Classic Movies and TV
He played George Bailey in It's a Wonderful Life.
Who is Jimmy Stewart?
This Newfoundland-born leader served as Canada’s prime minister for most of the 1940s and 50s.
Who is Louis St. Laurent?
"The King of Rock and Roll"
Who is Elvis Presley?
Before TV was common, families gathered around this device to listen to programs.
What is the radio?
Baseball legend known as “The Sultan of Swat.”
Who is Babe Ruth?
This famous comedy duo was known for the routine "Who's the first?".
Who are Abbott and Costello?
In 1965, Canada adopted this new national symbol to replace the Red Ensign.
What is the Maple Leaf flag?
Big-band leader known for hits like “In the Mood.”
Who is Glenn Miller?
This milk-delivery worker brought bottles right to your door.
What is a milkman?
Boxing great who became world heavyweight champion in 1937.
Who is Joe Louis?
This 1950s TV comedy starred Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz.
What is I Love Lucy?
This beloved Saskatchewan medic became famous for crossing Canada on one leg during his 1980 Marathon of Hope.
Who is Terry Fox?
This teen idol sang “Diana” and later hosted a long-running music show.
Who is Paul Anka?
A popular toy of the 1940s and 50s where kids walked with two metal cans on strings.
What are tin can stilts?
This hockey legend spent most of his career with the Detroit Red Wings.
Who is Gordie Howe?
This actor played the suave spy in the first James Bond films.
Who is Sean Connery?
In 1969, this event marked the first time humans walked on the moon.
What is Apollo 11?
She sang “Que Sera, Sera.”
Who is Doris Day?
Before credit cards, many stores allowed customers to buy goods using this “book.”
What is a charge account or ledger?
Golfer known as “The King,” famous in the 1950s and 60s.
Who is Arnold Palmer?
This 1939 film featured the line “There’s no place like home.”
What is The Wizard of Oz?
In 1958, this transcontinental engineering project was completed, connecting British Columbia with the rest of Canada by road for the first time.
A: What is the Trans-Canada Highway?
This folk trio performed the 1960s hit “If I Had a Hammer.”
Who are Peter, Paul & Mary?
These coin-operated machines were commonly found in drugstores and played music.
What are jukeboxes?
This runner broke the 4-minute mile in 1954.
Who is Roger Bannister?