SAYINGS/PROVERBS
“A stitch in time…” does this.
What is “saves nine”?
Elvis Presley was often called this nickname.
Who is The King (of Rock and Roll)?
This actor danced on ceilings and starred in Singin’ in the Rain.
Who is Gene Kelly?
A popular family dinner combo: meat, potatoes, and this green veggie.
What is green beans?
You dialed this number to reach the operator.
What is “0” or “Operator”?
“Don’t count your chickens…” until this happens.
What is “before they hatch”?
“Que Sera, Sera” was sung by this famous blonde actress.
Who is Doris Day?
She became a princess after marrying Prince Rainier of Monaco.
Who is Grace Kelly?
Before microwaves, this appliance helped keep leftovers hot.
What is the oven?
The card game that uses books, runs, and wild cards.
What is Rummy (or Gin Rummy)?
“People who live in glass houses…” shouldn’t do this.
What is “throw stones”?
This legendary crooner sang “My Way” and “New York, New York.”
Who is Frank Sinatra?
This baseball legend was known as "The Yankee Clipper."
Who is Joe DiMaggio?
These stamps were traded for toasters, lamps, and other prizes.
What are S&H Green Stamps?
The sugary cereal mascot Tony the Tiger says this.
What is “They’re grrreat!”
“Make hay while…” what?
What is “the sun shines”?
Known as “The Queen of Soul,” she sang “Respect.”
Who is Aretha Franklin?
This civil rights leader gave the "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
Who is Martin Luther King Jr.?
The “duck and cover” drills in schools were in case of this event.
What is a nuclear attack?(Or: atomic bomb)
This common household chore was done with a wringer washer.
What is laundry?
“The early bird…” gets this.
What is “gets the worm”?
This big band leader’s plane mysteriously vanished in 1944.
Who is Glenn Miller?
He played Perry Mason and later starred as Matlock.
Who is Andy Griffith? (Or acceptable: Raymond Burr
You could fill up your gas tank for under this amount in 1955.
What is $2 (or less)?
This board game featured hotels, railroads, and jail.
What is Monopoly?