Retro Game Shows
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.
This small, red summer fruit develops tiny seeds on the outside and often tops shortcake.
What is strawberry? Strawberry plants are most often propagated not by planting these tiny seeds but by planting the runners from mature plants, which will produce roots for a new plant.
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.
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 melodious flyer is the world’s smallest bird.
What is hummingbird? Cuba is home to the smallest hummingbird, the bee hummingbird. It’s a little more than two inches long.
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.”
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.
This northeastern state is the smallest U.S. state.
What is Rhode Island? It’s 48 miles long and 37 miles wide, with 384 miles of coastline.
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.
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.
This small serving or treat is eaten between meals.
What is snack? According to the Cleveland Clinic, yogurt is a healthy snack, and it’s available all year long.
A small coffee or espresso is served in this type of cup.
What is demitasse? It’s a French word meaning “half cup.” The cup holds two to three ounces.
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.
Every now and then, when you cut into a bell pepper, you find this inside
What is a baby bell pepper? It’s called an internal proliferation, and it can also occur in tomatoes, citrus fruits, and eggplants.
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.