50s Movies/TV
What show featured the line, “Lucy, you got some ‘splainin’ to do!”?
I Love Lucy
What book with flies in its title (which was not, however, related to flies) was released in the 1950's
Lord of the Flies
What 50's rock and roll singer is famous for saying "Thank you, thank you very much" after their concerts?
Elvis Presley
Who was elected as president in 1952 and served until 1961?
Dwight David Eisenhower
In 1959 Jack Ryan invented what toy with Mattel, Inc.? (Hint, her real name was Barbara!)
Barbie
Who was the first host of The Tonight Show?
Steve Allen
What beloved fantasy series began in 1954? (Hint, jewelry which adorns one's finger)
Lord of the Rings
What song sung by Chuck Berry about a guitar player who lived out in the country hoping to make it big was released in 1958?
Johnny B. Goode
Which member of the English royal family died in 1952? (Hint, its one of the Georges)
King George VI
In the 50's, recreational activities and sports were swiftly gaining in popularity. What was America's most popular sport at the time?
Baseball
What is the film which depicts the story of an LDS missionary in Tonga during the 1950's?
The Other Side of Heaven
What year was the LDS hymn book titled "The Children Sing" released?
1951
“He rocks in tree tops all day long; Hoppin’ and boppin’ and a-singin his song,” is from what song?
"Rockin Robin" by Bobby Day
Politics in the 50s were driven by immediate fears that the American way of life was being threatened by what?
Communism
What year did most car models change from 2 headlights to 4 headlights?
A.) 1955 B.) 1950 C.) 1958 D.) 1953
C.) 1958
What 1952 Gene Kelly movie parodied the panic surrounding the transitional period from silents to talkers in the dream factory of Hollywood? (Hint, it has something to do with melodies in the midst of precipitation)
"Singin' in the Rain"
What well known children's book was released in the 50's and written by Theodor Geisel? (Hint, the main character for which the book is named wears a bow tie and striped hat)
The Cat in the Hat
“Rock Around the Clock”, one of the most important records in music history, was sung by what band?
Bill Haley and His Comets
Who was the president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints ordained in 1951
David O. Mackay
In 1959 what two states joined the U.S.A. to become states of North America?
Hawaii & Alaska
What movie famously depicting two lovers enjoying a plate of spaghetti together was released in 1955?
Lady and the Tramp
What famous children's book was published in 1952? (Hint, spider)
Charlotte's Web
What LDS hymn (which was also included in the children's song book) was written in the 1950's about walking?
Teach Me to Walk In the Light
In the 1952 presidential elections, what was the name of Eisenhower’s Democratic opponent?
Adlai Stevenson
What famous LDS college was opened in 1955?
BYU Hawaii