Golden Oldies (Music)
This singer was known as “The King of Rock and Roll.”
Elvis Presley
This western TV show starred a family named the Cartwrights.
Bonanza
Before texting, people sent short messages called these.
telegrams
He was a U.S. president during World War II.
Who was Franklin D. Roosevelt?
Jell-O salads were especially popular in this decade.
1950s
“Fly Me to the Moon” was famously sung by this smooth crooner.
Frank Sinatra
This radio show asked, “Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?”
The Shadow
Kids often carried books in this before backpacks were common.
book strap
This actress starred in Some Like It Hot.
Marilyn Monroe
This dish layers meat, vegetables, and mashed potatoes.
Shepards pie
This Motown group sang “My Girl.”
The temptations
Andy Griffith played a sheriff in this small-town TV show.
The Andy Griffith Show
This vehicle ran on tracks and carried passengers through towns.
Street car or trolley
He was famous for saying, “I have a dream.”
Martin Luther King Jr.
This tool was used before electric mixers.
hand crank beater
This female singer was known as “Lady Day.”
Who is Billie Holiday?
This game show began with “Survey says!”
Family Feud
This spinning toy was pulled by a string.
top
This cowboy actor later became U.S. president.
Ronald Reagan
This was placed under hot dishes to protect the table.
trivet
This band sang “I Want to Hold Your Hand.”
The Beatles
This radio and TV program told true crime stories with the line, “Just the facts, ma’am.”
Dragnet
Before copy machines, this messy method duplicated documents.
mimeograph
She was known as the “First Lady of Song.”
Ella Fitzgerald
This wax sealed homemade jelly jars.
What is paraffin?