Music in 1960
This wildly popular singer was discharged from the Army after 2 years of service in 1960.
Who is Elvis?
At just 18, this quick witted teen won a gold medal in boxing for the United States in the 1960 summer olympics in Rome.
Who is Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay at the time)?
This popular sitcom starring Ron Howard premiered in 1960, becoming one of the biggest hits of the decade.
What is The Andy Griffith Show?
This chocolate candy was the most popular treat in 1960.
What are M&Ms?
This couple has been friends with Connie and John for decades.
Who are Lynda and Brett?
This iconic musician from the other side of the pond was born in 1960 just like our celebrated guests of honor.
Who is Bono?
This dynasty won the NBA championship in 1960.
Who are the Boston Celtics?
This comedian and actor has given us Major Paynes from laughing so hard. They turn 65 this year, born in 1960.
Who is Damon Wayans?
This was the most popular beer in Minnesota in 1960.
What is Hamm's?
This person attended kindergarten with Connie and remains a dear friend.
Who is Berit?
This jazz artist released a classic album entitled "Sketches in Spain" in 1960.
Who is Miles Davis?
This all-time quarterback has a couple things in common with one of our guests of honor. He was born on June 28th 1960.
Who is John Elway?
This was the most popular TV channel in the United States in 1960.
What is CBS?
A hamburger at McDonald's cost this many cents in 1960.
What is 15 cents?
This person lived with Connie and John in the year 2008 in what is now John's studio.
Who is Ahmed?
This song by a group of brothers was number 1 on the charts on June 5, 1960.
What is Cathy's Clown by The Everly Brothers?
The NFL added this franchise to the league in 1960 finishing 0–11–1 in their first season.
Who are the Dallas Cowboys?
This horror-thriller was the number one domestic release in June of 1960 and remains a classic.
What is Psycho?
The title of Harper Lee's first novel, released in the summer of 1960 with great success.
What is To Kill a Mockingbird?
This person played music with John and has a seductive last name.
Who is Erik Sexe?
This song by a another Connie was number 1 on the charts on June 28, 1960.
What is Everybody's Somebody's Fool by Connie Francis?
This team won the world series on a walk off home run in a game 7 against the New York Yankees in 1960.
Who are the Pittsburgh Pirates?
In 1960, a significant TV moment included the first televised presidential debate between these two candidates.
Who are Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy?
On July 4th 1960, the 50 star American Flag was flown for the first time to acknowledge this state as the 50th state.
What is Hawaii?
This person spent quite a bit of time with John in his early twenties in Minneapolis.
Who is Chris?