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Who did Kirby Grant come flying out of the western skies as?
Sky King
Who sang the 1950s hits "Chances Are" and "Misty"?
Johnny Mathis
On April 7th, tickets went on sale for a 16 show residency in Paris for what pop legend, returning to the stage for the first time since 2020?
Celine Dion
"I'm Lovin' It"
McDonald's
What got rid of dirt, grime and grease in just a minute?
Mr. Clean
What was the bloodiest modern battle of the 20th century (most deaths)?
Battle of Stalingrad
About 1,109,000 casualties have been recorded
What character on The Odd Couple worked at the NY Herald?
Oscar Madison
Who sang the 1955 smash hit "Johnny B. Goode"?
Chuck Berry
On April 20th, what company announced that its CEO, Tim Cook, would be stepping down in September?
Microsoft
"Just Do It"
NIKE
Why were shoes not allowed at sock hops?
They scratch the gym floor
On June 25, 1989, Phil Appleby got the highest individual score at this game at 1049?
According to the Scrabble game, most good players get around 300 points!
What series did Greg Morris and Peter Lupus appear in all 7 years?
Mission Impossible
Which artist was famously known for his hits "La Bamba" and "Donna"?
Ritchie Valens
April 24th saw the release of a biopic based around the life of what legendary pop star?
Michael Jackson
"Eat Fresh"
Subway
What was the name of the first satellite launched into orbit by Russia in 1957?
Sputnik
What did Roy Sullivan of Virginia survive 7 times from?
Lightning Strikes from 1942- 1977
What is the longest-running game show still on TV?
The Price is Right
"Diana" was sung by whom in 1957?
Paul Anka
Author Freida McFadden, she is the writer of what thriller, adapted into a 2025 movie?
The Housemaid
"The Quicker Picker Upper"
Bounty
What year did Disneyland open?
1955
Gary Hardwick set a speed record of 62.55 MPH in 1998 on what?
A Skateboard
George Clooney starred as Dr. Doug Ross on which ‘90s medical drama TV series?
ER
Who sang about "a pocket full of starlight"?
Perry Como
What airline just went under?
Spirit
"The Ultimate Driving Machine"
BMW
Who became Premier of the Soviet Union in 1958
Nikita Khrushchev
Which TV series was the first to be broadcast on six continents, with a weekly audience of 1.1 billion in 2003?
Baywatch
In which (real) Pennsylvania city is NBC’s The Office set?
Scranton
Who sang Lazy Hazy Crazy Days of Summer?
Nat King Cole
Democrats are pushing for which member of the Trump administration to take an alcohol screening test following a report in The Atlantic alleging excessive drinking and absences on the job?
Kash Patel
"There are some things money can't buy. For everything else, there's_________)."
Mastercard
Eating what type of live fish became popular in the 1950s?
Goldfish
In the 1950s, the stunt became so popular that Massachusetts State Senator George Krapf filed a bill to "preserve the fish from cruel and wanton consumption."
Who holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals?
Michael Phelps with 23
What is the name of the ever-positive springy-haired painter who hosted PBS’s The Joy of Painting?
Bob Ross
A hit for Bill Haley & His Comets in 1954, this song was reintroduced to the world as a TV theme song on "Happy Days" in 1974.
"Rock Around the Clock"
Labor leader Cesar Chavez this week was accused of sexually abusing girls and women. What organization did he lead?
United Farm Workers
"When it absolutely, positively has to be there overnight"
FEDEX
What piece of women's clothing, named after a dog, became popular in the 1950s?
Poodle skirt
In 2012 in Rome, someone made something that was 13,850 Sq Ft, what was it?
A pizza
What daytime talk show ran for 25 years?
The Oprah Winfrey Show
Elvis may be synonymous with the 1950s in the minds of many, but he didn't have his first hit until 1956. What was it?
Heartbreak Hotel
Reporter Dianna Russini resigned from The Athletic less than a week after photos of her and which NFL coach drew scrutiny?
Mike Vrabel of the Patriots
"Betcha can't eat just one"
Lays
What teen idol sang, "Kookie, Kookie, Lend Me Your Comb?"
Edd "Kookie" Burns
What is the world record for the longest fingernails on a pair of hands?
Over 29 feet total.** It was achieved by Shridhar Chillal, who grew them for 66 years.
How many castaways were stranded on Gilligan’s Island?
7
Johnny Cash had his first hit in 1958 with what song, which gave its name to the movie about his life in 2005?
I Walk The Line
A Florida surgeon this was indicted for allegedly doing what?
Prosecutors alleged the doctor accidentally removed the victim’s liver instead of his spleen, resulting in the death of a 70-year-old man.
"Think Outside the Bun"
Taco Bell
What innovative credit card was introduced in 1950?
Diners Club
in 1972 Vesna Vulović, a 22-year-old Serbian flight attendant survived what?
The highest fall without a parachute. 33,333 Feet
What is the name of the Happy Days spinoff show?
Laverne and Shirley
Can you name the 3 singers who died in a plane crash on February 3rd 1959?
Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and Buddy Holly
Why are people upset about the new passports being issued in Washington DC?
Trumps picture is on it
"What's in your wallet?"
Capital One
What board game was invented by a French filmmaker in 1957?
Risk
What belonged to Michael Jackson and was sold for a record $420,000 at auction?
His Glove