Cost of Living in 1955
This fast-food restaurant chain was Ray Kroc’s first restaurant opened in Des Plaines, Illinois, on April 15, 1955.
What is McDonald's
Which public persona used fear to manipulate Americans and government officials into wrongfully accusing and convicting people of being secret communists?
Joseph McCarthy
This children’s show aired intermittently on ABC, syndication, and cable, from 1955 to 1996, featuring teen performers.
What is The Mickey Mouse Club?
Which team is known as "America's team"?
Dallas Cowboys
Which NFL player is known for popularizing "the dab"?
Cam Newton
How much did a Loaf of Bread cost in 1955 (leeway of 5 cents)?
61 cents!
To the nearest quarter, what was the average movie theater ticket price in 1955?
50 cents
This long-running television western debuted on (CBS) on September 10, 1955?
What is Gunsmoke
1955 Catchphrase: Who said: “Bang, zoom, straight to the moon”?
Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners
Opened in July 1955, name the most popular amusement park in Anaheim, California, and possibly the world.
Disneyland
This was the average household income in 1955? (Leeway 1,000)
$4,400
This man was the President of the United States in 1955?
Who was Dwight D. Eisenhower?
This popular (CBS) children’s show debuted on October 3, 1955? (Hint: He 'hopped' around with a man in jeans.)
Captain Kangaroo
This cartoon hero came to save the day every Saturday on CBS from 1955 through 1967.
Mighty Mouse (in Mighty Mouse Playhouse)
How many NFL teams does the state of Florida have?
Three
This automobile was created to compete with the Chevrolet Corvette and a personal luxury car. Over 4.4 million were produced. Name that car.
Ford Thunderbird (T-Bird)
This man was the American Vice-President in 1955?
Richard Nixon (January 20, 1953 – January 20, 1961)
This 1955 James Bond novel by Ian Fleming was the third in the book series and the eleventh film. Name that novel and film title.
What is Moonraker.
Sports:
Which team has the worst winning percentage in NFL history?
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (but not for long!!!)
Who made NFL history as the first visiting quarterback to post a perfect passer rating?
—Baker Mayfield
How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1955? (Leeway 10 cents)
$0.29 per gallon
What popular quiz show was the most-watched program for the 1955-56 season.
64 thousand dollar question!
Name the 1955 film in which Marilyn Monroe stands on a New York City Subway grating as her white dress is blown above her knees.
The Seven Year Itch
Which song by Led Zeppelin is often referred to as "The Song Remains the Same"?
Stairway to Heaven
Which body part are NFL players required to cover on the field, as per a 1945 rule?
Their legs!