Posts tagged with 60s
What year did “The Jetsons” take place in?
The 1960s were obsessed with tomorrow, and in 1962, Hanna-Barbara animators launched a middle-class ...
What were The Beatles originally going to call "Abbey Road"?
When the album we know as Abbey Road headed to record stores in 1969, it was nearly under a complete...
Where are Rocky and Bullwinkle from?
From 1959 to 1964, "The Rocky and Bullwinkle Show" (originally "Rocky and His Friends") brought insp...
What was the first Star Trek series to win an Emmy?
"Star Trek" would become one of the most influential shows of all time - but which version of the se...
Name the movie: "I'm walking here!"
Few movie quotes capture big city attitude quite like "I'm walking here!" But do you know which film...
What was Nike originally called?
That swoosh on your feet? In 1964, it didn't exist. But long before Nike became a household name, wh...
"Psycho" star Janet Leigh is the mother of which actress?
Janet Leigh's portrayal of Marion Crane in "Psycho" became an iconic moment in horror history. But w...
What was the Beach Boys' original band name?
Under Brian Wilson's obsessive musical direction, The Beach Boys changed music forever. What did the...
When did the AFL agree to merge with the NFL?
In the 1960s, two professional football leagues battled for America's attention span and wallet. Whe...
Name the famous quote from "Cool Hand Luke."
Released in 1967, Newman’s role in "Cool Hand Luke" was universally praised, earning him an Oscar no...
Which band’s lead singer was known for his "Lizard King" persona?
Dive into the wild world of '60s and '70s rock personas, from space oddities to reptilian royalty. C...
What group did Mick Jagger and Keith Richards play in before The Rolling Stones?
The Rolling Stones' first release was a self-titled debut in 1964, and as of 2024, they’ve been putt...
Who wasn't a founding member of Fleetwood Mac?
Test your Fleetwood Mac knowledge: from 1967 London to Rock Hall fame, can you identify who wasn't a...
What’s the name of the robot in "The Jetsons"?
The Jetsons, that technicolor fever dream where we live in the clouds and gripe about three-hour wor...
What’s the name of the boat in "Gilligan’s Island"?
Despite the fact that Gilligan’s Island only ran for three seasons, it entertained generations of fa...