FAMOUS MOMS
This mom was Princess of Wales. She used her status as a royal figure to work with charities that supported children’s hospitals and to raise awareness and combat landmines. William and Harry are her two sons.
Who is Princess Diana?
During the 1950s, Daniel Boone and Davy Crockett were famous for wearing a certain kind of hat. What was it?
Both men were known for wearing coonskin hats.
What were the Three Stooges’ names?
The names of the Three Stooges are Moe, Larry and Curly.
What would you call an outstandingly cool man?
A cool cat
This phrase was first used to describe jazz musicians of the 1920s, but it didn't take off nationwide and eventually faded out. It was resurrected in the 1960s when style, culture and music began taking over American society.
My house, my _____
What are “rules”?
Any mom who raises six kids is an awesome lady, but what makes this lady even more amazing is that she was raising 3 daughters before Mike Brady came into the picture; then, she added 3 sons to the mix.
Who is Carol Brady?
Bob Dylan said you should not trust people over a certain age. What age was that?
He said to never trust anyone over the age of 30.
On the TV sitcom "Beverly Hillbillies", what was granny's name?
Daisy May Moses, mother-in-law of Jed
How would you respond when someone showed you something really cool?
Far out
"Far out" is one of those phrases, like "right on," that could have been used in a variety of situations and in combination with other popular phrases. It simply meant "cool" and was one of the most popular phrases of the decade.
If you don’t stop crying, I’m gonna ___ ____ _____ _____ ____ ____
"Give you Something to cry about"
Once they're in Neverland, the Lost Boys are constantly asking her if she'll be their mother. Peter Pan wouldn't be the same without her stories.
Who is Wendy
What was the name of the first novel that was ever written using a typewriter?
“Tom Sawyer” was written by Mark Twain, and it was the first book to be written on a typewriter.
Approximately how many minutes does an average sitcom last (not including commercials)?
The average sitcoms lasts about 21-22 minutes.
What would you say when something came up at the last second to ruin your plans?
What a bummer
What a bummer or "bummed out" was used to describe any really disappointing situation, or to express being depressed or really sad. It's such a common phrase that it's still in use today and means the same thing.
If I want something done right, I have to ___ ____ _____
What is “do it myself”?
This mother is a blessing to all women. She was a virgin pledged to a man named Joseph. She was also visited by the angel Gabriel who told her she would bare a child, named Jesus.
Who is Mary
Which female singer was known as the face of the 60s country music?
who is Dolly Parton
Which sitcom was the first to utilize a multiple camera set-up, a live studio audience, as well as filming in different locations? Hint:This show is regarded as one of the most influential sitcoms of its time for using this method, and rose to prominence in the 1950s and 60s.
"I Love Lucy". This method of film, which was revolutionary at the time, paved the way for many of the sitcoms that would premiere in the future; just about all successful sitcoms use these methods today.
If you're at a party or event that is pretty boring, you might turn to a friend and say, "Let's ______."
Split
"Let's split" simply means "let's leave" or "let's get out of here." Many popular phrases of the decade were so universal that they're still in use today, this one included. If the party was a gas, however, you'd probably want to stay.
I love ___?
what is "You"
This impressive mama was radioactive! She discovered two elements, radium and polonium—while radiating her own good will as mom to two daughters.
Who is Marie Curie?
What was the first United States national monument?
Devil’s Tower in Wyoming.
What two main television networks compete for primetime popularity with the various sitcoms aired by each network?
TBS and CBS
TBS- Family Guy, The Big Bang Theory, Friends
CBS- How I Met Your Mother, Two and a Half Men, Mike and Molly
What was a passion pit in the 1950s?
This was the slang term for a drive-in movie theater.
This has been a long____?
what is Day or Week!