Actors and Actresses
This actress starred in the films "Sound of Music", and "Mary Poppins".
Who is Julie Andrews?
Widely popular beginning in the '60s, this form of entertainment allowed you to watch movies on a big screen, while in your car.
What is a drive-in?
This movie set in the 1960s is an inspiring story based on the true story of three African-American women working for NASA.
What is "Hidden Figures"?
A famous doll brand; radiant, beautiful women with blonde hair and blue eyes. Made by Mattel.
What is a Barbie doll?
What actor did Ponyboy mention at the beginning of the novel?
Who is Paul Newman?
Known for being very passionate with his job, he starred in films like "East of Eden" and "Rebel Without A Cause".
Who is James Dean?
People in the 1960s used this form of entertainment to listen to music, such as pop rock, blues, and folk. Typically found in your car.
What is a radio?
The movie is about Jane and Michael's new nanny, who is extraordinary, strange, neat and tidy. She takes the kids to all new levels of their imaginations.
What is "Mary Poppins"?
A thick, grey screen inside a red plastic frame; with two white knobs on the bottom. This toy is used for mechanical drawing.
What is an Etch-A-Sketch?
Ponyboy enjoys this academic activity.
What is reading?
This '60s actor is widely known for his works in classic American westerns. Such as "El Dorado" and "The Alamo".
Who is John Wayne?
This form of entertainment was very limited in the 1960s. Generally, you only had three channels: ABC, NBC, and CBS. The only way to watch was with an aerial antenna.
What is television?
Based off of the novel by Harper Lee, this movie came out in 1962. It was created to show the consequences of hatred and prejudice.
What is "To Kill a Mockingbird"?
Knows for their low price but excellent appearance, these car toys are children's toys or even adult collectables.
What is Hot Wheels? or What is Matchbox Cars?
Born in Mississippi, he was a singer songwriter, and actor in the '60s. He won 3 Grammy Awards during his lifetime. He starred in movies like "Blue Hawaii" and "Love in Las Vegas". A biographical drama came out about this actor in 2022.
Who is Elvis Presley?
These forms of entertainment were shown on your television once and if you missed it, you would probably never see it again unless it was shown at a local theater.
What is a movie?
A modern musical representing the classic story of "Romeo and Juliet". This musical came out in 1961.
What is "West Side Story"?
This "action soldier" doll rocked the world back in the 60's. Known as the world's first action figure, he came with: 21 moving parts, uniforms representing the four branches of the US Armed Forces, and miniature weapons and service manuals.
What is G.I. Joe?
This was the book Johnny bought for Ponyboy, knowing that he loved the movie based off of it.
What is "Gone With the Wind"?
A famous actress and model in the '60s, she is known for her roles in many movies as the "blonde bombshell". Her roles in movies broke barriers for actresses.
Who is Marilyn Monroe?
This form of entertainment was most common for kids in the '60s. Brands like: Mattel, Elliot Handler, Matchbox.
What are toys?
This movie is based on the novel by Lorraine Hansberry and is about a Black family in the 1950s struggling to find their place in society.
What is "A Raisin in the Sun"?
A battery operated game created in 1964 to test the physical skills of its users. This game tests your hand-eye coordination and motor skills by challenging you to remove objects from the man using surgical tweezers.
What is Operation?
This book contains a character named "Pip", with whom Ponyboy relates well.
What is "Great Expectations"?