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.
This famous guitarist is best remembered for his psychedelic tunes like “Purple Haze” but was also proud to be of Cherokee descent.
Who is Jimi Hendrix? The late rock star’s family donated some of his belongings to the National Museum of the American Indian in 2010.
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.
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.
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.
Actor Abel Fernandez, of Yaqui descent, is known for his role as Agent William Youngfellow in this 1960s television series about Eliot Ness.
What is The Untouchables? The character Fernandez plays is also Indigenous and is based on a real-life agent from the 1930s.
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 author of Slaughterhouse-Five served in the army during the Battle of the Bulge and was awarded a Purple Heart and a Prisoner of War Medal.
Who is Kurt Vonnegut? He later served as the honorary president of the American Humanist Association.
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?
In 1972, the Indian ______ Act gave federal funding to improve schooling for Indigenous children and to create parent advisory boards.
What is Education? Notably, the act gave Indigenous communities a degree of autonomy in developing curricula and managing the education in their communities.
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.
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.
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.
In 1969, Native American activists took over this island prison off the coast of California to protest the government’s treatment of Indigenous peoples.
What is Alcatraz? The occupation lasted until June 1971 and helped spread awareness of issues in the Indigenous community, which sparked changes to government policies.
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.
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.
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.
Born in this U.S. state, actor Jason Momoa plays Khal Drogo in the popular HBO show Game of Thrones. He is also an advocate for the rights of the people of island nations.
What is Hawaii? The actor made headlines in 2019 by protesting the construction of a telescope on a sacred Hawaiian mountain.
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.
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.
This composer wrote and performed the soundtrack for A Charlie Brown Holiday Dinner.
Who is Vince Guaraldi? In addition to many Charlie Brown TV specials, Guaraldi worked on the soundtracks of Cast Away; Good Morning, Vietnam; and The Wolf of Wall Street.
This organization, called AIM for short, was founded in 1968 to promote self-sufficiency for Indigenous American peoples.
What is the American Indian Movement? Co-founded by Dennis Banks, AIM helped advocate for important legislation like the Indian Civil Rights Act.
In 1965, the Righteous Brothers first sang, “You lost that _____ _____.”
What is loving feeling? The song topped the Billboard charts in February 1965 and is often cited as one of radio’s most-played hits.
This fill-in-the-blank game show features ordinary people competing to match their answers to those of celebrities.
What is Match Game? Celebrities who have appeared on the panel include Richard Dawson, Betty White, and Gary Burghoff.
Although it was invented in 1959, this powdered, fruit-flavored drink mix didn’t really take off until it was chosen to accompany John Glenn to space on his 1962 Mercury flight.
What is Tang? Advertisements for Tang in the 1960s proudly declared it was “Chosen for the Gemini Astronauts.”
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.
This singer sang a duet with her husband that topped the charts in 1965. Her given name is Cherilyn Sarkisian, but you know her as this.
Who is Cher? The song, of course, is “I Got You, Babe.” Over the years, she has had decades of success in both music and acting, including her Oscar win for her leading role in Moonstruck.