Hollywood Stars
Who was the lead actress in Father of the Bride (1950)?
1. Elizabeth Taylor
2. Debbie Reynolds
3. Joan Crawford
Elizabeth Taylor!
Elizabeth Taylor was only 18 when she starred in Father of the Bride, one of her early roles that showcased her beauty and acting talent.
Which US president was assassinated in Dallas in 1963?
1. John F. Kennedy
2. Harry S. Truman
John F. Kennedy
JFK is the only U.S. president to have won a Pulitzer Prize. He was awarded the prize in 1957 for his biography Profiles in Courage
‘Brown Eyed Girl’ is by which singer-songwriter?
1. Elvis Presley
2. Van Morrison
3. Ray Charles
Van Morrison!
He skipped his own Hall of Fame induction: In 1993, he became the very first living inductee into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to completely no-show the induction dinner
Which 1955 Rodgers and Hammerstein movie was adapted from the duo's 1943 Broadway musical set in the American heartland?
1. Oklahoma!
2. Paint your Wagon
3. Grease
Oklahoma!
The iconic musical Oklahoma! was originally titled Away We Go! When it debuted in 1943, famous Broadway producer Mike Todd walked out of the tryouts early.
Which actress starred in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes?
1. Audrey Hepburn
2. Jayne Mansfield
3. Marilyn Monroe
Marilyn Monroe!
Marilyn Monroe's iconic role in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes alongside Jane Russell solidified her as a major Hollywood star.
Which animated TV family made their debut in 1960?
1. The Simpsons
2. The Jetsons
3. The Flinstones
3. The Flinstones!
The iconic catchphrase "Yabba-Dabba-Doo!" was actually born from a cereal commercial.
“Hello darkness my old friend” is the opening line of which song by Simon & Garfunkel?
The Sound of Silence!
The duo met in 1953 as sixth-graders at Parsons Junior High in Queens, New York. Their friendship truly began when they acted together in a school play adaptation of Alice in Wonderland—Paul Simon played the White Rabbit, and Art Garfunkel played the Cheshire Cat
Which 1963 animated Walt Disney movie musical tells the legend of King Arthur as a witty coming of age story?
1. The Sword in the Stone
2. Robin Hood
3. Toy Story
The Sword in the Stone
Young Arthur's voice in The Sword in the Stone (1963) noticeably changes, often mid-conversation. Because production took a long time, the original child actor, Rickie Sorensen, hit puberty
Who played the role of Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd?
1. Gloria Swanson
2. Bette Davis
3. Katherine Hepburn
Gloria Swanson!
Gloria Swanson was a silent film star before sound films, and her role as Norma Desmond in Sunset Blvd revived her career and became iconic.
Which singer released the classic "Can't Help Falling in Love" in 1961?
Elvis Presley!
Although he recorded over 600 songs, Elvis Presley never wrote a single one and never learned to read or write music. He learned entirely by ear, relying on his encyclopedic memory to perfect his tracks.
Singer Nancy Sinatra is the daughter of which other famous singer and actor?
Frank Sinatra!
Nancy Sinatra was the first American singer to perform a James Bond theme song, lending her iconic vocals to You Only Live Twice in 1967
What movie, starring Jack Lemmon, won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1960?
1. The Ten Commandments
2. El Clied
3. The Apartment
The movie starring Jack Lemmon that won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1960 is "The Apartment."
Who starred as Holly Golightly in Breakfast at Tiffany's?
1. Grace Kelly
2. Doris Day
3. Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn!
Audrey Hepburn’s portrayal of Holly Golightly became one of her defining roles and is still a cultural touchstone today.
Which beach destination became synonymous with surfing culture in the early '60s?
1. Malibu Beach
2. Miami Beach
3. Florida Beach
Miami Beach!
Miami Beach’s famous white sand is actually imported from the Caribbean and the Bahamas! Because ocean erosion constantly washes the shore away, the state of Florida has historically spent millions of dollars trucking in new sand to maintain those iconic, sweeping beaches
What brand and model of guitar was Jimi Hendrix most strongly associated with?
1. Fender
2. Gibson
3. Yamaha
Fender!
Before he became a rock icon, Jimi Hendrix served as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. He was assigned to the 101st Airborne Division and earned his "Screaming Eagles" patch in 1962, but he was eventually discharged to pursue music full-time. [1]
What comedic television show starred Lucille Ball from 1951 until 1957?
1. I love Lucy
2. Twilight Zone
I love Lucy!
Lucille Ball, alongside her husband Desi Arnaz, starred in the whacky and hilarious show "I Love Lucy," one of the most successful comedy shows ever aired.
Who played Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire?
1. Robert Mitchum
2. Marlon Brando
3. Rock Hudson
Marlon Brando!
Marlon Brando’s performance in A Streetcar Named Desire became a touchstone for method acting and solidified his career.
What popular fast-food chain was founded by Ray Kroc in the 1950s?
1. Burger King
2. McDonalds
3. Wendy's
McDonalds!
Because of local restrictions requiring colors that blend into the desert environment, the McDonald's location in Sedona, Arizona features the world's only turquoise arches instead of the famous golden ones
What were the British psychedelic pop band Blossom Toes formerly known as?
1. The Birds
2. The Ingoes
3. The Sky
The Ingoes!
Their eccentric manager, Giorgio Gomelsky (who previously managed the Yardbirds and the Rolling Stones), made them live together in a communal house for six months where they were forbidden to play R&B.
Who's favorite saying was "Yabba Dabba Do"?
Fred Flintstone!
Fred Flintstone's famous catchphrase was "Yabba Dabba Do." Fred Flintstone was the main character in the animated family friendly show "The Flintstones." The show, a "Honeymooners"-esque show of a romanticized Stone Age following the lives and adventures of the titular family, neighbors, and friends, ran from 1960 until 1966.