Invented in the ’70s
In 1970, this popcorn mogul unveiled his hybrid strain of gourmet popping corn.
Who is Orville Redenbacher? His namesake popcorn was lighter and fluffier than anything else on the market. It took him nearly 20 years to develop.
Charlotte Stewart played Laura Ingalls’ teacher on this TV show.
What is Little House on the Prairie? For her portrayal of schoolteacher Eva Beadle, Stewart was nominated for a TV Land “Teacher of the Year” award.
This television series stars Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, and Loretta Swit at a mobile Army hospital.
What is M*A*S*H? The series premiered on September 17, 1972, and ran for 11 years.
Put your ice cream into one of these if you want to lick it.
What is cone? There are many types of cones available today, including waffle cones, sugar cones, pretzel cones, and cake/wafer cones.
Dorothy’s home state
What is Kansas? Dorothy represents Americans at their best, and she comes from an area that was devastated at the time.
This simple and beloved toy that gets kicked around was invented in 1972 by friends Mike Marshall and John Stalberger.
What is a hacky sack? The hacky sack game is also called footbag.
Some of the Little Rascals had a crush on this schoolteacher.
Who is Miss Crabtree? She was played by June Marlowe and was one of the show’s most popular characters despite appearing in only six shorts.
This 1987 thriller stars Glenn Close and Michael Douglas.
What is Fatal Attraction? The movie was released on September 18 and was one of the highest-grossing films of the year worldwide.
This is the most popular ice cream flavor in the world.
What is vanilla? However, some countries claim other flavors as their favorite. For example, Australians prefer licorice-flavored ice cream, while Americans proclaim chocolate is the best.
Dorothy’s dog
What is Toto? Author L. Frank Baum did not specify Toto’s breed, but in the film adaptation with Judy Garland they cast a cairn terrier.
Arthur Fry of the 3M company invented this re-stickable stationery item as a bookmark for his hymnal.
What is the Post-it Note? The adhesive Fry used was invented by fellow 3M scientist Dr. Spencer Silver.
This show of the ’70s stars Gabe Kaplan as the titular teacher, trying to keep up with the antics of the “Sweathogs.”
What is Welcome Back, Kotter? Farrah Fawcett was considered for the role of Mrs. Kotter until producers decided audiences wouldn’t buy her as Kaplan’s wife.
This actress known for Rowan & Martin’s Laugh-In, 9 to 5, and Grace and Frankie was born on September 1, 1939.
Who is Lily Tomlin? She originally majored in pre-med before starting stand-up comedy and choosing acting as a career.
They are the three basic ingredients of ice cream sundaes
What are ice cream, sauce, and whipped cream? The fourth, optional ingredient is a maraschino cherry on top of the whipped cream.
Dorothy’s aunt’s name
What is Auntie Em? Auntie Em’s husband is Dorothy’s Uncle Henry.
This Hungarian teacher and puzzle lover invented his famous puzzle cube in 1974.
Who is Erno Rubik? Since 2003, the World Cube Association has hosted contests to see who can solve a Rubik’s cube the fastest.
Theodore Cleaver had quite the crush on his second-grade teacher, Miss Canfield, in this beloved TV series.
What is Leave It to Beaver? Diane Brewster reprised her role in the 1983 TV movie Still the Beaver.
David Hasselhoff stars as Michael Knight in this television series, along with K.I.T.T.
What is Knight Rider? The series premiered on September 26, 1982, and was rebooted in 2008.
This is another name for Italian ice cream.
What is gelato? Gelato is creamier and denser ice cream. It uses more milk, less butterfat, and less air than ice cream.
The Wicked Witch of the West tries to remove these from Dorothy.
What are slippers? The Wicked Witch portrays the Good Witch’s alter ego.
These bite-sized peanut butter candies were invented in 1978 and featured in the movie E.T.
What are Reese’s Pieces? Sales of the candy increased by around 60 percent thanks to its status as E.T.’s favorite candy.
The teachers at Bayside High School had to keep up with rowdy teens in this late ’80s/early ’90s sitcom.
What is Saved by the Bell? The show is a spinoff of Good Morning, Miss Bliss.
This English actor was born on September 10, 1960; he is known for roles in The King’s Speech and Bridget Jones’s Diary.
Who is Colin Firth? He won an Oscar for his portrayal of King George VI in The King’s Speech.
Ice cream originated in this country.
What is China? It was invented in the seventh century.
She is the Good Witch that helps Dorothy.
Who is Glinda? She represents the mother archetype