Misc 50"s Trivia
What was the middle name of Elvis?
Aaron
That'll Be The Day' was a 1958 album by whom?
Buddy Holly
What do you call a female peacock?
Peahen
Which legendary sammie steals the show by packing in savory corned beef like it’s headlining a deli blockbuster?
Reuben
What is the name of the character played by Audrey Hepburn in the movie 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' (1961)?
Holly Golightly
What was the real middle name of Nat King Cole?
Adams
Rock Around the Clock was a hit for whom?
Bill Haley
What’s a koala’s favorite snack?
Eucalyptus
Deep in culinary lore, hominy is made from dried what, transforming simple kernels into a Native American staple?
Corn
In which movie did Marlon Brando receive his first nomination for an Academy Award for Best Actor?
A Streetcar Named Desire (1951)
What year did the First Grammy Awards take place?
1959
Who had a major hit with 'White Christmas'?
Bing Crosby
What percentage of a whale is its tail?
One-third
Which meaty marvel is the heart of a Chicago-style hot dog, serving up that iconic Windy City flavor?
Flour
In which movie did Helen Mirren win her first Academy Award for Best Actress?
The Queen (2006)
Splish Splash was the first million-seller for whom?
Bobby Darin
Whose signature song was 'Tennessee Waltz'?
Patti Page
What reptile has the strongest bite?
Saltwater Crocodile
In the ultimate dessert showdown, how many ice cream flavors join forces atop a Banana Split extravaganza?
3
In which movie did Jack Nicholson win his first Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Motion Picture?
Chinatown (1974)
Walden Robert Cassato is better known as whom?
Bobby Darin
What was the first Number 1 for The Platters?
The Great Pretender
What animal has the highest blood pressure?
Giraffe
In the magical realm of Johnny Cakes, which sizzling kitchen wizardry vessel casts the spell?
Cast Iron Pan
In which movie did Paul Newman win his first Academy Award for Best Actor?
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' (1958)