Silly Songs
The original version of the hit song “Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot [missing word]” was released by Brian Hyland in 1960.
What is bikini? The tune hit the top of the charts on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States and climbed near the top in other countries.
In 1999, this All My Children actress was nominated for the 19th time in a row for an Emmy before finally winning one that year
: Who is Susan Lucci? She was nominated each time for her role as Erica Kane. Lucci was the highest-paid daytime actor at the time, with earnings north of $1 million a year.
The 1950s Ford fiasco
What is Edsel? The car was on the market for three years and lost $350 million. It is Bill Gates’ favorite case study on how not to introduce a product to the market.
Elvis Presley’s 1956 hit tune was about blue shoes made from this material.
What is suede? The tune was “Blue Suede Shoes.” It was originally recorded in 1955 by Carl Perkins.
On February 11, 1964, this Liverpool foursome performed at their first concert in the United States.
Who are the Beatles? Two nights after they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show, they performed at the now-defunct Coliseum in Washington, D.C.
This artist went against the love-song trend when he recorded “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover.”
Who is Paul Simon?
In 1984, he won an unprecedented eight Grammy Awards for his hit album Thriller.
: Who is Michael Jackson? A record 4.4 million viewers watched the historic event. “Billie Jean” ran 27 minutes in the original recording, but it was too long for the vinyl, so they cut it to 11 minutes.
The 1970s Sony video-format flop
What is Betamax? The format was proprietary, so it allowed fewer titles to be published on Sony’s video than on the VHS format. Even though VHS was an inferior format, it won the market due to sheer numbers.
This band’s greatest hits include “Tuesday Afternoon,” “I’m Just a Singer in a Rock and Roll Band,” and “Nights in White Satin.”
What is The Moody Blues? The band is still performing around the world.
On February 9, 2002, this sister of Queen Elizabeth II died.
Who is Princess Margaret? Known as the independent-minded sister, Princess Margaret raised royal eyebrows due to her relationship with divorced Peter Townsend. Queen Elizabeth gave her a choice: She could marry Peter Townsend if she gave up her rights to succession to the throne. Instead, she married photographer Antony ArmstrongJones, and the marriage ended in divorce.
This is Paul Simon’s tune with the title of a branded color film.
What is “Kodachrome”? The theme of the tune is that the world is divided into blackand-white and color. Black-and-white represents hard-work reality, and color represents carefree immaturity, with the song expressing a clear preference for a colorful existence.
This “slice of the 1950s and 1960s” sitcom ran for 10 years but never won an Emmy. It did, however, give us one of TV’s most beloved characters—the Fonz.
What is Happy Days? Henry Winkler plays the Fonz. Winkler received three nominations, and Tom Bosley and Marion Ross received nominations for their performances
Pepsi’s late-1990s invention was clearly a disaster
What is Crystal Pepsi? This came on the heels of the 1989 disaster of Pepsi A.M., marketed as a breakfast cola.
If you ate Sunday dinner at a diner with your family when you were a child, you might have ordered one of these plates.
What is blue plate special? Many of these specials are also “meat and three” plates—a meat entrée with three sides.
On February 28, 1983, the last episode of this Korean War sitcom aired.
What is M*A*S*H? It remains the highest-rated series finale. When Hawkeye leaves the M*A*S*H unit by helicopter on his way home, he looks down and sees that B.J. has spelled “Goodbye” in stones.
The title of Sheb Wooley’s 1958 silly song was “[this color] People Eater.”
What is purple? “Purple People Eater” remained in the No. 1 position on the pop chart for more than a month.
This actress who starred in Sophie’s Choice, The Devil Wears Prada, Kramer vs. Kramer, Julie and Julia, and The Iron Lady has won more Academy Award nominations than anyone else in history.
Who is Meryl Streep? As of 2020, she had received 21 nominations. She has won three Oscars
This also-ran smartphone with the physical QWERTY keyboard is often called the Crackberry and went from owning the market to a measly one percent market share today.
What is Blackberry? It got its nickname Crackberry because people became addicted to reading emails on their Blackberries, akin to a crack addiction. There are many reasons for its decline, but the introduction of the iPhone is mostly to blame.
When you were growing up, stores were closed on Sunday, and you couldn’t buy liquor. These regulations were collectively known as Sunday laws or this.
What are blue laws? Blue laws began to be phased out in the 1970s
On February 16, 2021, Fat Tuesday is celebrated at this annual event in New Orleans.
What is Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is also known as Shrove Tuesday, and it’s the last day of feasting before Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday. In England, it’s known as Pancake Day, the last day to use cooking oils and fats before Lent.
In 1976, Rick Dees and His Cast of Idiots topped the charts with a disco song that featured this feathered animal.
What is duck? The song is “Disco Duck.” It was released on a 45 (RPM) vinyl record
This iconic American figure has an extraordinary amount of non-acting TV and film credits as well as numerous global theme properties and has won the most Academy Awards. The last one was awarded posthumously in 1969 for Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day.
Who is Walt Disney? He was nominated 59 times and won 29 times. Disney has 12 international properties and six in the United States.
) Barnes & Noble’s answer to Amazon’s Kindle reader
What is Nook? Barnes & Noble spun it off into its own company.
Chances are you invested in one of these well-established and financially sound companies, many of which are represented on the Dow Jones Industrial Average and used to pay a dividend.
What is blue chip? The name comes from early 20th-century blue poker chips, which were the highest-value chips.
On February 8, 1960, construction began on this long-planned famous walk. It would memorialize show-business celebrities.
What is the Hollywood Walk of Fame?