Music of the 1950’s
”I can Dream, Can’t I” was a number 1 hit for 4 weeks in 1950 for this artist.
Who are the Andrew Sisters
This artist starred in the 1950’s TV show “Ozzie and Harriet”
Who is Ricky Nelson?
This famous music festival took place in 1969.
What is “Woodstock?
This famous show debuted in 1966 with these words…”Space, the final frontier…”
What is “Star Track”
This actor won an Oscar for his role in “To Kill a Mockingbird“
Who is Gregory Peck?
Name that tune and artist
What is “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard
Author of Star Spangled Banner
Who is Francis Scott-Key?
One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, Chuck Berry is most known for playing this instrument
What is the guitar?
Ward and June were 2 main characters from this famous TV show of the late 1950’s.
What is “Leave it to Beaver?”
This famous band arrived from England to the U.S. in February of 1964.
Who are “The Beatles”
Frank Sinatra did a television variety special to welcome home this famous singer when he returned from his US Army Tour.
Who is Elvis Presley?
This famous actor played the role of Norman Bates in the 1960 horror film “Psycho“
Who is Anthony Perkins?
Name that tune and artist
What is “The Theme from New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra?
First woman to make a solo flight across t Atlantic Ocean
Who is Amelia Earhart
Complete the title of this major 1950’s hit for the Everly Brothers, “ Wake up little…”
What is Susie?
Perhaps the most iconic episode of this famous comedy show has the women trying to keep up with a chocolate factory conveyor belt.
What is “I Love Lucy”
Chubby Checker released this song in 1960 that quickly Became an iconic dance as well.
Who is Chubby Checker?
The Brady Bunch premiered in 1969 with this iconic opening lyric.
what is “here’s the story…?
This rising star from “Rebel Without a Cause” died in an automobile accident in 1955.
Who is James Dean?
Name that tune and artist
What is “Blue Suede Shoes” by Carl Perkins?
Average price of gas in 1970
What is 36 cents per gallon?
“Good night Irene“ was a a 1950 number 1 hit for Gordon Jenkins and this group.
Who are The Weavers
This freckled face puppet was the star of this children’s tv show.
What is “Howdy Doody”
This famous duo from Queens were originally known as “Tom and Jerry” before changing their name.
Who are Simon and Garfunkel?
This comedian’s popular tv show which premiered in 1967, included cast mate Vicki Lawrence‘s famous role as Mama in skits later on.
What is “The Carole Burnett Show”
This popular character lands at 17 Cherry Hill Lane in this well known Walt Disney movie from 1964.
Who is Mary Poppins?
Name that tune and artist
What is “Can’t Smile Without You” by Barry Manillow?
The year Neil Armstrong landed on the moon
What is 1969?
Best known for her two number 1 hits, “Wheel of Fortune “ and “The Rock and Roll Waltz,” Katherine Laverne Sharks was the real name of this 1950’s singer.
Who is Kay Starr?
This tv show follows the lives of the Andersons, living Springfield.
What is “Father knows best”
This famous singer was dubbed “The Prince of Motown” as well as the ”Prince of Soul.”
Who is Marvin Gaye?
This famous tv soap opera premiered in 1963 on ABC at 3 pm, and still airs today.
What is “General Hospital”
The name of Butch Cassidy’s gang in “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid”
What is “The Wild Bunch”
Name that tune and artist
What is “Walk-in After Midnight” by Patsy Cline?
This planet was demoted from a planet to a dwarf planet
What is Pluto?
This 1958 song by Ritchie Valens was originally a Mexican folk song
What is ”La Bamba”?
This popular television show was inspired by famous Los Ángeles criminal defense attorney
What is “Perry Mason”?
This was the Beatle’s first number 1 hit in America
What is “ I wanna hold your hand”?
The talking horse from this 1960’s television show.
Who is Mr. Ed?
He played Tevia in the film version of ”Fiddler on the Roof”
Who is Chaim Topol?
Name that tune and artist
What is “Cecilia” by Simon and Garfunkel?
This is what caused Mary Engels to go blind in the television show “ Little House on the Prairie”
What is Scarlet Fever?