Film/TV
This epic fantasy film details the conclusion of a miles long journey towards a fiery mountain
The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King
This singer-songwriter sings about reptilian ruckus, space travelers, and a certain feline kingdom's cyclical existence
Elton John
Who is dad's favorite super hero?
Iron Man
Which US states became official states in 1959?
Alaska and Hawaii
This NFL running back made a name for himself in the Midwest, playing his whole career in the city near dad's birthplace
Walter Payton
This comedy TV series looks at the life of a career woman pursuing her dream of independence while working in a new network
The Mary Tyler Moore Show
This singer-songwriter has deep ties in the east coast, singing about Mediterranean food service moments, liquor business tales, and melodic, soothing nighttime tunes
Billy Joel
This Disney film, the first that used the widescreen format, came out the year dad was born
Sleeping Beauty
Who was the president of the USA in 1959?
President Dwight D. Eisenhower
This MLB team won the world series in 1959
Los Angeles Dodgers
This Oscar-winning film is based on a book where assumptions and prejudice are questioned thoroughly in a Southern town
To Kill a Mockingbird
This singer-songwriter impresses with funky and timeless classics, all while performing with a disability
Stevie Wonder
What are two alternative curse words that dad uses to avoid sounding crass?
"Shoot", "Sugar and Spice", "Goshdarnit"
This film won Best Picture the year dad graduated high school
Rocky
This NBA team won the title in 1959
Boston Celtics
This drama TV series explores the complexities of U.S. federal government proceedings, though through a more idealized lens compared to our current reality
The West Wing
This singer-songwriter reveled in a certain eye color on a woman and exploring the unknown in a beautiful melodic fashion
Van Morrison
What channel/films does dad like to watch in the wee hours of the morning?
Hallmark Channel/Films
This infamous world leader/dictator rose to power in 1959 on an island near South America
Fidel Castro
This famous USA boxer won the gold medal for the light heavyweight division during the 1960 Olympics
Cassius Clay, a.k.a. Muhammed Ali
This comedy film focuses on a man seeking to assassinate a king through the incognito means of comedic performance
The Court Jester
This singer-songwriter had a range of emotional R&B tones, from singing about a beautiful day and offering support to bitterly asking for usefulness
Bill Withers
This famous Irish beverage goes well with coffee
Bailey's Irish Cream
The family with this surname was neighbors of dad in California growing up. One of the family members ended up being a part of The Falcon and The Snowman duo who sold US secrets to the Soviet Union in the 1970s
Boyce
What is one of the few athletic awards that dad won during high school?
"Tackle of the Week"