For the Kids
Introduced in 1969, this trash-loving Muppet was originally orange before having his color changed the following year.
Oscar the Grouch (Sesame Street)
At the 2013 Video Music Awards (VMA), this former Disney star infamously danced on Robin Thicke.
Miley Cyrus
In 1981, John Hinckley Jr. attempted to assassinate U.S. president Ronald Reagan. Hinckley was stalking this actress and trying to get her attention.
Jodie Foster
This former talk show host is an ex-partner of presidential candidate Kamala Harris.
Montell Williams
Before making popular spoof movies of the '90s and '00s, this blaxploitation comedy film introduced audiences to The Wayans Family
I'm Gonna Git You Sucka
Featuring a diverse cast of children who demonstrated crafts and projects submitted by viewers, this PBS series originally ran in the 1970s, before being rebooted in the 1990s.
Zoom
At Super Bowl XXXVIII (2004), this former N*Sync member infamously ripped off a part of Janet Jackson's costume on stage.
Justin Timberlake
This fictional hair product was featured in Coming to America (1988), and was accompanied by an R&B jingle.
Soul Glo
Before becoming a prolific film star, this Canadian actor was a long-running cast member of FOX's In Living Color.
Jim Carrey
This iconic rapper turned actress hosted a talk show that had two-separate runs on television.
Queen Latifah
Featuring a title character that defied gender expectations with its color, this game show for preschoolers made headlines when its host quit the show.
Blue's Clues
While standing next to Mike Myers, this rap star criticized president George W. Bush during a telethon for Hurricane Katrina relief.
Kanye West
First airing in 1988 on ABC, this sitcom centers two working- class parents and their three unruly children. This series was later rebooted in 2018, then cancelled after the firing of the titular star.
Roseanne
Before becoming a household name, this comedian played an obnoxious nightclub performer in The Nutty Professor (1996) alongside Eddie Murphy.
Dave Chappelle
This famous Our Gang character was initially a girl before being recast and changed to a boy.
Buckwheat
For over 30 years, this Australian performance group has entertained children around the world.
The Wiggles
This Baywatch actress was married four times, one of those exes being Tommy Lee (of Motley Crue), whom she made an explicit videotape with.
Pamela Anderson
Fraggle Rock
This now-defunct television network was the home of shows such as 7th Heaven, The Steve Harvey Show, and Reba.
The WB
This actor hilariously rapped a repetitive song about his heritage in the satirical film CB4 (1993).
Allen Payne
Beginning in 1987, this Christian series is a radio show turned animated videos and book series, and continues to be made today.
Adventures in Odyssey
While still a minor, this iconic actress was infamously featured in sexually suggestive film roles, and posed for a controversial Calvin Klein ad.
Brooke Shields
This iconic pop star is best known for hits such as "Heartbreaker", "Love is a Battlefield", and "Hit Me With Your Best Shot".
Pat Benatar
In 2009, this method of television viewing became eradicated by law.
Analog antenna
Before his passing in 2003, this New York-based actor was a famous tap dancer.
Gregory Hines