TV Through the Years
Name That Decade
Old Advertisements
Household Items We Remember
Prices Back Then
100

This friendly children's TV host changed into a cardigan and sneakers every episode.

Who is Fred Rogers?

100

Bell-bottom pants and disco dancing were popular in this decade.

What are the 1970s?

100

Finish the slogan: "A little dab'll do ya."

What is Brylcreem?

100

Before automatic washing machines, many families fed clothes through this hand-cranked device to squeeze out water.

What is a wringer?

100

In the 1950s, this treat could often be purchased for a nickel.

What is a candy bar?

200

This long-running game show invited contestants to "Come on down!"

What is The Price Is Right?

200

People watched the first moon landing in this decade.

What are the 1960s?

200

Which cigarette brand used the slogan "Come to where the flavor is"?

What is Marlboro?

200

This metal kitchen appliance was commonly used to mash potatoes and strain fruits for sauces.

What is a food mill?

200

This coin was enough to make many local phone calls from a pay phone.

What is a dime?

300

This sitcom featured the Cleaver family.

What is Leave It to Beaver?

300

Rock-and-roll exploded in popularity with artists like Elvis.

What are the 1980s?

300

"Plop, plop, fizz, fizz" advertised this product.

What is Alka-Seltzer?

300

Before electric refrigerators became widespread, blocks of ice were delivered for use in this household appliance.

What is an icebox?

300

Families often purchased a loaf of bread for well under this amount in the 1950s.

What is 25 cents?

400

This western starred Marshal Matt Dillon.

What is Gunsmoke?

400

World War II ended in this decade.

What are the 1940s?

400

"They're grrreat!" was the slogan of this breakfast cereal.

What is Frosted Flakes?

400

Before aerosol sprays, many homes used this device with a rubber bulb to spray perfume or insect repellent.

What is an atomizer?

400

Many movie theaters charged less than this amount for admission in the 1940s and 1950s.

What is $1?

500

This variety show made stars out of many performers and was hosted by Ed Sullivan.

What is The Ed Sullivan Show?

500

This decade introduced MTV and the Rubik's Cube.

What are the 1980s?

500

This battery company's mascot is a pink bunny that "keeps going and going and going."

What is Energizer

500

Before vacuum cleaners were common, many households cleaned carpets using this tool that beat dust from rugs.

What is a carpet beater?

500

In the 1960s, a gallon of gasoline could often be purchased for around this price.
 

What is 30–35 cents?