are examples of these.
What are Saturday morning cartoons?
300
Baseball was still America's favorite pastime, but this sport gained interest in the mid 1960s, with teams forming at the elementary and high school levels.
What is soccer?
300
In 1961, this man bought out the entire McDonald's operation for $2.7 million.
Who is Raymond Kroc?
400
This man, who was a TV newscaster for over 50 years, said "Television showed the American people TO the American people".
Who is David Brinkley?
400
Pop music shows, such as American Bandstand and The Monkees, targeted this segment of American viewers.
What are teenagers?
400
This show, launched in 1966, echoed the public's fascination with space.
What is Star Trek?
400
In this year, 27 million people watched the Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in the first Super Bowl.
What is 1967?
400
Cleanliness was a high priority for the owner of this restaurant.
What is McDonald's?
500
This reporter stated that he believed the Vietnam War would end in a stalemate.
Who is Walter Cronkite?
500
This variety show introduced America to the Beatles.
What is The Ed Sullivan Show?
500
This show broke social barriers, showing a glimpse of a future without discrimination.
What is Star Trek?
500
These two innovations led to an increased interest in photography during the 60s.
What are built-in flash bulbs and cartridge film?
500
In 1969, the first modern day drive thru window was offered by this restaurant.