Riverside Roots
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100

This historic Riverside hotel is world-famous for its Festival of Lights.

What is the Mission Inn?

100

In The Wizard of Oz, she played Dorothy and sang "Over the Rainbow."

Who is Judy Garland?

100

This "Rat Pack" member was known for "My Way" and "Fly Me to the Moon."

Who is Frank Sinatra?

100

Before cell phones, you might have used this coin-operated outdoor booth to make a call.

What is a phone booth?

100

This red-headed comedian starred alongside her husband Desi Arnaz in a 1950s hit.

Who is Lucille Ball?

200

Riverside is known as the birthplace of this industry in California, thanks to the Parent Washington Navel Tree.

What is the Citrus (or Orange) industry?

200

Known as "The King of Rock and Roll," he starred in films like Blue Hawaii and Viva Las Vegas.

Who is Elvis Presley?

200

This British band started a "Revolution" and led the British Invasion in 1964.

Who are The Beatles?

200

This popular 1950s toy was a plastic hoop you swung around your waist.

What is a Hula Hoop?

200

This long-running Western featured the Cartwright family on the Ponderosa Ranch.

What is Bonanza?

300

This mountain with a large "C" on it overlooks the city and is a popular spot for hiking.

What is Mount Rubidoux?

300

This 1942 film starring Humphrey Bogart is famous for the line, "Here's looking at you, kid."

What is Casablanca?

300

Patsy Cline is most famous for this "emotional" 1961 hit written by Willie Nelson.

What is "Crazy"?

300

In the 1950s, many families spent their evenings watching this new furniture piece in the living room.

What is a Television (TV)?

300

He hosted a Sunday night variety show for 23 years, introducing acts like Elvis and The Beatles.

Who is Ed Sullivan?

400

This outdoor theater in Riverside has been performing "The Ramona Pageant" for over 100 years.

What is the Ramona Bowl?

400

This "blonde bombshell" starred in Some Like It Hot and The Seven Year Itch.

Who is Marilyn Monroe?

400

This Motown group sang "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg."

Who are The Temptations?

400

This was the name for a restaurant where you could eat in your car while "carhops" brought your food.


What is a Drive-In?

400

This show took place in Mayberry and featured Sheriff Andy Taylor and his son Opie.

What is The Andy Griffith Show?

500

Riverside was named for its location next to this major Southern California river.

What is the Santa Ana River?

500

This actor, known for his Westerns, was nicknamed "The Duke."

Who is John Wayne?

500

He was the "Man in Black" who sang "Ring of Fire" and "I Walk the Line."

Who is Johnny Cash?

500

This doctor developed the first successful polio vaccine in 1955.

Who is Jonas Salk?

500

This anthology series was hosted by Rod Serling and often ended with a twist.

What is The Twilight Zone?