A Peanuts Holiday
This man is the creator of the Peanuts characters
Who is Charles M. Schulz? His first cartoon, a drawing of his family’s dog Spike, was published in 1937 when he was only 15. By the 1970s, his comic strips and TV specials were a national success
Before he was the 34th president, he received a Purple Heart for heroic actions during World War II
Who is JFK? Kennedy was the commanding officer of a torpedo boat that was destroyed; he saved the lives of many of his crew after the attack
This hit by Chubby Checker begins with the lyrics “Come on, baby/Let’s do ____ ____.
What is the twist? The song sparked a dance craze and even spinoff songs like “Let’s Twist Again.
Originally hosted by Bob Barker, this ever-popular game show pits contestants against one another to guess the price of everyday goods.
What is The Price Is Right? The show has been running for 50 years and is currently hosted by Drew Carey.
This freeze-dried sweet treat was invented in the late 1970s, but despite its name, it has probably never been eaten in space.
What is astronaut ice cream? Although it was claimed that astronauts aboard Apollo 7 snacked on the dessert, experts and astronauts both say it was never taken to space due to its crumbly nature.
In the 1973 cartoon A Charlie Brown Holiday Dinner, this canine character helps Charlie Brown prepare toast and popcorn for dinner.
Who is Snoopy? The multitalented pooch has been appearing in Peanuts cartoons since their creation by Charles Schulz in 1950.
Before hosting this show in the early 1960s, Rod Serling was awarded a Purple Heart for his service as a World War II paratrooper
What is The Twilight Zone? During his time in the army, he met Jack Benny and first got into acting.
In 1965, the Four Tops declared, “Sugar pie, honey bunch/You know that I love you/I can’t ____ ____.
What is help myself? The song topped the Billboard charts twice in 1965, becoming one of the biggest hits of that summer.
Recently married couples compete on this game show to demonstrate how well they know each other.
What is The Newlywed Game? Debuting in 1966 and hosted by Bob Eubanks, the show’s popularity greatly improved network ratings for ABC.
This Vermont-based ice creamery opened its doors in 1978 and has featured flavors like mint Oreo and Heath Bar crunch.
What is Ben & Jerry’s? They opened the business in a converted gas station in Burlington, Vermont, and quickly gained a following due to their unusual flavors.
This sports-loving gal with a crush on Charlie Brown first appeared in a Peanuts comic in 1966.
Who is Peppermint Patty? Did you know her full name is Patricia Reinhardt?
This actor, known for The Rockford Files and The Great Escape, was awarded two Purple Hearts for his service in the Korean War.
Who is James Garner? A mix-up resulted in Garner not receiving his second Purple Heart until 1983.
In 1960, the Drifters crooned, “Don’t forget who’s taking you home/And in whose arms you’re gonna be/So darlin’, save the last ____ ____ ____.”
What is dance for me? Known for a string of hits throughout the ’50s and ’60s, the Drifters were inducted into the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Monty Hall was the first host of this zany game show where costume-clad contestants are offered the choice of curtains one, two, or three.
What is Let’s Make a Deal? Wayne Brady currently hosts the long-running game show, but it still features the wacky costumes and gag prizes that made it such a hit.
In the early 1970s, McDonald’s debuted this breakfast sandwich, a first in the fast-food breakfast industry
What is the Egg McMuffin? According to Time magazine, the classic sandwich was invented by a McDonald’s franchise owner, Herb Peterson
At the beginning of the Thanksgiving special, this character offers to hold the football for Charlie Brown to kick but pulls it away at the last moment.
Who is Lucy (Van Pelt)? Lucy often does this to Charlie Brown throughout the comic strip’s decades-long run. However, in the one comic where Lucy does not pull the ball away, Charlie Brown ends up missing the ball and accidentally breaking Lucy’s arm
Best-known as Matt Dillon on this long-running television show, James Arness was drafted in 1943 and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star.
What is Gunsmoke? Arness started his career as a radio announcer after being wounded during the Battle of Anzio before moving on to acting.
Singing for the Four Seasons, Frankie Valli asks, “Sherry, can you ____ ____ ____?”
What is come out tonight? According to an interview with NPR, the song was written in just 15 minutes, and the name Sherry was chosen to fit the melody and not to honor a specific person.
On this show, a giant tic-tac-toe board features nine celebrities answering the host’s questions.
What is Hollywood Squares? Celebrity contestants included Paul Lynde, Joan Rivers, and Vincent Price.
In 1970, this packaged food was invented and promised to help busy cooks turn a pound of ground beef into a hearty meal.
What is Hamburger Helper? In 2013, the brand renamed itself Helper. It also offers chicken and tuna options.
To get into the festive spirit for Thanksgiving dinner, Snoopy dons this kind of tall, buckled hat.
What is a pilgrim hat? Throughout the comics, Snoopy is known for various costumes, from a World War I-era pilot uniform to the sunglass-wearing Joe Cool.
Author and activist Ron Kovic was awarded a Purple Heart in 1968 for his service during this war.
What is the Vietnam War? Kovic’s 1976 memoir Born on the Fourth of July was later made into a movie starring Tom Cruise
Singing of his home state, Ray Charles sang, “Just an old sweet song, keeps Georgia ____ ____ ____.”
What is on my mind? This song earned Ray Charles the first of his impressive 17 Grammy Awards.
In this fast-paced game show of the 1960s, shoppers fill their carts with the most expensive items possible to win.
What is Supermarket Sweep? The game show was revived in 1990 for another run.
This slow cooker was invented in 1971 and marketed as a time-saving cooking device for busy working women
What is the Crock-Pot? The Crock-Pot’s design was based on Irving Naxon’s Beanery, a device he invented to slowly cook a bean stew