Elton John
This hit tune and album title share a road with The Wizard Of Oz.
What is “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”?
This ragtag police station included an ensemble cast of characters and was led by Capt. Miller, played by Hal Linden.
What is Barney Miller?
Although it was invented in 1938 and patented in 1941, a DuPont chemical used in these nonstick pans came of age in the 1960s.
What is Teflon? The chemical used to make Teflon has been found to be toxic and was eliminated in 2015.
The talking horse
What is Mr. Ed? The horse speaks only to Wilbur. Former“cowboy” actor Allan Lane is the voice of the horse.
M&Ms retired this color.
What is tan? Tan was retired in 1995.
The refrain from his 1974 tune begins: Say, Candy and Ronnie. Have you seen them yet? Ooh, but they’re so spaced out Bennie and [fill in the blank].
What is the Jets? The tune is “Bennie and the Jets.
Fran Drescher will be remembered for her inimitable accent as much as for her role as Fran Fine in the Sheffield household in this sitcom.
Drescher attended high school with Ray Romano, who starred in Everybody Loves Raymond.
The final make of this GM automobile rolled off the assembly line in 2009.
What is Pontiac? The brand was established by the Pontiac Buggy Corporation in 1893.
Kermit the Frog
What is Sesame Street? Kermit was retired in 2001.
Bath salts from this body of water have the highest mineral count.
What is the Dead Sea? It’s really a big, landlocked lake between Jordan and the West Bank. Its surface is the lowest elevation in the world.
In his 1983 return, Elton John sings: Don’t wish it away Don’t look at it like it’s forever Between you and me I could honestly say That things can only get better. in the tune “I Guess That’s Why They Call It [this].
the blues? The tune is “I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues.” Stevie Wonder played harmonica on the recording.
Before Bea Arthur played Dorothy in The Golden Girls, she played the lead role in this one-word title that reflected her character’s first name and was a spinoff of All in the Family.
Rue McClanahan also appeared in Maude.
This “Big 8” accounting and consulting firm went out of business when it was convicted of criminal charges.
What is Arthur Andersen? The company had its conviction thrown out by the U.S. Supreme Court but not until the company was shuttered and all 85,000 employees lost their jobs.
Silver the horse
Lone Ranger? The latest incarnation of Silver appeared in the 2013 film The Lone Ranger.
Infuse water with this food group for a beverage that’s better for you than a soft drink.
What is fruit? Add ice, strawberries, lemon or lime slices, and cucumber slices to a jar. Then fill it with water and refrigerate for a few hours before drinking.
In 1972, Elton John recorded a song with a title that partially matches President Trump’s nickname for Kim Jong Un.
The full title is “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time).” Kim Jong Un’s moniker is “Little Rocket Man.
This TV sitcom starred Linda Lavin, whose character worked in Mel’s Diner in Phoenix, Arizona.
What is Alice? The sitcom was based on the 1974 film Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore.
This Swedish car brand vanished.
What is Saab? GM bought a 50 percent stake in the company in 1989 and eventually bought the remaining 50 percent stake, but the brand was a victim of GM’s bankruptcy. It sold off the brand, but the new company also went bankrupt.
Tony the Tiger
What is Frosted Flakes? Tony was born in 1952 and remains today. His latest update was in 2016.
There really is something to this age-old eye soother. Soak in water, squeeze, and place these bags over your eyes for 15 minutes to remove puffiness.
What are tea bags? You can also use cucumber slices.
The 1973 hit “Daniel” starts: Daniel is travelling tonight on a plane I can see the red tail lights heading for [this place].
What is Spain?
Character brothers Joe and Brian Hackett owned a small airline serving Nantucket in this sitcom.
What is Wings? Tony Shalhoub, who later starred in Monk, played Antonio Scarpacci.
This delivery service no longer exists domestically but still operates internationally.
What is DHL? It couldn’t compete with FedEx and UPS.
Topo Gigio the little Italian mouse (the first show he appeared on)
What is The Ed Sullivan Show? He has appeared on several variety shows, including an Easter special with Andy Williams.
For a simple hand scrub, wet your hands with lemon juice and place this sweet, gritty foodstuff in your hands and scrub. After you rinse, apply lotion.
What is sugar? You can use white or brown sugar. After you rinse, you can pour soda water or champagne over your hands to make them oh-so-soft before applying lotion.