Life in the Good Old Days
This was the most common way families gathered around to hear news and entertainment before television.
What is the radio?
This western TV show starred a masked hero called the Lone Ranger.
Who is The Lone Ranger?
Elvis Presley was known as the “King of” this type of music.
What is rock and roll?
Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy, and…
Wise
Who played Lucy on I Love Lucy?
Lucille Ball
This popular dance style of the 1940s is often associated with big bands and swing music.
What is the jitterbug (or swing)?
Andy Griffith played the sheriff in this small-town TV show.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
Frank Sinatra’s nickname was “Old” this.
What is “Blue Eyes”?
A penny saved is a penny
Earned
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
Before cell phones, people used this wall-mounted device to make phone calls at home.
What is a rotary phone?
This show featured a talking horse named Mr. Ed.
What is Mr. Ed?
This singer was famous for the song “Que Sera, Sera.”
Who is Doris Day?
Don’t cry over…
Spilled milk
What cowboy actor starred in many Westerns and was called “The Duke”?
John Wayne
This common household item was used to keep food cold before electric refrigerators were widespread.
What is an icebox?
This family lived on a farm and starred in Little House on the Prairie.
Who are the Ingalls?
This instrument often leads a jazz band and has black and white keys.
What is a piano?
If it ain’t broke, don’t…
Fix it
Who was famous for the quote, “I have a dream”?
Who was famous for the quote, “I have a dream”?
This weekly ritual often involved a roast, family gatherings, and church earlier in the day.
What is Sunday dinner (or Sunday supper)?
This show starred Lucille Ball and was one of the first popular sitcoms.
What is I Love Lucy?
This music style includes big bands and swing dancing.
What is swing?
Experience is the best…
Teacher
Who was the longtime FBI director known for his serious image?
J. Edgar Hoover