Music
Before beginning his solo career, this singer was one of the most famous members of the Rat Pack
Frank Sinatra
She played Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz and recorded the song Over the Rainbow. Her acting career began in Vaudeville as a child performer
Judy Garland
Despite its French name, this dessert is traditionally associated with a city in Austria.
This fictional detective lived at 221B Baker street and became a radio favorite long before television made him a household name
Sherlock Holmes
In what year did millions of people watch Neil Armstrong step off of a ladder and onto the surface of the moon?
1969
Although commonly associated with New Orleans, this instrument became a defining sound of the bin-band era and is played by blowing air through a single reed
Saxophone
This comedians trademark character often appeared in a bowler hat and ill fitting suit, yet he rarely needed dialogue to get a laugh
Charlie Chaplin
The name of this pasta literally translates from the Italian as "little worms"
Vermicelli
Before becoming famous for playing a title role in North American Radio, Clayton Moore was an actor and stuntman. What was the name of the character he played
In 1939, audiences were introduced to one of the most famous fictional characters in American cinema when this film premiered, beginning with a Kansas farm and a very unusual tornado.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
This composer of Rhapsody in Blue wrote music that blurred the lines between classical music and jazz. His surname sounds like soemthing you'd find in a laboratory.
George Gershwin
His first name was Archibald, but the world knew him by a much shorter name. He became famous for playing detectives, adventureres, and the occiasial romanic lead.
Cary Grant
Browned butter
This comedians radio program featured the catchphrase "Well, i'll tell you one thing, kid", and his charcter was known for his malapropisms and verbal blunders.
Fred Allen
In 1955, an Alabama women refused to give up her seat on a segreagated bus, an act that became a major moment in the American Civil Rights Movement
Rosa Parks
Moon River, Days of Wine and Roses, and The Pink Panther Theme were all written by this prolific American composer
Henry Macncini
This actress was born Norma Jeane Mortenson and became one of the most recognizable faces of the 20th century
Marilyn Monroe
This spice comes from the dried stigma of a flower, which is one reason it has historically been among the worlds most expensive spices
Saffron
This fictional radio character was known for his opening line, Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men
The Shadow
In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to accomplish this solo, nonstop journey flying from new york to paris
Transatlantic Flight or Journey
Born Harry lillis, this singers recording of White Christmas became one of the best selling singles of all time
Bing Crosby
He was born Issue Danielovitch, later adopted the surname Demsky, and eventually became one of Hollywoods most recognizable leading men.
Kirk Douglas
The name of this popular breakfast food comes from an Old English word meaning "tribute, or pledge".
Toast
The phrase Theater of the mind is often used to describe this genre of radio, where sound effects, music, dialoguem and narration allowed listeners to contrsuct the entire scene themselves
Radio Drama
in 1947, this American aviator became the first person confirmed to fly faster than the speed of sound, aboard an aircrack nicknamed the Glamorous Glennis.
Chuch Yeager