’60s Pop Fill in the Blank
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 is the capital of China.
What is Beijing? Formerly known as Peking, it is the second-largest city, with a population of more than 21 million people. The largest city is Shanghai, with around 24 million people
This is a common pet rodent.
What is hamster? Fun fact: Hamsters and rats belong to different families, and hamsters are not usually found in the wild
Hanks, Edison, and Jefferson
What is Tom or Thomas? Respectively, they are an actor, an inventor, and a founding father.
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 German city was once divided by a wall.
What is Berlin? Construction on the Berlin Wall began in 1961, and it came down in 1989. The communist East German government says they built the wall to keep out Western “fascists,” but it is more likely they wished to halt defections to West Germany
This is a container for dirty clothes in the U.S. but more of a picnic basket in the U.K.
What is hamper? Hampers containing food were introduced to England by France and gained popularity during the Victorian period
A-list actresses Audrey and Katharine
What is Hepburn? Who can forget Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Audrey) and On Golden Pond (Katharine)?
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.
This is the capital of Iraq.
What is Baghdad? Baghdad was founded in 762 AD.
This is a major port city in northern Germany.
What is Hamburg? Located on the Elbe River, it is the country’s largest port and the most populous city in Germany after Berlin
Businesswoman Martha, actor James, and talk-show host Jon
What is Stewart? Jon Stewart was the host of Comedy Central’s The Daily Show until he retired and Trevor Noah took his place.
) 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.
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
Victoria is the capital of this Canadian province
What is British Columbia? The city proper has fewer than 100,000 residents. Victoria has the second-oldest Chinatown. Only San Francisco’s is older.
It is either Shakespeare’s play or a small, sleepy village.
What is Hamlet/hamlet? You’ll find hamlets in the English countryside or in New England
Actress MacLaine and child actress Temple
What is Shirley? Shirley Temple’s surname is Black, and she once served as a delegate to the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment.
) 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
This strait separates Alaska and Russia.
What is Bering? The boundary between the United States and Russia lies in the middle of the strait. Only 55 miles separate the two countries at the narrowest point of the waterway.
This is a generic name for checkered or plaid fabrics.
What is gingham? Dorothy wears a blue gingham dress in The Wizard of Oz
Child, Roberts, and Louis-Dreyfus
What is Julia? Julia Child was a spy-turned-TV chef. The other Julias are actresses–– Julia Roberts stars in Pretty Woman, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus stars in the television show Seinfeld