Show:
Famous Dogs
Famous Cats
1940's
1960's
Old Hollywood
100

This German Shepherd starred in many silent films from 1918-1932.

Rin Tin Tin

100

This cartoon cat loves lasagna and hates Mondays.

Garfield
100

This singer had the most no. 1 singles in the 1940s and sang for the troops in WWII. 

Bing Crosby. 

Fun fact: a poll at the end of WWII of soldiers ranked him as the top person who boosted GI morale, ahead of FDR and Eisenhower.

100
This children's TV show aired in 1969 and featured Muppets like Big Bird.

Sesame Street

100

What actress was known as the "Swedish Sphinx"?

Greta Garbo. She was called the "Swedish Sphinx" because she liked to keep to herself and stay out of the spotlight.

200

A Cairn Terrier named Terry played this dog in the film The Wizard of Oz

Toto

200

This Dr. Seuss character wears a red and white striped top hat.

The Cat in the Hat

200

What scandalous new fashion was introduced in 1946?

Bikini

200

Who did JFK beat in the 1960 presidential election? (hint: this man later became president and resigned in 1974)

Richard Nixon

200

Who was known as the King of Hollywood?

Clark Gable

300

This dog first appeared in a short story in 1939 but has most famously been in movies in the 1940's and a 19 season-long television show

Lassie

300

This cat first debuted in 1865 in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and is known for his smile.

Cheshire Cat

300

How much did a gallon of gas cost in 1940?

18 cents/gallon, which is about $3.35/gallon today

300

This man became the host of The Tonight Show in 1962 and later known as the "king of late night TV"

Johnny Carson

300

This famous actress was the first actress to make $1 million for a film role.

Elizabeth Taylor

400

This cartoon dog spends his time on top of a doghouse or with his friend Woodstock, a yellow bird. He is a member of the Peanuts

Snoopy
400

This slapstick comedy show features a gray cat and his enemy, a brown mouse named Jerry.

Tom & Jerry

400

This toy was demonstrated at Gimbel's department store in 1945 and sold its inventory of 400 units in 90 minutes.

Slinky

400

Which famous boxer won the gold medal at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome? 

Cassius Clay

400

This actress who starred in three Alfred Hitchcock films retired from acting at age 26 to become the Princess of Monaco

Grace Kelly