Games
The fith most popular board game played by families, similar to the popular game today, "The Game of Life". Players may accumulate or lose some of their fame, happiness, and fortune until reaching their respective goals. They can take different pathways that are similar to life.
What is the game Careers?
This show featured Audrey Meadows, Jackie Gleason, and Art Carney. It follows the lives of New York City bus driver Ralph Kramden, his wife Alice, Ralph's best friend Ed Norton, and Ed's wife Trixie as they get involved with various schemes in their day-to-day living.
What is "The Honeymooners"
Despite being called a steak, it is most similar to a patty or meatloaf. It is served with a mushroom and onion gravy.
What is "Salisbury steak"
The American jazz singer is also known as the "First Lady of Song". Some of her songs were, "Cheek to Cheek", "Misty", and "Let's Fall in Love".
Who is "Ella Fitzgerald"
What is "Jailhouse Rock"
What is the third most popular board game in the 1950s? Children loved this game because it was based off "sweet treats".
What is "Candy Land"?
The popular show features; James Arness, Amanda Blake, and Dennis Weaver; it is an American radio and television Western drama series. Director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston created it and it was centered on Dodge City.
What is "Gunsmoke"?
The Russian Dish is composed of beef, mushrooms, mustard, white wine, nuddles, and sour cream. It was served in famous restaurants during the 1950s.
What is "Beef Stroganoff"
This signer and actor was known as "The Voice". He was in the 1956 film Around the World in 80 Days, High Society, and On the Town.
Who is "Frank Sinatra"
Written by The Weavers, this song is about the singer's troubled past with his love, Irene, and the singer express his sadness and frustration.
What is "Goodnight Irene, Goodnight"
Popular among children, this game only needed chalk to be made.
What is "Hopscotch"
This show won 4 national TV awards of excellence in 1954 including the Sylvania Award for “outstanding family entertainment”. It was based on the "typical American family”.
What is "Father Knows Best"?
One of the odd foods of the 50s, this food has cabbage, chopped ham, mayonnaise, and spicy brown mustard that is composed into a gelatin mold.
What is "Ham Jell-O Salad
The actress and model was very popular and known for playing comic "blonde bombshell" characters. She played in the movies, "How to Marry a Millionaire", and "There's no Business like show Business".
Who is "Marilyn Monroe"
The Champs sang this song that was written by Chuck Rio. There is only one word in the entire song that gets repeated.
What is "Tequila"
Popular among adults, this game includes thirty-two pieces, it is a two-person game, and the game's goal is for each player to try and checkmate the king of the opponent.
What is "Chess"?
This American Western television series is based on the Texas Ranger that was found by the Native American, Tonto. These two join together to travel throughout Texas and the American West to assist those challenged by the lawless elements.
What is "The Lone Ranger"?
Composed of greek yogurt, celery, potatoes, and vanilla, this soup was very popular at the time. It also was very nutritious, making to popular.
What is "Cream of Celery Soup"
Also a famous actor and singer, this man was called "The King of Rock and Roll". He had over 150 different albums and acted in Jailhous Rock, Loving You, and many more.
Who is "Elvis Presley"
This song is still very popular today, it is in the movies Top Gun, and Great Balls of Fire. It is a very upbeat song.
What is "Great Balls of Fire"
The outdoor game that originated at Yale. College students would yell the name to warn students of the oncoming object.
What is Frisbee?
This show follows the life of a young, middle-class housewife living in New York City. It became the most-watched show in the United States.
What is "I Love Lucy"?
Many of the popular foods in the 1950s contained gelatin, like this one. It is still popular today, it has vibrant colors and is very flavorful.
What is "Seven Layer Gelatin Salad"
This actor is still famous today for the many Wild West movies and shows he is in. He was nicknames "The Duke" and acted in True Grit, El Dorado, Big Jake, and The Alamo.
Who is "John Wayne"
Popular in the 1950s, Big Mama Thornton wrote and sang this song. Elvis Presely also sang it later on causing it to become more popular. The title is a breed of dogs.
What is "Hound Dog"