The Spirited Sixties
This is the colour of the Beatles’ submarine.
What is yellow? The tune “Yellow Submarine” was made into a film in 1968.
This machine is used to play vinyl singles and albums.
What is a record player or turntable? Albums that play at 33 1/3 revolutions per minute are called “33s.” Singles are “45s,” and the first album format was 78 revolutions per minute.
It is during this season that the harvesting of maple sap occurs.
What is spring? Canada harvests maple sap in early spring, typically starting in March and lasting until late April.
One of the most iconic medical shows of all time, M*A*S*H* details the exploits of doctors during this war.
What is the Korean War? The show was largely filmed at Malibu Creek State Park in Calabasas, California.
In the ’80s, Bonne Bell varieties of this product, sold in soda flavours such as Dr. Pepper, were wildly popular.
What is lip balm? Lip Smackers, featuring soda and candy-flavoured lip balms, are still popular today.
He was president during the Cuban Missile Crisis.
Who is President John F. Kennedy? The year was 1962, just three short years after the end of the Cuban Revolution. Children were taught to “duck and cover,” or to hide under their desks, if a nuclear bomb were launched.
Before electric mixers, these gadgets were used to mix cake batter.
What is an eggbeater? They easily incorporate a lot of air into the batter, so some bakers still use them.
There are this many of the five Great Lakes that have shorelines in Canada.
What is 4? Four of the five Great Lakes have shorelines in Canada: Lake Superior, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, and Lake Ontario. Only Lake Michigan is completely inside the United States.
The doctor has been in on this ABC soap opera since 1963.
What is General Hospital? It is the longest-running dramatic serial on ABC.
A staple of ’80s salons were fine-toothed combs, used for this hair-raising technique to achieve max volume.
What is teasing? Teasing combs with a hairspray pump built into the handle were also popular.
This spy franchise, authored by Ian Fleming, is one of the best-known of all time.
What is James Bond (007)? Many of the novels have been adapted to the big screen, with the 2021 film No Time to Die as the latest.
This mechanical device was used to spray fragrance into the air manually.
What is an atomizer? It’s still used to spray perfume today, although additional simple ways to add fragrance into the air are via an essential oil diffuser or a spray can.
The Dionne quintuplets were put on display in a heavily commercialized theme park called this...?
What is Quintland? Near Callander Ontario this theme park/compound operated like a human zoo where millions of visitors watched the sisters play.
He plays the title doctor Hunter “Patch” Adams in the 1998 film.
Who is Robin Williams? The film is based on a true story of a doctor who used humour to reach his patients.
Going for a manicure? Do one at home instead with this instant ’80s beauty staple from Lee.
What are Lee Press-On Nails? Popular with teens looking for glamour, these nails were noted for their affordability and not necessarily their sticking power.
This new dance came after Chubby Checker’s 1960 cover tune.
What is the twist? The tune is “The Twist,” and it spawned a shift in music and dance. The lyrics instructed dancers on how to do the twist, and Checker’s performance on American Bandstand illustrated the steps. His cover reached No. 1 on the Hot 100 list.
Before vacuum cleaners, we cleaned rugs with these.
What are sweepers? Sweepers are mechanical devices and require going over the same areas multiple times to pick up most of the dust and lint. Some people still use them to spot-clean rugs and carpets.
Canadian soldiers joined this war in 2001.
What is the Afghanistan War?
A psychiatric hospital is at the center of this 1975 film starring Jack Nicholson.
What is One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest? Louise Fletcher portrays the iron-willed Nurse Ratched in this film adaptation of a novel.
In an ’80s salon, you might have spotted this “Down Under” brand’s distinctive purple product bottles.
What is Aussie? Their fruity-scented shampoos, conditioners, and hairsprays have remained popular.
This was the first major sporting event broadcast in colour in England.
What is Wimbledon? The first colour broadcast was on BBC2 in 1967.
This spinning device was once used to remove water from laundered items.
What is a wringer? It sat on top of the washing machine, and you fed the clothes, one at a time, through it.
This novel earned Canadian author Yann Martel the prestigious Booker Prize.
What is the Life of Pi? The storyline revolves around Pi Patel, a 16-year old Indian boy, and a Bengal tiger named Richard Parker, who are both stranded on a lifeboat for 227 days.
Running from 1982 to 1988, this medical drama was known for balancing grit, drama, and humour—and gets bonus points for starring Norman Lloyd and Denzel Washington!
What is St. Elsewhere? The writers of the show were often inspired by Hill Street Blues, with whom they shared a building.
A popular ’80s cosmetic was Electric Youth perfume, named for this artist’s chart-topping album.
Who is Debbie Gibson? The scent launched in 1989 to immense popularity due to its connection with the singer.