DRIVE-IN TRIVIA
Many families piled into the car wearing these comfortable clothes, perfect for relaxing during a film.
What are pajamas
This group told you to “Stop! In the Name of Love” before you break their heart.
Who were the Supremes
This radio show starring Jack Benny was famous for long pauses and the running joke about his age.
What is the Jack Benny Show
If your sink is dripping nonstop, replacing this small rubber piece can often fix it.
What is a washer
I was the 34th U.S. President and helped lead the country through much of the 1950s.
Who is Dwight D. Eisenhower
You might bring this cozy item from home to make your car more comfortable during the show.
What is a blanket...or?
These brothers had everyone staying alive in this disco-era anthem.
Who were the BeeGees
This type of phone required you to spin numbers one digit at a time,
What is a rotary phone
This adhesive tape is the go-to solution for “temporary” fixes that somehow last forever.
What is duct tape
I became a Hollywood icon with films like Some Like It Hot and was known for saying diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
Who is Marilyn Monroe
Drive-ins were especially popular during this decade known for rock ‘n’ roll and classic car culture.
What is the 1950's
This Neil Diamond hit might make you want to shout “So good! So good! So good!”
What is Sweet Caroline
Before fast food chains took over, many teens hung out at these soda-serving spots.
What are soda fountains
If a pipe is leaking under the sink, you might grab this wrench designed to grip round objects.
What is a wrench
I was the British Prime Minister for part of the 1950s and led the UK during World War II earlier.
Who is Winston Churchill
You might hear this crackling issue when using older speakers at the drive-in.
What is static
Who sang "Breaking Up is Hard to Do?"
Who is Neil Sedaka
This wartime program encouraged families to save metal, rubber, and paper for reuse.
What is rationing or scrap drives
When assembling furniture, this tiny L-shaped tool always seems to disappear right when you need it.
What is an Allen wrench (or a hex key)
I was a famous bandleader and musician known for my hit “Sing, Sing, Sing.”
Who is Benny Goodman
Servers on roller skates delivering food to cars became a signature feature of this drive-in dining style.
What are carhops
This song title sounds like advice, but it’s really about staying beside someone, no matter what.
What is Stand By Me
Introduced in 1956, this portable music format by RCA Victor allowed people to play songs in cars for the first time.
What is an 8 Track
This angled cut, often made at 45 degrees, helps two pieces of trim meet neatly at a corner.
What is a miter cut
I was a famous boxer known as “The Brown Bomber,” still admired in the 1950s.
Who is Joe Louis