Fashion ABCs
H is for these ultra-short shorts of the 1970s.
What are hot pants? Unlike their denim counterparts, called Daisy Dukes, hot pants were made from a variety of fabrics and often worn at discos.
Parenting advice from the 1990s included exposing your child to this type of music at an early age.
What is classical? A study showed a connection between Mozart listening and higher test scores, leading to the Baby Mozart craze.
On January 28, 1986, he spoke of a national disaster when he said, “Nancy and I are pained to the core by the tragedy of the shuttle Challenger.”
Who is Ronald Reagan? Reagan had initially prepared a State of the Union address for the day but changed his speech in honor of the shuttle’s crew.
One of Hollywood’s most infamous partnerships is Scorsese and this actor, who features as the lead in Taxi Driver among many other films.
Who is Robert De Niro? Taxi Driver showcases Scorsese’s gritty and complex style.
This Mexican street food consists of a large shell stuffed with meat, chopped lettuce and tomatoes, shredded cheese, and/or guacamole.
What is a taco? Mexican tacos originally used fish as the protein. Today, tacos have gone worldwide, with each region adding a local flair to the dish.
G is for this ’70s designer, associated with floral and prairie dresses.
What is Gunne Sax? The prairie dress was inspired by hippie fashions with a Victorian influence.
Her book Your Baby and Child: From Birth to Age Five champions trusting your parenting intuition.
Who is Penelope Leach? The book has sold more than two million copies to date.
In an Emmy speech in 1987 for a role in this show, Rue McClanahan spoke of her mother’s advice: “Don’t you know every kick’s a boost?”
What is The Golden Girls? This was her first Emmy Award, which she won for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy.
Raging Bull is a 1980 film based on the real life of Jake LaMotta, a troubled athlete in this sport.
What is boxing? Star Robert De Niro won an Oscar for his performance in the film.
This all-American popular sandwich is served on a bun rather than bread
What is hamburger? Global hamburger consumption is highest in the United States.
L is for this oft-used stretchy fabric of the 1980s, popular with designers like Donna Karan, to create form-fitting clothes.
What is Lycra? The Lycra craze included the iconic 1980s bodysuit.
An incredibly popular book series for parents began in the 1980s, when Heidi Murkoff published What to Expect When… this
What is You’re Expecting? The advice book still tops bestseller lists for its useful and straightforward advice.
This English actor’s 1995 speech for Best Actor in Four Weddings and a Funeral has been hailed as one of the funniest Golden Globe acceptance speeches of all time.
Who is Hugh Grant? Grant reportedly almost quit acting before this film.
One of Scorsese’s trademarks is making films about this type of crime.
What is Mafia/gang crime? His crime films include Goodfellas and Casino.
French in origin, this fluffy sweet or savory dish, with its foundation of custard and egg whites, is renowned for flopping.
What is soufflé? The word is derived from the French verb meaning “to puff up.” Overmixing the egg whites into the custard will prohibit the soufflé from rising properly. It begins to deflate as soon as you remove it from the oven, so it must be served immediately
S is for these structural pads, often seen in women’s tops and blazers during the ’80s.
What are shoulder pads? The power dressing craze of the 1980s put an emphasis on serious business wear.
Parents in the 1980s were inundated with advice on how to get your baby to do this restful activity. (Good luck!)
What is sleep? Infant sleep guides at the time included Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems (1985) by Dr. Richard Ferber.
In 1986, this farmworkers’ activist traveled around delivering his “Wrath of Grapes Boycott” speech.
Who is Cesar Chavez? Chavez wanted to stop the use of dangerous chemicals by getting Americans to boycott pesticide-laden grapes.
Scorsese makes this kind of brief appearance in several of his own films, including Taxi Driver and Hugo.
What is a cameo? Although generally uncomfortable in front of the camera, he sometimes appears briefly and often plays a photographer.
This Indian flatbread is made with dairy and is softer than pita bread
What is naan? Smaller naan can look like pita, which is made without dairy and is a firmer flat bread with a hollow interior. Naan is made with dairy and sometimes eggs.
B is for these athletic-inspired fitted shorts popular in the ’80s and ’90s.
What are biker shorts? One notable celeb known to sport biker shorts was Princess Diana.
This term refers to children given a house key to let themselves in after school while both parents worked.
What are latchkey kids? In 1998, legislation for after-school programs became more common, reducing the number of latchkey kids.
On June 6, 1984, President Reagan spoke at Pointe du Hoc, France, to commemorate the anniversary of this event.
What is D-Day? In his words, “Strengthened by their courage, heartened by their value [valor], and borne by their memory, let us continue to stand for the ideals for which they lived and died.”
This Scorsese documentary features performances by Bob Dylan and Muddy Waters and is considered one of the greatest concert movies ever made.
What is The Last Waltz? The film was later spoofed in a 1984 mockumentary called This Is Spinal Tap.
This dish features sliced roasted duck served with a piece of skin and green onion wrapped in a crepe slathered with hoisin sauce.
What is Peking (or Beijing) duck? If that sounds like a lot of work, that’s because it is. Preparing the duck before it’s roasted is half the process. You won’t find many home cooks preparing this exquisite dish.
K is for this sneaker brand, whose simple canvas lace-ups were a staple of every ’90s closet.
What are Keds? The popularity of Keds is tied to the sportswear trend that began in the 1980s.
In 1972, magazine Mother & Baby suggested doing this to your baby only twice a week—we imagine parents saved on their water bills that year
What is bathe them? Other 1970s parenting advice included the maternity diet, such as eating liver while pregnant.
In 1999, this author of Night addressed Congress in a speech called “The Perils of Indifference.”
Who is Elie Wiesel? Wiesel’s speech commemorated his own experiences as a Holocaust survivor and championed activism and caring.
This was Scorsese’s first film to be widely lauded; it was released in 1973 and centers around themes of Mafia life.
What is Mean Streets? The film revisits characters from his first feature film, Who’s That Knocking at My Door?
This traditional Italian pizza features mozzarella cheese, tomato slices, and basil leaves.
What is Margherita? It was named in honor of Queen Margherita of Savoy upon her visit to Naples in 1889, but the pizza was made as early as 1866.