Classic Hollywood
TV in the 1950s
Sports and Games
Books and Comics
100

This 1942 romance film, starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergaman, featured the famous line, "Here's looking at you, kid." 

What is Casablanca?

100

This 1950's sitcom became one of the most beloved TV shows of all time. This sitcom also changed the way women where portrayed on TV shows. 

What is I Love Lucy?

100

Jackie Robinson broke the racial barriers for this sport. 

What is Baseball? 

100

This children's book, first published in 1957 in by Dr. Seuss, tells the story of a mischievous cat in a striped hat. 


What is The Cat In The Hat?

200

This 1952 musical starring Gene Kelly featured the iconic scene where he dances in the rain. 

What is Singin' in the Rain?

200

This black and white sci-fi anthology series, created by Rod Serling in 1959, featured bizarre and unexpected twists. 

What is The Twilight Zone?

200

This legendary boxer, known as "The Brown Bomber," was the world heavyweight champion for over a decade. 

Who is Joe Louis?

200

This superhero made his first appearance in 1941, carrying an indestructible shield and fighting for American ideals.

Who is Captain America? 

300

This blonde bombshell became one of the biggest Hollywood stars of the 1950's, with films like Some Like It Hot. 

Who is Marilyn Monroe?

300

In 1955, this Western TV show, starring James Arness as Marshall Matt Billon, became one of the longest-running primetime dramas. 

What is Gunsmoke?

300

This board game, first released in 1959, became a family favorite where platers navigate through careers and life events. 

What is The Game of Life?

300

This 1953 dystopian novel by Ray Bradbury warned about censorship and government control.

What is Fahrenheit 451? 

400

This 1954 Alfred Hitchcock thriller, starring James Stewart and Grace Kelly, follows a man spying on his neighbors from his apartment.

What is Rear Window?

400

This "masked man" and his horse Silver became famous in a 1950s TV series based on a radio show.

Who is The Lone Ranger?

400

This annual race, held in Indianapolis, celebrated its 50th running in 1959, becoming one of the most famous care races in the world. Still happening today

What is the Indianapolis 500?

400

This comic strip, created by Charles Schulz in 1950, introduced the world to Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the gang. 

What is Peanuts?

500

This epic 1959 film starring Charlton Heston featured an unforgettable chariot race scene. 

What is Ben-Hur?

500

Before hosting The Tonight Show, this comedian gained fame in the 1950s with his variety show featuring hilarious skits and celebrity guests. 

Who is Johnny Carson?

500

In 1958, this NBA team won the league's first championship, beginning a dynasty that would dominate basketball for years. 

Who are the Boston Celtics? 

500

This 1958 novel by Truman Capote detailed a real-life crime that shocked the nation. 

What is In Cold Blood?